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CM Pinarayi Vijayan to table new Bill curtailing Kerala Governor's powers

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will on Wednesday table a new Bill in the Kerala Assembly aimed at curtailing the powers of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as Chancellor

Kerala, UP lag as GSDP of 19 states exceed pre-Covid levels in FY22: Report

The economies of 19 states and UTs in FY22 exceeded their pre-coronavirus levels, as they recorded double-digit growth in the last fiscal year

Some persons trying to mislead society on gender neutral policy: Kerala min

Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday criticised the stand of certain IUML leaders on the state government's gender neutral policy, alleging that they were trying to mislead the people and sought to know why they are afraid of equal opportunity for women in the society. Slamming the statements of IUML leaders M K Muneer and P M A Salam on the issue, Sivankutty said the state government has repeatedly clarified its stand several times and those who are criticising the initiatives for gender equality, gender justice and gender awareness are not reading the writings of time on the wall. He was speaking on the sidelines of a students' programme organised at Kalamassery here. "In recent days, we have seen the statements of some leaders regarding gender equality. Why are they afraid of gender equality? Why are they worried about equal opportunity and equal justice for their mother, sister, wife and daughter?" he asked. Sivankutty made it clear that if it was the case

Private education training firms subject to GST, rules Kerala AAR

Ernakulam-based company is not a formal school but an institution providing special training, it says

Congress urges Kerala CM to announce prize money for CWG medalists

The opposition Congress on Friday urged the Left government in Kerala to announce a cash prize for athletes from the state who had showcased stellar performance and won medals in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In a letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly V D Satheesan pointed out that five athletes from the state were among those who have made India proud by winning medals during the games in Birmingham. Eldos Paul and Abdullah Abubacker had won medals in the triple jump while M Sreeshankar in long jump, P R Sreejesh in hockey and Treesa Jolly garnered two medals in badminton, he pointed out. The LoP said though Vijayan had congratulated the winners for their achievement, his government was yet to announce cash prizes for them. "The other states have already announced prize money for the medal winners," Satheesan said and requested the CM to announce cash awards for the CWG winners in the same manner.

'Kerala Savari' rolls out with promise of low service charge, better wages

India's first government-owned online taxi service 'Kerala Savaari' launched

HDFC Bank opens first all-women branch in north Kerala's Kozhikode

Private sector bank major HDFC has opened its first all-women branch in north Kerala region in Kozhikode. The branch, located in Cherootty Road, the hub of traders in the district, will have 4 women bankers. This adds to all-women branches opened by the Bank in southern India and takes forward the bank's inherent values of diversity and inclusion, a statement said here. The branch was inaugurated by city Corporation Mayor Beena Philip at a function here on Wednesday. HDFC Bank is driving diversity and inclusion within the organization with a special focus on enhancing gender diversity, it said. As on March 31, 2022, women constituted 21.7 per cent of the workforce and the target is to increase it to 25 per cent by 2025, the statement said. Sanjeev Kumar, Branch Banking Head, South (Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Kerala) said the opening of the all-women branch is yet another example of their efforts to take forward gender and diversity initiatives of the bank.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches state govt's own e-taxi service app

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday launched the LDF government's own e-taxi service app -- named 'Kerala Savari' -- which is considered to be the first such initiative by any state in the country. Vijayan also flagged off, at the app launch event, the auto-rickshaws which would be operating under the new online taxi hiring service that has been rolled out by the state Labour Department. Under the new initiative, the objective is to link the existing autorickshaw-taxi networks in Kerala with an aim to ensure safe and dispute-free travel for the public at affordable rates prevailing in the state. It is also envisaged as a helping hand to the autorickshaw-taxi labour sector, which is facing several challenges, the government had said last month when it had announced the launch of the service. The government had said it has been learnt that there was a difference of 20-30 per cent between the rate received by the motor transport labourers and the rate charged from the

DHSE Kerala declares Plus One results: Here's how to check your marks

Candidates who have appeared for examination can check their results through the official site of Kerala results on keralaresults.nic.in.

Thousands offer prayers at Kerala's Sabarimala temple on Chingam first

The Lord Ayyappa Temple witnessed a heavy rush of devotees on as it was opened for special pujas and rituals to mark the beginning of the auspicious Malayalam month of Chingam

CBI questions KC Venugopal in solar scam sexual exploitation case

CBI questioned Congress leader KC Venugopal in connection with the alleged sexual exploitation of the prime accused in the 2012 Solar scam case of Kerala

Federalism of Constitution must be upheld in financial matters: Kerala CM

Federalism is the foundation of the Indian Constitution as well as the basis of the country's existence and therefore, it should be kept in mind while moving forward, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said

Roof of Panoli Ayappa temple collapses due to heavy rain in Kerala's Kannur

The roof of the temple was shattered after a coconut tree fell on it following incessant rain. The walkway of the temple has also been damaged

Jaleel's remarks on J&K unfortunate, totally unacceptable: Kerala Governor

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan termed as "very unfortunate" and "totally unacceptable" the recent controversial remarks on Kashmir made on social media by ruling LDF MLA KT Jaleel

Kerala MLA Jaleel withdraws controversial 'Azad Kashmir' remark on PoK

A day after CPI-M backed independent MLA and former Kerala Minister KT Jaleel courted controversy by calling Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) "Azad Kashmir", he withdrew his remarks on Saturday

Kerala CM Vijayan lashes out at ED, says agency tried to destroy KIIFB

"There is no need to introduce the ED to anyone now. It is trying to prevent the development of the state... The ED's intention is clear," he said

V Muraleedharan demands Kerala MLA's resignation for 'Azad Kashmir' remark

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Friday slammed MLA KT Jaleel for his "Azad Kashmir" remark saying that his statement was "nothing less than treason".

Congress in Kerala gears up for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'; to cover 453 km

The Congress party in Kerala is busy with its preparation for Rahul Gandhi's upcoming Bharat Jodo Yatra -- that would cover 453 km in 19 days in the southern state, to ensure its success.

Dairy farmers to get Rs 4 per litre milk more till March 2023: Kerala min

Dairy farmers would be paid an additional Rs 4 per litre of milk till March next year as part of a Rs 28 crore project for them, Kerala Minister J Chinchurani said

Federal Bank donates 1.55 acres of land to Kerala's Life Mission project

The Federal Bank, as part of its celebrations of the 75th year of the country's independence, has gifted 1.55 acres of land for the construction of houses for the homeless poor. The property was handed over to the Left government in the state for their flagship "Life Mission" project, which envisages to provide free housing for homeless and landless in the state. The documents of the 1.55 acre property in Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district, which was owned by the Federal Bank, were handed over to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by C Balagopal, Chairman and Independent Director of the Bank the other day. This noble deed by the bank is expected to benefit at least 40 families of the southern state, the bank said in a statement. M V Govindan Master, Minister for Local Self Governments, Rajanarayanan N, Senior Vice- President and Head Loan Collection & Recovery Department of the Bank, Renji Alex, Vice-President & Zonal Head - Thiruvananthapuram, Anoop T, Vice-President & ...