Pinarayi Vijayan
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Kerala Governor skipped key portions of cabinet-approved policy address in the House: CM Vijayan
India | Jan 20, 2026, 12:47 PM ISTThe 16th session will meet for 32 days from January 20 to March 26, as per the legislative Assembly calendar. The discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor's address will be held on January 22 and 27. Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal will present the Budget on January 29.
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Amit Shah targets Vijayan-led govt over Sabarimala gold loss, launches BJP's poll push in Kerala
India | Jan 11, 2026, 04:44 PM ISTShah said the Assembly elections in Kerala and West Bengal would be held at the same time. He expressed confidence that the BJP would form governments in both states.
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DK Shivakumar hits back at Kerala CM Vijayan over Bengaluru demolition drive: 'Don't interfere’
India | Dec 27, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTDK Shivakumar said the area in question was an encroached waste dumpsite and alleged that land mafia interests were behind attempts to turn it into a slum."We have humanity. We gave people an opportunity to move to new places. Only a few of them are locals," he said.
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Kerala local body poll results: LDF faces setback as UDF surges, lotus blooms in Thiruvananthapuram
India | Dec 14, 2025, 12:04 AM ISTKerala local body election results: BJP’s notable gains in Thiruvananthapuram have fueled speculation about a wider political realignment in Kerala. State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that the party secured over 20 per cent of the votes statewide.
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ED issues notice to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Rs 2000-crore KIIFB Masala Bond case
India | Dec 01, 2025, 10:18 AM ISTThe probe is related to the end-use of Rs 2,000 crore raised by KIIFB through masala bonds, and its compliance with the FEMA norms.
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Kerala nun issues death threat to CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Facebook post: 'Throw a bomb…'
India | Nov 19, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTThe Congregation of the Mother of Carmel stated that D’souza’s membership had been officially terminated in 2009 following proper canonical procedures and therefore she is not legally permitted to wear the congregation’s religious habit.
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Kerala becomes India's first poverty-free state, sets model for inclusive growth and social justice
India | Nov 01, 2025, 09:13 AM ISTKerala's declaration as India's first poverty-free state is a historic milestone built on decades of decentralised governance, women empowerment through Kudumbashree and strong social infrastructure. The state's inclusive model offers a blueprint for equitable growth and sustainable development.
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Sabarimala Temple's sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti wanted to use gold for a wedding: Shocking details
India | Jan 09, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTSabarimala Temple gold plating row: The dispute revolves around the gold-plated copper coverings on the Dwarapalaka idols situated outside the sanctum sanctorum, with allegations of tampering and misappropriation of gold sparking widespread outrage.
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Shashi Tharoor is top UDF pick for Kerala CM ahead of 2026 polls, shares survey amid strained party
India | Jul 10, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTCongress MP Shashi Tharoor has emerged as the most preferred chief ministerial candidate for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in a recent survey conducted by Vote Vibe. Tharoor received 28.3% support overall, with particularly strong backing from male and older voters.
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Kerala govt defends Zumba in schools as part of anti-drug campaign after religious groups oppose it
India | Jun 28, 2025, 09:32 PM ISTZumba in Kerala schools: The Zumba programme was launched following a directive from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who advocated for the dance-based fitness routine as an effective stress-relief method and a preventive measure against rising substance abuse among school students.
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Why is Kerala CM's daughter T Veena under ED scanner? Know all about the Rs 1.7 crore payment case
India | Apr 10, 2025, 02:46 PM ISTKerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defended daughter T Veena amid ED and SFIO investigations into an alleged Rs 1.7 crore payment from CMRL to her firm Exalogic. Vijayan calls the probe politically motivated as the opposition demands his resignation.
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Kerala CM slams Priyanka Gandhi, accuses her of contesting Wayanad bypoll with Jamaat's support
India | Nov 08, 2024, 01:41 PM ISTMoreover, in his remarks, the veteran Marxist leader posed a significant question to Congress. In a veiled reference, he stated, "Should those who stand for secularism oppose all forms of sectarianism?"
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Kerala CM's escort vehicles involved in multi-car collision in Thiruvananthapuram | VIDEO
India | Oct 28, 2024, 08:06 PM ISTThe incident took place as drivers in the escort vehicles attempted to avoid the scooter, resulting in minor damage to the Chief Minister's vehicle.
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PM Modi meets Kerala CM Vijayan in Delhi, discusses Wayand rehabilitation plan
India | Aug 27, 2024, 02:47 PM ISTThe landslide in Wayanad killed 308 people and left over 200 people. ISRO's National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC) in Hyderabad released satellite photos showing that the landslide displaced about 86,000 square meters of land.
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Wayanad landslides: Sukesh Chandrasekhar offers Rs 15 cr to Kerala CM, promises to build homes
India | Aug 08, 2024, 10:42 PM ISTWayanad landslides: The number of deaths resulting from the devastating landslides in the Mundakkai and Chooralmala areas of Wayanad has increased over 300 in the state.
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Wayanad landslides: 'Have sought PM Modi's help for creation of new township', says Kerala CM
India | Aug 08, 2024, 09:01 PM ISTWayanad landslides: The search operations for those missing from the landslides-hit Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas continued with personnel from various forces, including the army and navy, over 500 volunteers and heavy machinery being deployed there.
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Search and rescue operations in disaster-hit Wayanad in its final stages, says Kerala CM Vijayan
India | Aug 03, 2024, 05:48 PM ISTThe Chief Minister mentioned the rehabilitation efforts of his government stating that that a secure region will be identified, and a township will be constructed.
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Wayanad landslide: Kerala Forest Department officials rescue 6 tribals, including 4 children
India | Aug 03, 2024, 01:27 PM ISTOn Thursday, Kerala Forest Department officials, while conducting search and rescue operations, they found a tribal woman, belonging to the Paniya community of Wayanad. Later, they reached atop the mountain to rescue her family.
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Wayanad landslides: Army builds 190 ft long bridge in 16 hours to speed up rescue mission | Watch
India | Aug 02, 2024, 10:19 AM ISTThe Indian Army's Madras Engineers Group built a bridge in just 16 hours amid the ongoing rescue mission in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad.
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Wayanad landslides: PM Modi speaks to Kerala CM and assures help from Centre, announces ex-gratia
India | Jul 30, 2024, 09:44 AM ISTWayanad landslides: According to district authorities, several families have been moved to the various camps or homes of their relatives in the wake of the landslides.