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Who is Pinarayi Vijayan?

Pinarayi Vijayan

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Who is Pinarayi Vijayan?

Pinarayi Vijayan is an Indian politician and the current chief minister of Kerala. Serving since May 12, 2016, Vijayan is the 12th CM of the state. He is a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and served as the secretary of the Kerala State Committee of the CPI(M) from 1998 to 2015, which made his tenure the longest ever. He had also served in the Kerala government prior to his current stint. He was the Minister of Electric Power and Co-operatives from 1996 to 1998 in the Kerala government. In the May 2021 Kerala elections,...
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Wayanad rehabilitation: No assistance from the Centre yet, says Kerala CM

Vijayan said that the state had initially demanded a sum of Rs 2,221 crore for the landslide rehabilitation from the Centre

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Updated On : 23 Jan 2025 | 12:16 PM IST

Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of UGC guidelines 2025

The resolution was moved in the House by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who said that the assembly was of the clear opinion that the draft UGC norms do not reflect the spirit of the Constitution

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Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 1:48 PM IST

Kerala announces rehabilitation project for Wayanad landslide survivors

The project involves setting up two townships to provide a safe and sustainable living environment for those affected by the disaster

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Updated On : 01 Jan 2025 | 10:52 PM IST

Kerala CM slams BJP minister for 'Mini Pakistan'; remark, says 'deplorable'

The Congress also denounced Rane's comments, linking them to past Communist Party of India CPI(M) statements about the victories of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 5:52 PM IST

Kerala CM condemns Maharashtra minister Rane's 'mini Pakistan' remark

The CM said that the Sangh Parivar's basic approach towards Kerala is exposed through the words of the Maharashtra minister

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 4:55 PM IST

Air Kerala set to start operations by June 2025 with 1st flight from Kannur

As part of the agreement, Air Kerala initially will have a substantial number of departures from Kannur, to nearby domestic destinations

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Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 1:21 AM IST

Legendary Malayalam writer, 'Jnanpith' awardee MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91

Noted writer and Jnanpith award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has passed away, hospital sources said on Wednesday.

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Updated On : 25 Dec 2024 | 11:22 PM IST

Kerala CM urges PM to withdraw decision on VGF for Vizhinjam Port Project

Chief Minister Vijayan pointed out that the Centre's stance deviates from the general VGF guidelines, which classify it as a one-time grant, not a repayable loan

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 2:29 PM IST

CM Vijayan urges expansion of Kerala-TN model cooperative on states' rights

Collaboration between Kerala and Tamil Nadu is a testament to cooperative federalism said CM

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 3:04 PM IST

Congress accuses Kerala CM Vijayan of acting with 'dictatorial mindset'

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan slammed govt after visiting the recently vandalised new Congress booth committee office at Venduttayi near Vijayan's hometown of Pinarayi

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Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 12:46 PM IST

Kerala CM accuses Centre of vindictive attitude on Vizhinjam sea port VGF

The VGF is contributed by both the state and union governments. The union government's share amounts to Rs 817.80 crore while the state's share is Rs 817.20 crore

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 11:09 PM IST

Wayanad disaster: Vijayan refutes HM's claim of delay in submitting report

The CM said this is not the first time the union home minister has attempted to mislead Parliament and the public regarding the landslide

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Updated On : 09 Dec 2024 | 8:22 PM IST

Kerala open to discuss new projects with Adani group: State min P Rajeev

However, the southern state is not keen to have any big industries which will cause pollution and ecological damage, the minister said

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 4:36 PM IST

Kerala govt failed to utilise central funds for Wayanad rehabilitation: BJP

The saffron party said that the Narendra Modi government has provided sufficient funds to Kerala through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 3:26 PM IST

Kerala HC criticises Centre, state on lack of clarity in Wayanad relief aid

Queries also included how much amount was there in the relief fund before the disaster, how much was available for use out of it and what portion of the amount allocated by the Centre was utilised

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 2:45 PM IST

Chances of HIV high in Kerala despite low density of infections: CM Vijayan

Kerala CM pointed out that as per the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it is necessary to create a situation where there are no new cases of the disease by 2030, which will happen soon

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Updated On : 01 Dec 2024 | 1:41 PM IST

Vizhinjam Port set for December commissioning; Kerala govt extends timeline

The project timeline has been extended by five years, taking into account things such as the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters such as the Ockhi cyclone, and floods

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 1:19 PM IST

Kerala govt, Adani Vizhinjam Port to sign supplementary concession pact

The state cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, approved the draft supplementary concession agreement

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Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 10:03 PM IST

CM Vijayan again raises lack of Central aid for Wayand landslide victims

CM said that several reminders, including a unanimous resolution passed by the assembly, were sent by the state government to the Centre

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2024 | 1:22 PM IST

Kerala CM writes to railway minister, cites 'safety violations' in jobs

Chief Minister Vijayan said that it was apparent that they had not got any training or imparted with awareness of safe working near railway tracks

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Updated On : 05 Nov 2024 | 1:52 PM IST