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Pinarayi Vijayan
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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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
 "Kerala CM urges PM to withdraw decision on VGF for Vizhinjam Port Project")
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
 "CM Vijayan urges expansion of Kerala-TN model cooperative on states' rights")
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
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
 "Kerala CM accuses Centre of vindictive attitude on Vizhinjam sea port VGF")
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
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
 "Kerala open to discuss new projects with Adani group: State min P Rajeev")
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)
 "Kerala govt failed to utilise central funds for Wayanad rehabilitation: BJP")
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
 "Kerala HC criticises Centre, state on lack of clarity in Wayanad relief aid")
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
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
 "Vizhinjam Port set for December commissioning; Kerala govt extends timeline")
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
 "Kerala govt, Adani Vizhinjam Port to sign supplementary concession pact")
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
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
Kerala CM Vijayan urges Centre to release grant for Vizhinjam seaport
He further said that the VGF was a financial support mechanism that was introduced to encourage Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure projects
Kerala CM asks Union FM to give grant for Vizhinjam port unconditionally
The VGF is invariably provided as a grant, not a loan and its defining elements are that "the payment to the concessionaire is non-repayable, it is a one-time grant and that it is over the
Communal forces attempting to undermine Kerala's progress: CM Vijayan
He also called upon the people of the state to embrace humanistic values that transcend religious, caste, and regional differences
Kerala government to cover medical costs for temple fire accident victims
Three persons including two temple committee officials were arrested in connection with the incident on Tuesday after a case was registered under the Explosive Substance Act and various sections
 "Kerala government to cover medical costs for temple fire accident victims")
CM Vijayan accuses BJP, Cong of misrepresenting Muslim-dominated Malappuram
The opposition Congress-led UDF had targeted Vijayan over his Malappuram remarks
Congress hits out at CM Vijayan over silence on Kannur ADM's death
Terming Babu as an honest and good officer, Sudhakaran alleged that the government was dragging its feet on investigating the matter
Pilgrims without online booking to get darshan at Sabarimala: Kerala CM
Pinarayi Vijayan government backtracked from its earlier decision to provide darshan only through online registration
