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BJP pressing on cattle trade norm to impose RSS' political agenda: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking to introduce a new rule to impose the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) political agenda.

Jun 08, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Kerala assembly to meet tomorrow to discuss cattle issue

Amid the row over ban on sale of cattle for slaughter, the Kerala Assembly will meet here on Thursday to discuss the issue.

Jun 07, 2017, 18:33 PM IST

Kerala Assembly to meet on June 8 to discuss cattle issue

The Kerala cabinet on Friday decided to convene a special one-day Assembly session on June 8 to discuss issues connected with the Centre's ban on sale and purchase of cattle from animal markets for slaughter.

Jun 02, 2017, 13:54 PM IST

Kerala's woman legislature secretary P. Jayalekshmi to retire with unique record

She is a special secretary in the Kerala Legislature and retires after 33 years of service in the Assembly.

May 28, 2017, 16:12 PM IST

Opposition demands MM Mani's resignation; Vijayan rules it out

Kerala Power Minister MM Mani on Saturday night had reportedly used abusive words about women plantation workers.

Apr 25, 2017, 15:04 PM IST

KM Mani completes 50 years as member of Kerala legislator

Veteran politician KM Mani on Wednesday completed 50 years as a legislator in the Kerala assembly -- elected every time from Pala constituency in Kottayam.

Mar 15, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

Kerala couples attacked: CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns incident; 'Kiss of Love' protest planned against Shiv Sena

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday condemned in the strongest terms the attack on couples by Shiv Sena activists and warned that he would not allow any moral policing or "goondaism" in his state.

Mar 09, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Kerala Assembly set to go paperless; legislators asked to submit their questions online

The Kerala assembly is all set to go paperless, Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan announced on Thursday.

Sep 22, 2016, 14:26 PM IST

UDF walkout of Kerala assembly over political murder issue

The murder of two workers belonging to CPI and BJP in Kannur district had its echo in the Kerala assembly.

Jul 13, 2016, 15:07 PM IST

Oppn stages a walkout in Kerala Assembly over arrest of Cong leader's daughters

Police had registered a case against the women Akhila and Anjana, daughters of N Rajan, leader of INTUC, on a complaint filed by Shijil, a CPI(M) party functionary, on June 11

Jun 28, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

Lotus 'blooms' in Kerala Assembly as BJP's Rajagopal takes oath

The `lotus` finally bloomed on the floor of the Kerala assembly when 86-year-old veteran BJP leader O. Rajagopal took oath as a legislator on Thursday.

Jun 02, 2016, 14:51 PM IST

Pinarayi Vijayan to swear-in as Kerala CM today, says people have high hopes of us

The swearing-in ceremony of Communist Party of India (Marxist)​ leader Pinarayi Vijayan as Kerala's 22nd chief minister will take place at the Central Stadium.

May 25, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

1,203 contenders for 140 seats in Kerala assembly

A total of 1,203 contestants are in fray for 140 Kerala assembly seats, for which elections will be held on May 16, the Election Commission (EC) said on Thursday. Of these, 109 are women.

May 12, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Kerala's 40,000 aid seekers at mercy of Election Commission

The Election Commission`s code of conduct has hit about 40,000 cases of people in Kerala seeking aid amounting to Rs 44.54 crore from the Chief Minister`s Relief Fund.

Mar 27, 2016, 16:43 PM IST

Kerala Assembly session ends on stormy note

The final session of the 13th Kerala Assembly on Wednesday ended on a stormy note with CPI(M)-led LDF opposition members boycotting proceedings, demanding resignation of "tainted" and "corrupt ministers" in the Congress-led UDF government over solar and bar scams.

Feb 24, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Bar bribery scam rocks Kerala Assembly, forces adjournment after LDF protest

For the second consecutive day, the Kerala Assembly proceedings were disrupted after CPI(M)-led LDF opposition continued their protests against UDF government over the bar bribery scam.

Feb 10, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

Kerala assembly adjourned over Achuthanandan's remarks on Chandy's family

The Kerala assembly was adjourned for the day on Tuesday following some remarks made by leader of opposition VS Achuthanandan about the family members of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy with regard to the `solar scam`.

Feb 09, 2016, 15:49 PM IST

Senior Congress leader AC Jose dead

AC Jose, senior Congress leader and managing editor of Congress party organ Veekshanam, died on Saturday, party officials said.

Jan 23, 2016, 13:54 PM IST

Solar scam: Kerala Assembly adjourned over LDF protest

CPI-M-led LDF Opposition members in Kerala continued their protest against the Congress-led UDF government over the solar scam in the Assembly on Friday, leading to early adjournment of the House.

Dec 04, 2015, 15:18 PM IST

Take lessons from Jayalalithaa: Achuthanandan to Chandy

Marxist veteran and state Opposition leader VS Achuthanandan on Tuesday asked Chief Minister Oommen Chandy to emulate the initiatives taken by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to regulate price rise in the state.

Dec 01, 2015, 14:40 PM IST