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These Islamic State colonies, established through the purchase of large areas of land and the construction of gated complexes, function as independent communities.
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Dominic Martin, who identified before the police as a Jehovah's Witness, has claimed responsibility for the explosions.The senior cop said the police are verifying Martin's claim and are "looking into all aspects of the case" He added that the blast took place in the central part of the hall.
In a very shocking development, it has come to light that the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Communist government in Kerala is trying to convert the state which is recognised as the 'God's own country', into 'Allah's own country'.
The veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader commended China’s prominent role in world politics and wished success in the President’s efforts for a smarter China.
On Thursday, Swapna Suresh had accused Govindan of offering her Rs 30 crore through an intermediary to withdraw the charges she registered against the state chief minister and his family. She had even accused him of threatening her with dire consequences if she refused to accept the offer.
In accordance with a directive from the governor of Kerala, the Vice-Chancellors of the University of Kerala, the Mahatma Gandhi University, the Cochin University of Science and Technology, the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, the University of Calicut, the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, and the Thunachath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University have been asked to resign from their positions.
The moves comes after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin condemned the Centre against the alleged imposition of Hindi language. Stalin, in his statement listed out the sacrifices youngsters made in history against “Hindi imposition” and said “not to impose another language war on us”.
“Whatever happened with me (physical attack) in Kannur had happened in presence of many police personnel. In the video from then, you can see a senior political functionary, who's now in CM office, preventing police from acting,” said Kerala Governor AM Khan.
Expressing his disappointment over the latest decision of the governor, the CPI (M) state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan alleged that the RSS has a role in the anti-government moves.
It should be noted that Priya Varghese, the wife of K.K Rajesh former MP, who is the current private secretary of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, was selected as an Associate Professor in the Department of Malayalam.
According to a report, Suresh alleged that she was asked by the UAE Consulate to talk to the Chief Minister to facilitate the travel of a UAE national, who was allegedly caught with a Thuraya satellite phone, which is banned in India.
While talking to media persons Suresh said, "Kerala CM, who is supposed to protect the public has put me to starvation now. He's harassing me because I am trying to bring the truth out. He can't just do this for his daughter. He has to consider all of us daughters."
Vijayan gave the written reply in the state Assembly on Monday to a question raised by opposition Congress MLA Anwar Sadath. To another question about whether the allegations were factual, he replied that there was no relevance for such a question.
Thiruvananthapuram cantonment police have registered a case against Swapna on Jaleel’s complaint on June 8 this year seeking a probe into the charges made by Swapna Suresh against him in the Gold Smuggling Case and alleged that she conspired and made defaming statements against him.
In the affidavit, which she filed in the Ernakulam District Sessions Court, she alleged that the Sharjah ruler held a discussion with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family. She also revealed that CM’s daughter Veena Vijayan has expressed interest in starting an IT venture in Sharjah.
The RSS leader said that the RSS is an organization that never breaks and provokes anyone it always speaks about connecting the people and society.
She further revealed that vessels, containing heavy metals, were taken to the Cliff House, the CM's official residence, from the consul general's residence in Thiruvananthapuram, based on the instructions of Sivasankar. Suresh said more details about the entire case cannot be revealed as per the court’s direction.
The Palarivattom Police have registered the case against Sudhakaran following the complaint of a Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) leader Vinu Vincent. The case has been registered under Section 153 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The Chief Minister also expressed hope that approvals from the Centre for the semi-high-speed rail project will come faster.
In a video, that had gone viral on social media, Vijayan, was seen exiting from the Dubai airport wearing a full sleeve white shirt neatly tucked into a black pant, rather than the traditional Kerala attire of dhoti and shirt, which he wears in Kerala and when he travels within the country.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan had written to CM Vijayan over political appointments in Universities of the state.
Expressing sadness over the garbage including medical waste, Indian Olympics medallist PR Sreejesh on Monday complained about the people of his Kerala village for littering a road named after him.
The massive trend comes after there have been surges in cases of molestation, rapes, sexual assault, and crime against women, girls, and minors in the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government.
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As Cyclone Burevi expected to cross southern India during December 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured all possible support from the Centre during the telephonic conversation with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami.
Following Maharashtra, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government withdraw the general consent accorded to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe cases without prior permission.
In a major development, former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist Nambi Narayanan who was falsely implicated in the 1994 espionage case has finally got justice. The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government finally handed over him a compensation of Rs 1.3 crore.
Days after the Kerala gold smuggling scandal came to light, the Ministry of Home Affairs permitted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the Thiruvananthapuram Airport Gold smuggling case.
Extremely anguished by Tamil Nadu road accident. In this hour of grief, my thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I hope those who are injured recover at the earliest.
Giving some relief in this crisis, The Kerala government will provide a compensation amount of Rs 4 lakh to families who have lost 70% to 100% of their homes and Rs 10 lakh to families who have lost both their homes and their land in the heavy rains and landslides that have hit the state.
Three bodies have been recovered from Bhootham in Malappuram’s Kavalappara and eight bodies have been recovered from Meppadi in Wayanad's Puthumala – the two locations which saw massive landslides over the past few days.
Kerala Health Ministry yesterday confirmed the outbreak of Nipah virus. Now, 5 people in Kerala have been under observation in the isolation ward. This is the 2nd occurrence of the Nipah virus in Kerala.
In the last few years, India and the Netherlands have maintained good economic and political relations. In the Kerala flood, the Netherlands helped India for Quick actions for rescue. So enhancing this relationship, Kerala CM, Mr. Pinarayi Vijayan will embark four-nation tour of Europe with a visit to the Netherlands from May 8-12, 2019.
Kerala is one of the most advanced and growing states in the country. With its own natural beauty and skilled professionals, Kerala is making her spot not only in the country but also in the world. Kerala is all ready to have its own indigenously developed laptop named “Coconics” in near future.
Adding another feather in the cap of state’s first of its kind, Kerala becomes the first state to have four international airports. With the inauguration of the Kannur international airport on Sunday, Kerala has in total four operational international airports.
In a bid to pacify the ongoing Sabarimala Temple row, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has invited the members of political parties to discuss the contentious issue. On November 15, the Chief Minister will preside over the proposed all-party meeting.
Lauding the spirit of Karthiyani Amma who scored 98/100 marks in the state government’s Literacy Mission, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today greeted Karthiyani Amma and handed over the certificate of excellence.
Giving a major impetus to ‘Make in India’ initiative under Sagarmala, India gets its largest dry dock at the Cochin Shipyard. Kerala’s Cochin Shipyard will be equipped to make vessels to provide impetus to the government’s Make in India scheme.
Ahead of the grand reopening of Sabarimala shrine, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan once again reiterated that the state government will not challenge the ruling of the apex court and assured hassle-free pilgrimage for the devotees of Lord Ayyappa.
Clarifying on the financial aid offered by the United Arab Emirates, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that state government will pursue the Central government to settle the issue of Kerala relief fund.
Kerala is witnessing the worst flood of the century due to which at least 376 people have been killed so far. The whole country and international community have come forward to help the flood-ravaged state. Likewise, the United Arab Emirates has come forward to help Kerala and vowed to provide a financial aid of nearly Rs 700 crores.
As the rainfall in Kerala rebates, people in relief camps are heading back to their respective homes. With people returning home, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the government has also decided to distribute cleaning kits to the families.
Showing no remorse on the worsening condition of Kerala, the incessant rainfall continues to lash the beautiful state taking the death toll to 67 in just a week. Taking cognizance of the condition prevailing in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the Defense Ministry to further step up relief and rescue operations across Kerala which is facing a severe flood situation.
The State and Central government is looking to expedite relief and rescue work in collaboration with different agencies. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday after meeting flood victims in Kerala and taking an aerial overview of the situation in the state announced an additional Rs 100 crore flood relief.
With Kerala brimming under heavy rainfall and brimming flood, rescue operations in the state continues to tackle the situation. The Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan appealed to all for supporting state measures in dealing with the flood situation in the state as he reviewed the condition of the flood hit regions in Kerala.
With incessant rainfall brimming Kerala in a dangerous situation, rescue operations continue after flash floods and landslip triggered by the Southwest monsoon claimed 26 lives in Kerala. Rescue teams, including military and NDRF personnel examined through soil and rubble in an attempt to save victims of landslips and authorities began evacuation of families as swollen rivers breached banks.
Becoming the only state, Kerala has made an historic decided to exempt tax from the plantation sector. The decision was taken by the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in which he stated that the swing of initiatives including abolition of plantation tax, suspension on agriculture income tax and legislation to take over closed estates to revive the crisis-driven plantation sector.
Impressed with the new initiatives adopted by Telangana Police, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Kerala will implement the policies crafted by state security forces. Pinarayi during his short visit to Telangana took a tour of modern war room at Punjagutta Police Station & Hyderabad City Commissionerate.
