Kerala Government

Kerala landslides: Rescue efforts intensify, Govt plans township for survivors

Stepping up the rescue operations, nearly 1,300 personnel from various forces, including the NDRF, K-9 Dog Squad, Army, Special Operation Group, Madras Engineering Group, Police, Fire Force, Forest Department, Navy, and Coast Guard were deployed in the disaster-struck areas

Wayanad landslide: Kerala declares two-day state mourning

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the state government is deeply saddened by the tragic incident that claimed numerous lives and resulted in the widespread destruction of homes and other property

Kerala financially distressed due to poor governance over the years by UDF, LDF, alleges Sitharaman

The union finance minister claimed that there has been "continuous" poor fiscal management by both the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) — either of whom were always in power in the state.

'Take the money Centre is offering and hold further talks': SC tells Kerala govt on borrowing limit case

The case has now been adjourned without a next date for hearing. Kerala govt and Centre can, however, mention the case for hearing if the negotiations fail.

Kerala and Centre to engage in dialogue over funds allocation, SC defers case to Feb 19

The Kerala government has been blaming the Centre for the state's financial woes and in its Budget attacked the Union government stating that it was pushing the southern state towards the worst financial crisis in its history.

Kerala Govt allocates Rs 378.57 crore for Kochi Metro's Phase II Pink Line construction

Kochi Metro's Phase II project with one new 11.2 km Pink Line and 11 stations was approved by the Kerala Government in July 2018 with an estimated cost of Rs 2,310 crore.

CUSAT stampede: SHRC registers case, seeks report from Kerala govt

The SHRC has issued a notice to the Aluva Rural SP and the Registrar of the University based on a complaint alleging security lapses in the event.

Kerala Governor supports bringing Uniform Civil Code

Asked about his opinion on the Uniform Civil Code on Friday, he said, "Anyone who has sworn to the Constitution will not say that it should not come.”

No cheers: Kerala hikes tax on IMFL by 4%

Move will push up prices for liquor, already among the highest in the country.

Kerala Governor calls pension for personal staff of ministers 'atrocious'

The Governor, who is at loggerheads with the ruling LDF on a number of issues, said addressing this matter will be his priority as it was "absolutely atrocious".

Kerala govt taking steps to make future generations more skilled: Pinarayi Vijayan

Vijayan, in a social media post on the occasion that is also the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, said the Department of Women and Child Development was created to coordinate the government activities and schemes for the welfare of children.

Kerala government revokes decision to enhance retirement age of PSU employees

The decision to revoke the order, issued last week, was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here.

Kerala govt enhances retirement age of state PSU employees to 60

However, this will not be applicable to those employees who have already retired in accordance with the prevailing rules.

NHRC issues notices to Kerala government, seeking report on 'human sacrifice' incident

he panel said it has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that two women became victims of human sacrifice in a bizarre ritual orchestrated by a self-styled voodoo practitioner, professing to bring luck to a couple facing financial problems.

Why Kerala paddy farmers are having a field day now

Measures like assistance for fallow land cultivation, upland cultivation, and conversion of single crop to double crop have increased productivity. Though paddy farmers are still struggling with rising cost of production and procurement delays, they get a daily wage of Rs 700, against Rs 200-300 in other states.

Kerala govt criticises Centre over new restriction in MGNREGA

Slamming the Centre over the move, state LSGD minister M V Govindan said it was taken without considering the circumstances prevailing in Kerala which tops among states in the implementation of the scheme.

Kerala govt providing funds to KSRTC to help in loan repayment

The minister, answering queries in the House regarding the huge losses being suffered by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), said the over Rs 3,500 crore loans of the transportation body cannot be repaid in one go and the government was helping it to recover from the same.

Kerala announces cut in state tax on petrol by Rs 2.41, diesel by Rs 1.36

The Kerala government on Saturday announced a cut in tax on the prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2.41 and Rs 1.36 per litre respectively, following reduction of fuel price by the Centre.

Kerala minister denies AAP legislator's claim of officials visiting Kalkaji school to replicate 'Delhi model'

Atishi had on April 24 said that she had hosted officials from Kerala at one of the Delhi government schools in Kalkaji.

Kerala govt school introduces gender-neutral uniform

A Kerala government primary school in Valayanchirangara, Ernakulam district has introduced gender-neutral uniform.

BPCL privatisation not to impact upcoming petrochemical park: Kerala govt

Industries Minister P Rajeev told the state Assembly that the Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) and the public sector oil company had signed an MoU last month to ensure availability of raw materials to the enterprises launching their business in the upcoming park.