"Won't Implement CAA": Kerala CM Reiterates After Amit Shah's Remarks
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on February 13 said his government would not implement the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act in the state. The announcement was made during the launch of the CPI(M)’s campaign targeting the upcoming assembly elections. The Kerala CM's remark came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on his Bengal tour announced to implement CAA after COVID-19 vaccination is over. Earlier in 2019, the Kerala assembly passed a… read-more
Tags: Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, CAA, Amit Shah, Kerala Assembly Elections
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Kerala CM Demands Immediate Scrapping Of Farm Laws; Moves Resolution
Citing farmer's protest, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan passed a resolution in the state regarding the immediate scrapping of the controversial farm laws. However, the party had organised an hour-long-session to debate on the farmer's issue and express their empathy. "The country is now witnessing one of the most iconic protests ever by farmers in its history," said Vijayan. Highlighting the deaths during the protest, Vijayan lashed out on BJP… read-more
Tags: Kerala, State Assembly, Farm Laws, Farmers Protest, BJP, Pinarayi Vijayan
Courtesy: The Tribune
Actor Anil Nedumangad Passes Away Due to Drowning While Bathing in Dam
Malayali Film actor Anil Nedumangad passed away on December 25 when he drowned while bathing near Malankara dam in Kerala. Anil (48), who was staying in Thodupuzha for his next movie, had gone swimming with his two friends. Reportedly, the incident occurred at around 6 PM following which Anil was admitted to St Mary's Hospital. Meanwhile, the Malayalam cinema has mourned Anil's death along with CM Pinarayi Vijayan who also offered his… read-more
Tags: Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Malayalam Cinema, Thodupuzha
Courtesy: First Post
Kerala: Oppositions Approach SEC Against CM's Free Vaccination Idea
United Democratic Front (UDF) and BJP have approached the State Election Commission after CM Pinarayi Vijayan had announced free vaccine distributions in the state. The ruling CPI(M) was fenced by oppositions as it allegedly aimed to lure the voters ahead of the four district polls on December 14. UDF convener MM Hassan also accused this move a violator of moral code. However, CPI(M) has dismissed accusations and termed them "childish".
Tags: Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Bharatiya Janata Party, United democratic front
Courtesy: The Indian Express