THRISSUR: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurating state level Praveshnolsavam in the district said that from next academic year onwards, classes from first to post graduate degree courses will start together. By starting everything together, we will be able to attain success in the academic field, he said.
Pinarayi said more planning will benefit students and teachers. The UP schools of the state are going to be hi-tech. More facilities are now made available in government schools, he said.
The children should have knowledge about the country and the society. They should not be taught only from the text books alone, the chief minister said.
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Land identified for airport in Erumeli, says CM
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Wednesday informed centre that land has been identified for constructing an airport in Erumeli for the convenience of Sabarimala devotees to reach by air. Pinarayi informed this during his meeting with Aviation Minister Ashok Jagapathy Raju. Pinarayi later told reporters that the union minister had assured to provide things including a no objection certificate (NOC) after land is found.
The UDF government had planned to construct an airport in Aranmula. However, the project got delayed due to stiff opposition from Aranmula heritage conservation samithi and the state BJP leadership. The Left Front too had opposed the Aranmula project. Following that, this government identified land in Erumeli.
Sabarimala is visited by millions of devotees and they all want an airport there. The centre had assured to take steps if land is suggested. Land has been found for the airport and this should be informed to the centre. An airport in Aranmula is a closed chapter, he added.
The government has requested for two air strips--one each at Bekkal in Kasargod and Idukki and it should be suitable for chartered flights to land.
The UDF government had planned to construct an airport in Aranmula. However, the project got delayed due to stiff opposition from Aranmula heritage conservation samithi and the state BJP leadership. The Left Front too had opposed the Aranmula project. Following that, this government identified land in Erumeli.
Sabarimala is visited by millions of devotees and they all want an airport there. The centre had assured to take steps if land is suggested. Land has been found for the airport and this should be informed to the centre. An airport in Aranmula is a closed chapter, he added.
The government has requested for two air strips--one each at Bekkal in Kasargod and Idukki and it should be suitable for chartered flights to land.
Nisham’s phone calls seen seriously, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Making arrangements for Muhammed Nisham, the accused in the Chandrabose murder case to make calls from jail, are seen seriously, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the assembly. Replying to the submission of Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, Pinarayi said there were no security lapses in the jail.
Nisham spoke to his relatives from the cops’ phone when taken to Bengaluru. A probe was conducted and the officials responsible were suspended. A detailed probe will be conducted on his calls to the media, he said.
Nisham spoke to his relatives from the cops’ phone when taken to Bengaluru. A probe was conducted and the officials responsible were suspended. A detailed probe will be conducted on his calls to the media, he said.
Strict action if reporters are banned, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government will take strict action if reporters are banned in courts of the state, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Banning reporters in court cannot be justified at all, he said this in reply to the submission voiced by opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala.
All have the right to work and action would be taken if it is disrupted. The step taken that solving the issue is not applicable to a group of people cannot be accepted. Strict action would be taken against them who take such stands. There is no justification in continuing the issues of the court, he said.
The reporters are not able to report the court proceedings and the false cases registered against the media over the incidents witnessed in the Vanchiyoor court should be withdrawn, said Chennithala. Instead of registering case against the guilty, case was taken against the victims by the police. However, a probe is on in the case and once it is completed will make clear the stand in withdrawing the case, the chief minister replied.
All have the right to work and action would be taken if it is disrupted. The step taken that solving the issue is not applicable to a group of people cannot be accepted. Strict action would be taken against them who take such stands. There is no justification in continuing the issues of the court, he said.
The reporters are not able to report the court proceedings and the false cases registered against the media over the incidents witnessed in the Vanchiyoor court should be withdrawn, said Chennithala. Instead of registering case against the guilty, case was taken against the victims by the police. However, a probe is on in the case and once it is completed will make clear the stand in withdrawing the case, the chief minister replied.
Ready for talks to end violence in Kannur, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Wednesday said that he is ready to hold talks to put an end to the violence in Kannur. However, the BJP is turning their face off in the attempt to restore peace. In reply to the notice for the adjournment motion, the chief minister said the police is taking an impartial stand against the violence.
Pinarayi said the people of Kannur are neither scared nor anxious. The RSS is spreading such false rumours. They are deliberately trying to create a tense situation in Kannur. More murders are not seen in Kannur. It is ranked sixth in the murders. Murders are mostly witnessed in the capital city. The murders that took place in Kannur were not political murders, he said.
It was K C Joseph who sought permission for a discussion on the violent incidents in Kannur. He alleged that seven murders took place in between four and a half months. The clash in Kannur is between the CPM ruling the state and the BJP ruling the centre. Meanwhile, the opposition trooped to the well of house alleging the ruling front to have disrupted Joseph’s speech. The assembly was disrupted for some time. The speaker gave a ruling asking the opposition not to threaten the chair.
Pinarayi said the people of Kannur are neither scared nor anxious. The RSS is spreading such false rumours. They are deliberately trying to create a tense situation in Kannur. More murders are not seen in Kannur. It is ranked sixth in the murders. Murders are mostly witnessed in the capital city. The murders that took place in Kannur were not political murders, he said.
It was K C Joseph who sought permission for a discussion on the violent incidents in Kannur. He alleged that seven murders took place in between four and a half months. The clash in Kannur is between the CPM ruling the state and the BJP ruling the centre. Meanwhile, the opposition trooped to the well of house alleging the ruling front to have disrupted Joseph’s speech. The assembly was disrupted for some time. The speaker gave a ruling asking the opposition not to threaten the chair.
No political intervention in investigation, says CM
KANNUR: There will be no political intervention in an investigation of a case, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Receiving the guard of honour at the passing our parade of those completing training at the KAP battalion in Mangattuparambu in the district, he said training in the police force would be reformed.
Will not allow individuals and groups to conduct any illegal move in the force. Steps will be taken to raise the representation of women in the police force by ten percent. Freedom will be allowed under the limits of discipline. The police is able to work freely without any pressure, he said.
Will not allow individuals and groups to conduct any illegal move in the force. Steps will be taken to raise the representation of women in the police force by ten percent. Freedom will be allowed under the limits of discipline. The police is able to work freely without any pressure, he said.
Jayarajan’s resignation will soon be handed over to Governor, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that he has got the resignation of Minister E P Jayarajan, who resigned following allegations of nepotism against him, and it will be soon handed over to Governor. I have sought an appointment from the governor. However, the chief minister refused to respond more on it.
The decision to resign was taken at the CPM state secretariat meet convened here today. He came under severe criticism in the morning on charges of nepotism. Pinarayi, who always comes to the rescue of Jayarajan, just washed his hands of the matter today.
If Jayarajan continues in power then it will give a wrong message to the public. Not only that, the chief minister had taken a strong stand that there is no other way than resignation. Following that, Jayarajan, who earlier agreed to step down, tendered his resignation.
The decision to resign was taken at the CPM state secretariat meet convened here today. He came under severe criticism in the morning on charges of nepotism. Pinarayi, who always comes to the rescue of Jayarajan, just washed his hands of the matter today.
If Jayarajan continues in power then it will give a wrong message to the public. Not only that, the chief minister had taken a strong stand that there is no other way than resignation. Following that, Jayarajan, who earlier agreed to step down, tendered his resignation.
Managements responsible for failure of talks, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The managements are responsible for the failure of the talks held with the government in the self-financing issue yesterday, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The managements were firm in their stand against the withdrawal of the deal made with the government, the chief minister informed the assembly.
Pinarayi said the government has limitations on the issue. The government is not stubborn on it and the opposition is aware of it. Still, they are stalling the proceedings and this shows their indifferent attitude. It is not because of my obstinacy, problems are not ending. The government and the Left Front are united over the issue. The statement that I insulted the health minister and the health secretary who came to meet me along with the representatives of managements are concocted, he said.
Pinarayi said the government has limitations on the issue. The government is not stubborn on it and the opposition is aware of it. Still, they are stalling the proceedings and this shows their indifferent attitude. It is not because of my obstinacy, problems are not ending. The government and the Left Front are united over the issue. The statement that I insulted the health minister and the health secretary who came to meet me along with the representatives of managements are concocted, he said.
Oppn not interested in ending strike, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The opposition UDF is not interested in ending the strike staged by the MLAS in connection with the fee hike in self-financing colleges, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The opposition is continuously stalling the assembly proceedings in the name of 30 students of Pariyaram Medical College, Pinarayi said this soon after the talks convened by the speaker.
The fee in Pariyaram Medical College will be reduced once the government takes over it completely. The government had mentioned it earlier also. The former government had not taken any action on the irregularities shown by other managements. However, this government has drawn a Lakshmanarekha to the managements. The government is stubborn on the future of the students.
The fee in Pariyaram Medical College will be reduced once the government takes over it completely. The government had mentioned it earlier also. The former government had not taken any action on the irregularities shown by other managements. However, this government has drawn a Lakshmanarekha to the managements. The government is stubborn on the future of the students.
Black flags: I just expressed my feeling, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that his statement that those who waved black flags at him were rented by channels was just his feeling. I saw come cameramen running from the left side when I was coming out from the Secretariat’s Cantonment Gate. On the right side, I saw some youth congress activists’ running with black flags, he said while addressing the media.
There are some shrewd fellows amongst the cameramen. They have showed many tactics earlier. As that feeling was in my mind, I said those rented by the channels showed the black flags at me. I said that in the assembly also. If the congress says that the black flags were shown by the congress then there is no dispute in that. I had never criticized the media, he said.
Grenades were not thrown at the venue of the youth congress agitation. The police may have used teargas shells to disperse the agitated activists. The smoke from it may have reached the venue. Nobody can stop wind. Youth congress state president Dean Kuriakose and vice president C R Mahesh may have felt uneasiness at that time. The police took them to the hospital. I think nobody has forgotten that C Divakaran and V S Achuthanandan felt uneasiness when grenade was used during the tenure of the UDF Government, he said.
There are some shrewd fellows amongst the cameramen. They have showed many tactics earlier. As that feeling was in my mind, I said those rented by the channels showed the black flags at me. I said that in the assembly also. If the congress says that the black flags were shown by the congress then there is no dispute in that. I had never criticized the media, he said.
Grenades were not thrown at the venue of the youth congress agitation. The police may have used teargas shells to disperse the agitated activists. The smoke from it may have reached the venue. Nobody can stop wind. Youth congress state president Dean Kuriakose and vice president C R Mahesh may have felt uneasiness at that time. The police took them to the hospital. I think nobody has forgotten that C Divakaran and V S Achuthanandan felt uneasiness when grenade was used during the tenure of the UDF Government, he said.
Soumya murder case: Review plea to be filed at the earliest, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The verdict of the Supreme Court in the Soumya murder case is shocking, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan posted in his Facebook page. A review plea would be filed in the coming days, he said. The government will appoint efficient advocates and see the family gets justice.
The trial and the high courts pronounced the verdict after examining all sides of the case. Many things including forensic proofs showed the offences committed by Govindachamy. His skin in between her fingers were confirmed and the offences proved. On the basis of these proofs, he was convicted.
The trial and the high courts pronounced the verdict after examining all sides of the case. Many things including forensic proofs showed the offences committed by Govindachamy. His skin in between her fingers were confirmed and the offences proved. On the basis of these proofs, he was convicted.
My suggestion on Onam celebrations had good intention, says CM
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said he was not against Onam celebrations in government offices and what he suggested was to avoid laying of Attapookalam (flower carpets) during office hours. He also asked media persons not to convolute his words.
The chief minister said this during a press conference today at New Delhi.
“During Onam, there are many holidays. Employees can go for shopping during that time. Vendors usually visit government offices during Onam time and this affects the work. What I said was, this should be avoided,” Pinaryi explained.
Pinaryi said he was not imitating anyone. “There is nothing new about my radio talk on the occasion of the LDF government’s 100 days. Earlier also, such programmes were conducted when elections approached. I have not tried to imitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 1996, I had been a minister for two years. You should compare those days with current days in my office,” he told media persons.
The chief minister said this during a press conference today at New Delhi.
“During Onam, there are many holidays. Employees can go for shopping during that time. Vendors usually visit government offices during Onam time and this affects the work. What I said was, this should be avoided,” Pinaryi explained.
Pinaryi said he was not imitating anyone. “There is nothing new about my radio talk on the occasion of the LDF government’s 100 days. Earlier also, such programmes were conducted when elections approached. I have not tried to imitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 1996, I had been a minister for two years. You should compare those days with current days in my office,” he told media persons.
Self-financing admission: Verdict unclear, says CM
KOCHI: The verdict of the Kerala High Court in connection with the admission in self-financing medical colleges is unclear, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. If required, the government will approach the Supreme Court against the high court verdict, he told reporters here.
A final decision in approaching the court has not been taken. The government does not want a dispute with the self-financing managements. A decision will be taken after holding talks with the managements on Monday, the chief minister said.
The high court had temporarily stayed the action of the government taking over all the seats of self-financing medical and dental colleges.
A final decision in approaching the court has not been taken. The government does not want a dispute with the self-financing managements. A decision will be taken after holding talks with the managements on Monday, the chief minister said.
The high court had temporarily stayed the action of the government taking over all the seats of self-financing medical and dental colleges.
Don’t drag R Sankar into controversies, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Don’t drag former chief minister R Sankar into unnecessary controversies, said Chief Minister Oommen Chany. It was Sankar who initiated social welfare projects in the state. Chandy said this while inaugurating the prayer meet organized by the KPCC in front of the statue of Sankar against the exclusion of the chief minister from the unveiling ceremony.
KPCC chief V M Sudheeran who spoke after that said the function organized to unveil the statue of R Sankar has turned one to insult him. The prayer meet’s aim is to awaken the conscience against communalism. Sankar was a person who followed the ideals of Sree Narayana Guru. He stood firm in all his attitudes.
SNDP yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan has insulted Sankar by using his service for narrow political purposes.
The SNDP is trying to make Sankar a RSS activist, said Home Minister Ramesh Chennnithala. The same will be done to Mahatma Gandhi tomorrow, he said.
KPCC vice president M M Hassan, other congress leaders and Sankar’s son Mohana Sankar participated in the function.
KPCC chief V M Sudheeran who spoke after that said the function organized to unveil the statue of R Sankar has turned one to insult him. The prayer meet’s aim is to awaken the conscience against communalism. Sankar was a person who followed the ideals of Sree Narayana Guru. He stood firm in all his attitudes.
SNDP yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan has insulted Sankar by using his service for narrow political purposes.
The SNDP is trying to make Sankar a RSS activist, said Home Minister Ramesh Chennnithala. The same will be done to Mahatma Gandhi tomorrow, he said.
KPCC vice president M M Hassan, other congress leaders and Sankar’s son Mohana Sankar participated in the function.
Today or tomorrow a new dam has to come up in Mullapperiyar, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Today or tomorrow, a new dam has to come up in Mullapperiyar, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. The state wants it today. The lease agreement is for 999 years. Can anyone say that this will last as long as that? Briefing reporters after the cabinet meet, the chief minister said the government is ready to go forward with the construction of the new dam without failing to provide the water given to Tamil Nadu.
When pointed about centre denying environmental clearance for the new dam in Mullapperiyar, he said they had granted once but denied it later.
When asked whether the centre has a soft approach towards Tamil Nadu, the chief minister said they too have a soft approach towards them. Five districts depend on the water from Mullapperiyar for agriculture and drinking. We don’t want to make a difference in
that. Water for Tamil Nadu and safety for Kerala are the two things which can be easily implemented without causing any difficulty for the states.
A dispute which occurs in connection with water anywhere in the world is on the quantity of water given and the time given. However, here there is no dispute in that. However, concerns on the security of the people cannot be omitted. The government will try and solve the solution without affecting the close relationship between the two. The government will go forward making the centre intervene legally. It is easy to convince anyone on the issue. When the MPs of Kerala informed things to the Lok Sabha, the speaker asked then what the dispute is. The chief minister said that he will meet union minister for irrigation in Delhi on the issue.
The chief minister today clarified that they cannot take over the national school games. There are no basic facilities to conduct the school games. Practical disruptions are there as it is the time for SSLC exams and assembly polls. Therefore, I don’t think a favourable decision could not be taken on that.
The government today decided to take back PRD former director A Firoz, suspended in the solar case, in service. As he obtained a favourable verdict from the state administrative tribunal, that order should be executed. Though he is taken back, where should he be appointment has not been decided, he said.
When pointed about centre denying environmental clearance for the new dam in Mullapperiyar, he said they had granted once but denied it later.
When asked whether the centre has a soft approach towards Tamil Nadu, the chief minister said they too have a soft approach towards them. Five districts depend on the water from Mullapperiyar for agriculture and drinking. We don’t want to make a difference in
that. Water for Tamil Nadu and safety for Kerala are the two things which can be easily implemented without causing any difficulty for the states.
A dispute which occurs in connection with water anywhere in the world is on the quantity of water given and the time given. However, here there is no dispute in that. However, concerns on the security of the people cannot be omitted. The government will try and solve the solution without affecting the close relationship between the two. The government will go forward making the centre intervene legally. It is easy to convince anyone on the issue. When the MPs of Kerala informed things to the Lok Sabha, the speaker asked then what the dispute is. The chief minister said that he will meet union minister for irrigation in Delhi on the issue.
The chief minister today clarified that they cannot take over the national school games. There are no basic facilities to conduct the school games. Practical disruptions are there as it is the time for SSLC exams and assembly polls. Therefore, I don’t think a favourable decision could not be taken on that.
The government today decided to take back PRD former director A Firoz, suspended in the solar case, in service. As he obtained a favourable verdict from the state administrative tribunal, that order should be executed. Though he is taken back, where should he be appointment has not been decided, he said.
Full support for election commission, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Full support will be given to the election commission, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. There is no dispute between the government and the commission. We will hold the election in accordance with the court verdict, he said.
The government is ready to conduct the polls in November and it would be held without causing any difficulty to Sabarimala devotees, said Minister Manjalamkuzhy Ali.
The government is ready to conduct the polls in November and it would be held without causing any difficulty to Sabarimala devotees, said Minister Manjalamkuzhy Ali.
Foundation stone for Wayanad Medical College to be laid in July, says CM
KALPETTA: The foundation stone for the medical college in Wayanad would be laid on July 12, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.The land for it would be handed over to the health department on June 30, the chief minister said while inaugurating the mass contact programme in the district.
A package like Kasargod model would be implemented to assure more specialty doctors for Wayanad. A tribal college will be started in Mananthavady. The construction work for a parallel road on Wayanad Churam will be started this year itself. A virology lab would be established in Bathery to prevent monkey fever. Pension for the victims of sickle cell disease has been raised to Rs 2000. The master plan of Wayanad tourism would be executed.
A package like Kasargod model would be implemented to assure more specialty doctors for Wayanad. A tribal college will be started in Mananthavady. The construction work for a parallel road on Wayanad Churam will be started this year itself. A virology lab would be established in Bathery to prevent monkey fever. Pension for the victims of sickle cell disease has been raised to Rs 2000. The master plan of Wayanad tourism would be executed.
Govt job for national games medal winners, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sports persons of Kerala who bagged gold medals in the national games would be given government jobs soon, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. Those in government service will be given additional increment and immediate appointments will be made in 250 posts, he told reporters while talking at the games village in Menamkkulam.
Sajan Prakash, Elizabeth Antony, Anilda Thomas, Anu Raghavan qualified for Olympics will be given a job of gazetted rank. Gold, silver and bronze medal winners will be given Rs 5, 3 and 2 lakhs each respectively.
An amount of Rs one crore will be given to those bagging medals at the Olympics, the chief minister said.
The success of the games goes to the sports minister and the volunteers. A sports college will be started at Chingavanom in Kottayam and a sports school in Kozhikde.
Various departments will be given the maintenance charge of the national games stadiums.
Sajan Prakash, Elizabeth Antony, Anilda Thomas, Anu Raghavan qualified for Olympics will be given a job of gazetted rank. Gold, silver and bronze medal winners will be given Rs 5, 3 and 2 lakhs each respectively.
An amount of Rs one crore will be given to those bagging medals at the Olympics, the chief minister said.
The success of the games goes to the sports minister and the volunteers. A sports college will be started at Chingavanom in Kottayam and a sports school in Kozhikde.
Various departments will be given the maintenance charge of the national games stadiums.
Marad: Former investigating official’s revelation serious, says CM
KOTTAYAM: The revelation of former investigating official on the Marad riots is serious, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. The chief minister directed the official to hand over the documents to the investigating commission. My office had not intervened in the case, he said.
Former investigating official C M Pradeep Kumar had alleged that Chandy had sabotaged the investigation of the Marad case for a leader of the Youth Congress.
Former investigating official C M Pradeep Kumar had alleged that Chandy had sabotaged the investigation of the Marad case for a leader of the Youth Congress.
State is not governed by Sudheeran, says CM
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has said that there is no need for any misunderstanding that KPCC president is ruling the State.
He made this comment on Wednesday while addressing a press conference over the bar licence issue. “A decision on renewal of bar licence will be taken through discussions. It can’t be said when it will happen. Nobody should try to spread misinformation. There is no confusion in our liquor policy, which involves legal and diplomatic aspects,” said the CM, who also added that allies in the UDF will also be consulted to help reach a consensus on bar licence issue.
He made this comment on Wednesday while addressing a press conference over the bar licence issue. “A decision on renewal of bar licence will be taken through discussions. It can’t be said when it will happen. Nobody should try to spread misinformation. There is no confusion in our liquor policy, which involves legal and diplomatic aspects,” said the CM, who also added that allies in the UDF will also be consulted to help reach a consensus on bar licence issue.
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