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UDF govt. in Kerala to scrap proposal to procure paddy through cooperatives

The previous LDF government had, during its final months in office, announced a pilot project to route paddy procurement through cooperative societies in Palakkad district

UDF will take decision on PM SHRI after studying report: Minister

Six months on, UDF faces internal rift in Pala municipality

A heated dispute over the relocation of an autorickshaw stand escalated into a physical confrontation between Congress councillor Biju Mathews and Independent councillor Binu Pulikkakkandam, prompting Mathews to file a police complaint alleging manhandling.

Paddy procurement deal with public sector banks renewed, says Kerala Agriculture Minister

Minister says in previous LDF govt’s tenure, paddy was procured through cooperative societies in Palakkad on an experimental basis, and that UDF govt has decided to continue erstwhile practice of procuring it entirely via Supplyco

UDF, LDF spar over adequacy of pre-monsoon works as monsoon rains flood Kochi

UDF’s white paper flags rising debt and low capital spendings

The UDF government white paper on Kerala's fiscal position shows rising debt, revenue deficits, and challenges with KIIFB projects.

Kerala Governor's policy address devoid of criticism of Union government: Pinarayi

Chief Minister says UDF has not checked whether its dream projects are in anyone else’s manifesto

White Paper reflects UDF government’s neo-liberal approach, alleges Rajeeve

Former Industries Minister says document deals with KSRTC, KSEB, and KWA based on its profit and loss figures, instead of viewing them as essential services.

Controversy over welfare pension distribution in UDF committee office

Local Self-Governments Minister K.M. Shaji informs Assembly that the incident was isolated and that the official responsible for the incident has been removed

Kerala’s UDF govt requests CBI probe into controversial death of Kannur ADM Naveen Babu

Officials say Cabinet decision is based on the bereaved family’s petition. Kerala government notifies Centre of request under Section 6 of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act

Kerala Assembly: KSRTC to expand services to northern districts to address regional imbalances, says Transport Minister C.P. John

Minister says that in the context of UDF government’s plan to provide free bus travel for all women on KSRTC buses, it is important that people from all regions receive its benefit

Kerala debt Rs 5.07 lakh crore: White Paper sparks ruling UDF vs LDF showdown

Kerala debt Rs 5.07 lakh crore: White Paper sparks ruling UDF vs LDF showdown

LDF questions lack of criticism of Centre in policy address

CPI(M) MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas says policy address raises concern about whether the UDF will also follow the same policies as the BJP-led Union government. UDF members remind LDF of the massive defeat it suffered in the election

Kerala Assembly: LDF accuses UDF of unfair mass transfers of government staff, stages walkout

Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan says government transferred around 2,000 employees in violation of transfer rules. UDF refutes charges

Shanimol Usman becomes Kerala’s 4th woman deputy speaker, first in over 3 decades

The election took place during the first assembly session after the Congress-led UDF returned to power and formed the government

Kerala Assembly: LDF walks out, accuses UDF of neglecting fuel crisis

Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan says CM Satheesan ‘skimmed over the pain’ ordinary households endure due to supply chain chaos caused by US-Iran war by ‘offhandedly replying’ that government will ‘examine the matter’

Shanimol Usman elected Kerala Deputy Speaker

UDF candidate Shanimol Usman won the contest with 99 votes. Her opponent, CPI leader and LDF candidate Muhammed Muhassin, secured 34 votes

Doctors’ body barred from Parliamentary panel meeting on NEET after BJP objections

UDF representatives, listed as witnesses, stopped from deposing before panel reviewing National Testing Agency amid row over neutrality

Kerala aims to raise daily milk production to 1 crore litres in three years: V.D. Satheesan

The UDF government will adopt measures to bridge the gap between production and demand, the Chief Minister said

UDF govt’s proposal for menstrual leave in school stirs criticism

BJP and IUML leaders criticized Kerala's proposal for menstrual leave for schoolgirls, raising concerns about privacy and suggesting alternative support.