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Vizhinjam seaport result of current Left govt’s willpower: Kerala CM
The port, the first semi-automated facility in the country, was dedicated to the nation five months after it was formally operationalised with the anchoring of major vessels
Published on May 03, 2025 07:04 AM IST
LDF, Congress criticise Kerala guv’s remarks on SC judgment
In the HT interview, published on Saturday, Arlekar said the top court should have allowed Parliament to decide on the issue or referred it to a larger constitutional bench
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:08 AM IST
Kerala: P Sarin, head of Congress digital media cell, expelled; may join LDF
P Sarin, who was considered to be a frontrunner for the Palakkad bypoll, criticised the Congress’s decision to field Rahul Mamkootathil
Published on Oct 17, 2024 03:27 PM IST
CPI leader seeks Kerala ADGP’s removal over ‘secret’ RSS meeting
Senior CPI leader K Prakash Babu on Thursday sought the removal of ADGP (law and order) MR Ajithkumar if he cannot explain why he privately held meetings with leaders from the RSS.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:08 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kochi
Pinarayi Vijayan faces rare censure within CPI(M) after LS polls drub
For the first time since he was elected to power in 2016, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the administration he runs has come under censure of his party, CPI(M), in the backdrop of the Left Democratic Front (LDF)’s severe drubbing in the recent Lok Sabha polls.
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 08:50 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kochi
LDF members CPI, KC (Mani) set to contest RS seats
As per the current strength in the Kerala assembly, the LDF, which has 99 out of 140 MLAs, can win two of the three RS seats from the state
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Row in Kerala over liquor policy mirrors 2015 bar bribery scandal
The recent controversy over alleged bribes for a favourable liquor policy has parallels to the 2015 bribery case that led to the fall of the UDF government
Published on Jun 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
The Interview: KK Shailaja of LDF rules out anti-incumbency sentiments in Kerala
KK Shailaja had earned the name of ‘rockstar health minister’ when she guided Kerala through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published on May 20, 2024 11:48 AM IST
Ruling LDF seeks action against Rajeev Chandrasekhar for violating model code of conduct
Ruling LDF seeks action against Rajeev Chandrasekhar for violating model code of conduct
Updated on Mar 23, 2024 04:47 PM IST
PTI |
Cong demands CBI inquiry into Kerala varsity student’s death
The state police, which had initially registered a case of unnatural death, booked 12 students — the number later increased to 18 — for various offences, following the autopsy report and a complaint from the deceased’s family
Updated on Mar 04, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Vishnu Varma, Kochi
Kerala local body bypolls: CPM-led LDF makes gains with 9 seats, UDF bags 10
The by-elections were held on Thursday to elect members of 18 gram panchayat wards, four municipality wards and one municipal corporation ward
Updated on Feb 23, 2024 03:37 PM IST
Why is the LDF planning a mega protest in Delhi against the Centre?
The Left Democratic Front has planned a large-scale protest in Delhi on February 8 to address grievances and alleged neglect by the Centre towards Kerala
Published on Jan 20, 2024 07:39 PM IST
Puthuppally bypoll: Congress' Chandy Oommen wins big in Kerala seat
Puthuppally, with a staggering 1.76 lakh registered voters, saw the establishment of 182 polling stations.
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 12:31 PM IST
Kerala CMDRF misuse case: Lokayukta full bench to start fresh hearing tomorrow
The Opposition Congress in Kerala criticised the Lokayukta last week for attending an Iftar party hosted by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 04:18 PM IST
Karnataka polls crucial for Congress to dent BJP’s prospects in 2024
Although the anti-incumbency of the Basavaraj Bommai administration is a key rallying point, the Congress faces multiple hurdles in its quest for power in Karnataka
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 09:51 AM IST
‘Has any governor taken such measures?’ Kerala edu minister as VCs asked to quit
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has asked vice chancellors of nine varsities to quit by 11:30 am on Monday.
Published on Oct 24, 2022 06:54 AM IST
LDF’s response to crises led to its return to power in Kerala
The current LDF government’s tenure was among the most crisis-ridden in the state’s history
Updated on May 03, 2021 08:36 AM IST
Abhishek JhaRoshan Kishore
UDF holds dawn-to-dusk shutdown in Kerala's Idukki against ruling LDF
The UDF leaders alleged that the government has not yet taken any steps to make necessary amendments in the land assignment act of 1964.
Published on Mar 26, 2021 07:37 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Ministry of happiness, focus on NYAY: UDF releases manifesto for Kerala polls
The election for the 140-member Kerala assembly will be held on April 6. The counting of votes will take place on May 2.
Published on Mar 20, 2021 04:29 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Explained: Why this year’s Kerala civic body elections matter
As per early trends, the LDF is leading in 403 of the 941 gram panchayats, followed by UDF with 341. In district panchayat as well, the LDF has clear lead of 11 seats while UDF trails with three. In municipality, the UDF and LDF are fighting a close battle. The UDF is leading 39 while LDF is just one seat behind (38).
Updated on Dec 16, 2020 12:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shivani Kumar
Kerala local body elections: Final phase today; 9 million voters to exercise their franchise
The state election commission has deputed 52,285 officials for the polling duty and installed CCTVs in sensitive polling stations
Updated on Dec 14, 2020 09:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Ramesh Babu
After outrage, judicial probe ordered into Kerala custodial death case
Rajkumar, 49, an accused in a money-laundering case, died in judicial custody two weeks ago and there were attempts to hush up the case as a natural death.
Published on Jul 05, 2019 02:08 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent
Oppn takes on Kerala govt over custodial death; CM says guilty won’t be spared
Rajkumar, an accused in a money-laundering case, died in police custody last week and there were attempts to hush up the case as a natural death.
Updated on Jul 02, 2019 03:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Politburo meeting to discuss if Sabarimala affected Left’s votes
However, a section of the CPI (M) felt that by doing so, the Left lost its base among the Hindu voters. In this Lok Sabha poll, the CPI (M) slid to its lowest ever tally of three seats, winning just one — Alappuzha — in Kerala.
Updated on May 26, 2019 07:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Saubhadra Chatterji
Lok Sabha elections 2019: Polls over, candidates in Kerala launch cleanliness drive
The Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from Ernakulam, union minister K J Alphons, was seen whitewashing defaced walls in his constituency on Thursday.
Updated on Apr 26, 2019 03:01 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu
Lok Sabha elections 2019: A break from bipolar contests in Kerala?
It remains to be seen whether the BJP’s attempts to consolidate the Hindu votes, by raising the spectre of a tradition under attack in Sabarimala, will gain much ground in a state that has usually witnessed a bipolar contest between the Congress-led United Democratic Front and the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front.
Updated on Apr 23, 2019 10:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | HT Correspondent
Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Alappuzha, Kerala
Lok Sabha Elections 2019 constituency watch of Alappuzha, Kerala.
Updated on Apr 18, 2019 11:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Secular forces should unite to defeat BJP: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the only Left CM of a state, rules out any alliance with the Congress party.
Updated on Jun 23, 2018 11:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu
Kerala road rage case: Inspector transferred, Kollam SP to probe charges against MLA
The complainant, who had to be admitted to a hospital after the incident, said the local police inspector refused to step in even though he was present at the spot.
Updated on Jun 19, 2018 03:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram | Ramesh Babu