Thiruvananthapuram: It is recommended to increase the allowances of ministers and MLAs in the state. The recommendations were contained in the report submitted by the Justice Ramachandran Nair Commission appointed to study the salary hike. The Commission has recommended an increase in allowances and benefits from 30% to 35%. It is suggested that there should … Read more
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government is considering restricting direct recruitment to the dependents of those who die while in government service only to those who can accept the job within one year. The implementation of the new recommendation in this regard will be discussed with the service organizations in a meeting to be held by the Chief … Read more
Kozhikode – The local leadership of the CPM has announced its support for the anti-buffer zone movement led by the Diocese of Tamarassery. Koorachund local committee member and Kakkayam branch secretary participated in the Janajagrata Yatra where the Bishop of Thamarashery severely criticized the state government. The leaders said that the strike has no political … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram ∙ Governor Arif Muhammad Khan has not been invited to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s Christmas party. Today at 12.30 the banquet will be held at the Masket Hotel. Journalists are also not allowed. Ministers, religious leaders, leaders of political parties including the leader of the opposition will participate. The Governor is in Delhi. Raj … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Secretary VP Joy’s ultimatum to tighten punching system in government offices. It is proposed to implement this from January 1, 2023. Punching will be made mandatory in the Secretariat and the offices of the Heads of Departments in the Collectorate. Efforts have been made to make biometric punching stricter before but could not … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram∙ The state government, which has set out to implement the Rs 63,940 crore Silverline Vegrail project, does not have the money to pay Rs 18.5 crore for 2 railway flyovers. Despite repeated requests, money for these projects, implemented by Silverline operator K Rail, has not been paid. As the deadline for finalizing the tender … Read more
Kochi: The High Court has dismissed a petition alleging that the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra is causing traffic jams. The petition was dismissed on the ground that the petitioner had failed to produce documents to prove the allegation. The government informed the court that the journey was going on peacefully. The government has also … Read more
Thiruvananthapuram – The General Convener of the Samara Samiti said that the construction of Vizhinjam Port should be stopped and an expert study should be conducted by including fishermen’s representatives. Eugene H. Pereira. The government’s position that the construction of Vizhinjam port cannot be stopped is not acceptable. In this situation, the struggle will become … Read more