What?
Auto-Taxi strike in Kerala tomorrow.
When?
September 11 , 2014 6am to 6pm
Why?
Government is yet to approve passenger rates inspite of increase in fuel price.
Thiruvananthapuram district has been spared from the strike due to close of official Onam celebrations.
Showing posts with label government. Show all posts
Showing posts with label government. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Friday, July 05, 2013
IG Lakshmana de poyi da vannu :: A timeline
The government has issued orders for release of four prisoners, including former Inspector-General (IG) of Police K. Lakshmana, serving life term after being found guilty in the Naxalite Verghese killing case.
The release order has been issued on the basis of a letter from the Director-General of Police (Jails) under the provisions of the Kerala Prisons Rules 1958 according to which persons aged above 75 years and were in poor health could be released, an official press note said here on Thursday
Here is the timeline of events
The Naxalite leader A. Verghese was killed in a fake encounter in 1970 in the Thirunelli forest in Wayanad.
The former police constable, P. Ramachandran Nair, came out with an astonishing revelation in 1998 that he had shot Verghese dead on the orders of the then Superintendent of Police, Mr. Vijayan, and the then Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mr. Lakshmana.
The CBI took over the investigation on a directive from the High Court in 1999
Ramachandran Nair died in November 2006.
R Lakshmana, sentenced for life in 2010
Former IG Lakshmana released in 2013.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Fortified Atta ( Wheat Flour ) via Ration Shops
Wadhwa Committee report, and response from public in Mathrubhumi newspaper
Another issue is the Kerosene quota issue.
The All Kerala Retail Ration Dealers Association Thrissur district committee has expressed their protest against the reduction of kerosene distribution through ration shops.
There has been a 40% reduction in the availability of kerosene in the state according to the association. Out of the 80 lakh ration card holders in the state, four lakh card holders do not have electricity connection in their homes and the non-availability of kerosene will adversely affect them, the association members pointed out.
Association district president PD Paul, who presided over the meeting, said, "Normally, we obtain 16 lakh kilo litres of kerosene from the government but this has been cut down to 10 lakh this time. This will affect the common people, especially because of the power cut."
PTI | Updated: April 16, 2012 12:57 IST Thiruvananthapuram: Ration shops in Kerala would be made more user friendly and the functions of civil supplies department would be made more transparent, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said today.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Kerala Congress love CBSE/ICSE Schools
1996 to 2001, the UDF had given NOCs to nearly 500 CBSE/ICSE schools.
Then LDF gave sanction to 42 CBSE schools
Now again NOCs are given for 600 private schools offering CBSE/ICSE .
According to one estimate, between 1990-91 and 2002-03, enrollment in government schools fell by 25.6 per cent, whereas it increased by 71 per cent in private, unaided schools.
Kerala Govt. schools are uneconomical now. The Education 2.0 is for the aided schools.
Then LDF gave sanction to 42 CBSE schools
Now again NOCs are given for 600 private schools offering CBSE/ICSE .
According to one estimate, between 1990-91 and 2002-03, enrollment in government schools fell by 25.6 per cent, whereas it increased by 71 per cent in private, unaided schools.
Kerala Govt. schools are uneconomical now. The Education 2.0 is for the aided schools.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Foundation stone laid for Kollam Technopark
at Kollam on February 10, 2009
The Chief Minister, Shri V. S. Achuthanandan, laid the foundation
stone for Technopark Kollam, the first district-level Technopark in the
State in a function presided over by M.A Baby, Hon'ble Minister for Education.
Shri K P Rajendran, Hon'ble Minister for Revenue,Shri Mathew T Thomas, Hon'ble
Minister for Transport, Printing & Stationery,Shri Mons Joseph, Hon'ble
Minister for Works,Shri P K Gurudasan, Hon'ble Minister for Labour & Excise
also addressed the function. Dr. Ajay Kumar IAS , Secretary (IT) furnished
a detailed report on Kollam Park and Mr. Siddhartha Bhattacharya, CEO, Technopark
proposed the vote of thanks on this historic moment of IT in Kerala.
The park which will be managed by Technopark Thiruvananthapuram, will come
up on 40 acres of land at Kundara in Kollam. The first phase of the park
will be completed by the middle of 2010 and will involve an investment of
around Rs 1,000 crore. The park in Kollam will initially have around 100,000
sq feet of built-up space and will also offer developed plots varying in
size from 2 acres to 5 acres.
The Chief Minister, Shri V. S. Achuthanandan, laid the foundation
stone for Technopark Kollam, the first district-level Technopark in the
State in a function presided over by M.A Baby, Hon'ble Minister for Education.
Shri K P Rajendran, Hon'ble Minister for Revenue,Shri Mathew T Thomas, Hon'ble
Minister for Transport, Printing & Stationery,Shri Mons Joseph, Hon'ble
Minister for Works,Shri P K Gurudasan, Hon'ble Minister for Labour & Excise
also addressed the function. Dr. Ajay Kumar IAS , Secretary (IT) furnished
a detailed report on Kollam Park and Mr. Siddhartha Bhattacharya, CEO, Technopark
proposed the vote of thanks on this historic moment of IT in Kerala.
The park which will be managed by Technopark Thiruvananthapuram, will come
up on 40 acres of land at Kundara in Kollam. The first phase of the park
will be completed by the middle of 2010 and will involve an investment of
around Rs 1,000 crore. The park in Kollam will initially have around 100,000
sq feet of built-up space and will also offer developed plots varying in
size from 2 acres to 5 acres.
Friday, January 02, 2009
CANFIN Home Home Loan Rates 2009
Can Fin Homes cuts home loan rates
BS Reporter / Bangalore January 2, 2009, 16:16 IST
Can Fin Homes Ltd. (CFHL), a subsidiary of Canara Bank, today announced a reduction in their interest rates on existing individual variable rate housing loans to 10.75% with immediate effect.
The new variable rates for all fresh variable rate loans are 10.25% for loans up to Rs 5 lakh, 10.50% for loans above Rs 5 lakh and below Rs 30 lakh, and 11% for loans above Rs 30 lakh. The revised rate of interest on fixed rate loans is 12.50 per cent.
The reduced rates are applicable for all repayment periods, a statement issued by Canara Bank said.
BS Reporter / Bangalore January 2, 2009, 16:16 IST
Can Fin Homes Ltd. (CFHL), a subsidiary of Canara Bank, today announced a reduction in their interest rates on existing individual variable rate housing loans to 10.75% with immediate effect.
The new variable rates for all fresh variable rate loans are 10.25% for loans up to Rs 5 lakh, 10.50% for loans above Rs 5 lakh and below Rs 30 lakh, and 11% for loans above Rs 30 lakh. The revised rate of interest on fixed rate loans is 12.50 per cent.
The reduced rates are applicable for all repayment periods, a statement issued by Canara Bank said.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Kiliroor sex scandal case.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 10 (PTI) A lower court today directed the police to register a case against Kerala Health Minister P K Sreemathi and five others on a petition alleging that they had a role in suppressing a file concerning the Kiliroor sex scandal case.
Judicial First Class Magistrate, Philip Thomas, passed the orders while admitting a public interest petition filed by one P Nagarajan.
The petitioner contended that Sreemathi, CM's political secretary K N Balagopal and personal secretary S Rajendran had allegedly entered into a conspiracy to suppress a file seeking inquiry by a CBI officer in the rank of DIG into the death of an 18-year-old girl in 2005, who was allegedly the victim of sexual exploitation.
The girl, who belonged to Kiliroor in Kottayam, was allegedly lured by a group which promised her roles in teleserials.
The girl's father had approached the government seeking a high level probe alleging that some influential persons were trying to suppress the case. PTI
Judicial First Class Magistrate, Philip Thomas, passed the orders while admitting a public interest petition filed by one P Nagarajan.
The petitioner contended that Sreemathi, CM's political secretary K N Balagopal and personal secretary S Rajendran had allegedly entered into a conspiracy to suppress a file seeking inquiry by a CBI officer in the rank of DIG into the death of an 18-year-old girl in 2005, who was allegedly the victim of sexual exploitation.
The girl, who belonged to Kiliroor in Kottayam, was allegedly lured by a group which promised her roles in teleserials.
The girl's father had approached the government seeking a high level probe alleging that some influential persons were trying to suppress the case. PTI
Monday, November 03, 2008
DTS Studio at Chitranjali Studio @ Kerala
Two movies already dubbed. The project was implemented at a cost of Rs.35 lakhs
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Golf Club order:Kerala Govt should approach properly.
Kerala HC dumps govt take over of Golf club
9/23/2008
In a major embarrassment for the Kerala Government, the State High Court quashed its May 31, 2008, order taking over possession of the Trivandrum Golf Club.Justice V Giri held the order was in violation of the principles of natural justice and hence, warranted interference of the court.The court held the show cause notice issued to the club did not contain specific allegations and the petitioners, the management of the club, were not given adequate opportunity to defend their case.Observing the government should act in a fair and reasonable manner, the court held the action of the government in taking over the club did not suit that mandate as the petitioners were not given proper hearing.However, the court also observed that indisputably, the government was the owner of the property and was entitled to exercise its right over the property.
The right available to the petitioner is very limited. The government, being the licensor, is entitled to revoke the licence.The Clause 11 of the licence deed also provides for revocation of licence. But the procedure adopted in issuing the order is vitiated, the court said.Laying down the fair procedure, the court directed the government to first issue show cause notice to the petitioner within one month from today. The petitioner shall file their objection within six weeks from that date. The government should complete the entire proceedings within six months.If the decision of the government was to evict the golf club management, then it should be given reasonable time to vacate the premises as it was in possession of the area for a long time, the court added.UNI
9/23/2008
In a major embarrassment for the Kerala Government, the State High Court quashed its May 31, 2008, order taking over possession of the Trivandrum Golf Club.Justice V Giri held the order was in violation of the principles of natural justice and hence, warranted interference of the court.The court held the show cause notice issued to the club did not contain specific allegations and the petitioners, the management of the club, were not given adequate opportunity to defend their case.Observing the government should act in a fair and reasonable manner, the court held the action of the government in taking over the club did not suit that mandate as the petitioners were not given proper hearing.However, the court also observed that indisputably, the government was the owner of the property and was entitled to exercise its right over the property.
The right available to the petitioner is very limited. The government, being the licensor, is entitled to revoke the licence.The Clause 11 of the licence deed also provides for revocation of licence. But the procedure adopted in issuing the order is vitiated, the court said.Laying down the fair procedure, the court directed the government to first issue show cause notice to the petitioner within one month from today. The petitioner shall file their objection within six weeks from that date. The government should complete the entire proceedings within six months.If the decision of the government was to evict the golf club management, then it should be given reasonable time to vacate the premises as it was in possession of the area for a long time, the court added.UNI
Monday, July 14, 2008
Indian Institute of Space Trivandrum is now Deemed University
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IISST) Thiruvanathapuram Declared as Deemed to be University Monday, July 14, 2008.
The University Grants Commission has examined the said proposal and vide its communication bearing No.F.27-1/2007 (CPP-I) dated the 2nd January, 2008 has recommended conferment of status of ‘deemed-to-be-university’ to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram for a period of five years.
The University Grants Commission has examined the said proposal and vide its communication bearing No.F.27-1/2007 (CPP-I) dated the 2nd January, 2008 has recommended conferment of status of ‘deemed-to-be-university’ to Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram for a period of five years.
Important Dates for Admission at IIIST 2008
| 11th June 2008 - 30th June 2008 | Students in the IIT-JEE 2008 list can register their names for counseling in the IIST website online |
| 4th July 2008 | Merit List will be published in the website at 21.00 hrs. |
| 17th and 18th July 2008 | Counseling at Bangalore and issue of Admit card |
| 9th and 10th August 2008 | Admission and execution of bond at Thiruvananthapuram |
| 11th August 2008 | First Semester Classes begin |
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
PJ Joseph Sexual Harrassment Case Updates
Court dismissed former Kerala Minister's petition
Chennai (PTI): A local court here on wednesday dismissed a petition by former PWD Minister of Kerala, P J Joseph, seeking exemption from personal appearance in a sexual harassment case,
Alandur Judicial Magistrate Ramanathan also posted to July 20, further hearing in the case. The Airport police, who are handling the case, sought a copy of Kerala IG B Sandhya's Inquiry report into the matter.
Joseph is charged with sexually harassing a private news channel's newsreader in midflight during September 2006. The victim had preferred a complaint with the Airport police who had filed chargesheet against Joseph under various IPC sections.
Following the allegation, the Kerala Congress (J) leader quit the Ministry and the Kerala Government ordered an Inquiry by Sandhya into the episode.
Chennai (PTI): A local court here on wednesday dismissed a petition by former PWD Minister of Kerala, P J Joseph, seeking exemption from personal appearance in a sexual harassment case,
Alandur Judicial Magistrate Ramanathan also posted to July 20, further hearing in the case. The Airport police, who are handling the case, sought a copy of Kerala IG B Sandhya's Inquiry report into the matter.
Joseph is charged with sexually harassing a private news channel's newsreader in midflight during September 2006. The victim had preferred a complaint with the Airport police who had filed chargesheet against Joseph under various IPC sections.
Following the allegation, the Kerala Congress (J) leader quit the Ministry and the Kerala Government ordered an Inquiry by Sandhya into the episode.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Kerala SSLC Result 2008 in Email at Prd Kerala.gov.in
Like every year this year too you can know Kerala SSLC result from prd Kerala.gov.in but they delivered the results last time only by evening...
Also enter your Kerala SSLC register number here
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Even Policemen turns hostile
Policemen in Kerala suspended for shifting stand on colleague's death
The Kerala government Monday suspended three police officials for making contradictory statements on death of a colleague, who was killed trying to control a mob of students at a college here in October last year.
The Kerala government Monday suspended three police officials for making contradictory statements on death of a colleague, who was killed trying to control a mob of students at a college here in October last year.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sabarimala is extremely crowded, parking space not available
Sabarimala is extremely crowded, parking space not available
Sender:KER POLICE
- the SMS from Kerala Police to everyone in Kerala. :)
Sender:KER POLICE
- the SMS from Kerala Police to everyone in Kerala. :)
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Kerala Assembly Adjourns
 CNN-IBN | Kerala assembly adjourns over controversial resolution Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 (IANS) The Kerala assembly was adjourned sine die Thursday as chaos prevailed with the opposition demanding the withdrawal of a resolution condemning a magistrate's action of issuing an arrest warrant against state Power ... Kerala Assembly adjourned sine die Kerala minister gets bail Uproar in Kerala assembly continues |
 IndiaEduNews.net | Cops in civvies in Kerala assembly press galleries Earthtimes.org - Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 The presence of plainclothes cops in the press galleries of the Kerala assembly created a stir Thursday with opposition leader Oommen Chandy sarcastically asking if they had been posted for media security and the speaker ... Kerala to prepare data bank of non-resident Keralites Kerala to keep eye on use of arable land Achuthanandan turns down request for second Sainik School |
| Satellite technology to help fishermen in Kerala Mangalorean.com, India - Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 (IANS) Satellite technology supplied by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon come in aid of nearly 600000 fishermen in Kerala for identifying shoals of fish in nine fishing districts. Satellite to help Kerala fishermen find shoals |
| Kerala to fete golden jubilee of EMS govt Peninsula On-line, Qatar - thiruvananthapuram • Kerala will celebrate next month the golden jubilee of the EMS Namboodiripad government - the first democratically elected communist government in the world �-ven as the opposition Congress party has decided to boycott the event. |
| Cops in civvies in Kerala assembly press galleries India eNews.com, India - The presence of plainclothes cops in the press galleries of the Kerala assembly created a stir Thursday with opposition leader Oommen Chandy sarcastically asking if they had been posted for media security and the speaker saying he knew nothing about it ... |
| Kerala assembly adjourns over controversial resolution India eNews.com, India - The Kerala assembly was adjourned sine die Thursday as chaos prevailed with the opposition demanding the withdrawal of a resolution condemning a magistrate's action of issuing an arrest warrant against state Power Minister AK Balan. |
| SC refuses to stay ADB loan to Kerala Zee News, India - New Delhi, March 29: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the implementation of a loan agreement under which Asian Development Bank was to lend a little over 221 million dollars to the Kerala government for urban development. |
| Mangalore: Kerala based STU to rescue workers Mangalorean.com, India - MANGALORE March 29: The decks have been cleared for the entry of the Kerala based Swanthantra Toilali Union (STU) into Karnataka through Mangalore. |
| Over 1.28 lakh foeticides in Kerala during five years: Minister Newindpress (subscription), India - T’PURAM: As many as 1,28525 foeticides have been reported in Kerala during the past five years, the state assembly was informed on Thursday. |
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