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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan presented the UDF government's first Budget, announcing Mission Samudra, KIIFB reforms, healthcare initiatives and investment-focused projects. The Budget seeks to revive the state's economy despite revenue shortfalls and growing debt concerns
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Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan criticised three university Vice Chancellors for attending an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, calling it inappropriate for their office. He demanded an apology, while Opposition leaders also raised concerns over alleged ideological influence in higher education
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Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. Part of the Congress-led government’s election promises, the initiative aims to reduce travel costs and boost mobility and participation
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The Kerala Cabinet announced that the "Priyadarshini" scheme, offering free KSRTC ordinary bus travel for women and transgenders, will launch on June 15. Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated the government will bear the ₹800 crore annual cost
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan accused the previous LDF government of leaving liabilities of Rs 5.07 lakh crore, including KIIFB debts. He alleged financial mismanagement, questioned treasury fund claims, and said Kerala inherited massive obligations from past borrowings
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan launched ‘Operation Toofaan’, a state-wide anti-drug initiative aimed at combating substance abuse among youth. The campaign will involve multiple departments, schools and parents, combining enforcement and awareness to dismantle drug networks and protect young people
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said constructive criticism is vital for democracy and societal progress, stressing that those in power must accept scrutiny. He also underlined the importance of press freedom and pledged action on farmers' concerns
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan condemned the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during searches linked to the CMRL money laundering case involving Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter. He termed the violence a serious crime and defended police action taken to maintain law and order
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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said rendering Vande Mataram in full is not mandatory as no law mandates it. His remarks came after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed displeasure over the national song not being fully sung during the government’s policy address in the Assembly
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The new Kerala government led by V. D. Satheesan announced women and child-friendly initiatives including three days of menstrual leave for schoolgirls, mandatory daycare facilities at workplaces, maternity benefits for unorganised workers and plans to make Kerala an “orphan-free” state
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Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for the first time after assuming office. Satheesan discussed key developmental issues concerning the state and sought the Centre’s support, while presenting Modi with a Kathakali dancer statuette as a cultural gift
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The 16th Kerala Assembly swearing-in showcased diversity and rare camaraderie, with MLAs taking oaths in multiple languages and rivals exchanging greetings. CM V D Satheesan repeated his full name despite criticism, while leaders from across parties affirmed unity beyond electoral battles
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The 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly commenced with Pro-tem Speaker G Sudhakaran administering oaths to newly elected MLAs. Several legislators chose solemn affirmation over religious oath-taking, while members also took oath in multiple languages including Malayalam, Tamil, English and Kannada-Malayalam
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Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister V D Satheesan will handle the key Finance and Law portfolios, along with 36 other departments, after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday allocated portfolios among the UDF cabinet ministers in Kerala who were sworn in on May 18. Following the Chief Minister’s recommendations, which the Governor approved, senior Congress leader Ramesh […]
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“The Cabinet has decided to scrap the Thiruvananthapuram–Kasaragod semi-high-speed rail corridor project called SilverLine,” Satheesan said at the start of his press conference following a Cabinet meeting chaired by him.
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Differences within the Congress-led UDF over the allocation of Fisheries and Higher Education departments have delayed the announcement of ministerial portfolios in the new V D Satheesan-led Kerala cabinet. Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan said the issues would be resolved soon
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Disagreements within Kerala's ruling Congress-led UDF over allocating the Higher Education and Fisheries portfolios have delayed the announcement of ministerial duties in the V D Satheesan-led cabinet. Senior leader K Muraleedharan stated the issues would be resolved shortly
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The absence of Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay from Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony sparked political debate, with observers questioning the missed symbolic gesture despite Congress leaders and allied state chief ministers attending the high-profile event in Thiruvananthapuram
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The new UDF government in Kerala led by Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced free KSRTC bus travel for women, increased honorariums for welfare workers, a senior citizens department, and a reinvestigation into an alleged Youth Congress assault case
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Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi congratulated Chief Minister V D Satheesan after the Congress-led UDF government assumed office in Kerala, expressing confidence in progress, inclusive governance, and development while urging the new administration to begin work immediately
