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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged MPs to press the Centre to raise the state's borrowing limit from 3.5 to 4.5 per cent. The demand, discussed ahead of Parliament's monsoon session, sparked criticism from the Opposition over the government's changed stance

The death toll in the Wayanad tunnel project mudslide rose to four, with four people still missing and ten injured. Rescue teams continue operations despite heavy rain, while state leaders alleged the tragedy resulted from unscientific dumping of excavated earth

A landslide at Kalladi in Kerala killed one person, injured seven and left seven missing near a tunnel road project. Chief Minister V D Satheesan blamed contractors for ignoring directions to clear accumulated mud as rescue operations continued amid heavy rainfall

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the Vishwa Shanthi Sandesha Yajnam at Santhigiri Ashram, urging compassion over conflict. He launched a nationwide World Peace Prayer Campaign and highlighted Karunakara Guru's message of universal love, communal harmony and humanitarian service

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged the West Bengal government to intervene in senior journalist Rajagopal Ramadas' delayed passport renewal, allegedly stalled over an adverse police verification report linked to electoral roll deletion. Opposition leaders criticised the move as politically motivated

BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to order a CBI probe into alleged missing gold from Sabarimala and withdraw cases against Ayyappa devotees. He warned of a statewide peaceful agitation if the demands remain unaddressed

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan urged collective action against the growing drug menace, calling it a threat to society and future generations. He pledged strict action against drug mafias and reaffirmed the government's commitment to prevention, enforcement and rehabilitation efforts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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