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Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state is planning an AI-assisted disaster management and resilience system to predict sudden climate changes. A pilot project will begin in Pathanamthitta, while river desilting will be prioritised following recent floods

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan defended the state's flood response, denied lapses, dismissed criticism over his helicopter travel, warned against misinformation, and announced relief measures as the flood toll reached 15, with rescue and rehabilitation operations continuing across the state

Eight people were killed, eight remain missing and 5,792 people have been moved to relief camps after heavy rains battered Kerala. Chief Minister V D Satheesan said relief operations continue, while authorities remain on alert despite improving weather conditions

CPI(M) leaders criticised Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for attending a private event in Malappuram during the state's rain-related disaster, calling it inappropriate. A state minister defended the chief minister, urging political parties to prioritise relief and rehabilitation efforts

The Kerala government increased the Onam festival bonus by Rs 1,000 for Kerala State Lottery agents, sellers and pensioners. The enhanced payment will benefit over 36,000 welfare fund beneficiaries, with Rs 26.47 crore sanctioned for the disbursal

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to relax restrictions on the inter-state transport of stone aggregates, warning the curbs could delay national highway projects and affect key infrastructure linking the Vizhinjam port and southern India

The Kerala government has unveiled a comprehensive Onam market intervention plan featuring Supplyco trade fairs, subsidised vegetables, additional foodgrain allocations, free Onam kits and anti-hoarding measures to keep essential commodities affordable during the State's biggest harvest festival

The Kerala government has increased the support price of natural rubber from Rs 200 to Rs 250 per kg under the Rubber Production Incentive Scheme. Effective from July 3, 2026, the move aims to ease the burden of rising cultivation costs

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala dismissed reports of a rift between Chief Minister V D Satheesan and KSU over the appointment of a former SFI leader as government pleader, saying the Congress would resolve any concerns through discussions while KSU sought to downplay the controversy

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