CPI(M) defends welcoming BJP rebels into party

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 22:44

CPI(M) in Kerala on Friday defended its decision to take into party fold a group of BJP rebels in the politically hyperactive Kannur in north Kerala, who had earlier floated "Na Mo Vichar Manch" before moving to the Left path.

CBI files revision petition in SNC Lavalin graft case

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:47

CBI filed revision petition in Kerala High Court challenging discharge of CPI(M) State Secretary, Pinarayi Vijayan and six others in the SNC Lavalin graft case.

Kerala CPI(M) to embark on roadshow from tomorrow

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 18:14

Seeking to equip the party for the Lok Sabha polls, CPI(M) will launch a month-long march from Saturday covering the entire Kerala, highlighting "lapses" of the Congress-led governments at the Centre and the state.

CBI files review petition in SNC Lavalin case

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 14:19

With just days left for the time for appeal to end, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Friday filed a review petition in the SNC Lavalin case in which CPI-M state secretary Pinnarayi Vijayan was discharged by a CBI court.

`No illegality in ordering CBI probe into conspiracy to kill RMP leader`

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 20:49

Director General of Prosecutions T Asaf Ali advised Kerala government that there was no illegality in ordering CBI probe into the conspiracy charge relating to the murder of T P Chandrasekharan.

Ready with charge sheet against Italian marines: NIA to court

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:37

The NIA on Thursday told a special court here that it was "ready" with a charge sheet against two Italian marines, accused of killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast in 2012, and would file it after the Supreme Court decides on the issue raised by the Italian government.

Kerala keen to ensure justice for Madani

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 16:45

Kerala govt is keen to ensure justice for PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani, lodged in prison at Bangalore in connection with a bomb blast case, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told.

Kerala govt takes steps to implement `e-office`

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 16:11

To bring in more administrative effectiveness and transparency, the Kerala government on Thursday announced that it would go ahead with the implementation of `e-office`.

Tharoor`s alleged links rock Kerala Assembly

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 15:31

The Left opposition Thursday raised questions in Kerala Assembly over Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor`s alleged links with a Pakistani journalist.

Ex-Army officer lands in police custody for firing at people

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 13:58

In an incident of road rage, a retired Army officer has landed in police custody for allegedly opening fire and leaving two persons injured after his car was blocked by an autorickshaw.

Combing to be stepped up against Maoists in Kerala forests: HM

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 13:05

Patrolling and combing operations would be stepped up in forests of Kerala where presence of Maoists has been reported by intelligence agencies, state Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told.

Fourth judge recuses hearing revision plea against Vijayan

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 15:46

Yet another judge of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday recused himself from hearing the revision petition against the discharge of CPI(M) state secretary, Pinarayi Vijayan in the SNC Lavalin graft case.