Kerala shuts down over Western Ghats environment order

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 23:37

The dawn-to-dusk state-wide shutdown Monday, called by the Left opposition to protest an order on implementation of the Kasturirangan panel report on conserving Western Ghats environment, has virtually confined people indoors.

Kerala shuts down, suffers Rs 900 crore loss

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 19:21

A dawn-to-dusk state-wide shutdown Monday, called by the Left opposition to protest an order on implementation of the Kasturirangan panel report on conserving Western Ghats environment, brought Kerala to a grinding halt and Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said it cost the state Rs 900 crore.

Kerala shuts down over Western Ghats environment order

Last Updated: Monday, November 18, 2013, 12:47

The dawn-to-dusk state-wide shutdown Monday, called by the Left to protest an order on implementation of the Kasturirangan panel report on conserving Western Ghats environment, has virtually confined people indoors.

Church threatens to protest against Western Ghats` report

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 18:21

Adding to the controversy over the central government`s order based on the Kasturirangan panel`s Western Ghats report, the Kerala Catholic Bishops Conference (KCBC) Saturday also threatened to launch a protest.

No question of implementing Kasturirangan report in haste: Chandy

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 11:49

With the Centre`s decision to implement key suggestions of the Kasturirangan panel on Western Ghats conservation triggering protests in the state, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said there was no question of implementing it in haste.

Opposition calls for Kerala shutdown Monday

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 01:16

The Left opposition has called for a Kerala shutdown Monday to protest the central government`s order on the Western Ghats report, which they say is detrimental to the farmers of the state.

Western Ghats: Chandy urges protestors to shun violence

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 15:23

Responding to the violence in parts of the Kerala after the central government`s order on the Western Ghats report, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Friday urged the protesters not to resort to violence.

CPM won`t hesitate to join hands with BJP for LS polls: Kerala Chief Minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 19:14

Oommen Chandy said CPI-M in Kerala would not hesitate to join hands with BJP to target their "common enemy" Congress in the coming Lok Sabha polls.

What will Prince Charles get as birthday gift from Kerala CM?

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:08

Britain`s Prince Charles, who is in India along with his wife Duchess of Cornwall Camilla Parker Bowles, will celebrate his 65th birthday in Kerala.

Royal couple arrives in Kerala

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 19:22

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrived here Monday on a four-day state visit, which will include his 65th birthday celebrations on Thursday.

Oommen Chandy`s mass contact programme under way in Palakkad

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 14:00

Seeking solutions to their grievances, people in large numbers turned up to meet Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at his Mass Contact Programme in this predominantly rural district today.

Swetha Menon met Chandy, told him about Kollam incident

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 18:03

Actress Swetha Menon Sunday said she met Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and informed him about the Kollam incident earlier this month when a COngress MP allegedly groped her.