Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends state, blames Centre amid ASHA workers protest

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends state, blames Centre amid ASHA workers protest

New Delhi: Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan has stated that Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers are familiar with the state government’s obligation to fully support them. He also pointed to the low turnout at the continuous protest outside the Secretariat as evidence of this support. Despite the small number of demonstrators, the CM has stated … Read more

Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary needs ‘Transit Treatment Centre’ for injured animals

Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary needs ‘Transit Treatment Centre’ for injured animals

Dehradun: Kedarnath wildlife forest division has started its exercise to set up a Transit Treatment Centre (TTC) in bordering district Chamoli which has a vast forest cover. The TTC is required to provide immediate medical facilities to the injured wildlife in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. If the TTC one becomes functional, a team of doctors will … Read more

“Review borrowing cuts and ratify additional Rs 6000 crore loan”, Kerala urges center

“Review borrowing cuts and ratify additional Rs 6000 crore loan”, Kerala urges center

New Delhi: Amidst going through a financial crisis and center allegedly reducing borrowing limits, Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and submitted a memorandum outlining Kerala’s requirements, including the withdrawal of retrospective cuts in the state’s borrowing ceiling. One of the key demands is allowing additional borrowing of Rs … Read more

Kerala: After center supports Silver-line project, railways sets new conditions

Kerala: After center supports Silver-line project, railways sets new conditions

Ernakulam: A day after union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Silver-line project can be taken forward if its technical and environmental concerns are addressed, the Indian railways is all set to introduce new conditions for approving Kerala’s Silver Line semi-high-speed rail project, requiring modifications, including changes in track gauge and alignment. “We have … Read more