Kerala excise minister M Liju T’puram: The state govt will soon initiate consultations and preparatory work for a new liquor policy, with excise minister M Liju saying the UDF administration intends to adopt a socially responsible approach that differs from the previous LDF govt’s policy.Addressing reporters, Liju said that the LDF’s liquor policy was designed…
Senior Congress functionary V M Sudheeran Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress functionary V M Sudheeran accused the previous LDF govt led by Pinarayi Vijayan of facilitating mineral sand mining in Alappuzha under the guise of flood mitigation measures in Kuttanad.In a statement, Sudheeran said the Pinarayi govt created conditions benefiting private mineral sand interests through public sector…
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday said Kerala was already a participant in the Centre’s PM Shri scheme as the previous LDF govt had signed an agreement with the Union govt and received funds under it. The govt has effectively been compelled to continue with the scheme, he said.Satheesan told reporters after the…
Thiruvananthapuram: General administration (coordination) department has issued an order assigning district-wise responsibilities to members of state cabinet. Allocations have been made to facilitate district-level coordination and oversee development activities across state.Transport minister C P John has been given charge of Thiruvananthapuram district. Minister Shibu Baby John will oversee Kollam district, while minister P C Vishnunath…
