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In Aranmula, a town on the banks of the Pamba River, tradition plays a central role in daily life, and in the political landscape during elections.The political contest in the Aranmula constituency is closely watched, with Health Minister Veena George, a candidate backed by the LDF (Left...

Pathanamthitta, March 30 – The Aranmula Assembly constituency in Pathanamthitta is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched electoral battles in Kerala, with Health Minister Veena George seeking a third consecutive victory despite strong and layered opposition.Veena George, a...

Kochi, March 22 Congress leader V D Satheesan reiterated his allegation of a "deal" between the CPI(M) and the BJP in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that the UDF would overcome what he termed an "unholy nexus".Speaking to reporters here, Satheesan said he stood by his claim that...

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 The BJP on Thursday released its second list of 39 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections, fielding former state president and former Mizoram governor Kummanam Rajasekharan from the Aranmula constituency.The veteran leader will be contesting against...

Kannur (Kerala), March 13 Health Minister Veena George said on Friday that with four healthcare institutions, including three here, receiving NQAS accreditation, the number of government hospitals in the state which have achieved this distinction has increased to 312.In a government statement...

Kannur (Kerala), March 13 – Fresh questions have emerged in the case concerning the black flag protest against Kerala Health Minister Veena George, following the report indicating no visible injuries, even as the five student activists arrested in connection with the incident were released from...

Kannur (Kerala), March 12 A court here on Thursday granted bail to five KSU activists arrested in a murder attempt case following a protest against Kerala Health Minister Veena George, observing that there was no evidence to show that the accused had used any weapon as alleged.Thalassery...

Kannur (Kerala), March 12 – Five activists of the Kerala Students Union (KSU), who were arrested for allegedly attempting to murder State Health Minister Veena George during a protest at Kannur Railway Station, were granted bail on Thursday. This occurred despite crucial testimony from police...

Kannur (Kerala), March 5 A court here on Thursday ordered two KSU activists accused of "attempting to murder" Kerala Health Minister Veena George to be placed in police custody for two days.Judicial First Class Magistrate E V Raphael granted the Kannur Railway police, who are investigating the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 3 – A court in Kannur, Kerala, on Tuesday rejected the bail pleas of five KSU activists arrested in connection with the alleged attempt to murder State Health Minister Veena George.The Kannur Judicial First Class Magistrate Court dismissed the applications after...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 2 – With assembly elections on the horizon and political tensions running high, a government rehabilitation function in Wayanad has sparked a fresh controversy.The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon near Kalpetta, where homes were formally handed over to survivors...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 28 The Kerala Health Department has extended free supply of Risdiplam to patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy up to 25 years of age.State Health Minister Veena George said on Saturday that the benefit, which was previously limited to patients up to 12 years of...

Kannur (Kerala), February 28 The Congress on Saturday demanded an apology from Health Minister Veena George and the CPI(M) leadership in Kerala for allegedly spreading false claims that she was attacked and injured by KSU activists recently.The president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 28 – Kerala Director General of Police Ravada Chandrasekhar on Saturday addressed the case registered in connection with the alleged attack on Health Minister Veena George, even as the controversy surrounding the incident deepened.A case of attempted murder has...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 27 BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday called the state Health Minister Veena George "incompetent", but termed the alleged attack on her as "cowardice".In a Facebook post, Chandrasekhar said that the BJP and NDA have taken a strong stance against...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 27 BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday called state Health Minister Veena George "incompetent", but termed the alleged attack on her as "cowardice".In a Facebook post, Chandrasekhar said that the BJP and NDA have taken a strong stance against George...

New Delhi, February 27 – Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lead the Left Democratic Front's campaign in the Kerala Assembly elections, CPI(M) general secretary M. A. Baby said on Friday, even as he reiterated that the party has not declared a Chief Ministerial candidate.Speaking after a...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 27 – Kerala Health Minister Veena George has become the target of ridicule among the people of the state, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said on Friday."People are laughing at the mere mention of her name," Satheesan told reporters in Adoor.He alleged...

Kozhikode (Kerala), February 27 Unidentified individuals hurled an explosive at the residence of a KSU activist in Thodannur on Friday, following an incident in which Health Minister Veena George was allegedly injured during a protest, police said.The attack took place at the residence of KSU...

Pathanamthitta (Kerala), February 27 Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan on Friday demanded that the CPI(M) immediately stop the violence allegedly carried out by its workers in connection with the controversy surrounding Health Minister Veena George’s reported injury during a KSU protest at...