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CPI (M) Central Committee member E. P. Jayarajan resigned as Kerala Minister for Industries on Friday.
The resignation followed his admission of guilt in the appointment of his relative as Managing Director of Kerala State Industrial Enterprises under the Industries Department at the party State Secretariat meeting here.  The Secretariat “allowed him to resign” as requested by the Minister.

Director of Vigilance and Anti-corruption Bureau has decided on a preliminary enquiry into the allegations of nepotism against Industries Minister E. P. Jayarajan on Thursday.

However, orders are yet to be issued. The Vigilance will convey its decision to the Vigilance Court when public interest litigation comes up for consideration before the Court on Friday.

Thiruvananthapuram: Additional Chief Secretary (Home & Vigilance) Nalini Netto and Director General of Police Loknath Behra called on Governor P. Sathasivam on Thursday to explain the law and order situation in the State after the Governor expressed concern political murders in Kannur district.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Cabinet on Thursday decided to bring a legislation to prevent nepotism in appointments to quasi government institutions.

The decision is against the background of allegations against Industries Minister E. P. Jayarajan over appointing his relatives and relatives of other CPI (M) leaders to key posts in public sector units.  

The Cabinet asked the Chief Secretary S. M. Vijayanand to examine the allegations.

Chief Minister Pinarai Vijayan held discussions with the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court on Tuesday about the conflict between the media and lawyers in the State.

The Chief Minister told the media after the meeting with the Chief Justice at the latter’s residence here that the issue would be resolved. The Chief Justice was positive about resolving the issue and the Registrar of High Court would soon issue a circular in this regard.