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Kerala Governor P. Sathasivam devoted most of his address to the Assembly today for highlighting the achievements of the government during the past (nearly) five years.

Describing those years as golden age of opportunities, the Governor recalled that the government had ensured realization of some of the major infrastructure projects in the State such as the Kochi Metro Rail and Kochi Smart City project. Test landing at Kannur airport will take place this month and work had started on Vizhijam seaport.

Governor P. Sathasivam today chided the Opposition which protested with banners in the Kerala Assembly against the Government during his address to the House.

The Governor told the Opposition to better keep quite or leave the House.  The Opposition left the House after a few minutes of protest.

Thiruvananthapuram: Assembly elections in Kerala will be held in April or May after taking into consideration issues like festivals, examinations and weather, Chief Election Commissioner Dr. Nasim Zaidi said here on Thursday.

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar made a surprise visit to Vazhachal and Athirappally waterfalls on Wednesday.

The visit assist significance as the Centre is to decide shortly on clearance for the Athirappally Hydroelectric project.

Talking to the media, Mr. Javadekar demanded that Chief Minister Oommen Chandy should resign in view of allegations against him.

Kerala Cabinet on Wednesday sanctioned five new arts and science colleges which had got all the approvals from the Universities concerned. One of these is in the government sector and the others in the private sector.

The Cabinet decided to carry out a scheme for development and empowerment of women from weaker sections of the society and those facing serious difficulties.

It sanctioned Rs. 4 lakh to endosulfan victim Sruthi for pursuing studies at a Homeo Medical College in Karnataka.