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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala celebrated Republic Day with flag hoisting and other ceremonies across the State on Tuesday.
The Governor P. Sathasivam unfurled the national flag at a ceremonial parade in Thiruvananthapuram.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor urged that legislative business should be carried out in a meaningful manner to fulfill the aspirations of the common man. Against the background of frequent disruptions of legislative functioning, the Governor also called for discipline and gradual achievement of maturity.
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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told the judicial commission, enquiring into the solar scam and alleged involvement of the Chief Minister’s office in it, that he might have met one of the accused in the scam Saritha S. Nair thrice before her arrest. But no meeting had taken place in connection her solar business.
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Minister for Excise, Ports and Fisheries K. Babu resigned as Minister on Saturday.
The resignation follows directive by Thrissur Vigilance Court to register a case against Mr. Babu for allegedly taking bribes for reducing bar licence fees.
Announcing his decision to resign at a press conference in Kochi, the Minister said that conspiracy by CPI (M) was behind the allegations against him.
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Union Ministry of Human Resources announced on Friday that it had decided to constitute a Judicial Commission to review the sequence of events and circumstances in the context of suicide of research student Rohith Vemula at the Hyderabad University.
The Judicial Commission will establish the facts and correctives in the context of the University and submit submit its report within 3 months.
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Thiruvananthapuram: The Cabinet on Wednesday gave administrative sanction to spent Rs. 189 crores for preparatory works for extending Kochi Metro line from Nehru Stadium to Kakkanad via Infopark.
The line is proposed to be extended by 11 km to improve its efficiency and financial viability, and sanction for preparatory works is being given expecting Central clearance for the extension. The works include repair and widening of roads and acquisition of land. The extension will cost Rs. 2024 crores.
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