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3.75 lakh Life Mission houses completed in Kerala

Over 3,75,631 Life Mission houses completed in Kerala, with plans to reach 5 lakh by March. Government funding involved.

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SC makes Sivasankar’s bail absolute

The Supreme Court made absolute the bail on medical grounds granted to M. Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who is facing money laundering charges in a corruption case linked to the State-powered LIFE Mission housing project for the homeless.

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State records huge increase in per capita income: CM

Kerala has achieved a huge increase in per capita income and the State soon will be free of people with extreme poverty, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the Navakerala Sadas held at Cheruthuruthy on Monday.

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Pinarayi slams Centre’s demand to brand LIFE Mission houses as PMAY

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government’s bid to usurp credit for the State government’s LIFE Mission housing project by insisting that dwellings constructed under the scheme should display the logo of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.

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Navakerala Sadas: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends ‘streamlined approach’ to handle complaints

Kerala chief minister Vijayan defends streamlined approach to handle complaints during Navakerala Sadas; cites time constraints. 20 counters per venue dedicated to handling petitions & complaints. Swift resolution system being developed; status of petitions can be tracked online. District officials aim for resolution within 2-4 weeks. 14,232 petitions from Kasaragod…

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Navakerala Sadas is only for CPI(M) and cronies: Satheesan

‘The event is a public relations exercise by the LDF, with an eye on Parliament elections, and that too at a time when people of the State are leading a hand-to-mouth existence’

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ED attaches properties worth ₹5.38 crore in LIFE Mission scam case

ED attaches ₹5.38cr properties in LIFE Mission scam case; includes residential property of Unitac Builders MD, Swapna Suresh's immovable property & bank balances. ED alleges undue monetary gains in form of kickbacks in awarding contract for multi-dwelling units under LIFE Mission.

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LDF govt. trying to create new form of governance, says Kerala CM

LDF govt trying to create new form of governance via regional-level dev review meetings. 400 ineligible beneficiaries found in Kasaragod. Ayurveda research institute in Kannur to be completed by Jan. LIFE Mission project beneficiaries getting ₹2 lakh less. Local bodies focus on 'Manassodithiri Mannu' scheme. Tunnel road to Wayanad to…

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LIFE Mission case: SC extends M. Sivasankar’s interim bail for two months on medical grounds

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a two-month extension of the interim bail granted to M. Sivasankar, former principal secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who is facing money-laundering charges in a corruption case linked to the State-powered LIFE Mission housing project for the homeless. Mr. Sivasankar, through his counsel,…

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All-party meeting reviews restrictions on construction in Munnar

At Idukki Collectorate, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine convened an all-party meeting to review construction restrictions imposed in Munnar. It was decided to bring general land issues to the State govt's attention and seek more time from High Court. No curbs on LIFE Mission houses. MP Dean Kuriakose, MLA A.…

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All campuses in Kollam to be made green: Collector

Kollam Dist. Collector Afasana Parveen announced plans to convert all campuses in district into green campuses via Haritha Keralam Mission. 18,236 houses built for LIFE Mission beneficiaries, 3,926 landless beneficiaries given land, 42 landless families rehabilitated in Punalur flat complex. 10 schools, 16 school buildings constructed using KIIFB funds. 40…

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Kerala government considering inclusion of coastal families in LIFE Mission

Kerala govt considers including families residing within 50m of high tide line, possessing land in safer locations, under LIFE Mission. 355 families not entitled to ₹10 lakh under Punargeham scheme, but may receive ₹4 lakh under LIFE Mission.

The Hindu

SC grants interim bail for two months to Sivasankar

SC grants 2-mo bail to Sivasankar on medical grounds in FCRA case. Bench directs he won't influence witnesses. SG opposed bail citing his closeness to high constitutional functionary. Kerala HC had denied bail citing risk of evidence tampering. CBI FIR in Kochi court on complaint by MLA.

The Hindu

2,878 complaints settled at ‘Karuthalum Kaithangum’ adalat in Alappuzha

2,878 complaints settled in 'Karuthalum Kaithangum' adalats in Alappuzha; 5,707 complaints received; 1,928 complaints under consideration of various govt. depts; paddy farmers at Vezhathar to get insurance claim; Rs. 13,500 sanctioned as crop loss compensation; differently abled woman from Kadakkarappally to get house under LIFE Mission.

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LIFE Mission case: SC adjourns Sivasankar’s bail plea

The Supreme Court of India adjourned a plea for bail by M. Sivasankaran, former Principal Secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who is facing money-laundering charges in a corruption case linked to the State-powered LIFE Mission housing project for the homeless.

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Frustrated over denial of house under LIFE Mission, man sets panchayat office on fire

A man set the Keezhattur grama panchayat office afire on Wednesday afternoon in protest against the attitude of the panchayat staff.

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Sivasankar moves High Court for bail

M. Sivasankar, former Principal Secretary to the Kerala Chief Minister, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the LIFE Mission corruption case, moved a bail plea before the Kerala High Court on Tuesday

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ED moves Kerala High Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to Santhosh Eappen

Santhosh Eappen is an accused in the Life Mission corruption case

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LIFE Mission Case: Court Ends Kerala CMO's Former Principal Secy M Sivasankar To 5-Day ED Custody

A special PMLA court on Wednesday sent the former Principal Secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Office, M Sivasankar to five days of remand till February 20 in the custody of Enforcement Directorate (ED). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala will soon provide houses to all, says Minister for Local Self-Governments M.V. Govindan

Keys of 1,087 houses under LIFE Mission project handed over

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Unfair to deny rights based on political affiliation, says Rahul

Congress leader showers praise on trauma, palliative care volunteers

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New Tourism Director

P.B. Nooh is new Tourism Director

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Swapna Suresh's revelations against Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in smuggling-case stir up political storm

PALAKKAD (KERALA): Kerala on Wednesday witnessed a political storm over the startling revelations by Swapna Suresh, a key accused in the sensational gold-smuggling in the diplomatic bags case, with the state government allegedly using vigilance officials to pick up a co-accused and a complaint being lodged by an LDF MLA…

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21,246 applicants qualify under LIFE Mission project

Wayanad becomes first district to complete scrutiny of applications

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Dearth of funds hits construction of houses for tribespeople

Families forced to live in makeshift huts

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