First flight from Kannur takes off leaving behind blame game

With the first flight taking off from Kannur International Airport, the ruling Left and the Opposition Congress have now come out in the open blaming the other for the delay in making the airport operational much earlier.

In his inaugural address, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the UDF for the delay that occurred in completing the construction of the Kannur International Airport.

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He said that there was no need for such a long time to realcomplete the project thatan in 1996.

Vijayan alleged that no works were done in the five years between 2001 to 2006. The reason behind that inactivity is still unknown. Later, the works of the airport restarted when V. S. Acuthanandan-led government came to power. The activities including land acquisition progressed rapidly during that period.

However, former chief minister Oommen Chandy said in Kottayam that the construction was progressing according to schedule till the UDF government was in power. The UDF was to complete the project in 2017 when a slight shift in the schedule occurred. This was only because a panchayat led by CPM did not cooperate for land acquisition and quarrying of rocks, he said and added that he was not for any controversy.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/12/09/first-flight-from-kannur-takes-off-leaving-behind-blame-game

Hindu right women activists perform Puja at Taj Mahal

A group of women from right wing organizations on Saturday performed Puja in the mosque located inside Taj Mahal premises in retaliation to the Namaaz performed by local Muslims at the mosque on Tuesday despite the ASI's ban on it.

The women performed the Puja to prove that the monument was originally a shiv temple. These activities have created communal division between the two communities.

They performed the puja with dhoop bati and poured ganga jal inside the mosque premises. They also chanted "Om Namashway".

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/11/18/hindu-right-women-activists-perform-puja-at-taj-mahal

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Maldives president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih held talks when the former visited the Maldives to participate in the presidential inauguration ceremony.

The two leaders, while noting the resilience of the relations between India and the Maldives, expressed confidence in the renewal of the close bonds of cooperation and friendship with the election of Mr Solih as the President of the Maldives, an official release said.

The two leaders expressed their unwavering commitment and support for increased cooperation in combating terrorism both within the region and elsewhere.

President Solih also briefed Prime Minister Modi on the dire economic situation facing the country as he takes office. The two leaders discussed ways in which India can continue development partnership, particularly to help the new government in meeting its pledges to the people of the Maldives. In particular, President Solih highlighted the pressing need for increased housing and infrastructure development as well as for establishing water and sewerage systems in the outlying islands.

Prime Minister Modi assured President Solih of India’s firm commitment in assisting the Maldives to achieve sustainable social and economic development. He also conveyed India’s readiness to extend help in every possible way and suggested that both sides should meet at the earliest to work out details as per requirements of the Maldives.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/11/18/india-maldives-agree-on-maintaining-peace-and-security-in-the-indian-ocean

BJP leader Surendran arrested; prevented from going to Sabarimala

BJP state general secretary K Surendran was on Saturday evening detained in Nilakkal base camp on his way to Sabarimala.

The police led by SP Yathish Chandra arrested Surendran and four others who had reached Nilakkal by 6pm.

On his arrival, police officers held discussions with Surendran. He said that he has the right to have darshan and nobody can block him. Though the police officers tried to pacify him, he stood firm on his stand.

Sabarimala was opened Friday for the annual pilgrimage season along with Mandala- Makaravilakku festival amidst tight security and strict surveillance.

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/11/17/bjp-leadersurendran-arrested-prevented-from-going-to-sabarimala

India formally hands extradition request on Mehul Choksi

India formally handed over an extradition request to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to extradite fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi, who has been accused among others in  the Rs 14,000 crore PNB Case.

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Kerala Government to give Rs Two lakh for sex reassignment surgery

The Kerala Government  will bear the cost of  sex reassignment surgery for transgenders.

" The government will give up to Two lakh rupees to transgenders for sex reassignment surgery. It will be implemented through the Social Justice Dept. The initiative follows many of the steps that the Kerala Government has taken to improve the lives of transgenders," Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted.
https://www.indianflash.com/2018/08/05/kerala-government-to-give-rs-two-lakh-for-sex-reassignment-surgery

Karunanidhi's health improving

https://www.indianflash.com/2018/08/02/karunanidhis-health-improving-kerala-cm