At last V S Again

In a repeat of the 2006, the Communist Part of India (Marxist) has been forced to give a party ticket to Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M)stalwart V S Achuthanadan amid protest from grassroots workers and last minute intervention by the party politburo.

Achuthanandan would contest the Assembly elections from Malampuzha constituency, party state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan said here on Friday while announcing the candidates here.

When asked about the sudden change in party`s decision, Vijayan said, ``Achuthanandan has been contesting since 1967 so it is not a new thing. V S needs no one to plead his case``.

The CPI(M) state committee`s reported denial of seat to Achuthanandan on March 16 had triggered a widespread protest in Kerala, forcing the Party central leadership to hold an available politburo meeting at New Delhi this morning to discuss the crucial issue....more here...http://keralz.com/news/elections/el27.html

25 Lakh jobs in 5 years: LDF

The ruling CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front,promising to Convert Kerala into a rapidly growing state in the country, pledges to continue with its developmental and welfare activities if voted to power in the April 13 Assembly elections.

The election Manifesto, which was released here on Monday, promises to generate 25 lakh jobs over five years. Of these, it promises to generate 10 lakh jobs in the unorganised sector, five lakhs in IT-BT sector and 50,000 in the government sector.

Veteran CPI(M) leader and Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan released the manifesto. CPI (M) state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan and LDF convenor Vaikom Viswan were present along with leaders of the constituent parties.

On getting a fresh mandate, the LDF says it would provide rice at Rs two a kilo for all families and raise the pension for the aged to Rs 1000.

The manifesto has come up with many sops for women and children and promises to make Kerala a 'woman friendly' state.

If voted to power, the LDF promises to implement welfare schemes such as maternity benefits for women in the unorganised sector, Free books, food and uniform for school children and welfare-cum-pension scheme for employees of places of worship of all religions...More here... http://keralz.com/news/elections/el23.html

Super Joker Jackpot Slot Gives Real Experience

In video games, the Super Joker Jackpot Slot is a game that cannot be missed. An awe-inspiring game, Super Joker Jackpot Slot gives real experience.

Created by Party Gaming, the Super Joker Jackpot Slot bases on fun theme. The beauty of the graphics is a beauty. The symbols fit perfectly to the screen. The sounds are very pleasing. Apart from the beauty of the screen and pleasing sound, the prize money is an added attraction while playing Super Joker Jackpot Slot.

A player has the option to play five reels with nine pay lines. A fast game, a player will never get bored.

A game for real players who want to earn, the Super Joker Jackpot Slot comes in many features such as scatter symbols, Progressive Jackpot Bonus Feature, wild icons and Super Progressive Jackpot Bonus game.

Read more: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/462381_super-joker-jackpot-slot-gives-real-experience#ixzz1FWRrYTah

New revelations in Ice Cream sex Scandal

K A Rauf, co-brother of Kunhalikutty, has come up with new revelations in the sensational Kozhikode Ice Cream Parlour sexscandal case, that Additional Advocate General KC Peter gave the money to Justice Narayana Kurup`s son-in-law to alter the ice creamparlour sex scandal case.

Addressing a press conference, Rauf said he was the prime witness to this dealing.

``I was sitting in the car when Kunhalikutty`s menwent to the office of Justice Kurup with the money, which was handed over to his nephew Sunny. Later I saw Sunny leaving the place with the bag containing money,'' he said.

Read more here.... http://keralz.com/news/kerala/2011/feb/feb.html

Kunhalikutty influenced witnesses in Sex scandal case

Former Kerala Minister and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) state general secretary P K Kunhalikutty had influenced two main witnesses to escape from the sensational Kozhikode Ice cream Parlour Sex Scandal case in the 1990s, brother-in-law of Kunhalikutty K A Rauf said.

The two main witnesses, including Regina, who had accused Kunhalikutty of sexually assaulting her, were paid huge amounts of money and a house for changing her version in the affidavit, he said.

He also stated that Kunhalikutty`s name was initially mentioned at seven places in the affidavit accusing him of the assault, but later was changed after paying the money.

Rauf also said that Kunhalikutty had tried to eliminate IUML leader M K Muneer, who was heading India Vision channel, which telecast revelation of Regina.

Worst Sabarimala tragedy: 102 devotes killed in Stampede

In the worst ever tragedy, 102 people were killed and scores injured, many of them seriously, in a stampede at a narrow forest stretch at Pullumede near Vandiperiyar, where thousands of devotees were returning after watching the celestial Makara Jyothi light, in this district on Friday night.

Most of the victims were from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, police said. But the exact toll is not yet known as more bodies were being recovered.

The tragedy occurred 50 km from the famed hill shrine Sabarimala when a jeep carrying devotees lost control and ploughed through the crowd, triggering a stampede at around 2015 hrs.

The Kerala government has declared a three-day state mourning in the wake of the worst tragedy that struck Sabarimala Pilgrims in which 102 devotees were killed.

`` It is unfortunate that such an accident had occurred. The state will observe a three day mourning,`` Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan told reporters here.

Stating that the government would provide all financial assistance to the family of those killed, he said the assistance would be decided at the cabinet meeting.

Mr Achuthanandan said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had called him in the morning and expressed shock over the death of Sabarimala pilgrims.

Read more http://keralz.com/news/kerala/2011/jan/jan18.html

Leader Karunakaran no more

Veteran Congress leader and four time Kerala Chief Minister K Karunakaran died at a private hospital here Thursday.

The 93-year-old leader, who was admitted to the hospital for the past two weeks for treatment of severe breathing problem and fever, died at 1725 Hrs.

`` It is an end of an era. The leader has left us at 1725 hrs,`` Kerala Pradesh Congress president Ramesh Chennnithala said while confirming the death of the leader.

Family members, including son K Muraleedharan and daughter Padmaja Venugopal, were besides Mr Karunakaran when the end came.

The cremation would take place at Thrissur, where the leader’s wife has been cremated, Mr Chennithala said. The body would be laid at the KPCC office and the Senate Hall of the secretariat tomorrow before it would be taken to Thrissur tomorrow, he said.

Soon after the death was confirmed, Chief Minister V S Achuthanadan visited the hospital.

After remaining serious for several days, his condition had improved and was taken off ventilator on December 17. However, ventilator support resumed yesterday morning ater he suffered acute breathing trouble following a stroke.

Read More ......http://keralz.com/news/kerala/2010/dec/dec10.html