V.d. Satheesan News - Latest Updates & Headlines
When humanity became Operation Theatre: Doctors script a miracle on the road
Kochi, Dec 23: In an extraordinary display of medical skill and human compassion, doctors in Kerala performed an emergency surgical procedure on the roadside, saving a critically injured accident victim when there was no time to reach a hospital.
CM Vijayan, Satheesan and others mourn Sreenivasan, hail his enduring legacy in Malayalam cinema
Kochi, Dec 20: The demise of veteran actor, screenwriter and filmmaker Sreenivasan has drawn heartfelt tributes from across the political and cultural spectrum, with Kerala’s top leadership describing his passing as an irreparable loss to Malayalam cinema and to society at large.
Whether safety lies in being captured by camera; woman assault case triggers debate in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 19: The disturbing visuals from a police station in Kerala showing a pregnant woman being humiliated and assaulted have triggered widespread outrage and forced the authorities to act.
Congress mounts attack on cyber police case over Sabarimala parody song
Kochi, Dec 18: The registration of a case by the Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Wing of the Kerala Police over a widely circulated parody song on the alleged Sabarimala gold heist implicating the CPI(M) and its comrades has triggered strong reactions from Congress leaders, who have described the action as an unprecedented assault on freedom of expression and cultural dissent.
Kerala local body elections: Polling underway in 7 districts; Union Minister Suresh Gopi votes
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 9: Polling for the first phase of Kerala's local body elections began on a brisk note across seven districts on Tuesday, with voting getting underway at 7 a.m. after the completion of mock polling.
Congress-led UDF poised for resounding victory in Kerala local body polls, says LoP Satheesan
Malappuram, Dec 6: Kerala Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader, V.D. Satheesan, said here on Saturday that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is poised for an emphatic victory in the upcoming state local body elections, which will serve as the "semi-final" ahead of the Assembly polls.
'Sabarimala gold heist probe being delayed to shield big guns': Kerala Assembly LoP
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 5: Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly V.D.Satheesan on Friday attacked the Vijayan government after the Kerala High Court, while denying bail to key accused in the Sabarimala gold smuggling case, made scathing observations indicating the involvement of “influential individuals†yet to be investigated.
CPI(M) took no disciplinary action against its leaders: Kerala LoP
Idukki, Dec 3: Launching a sharp attack on the CPI(M) over its handling of corruption and sexual assault allegations, Kerala Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday said the ruling party is in fear that its own senior leaders may turn approvers if internal inquiries proceed.
LoP Satheesan alleges violations in Masala Bond deal, terms ED notice a political stunt
Kollam, Dec 1: Kerala's Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan launched a scathing attack on the state government on Monday, alleging serious corruption, constitutional violations and financial impropriety in the Masala Bond transaction by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
Kerala LoP Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of shielding criminals, defends Cong stand in Rahul MLA case
Kannur, Nov 29: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, on Saturday defended the Congress’s handling of the complaint against suspended MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, while launching a sharp attack on the ruling CPI(M) for protecting criminals and those involved in serious offences.
Sabarimala gold scam to dominate polls, CPI-M protecting accused: LoP Satheesan
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 27: The Sabarimala gold theft will be a major election issue, and there is a CPI-M conspiracy behind it, alleged Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Thursday.
Kerala: Four-time MP Sudheeran's entry in poll campaign sparks talk of CM race in Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 27: Even as Karnataka's ruling Congress struggles to contain its power tussle over the Chief Minister's chair, the grand old party's Kerala unit is showing signs of slipping into a similar political churn months ahead of the April/May 2025 Assembly polls.
Sabarimala gold theft case: Arrested TDB ex-chief's revelations put senior priest, former CPI-M minister in tight spot
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 27: The Sabarimala gold theft case has taken a dramatic turn, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) now eyeing more arrests following crucial revelations by now arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A. Padmakumar.
Will expose Sabarimala gold conspiracy, asserts LoP Satheesan
Kottayam, Nov 26: Kerala's Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday launched a scathing political attack on both the CPI-M and the BJP, alleging that they are "sailing in the same boat", shielding corruption, protecting criminals, and deceiving voters in the run-up to the local body elections.
Congress-led UDF poised for resounding victory in Kerala local body polls: Satheesan
Palakkad, Nov 25: Kerala's Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday asserted that his Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is headed for a resounding victory in the upcoming local body elections, buoyed by strong public anger against the ruling front, meticulous organisational preparation, and a clear set of alternative policy plans.
As SIT proceeds in Sabarimala gold heist, CM Vijayan's silence raises questions
Thiruvananthapuram Nov 25: As Kerala’s political temperature rises over the Sabarimala gold heist probe, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's studded silence on the issue has become a major debating point in the state.
KPCC to host centenary celebration of 'Vaikom Satyagraha' on Nov 23
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 21: The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) will lead a major commemoration event on Sunday at Vaikom in Kottayam, marking the 100th anniversary of the conclusion of the historic 'Vaikom Satyagraha'.
Kerala: Congress, BJP sharpen attack after arrest of former CPI-M MLA in Sabarimala gold case
Thiruvananthapuram Nov 20: The arrest of senior CPI(M) leader and former legislator A. Padmakumar in the Sabarimala gold heist case has triggered a political storm in Kerala, with the Congress and BJP sharpening their attacks on the ruling CPI(M), alleging deeper involvement of top leaders and even ministers in the scandal.
UDF releases chargesheet against CM Vijayan-led Kerala Govt
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 19: Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Wednesday launched a fierce attack on the ruling Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government, marking the start of the UDF’s local body election campaign in Kerala.
Kerala HC raps Devaswom Board over Sabarimala chaos
Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 19: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) over the chaotic situation at Sabarimala, where thousands of pilgrims were reportedly stranded amid severe crowd mismanagement and inadequate arrangements.
LoP Satheesan flays Vijayan govt for chaos at Sabarimala; seeks HC's intervention
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 18: Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Kerala government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), accusing them of abject administrative failure in managing the Sabarimala pilgrimage season.
Kerala BLO suicide: Congress blames CPI(M), seeks credible inquiry
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 17: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, on Monday, alleged that CPI(M) workers had a direct role in the suicide of Booth Level Officer (BLO) Aneesh George in Payyanur, claiming that the official had come under severe pressure and threats linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Bihar rout triggers introspection in Congress in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram Nov 15: Reeling from its crushing defeat in Bihar, the Congress appears to have found a strategic reset in Kerala with a renewed realisation within the state leadership that the party can no longer afford factional warfare if it hopes to return to power after two consecutive Assembly poll defeats.
'People's verdict against Vijayan govt': Congress on Kerala local body polls
Thiruvananthapuram Nov 10: As Kerala heads to the local body elections, top Congress leaders on Monday said the polls will serve as a referendum on the Pinarayi Vijayan government’s nine-and-a-half-year rule, marked by corruption, mismanagement, and an assault on public faith.
'Exposes Kerala's failing health system': LoP Satheesan slams death of patient purportedly denied treatment
Thiruvananthapuram Nov 6: Venu, who died without receiving treatment at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and Hospital, is a victim of "Arogyakeralam on ventilator", Kerala's Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said on Thursday, holding state Health Minister Veena George and the Pinarayi Vijayan government squarely responsible for the tragedy.
Sabarimala gold theft case: Satheesan seeks arrest of ex-Devaswom Commissioner N. Vasu
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5: Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan on Wednesday said that the Kerala High Court’s latest observations have vindicated the Opposition's long-standing charge that the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) acted with undue haste in moving the Dwarapalaka (temple gatekeeper) sculptures for gold-plating work at the famed Sabarimala temple.
UDF takes early lead in Kerala local polls, announces 48 candidates for TVM Corporation
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 3: Breaking from tradition, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has taken an early lead ahead of the Kerala local body elections, announcing its first list of 48 candidates for the prestigious Thiruvananthapuram Corporation -- well before the official poll notification.
'No extreme poor in Kerala' claim is PR Propaganda: LoP Satheesan
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 3: Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Monday slammed the Kerala government’s claim that the state has eliminated extreme poverty, calling it a “PR stunt built on manipulated data.â€
Kerala: Cong calls 'poverty-free' claim statistical fraud; BJP terms it a 'ponzi scheme economy'
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's pre-election welfare announcements and the state government's declaration of being "free of extreme poverty" have triggered sharp criticism from both the Congress-led UDF and the BJP, which accused the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) of misleading the public with "fabricated claims" and "election-time theatrics".
Kerala: PM-SHRI signing leaves ruling Left in quandary as Cong alleges deal between CPI-M, BJP
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24: The political storm over Kerala's decision to join the Centre's PM SHRI (Prime Minister's School for Rising India) scheme intensified on Friday, with Congress leaders openly accusing Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of striking a “deal†with the BJP.
CPI(M) confirms PM SHRI pact, Cong criticises Vijayan govt's move
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24: The Kerala CPI(M) secretariat met here on Friday and decided to uphold the government's signing of the Prime Minister’s School for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, thereby confirming that the state will not withdraw from the initiative.
Kerala: LoP Satheesan slams CM Vijayan for his 'fascist' approach to ASHA workers' protest
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 22: Reacting sharply to the way the Kerala Police went on a rampage on Wednesday against the Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers who were protesting before the official residence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan said the police action against the ASHA workers' march is highly undemocratic.
Kerala: LoP Satheesan asks CM Vijayan to reveal truth about Sabarimala gold theft
Pandalam Oct 18: Leader of Opposition V. D.
Sabarimala gold case: Accused Potti sent to police custody till Oct 30
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 17: A court in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala on Friday granted permission to the SIT team, which arrested Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the theft of gold at Sabarimala temple, to keep him in custody till October 30.
Kerala LoP Satheesan alleges CPM-BJP nexus behind delay in ED case against CM Vijayan's son
Thiruvananthapuram Oct 15: Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday reiterated the political nexus between the CPI(M) and BJP for the stalling of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case against the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's son in the Lavalin corruption investigation.
LoP Satheesan slams CM for emotional response, alleges 'unholy nexus' with BJP
Kasargod Oct 14: Kerala's Leader of Opposition V. D.
Kerala: LoP Satheesan alleges conspiracy behind police attack on Cong MP Shafi Parambil
Kozhikode, Oct 13: Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Monday demanded immediate action against senior police officials and others allegedly involved in a premeditated conspiracy to attack Congress MP Shafi Parambil during a protest in Kerala's Kozhikode.
Congress was right about Sabarimala gold scam: Kerala LoP
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13: Kerala Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Monday said the report submitted by the Devaswom Vigilance to the Kerala High Court largely confirms opposition allegations regarding the Sabarimala gold heist and the sale of the Dwarapalaka idol to a billionaire.
Kerala LoP condemns attack on Congress legislator, says it was aimed at stifling Oppn
Kozhikode Oct 11: Kerala Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, on Saturday, condemned the brutal assault on Congress MP Shafi Parambil by police officials, describing the incident as a deliberate attack intended to suppress Opposition voices.
Kerala: Congress MP, UDF workers injured as Police resort to lathi charge and tear gas
Kozhikode, Oct 10: A violent confrontation erupted in Kerala's Perambra on Friday evening between workers of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and CPI-M, forcing police to use lathi charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd.