On October 14th, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted the urgent need for a cohesive cybersecurity framework to protect the state’s financial systems against rising online fraud. He emphasized ongoing efforts by Kerala Police to combat cybercrime and called for support from the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India for effective intervention.
The Kerala High Court is launching “24×7 ON Courts” in Kollam District, Kerala. This online initiative, inaugurated by CJI Chandrachud, aims to streamline court processes, starting with cheque dishonor cases. It will enable convenient information exchange and integrate with iCoPS. The event also includes the launch of WeSolve and restoration of Ram Mohan Palace in Kochi.
The Kerala State Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on monday (24th June) urging the Central Government to change the state’s name to “Keralam.” This is the second time such a resolution has been passed. The process involves presenting a bill for alteration, receiving suggestions from the State Legislative Assembly, and ultimately obtaining the President’s approval.
Today, On 18th June, The Kerala High Court issued a notice to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena Thaikkandiyil, and her firm Exalogic Solutions regarding alleged corruption in financial transactions with Cochin Mineral and Rutile Ltd. Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s plea challenges a vigilance court’s dismissal and is scheduled for the next hearing on July 2. Another petition and a separate investigation are also pending.
On Wednesday(13th March), The Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is set to challenge the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the Supreme Court following the central government’s recent notification of CAA rules. This reaffirms the state’s persistent opposition to the CAA, rooted in the belief that it infringes upon the Indian Constitution’s fundamental principles.
