K V Thomas quits as MLA

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• Ahead of joining the Union government as a Minister of State, Congress leader K V Thomas today resigned his membership of the Kerala Assembly. [..]

Assembly to debate CM’s comments on Sandeep’s family today

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• As V S Achuthanandan came under attack for his controversial remarks against the family of slain NSG officer Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the UDF tried to raise the issue in the Kerala assembly but a discussion on it was put off for today as the chief minister was not present in the House. [..]

Rice production must be raised: CM

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• In case of Rice the state will not become self-reliant in the near future, Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan said after inaugurating Food Security Project here on Thursday. [..]