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The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Jayarajan defends Ragesh's presence at inauguration of beach tourism project
Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] leader E.P. Jayarajan has defended party Kannur district secretary K.K. Ragesh's presence at the inaugural event of the Muzhappilangad-Dharmadam Samagra Beach Tourism Project. Addressing the media in Kannur on Tuesday (May 6), Mr. Jayarajan said it was 'customary for party representatives to attend events attended by the Chief Minister and Union Ministers. This has been the tradition, irrespective of which part is in power. It was the same during the tenure of K. Karunakaran and A.K. Antony.' He added that 'moves by the Congress and the BJP to create a controversy over the event were unfounded.' He accused the Prime Minister's Office of 'not maintaining protocol' during the inauguration of the Vizhinjam port. 'It was indecent to invite only the party's State president. He also praised rapper Vedan, saying the latter was a 'talented artiste with a growing youth following.'
The Hindu
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Protests erupt at Payyambalam crematorium over firewood shortage
The Kannur Corporation's Payyambalam Shanti Crematorium witnessed protests on Monday (April 21, 2025) as families were made to wait for hours for the cremation of their relatives owing to a shortage of firewood.' As the Corporation officials failed to provide timely support, some families had to arrange firewood and carry out the rites independently. Anger mounted as the staff allegedly delayed issuing receipts. 'The officials were just sitting there doing nothing,' said Manoj, who had come to attend a funeral, expressing frustration over the lack of action by the civic body. CPI(M) district secretary K.K. Ragesh, area secretary K.P. Sudhakaran, BJP State secretary K. Ranjith, and north district president K.K. Vinod Kumar visited the site following the protest. The situation grew more tense when Corporation secretary Vinu C. Kunhappan arrived at the crematorium. He was met with criticism from those present, who pointed out the lack of preparation and failure to maintain proper arrangements for the deceased. The Corporation later arranged for firewood and completed the pending cremations. Mr. Ragesh said the civic body had awarded the contract for providing firewood to the crematorium, however, the contract period had ended. Though a new contractor was found, the Corporation reportedly failed to sign an agreement. 'The Corporation should have been more careful. Even the gasifier crematorium is not functioning, despite spending several crores,' he added. Mr. Vinod said that there were facilities to perform cremations according to Hindu rituals. However, such facilities were no longer available. He added that the BJP would raise a strong protest against the Corporation.
