India, May 21 -- Chief Minister VD Satheesan will handle the key Finance and Law portfolios, along with 36 other departments, after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday allocated portfolios among the UDF Cabinet ministers in Kerala who were sworn in on May 18.

Following the Chief Minister's recommendations, which the Governor approved, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala was designated Minister for Home, Vigilance and three other departments.

The portfolios were later circulated via a gazette notification, as per which the CM will also handle all important policy matters and subjects not mentioned elsewhere.

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty will take care of Industries and Commerce, Informatio...