Kerala to bear half cost of Sabari rail projectThe Kerala government will fund 50% of the Angamaly-Erumely Sabari railway project, allocating Rs 1,900 crore through KIIFB. This decision ...
04 Feb, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
No freebies, only long-term support for poll-bound states in Budget 2026The Union budget prioritizes long-term growth for poll-bound states. New projects include rare earth mineral corridors in Tamil Nadu and Ke...
02 Feb, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Kerala reports strong economic growth, rising debt levelsKerala's economy grew by 6.19 percent in 2024-25. Per-person income also increased, surpassing the national average. However, public debt s...
28 Jan, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
States urge Union Finance Ministry to ease their borrowing limitsSeveral states, including Maharashtra and Kerala, are urging the Union finance ministry to ease borrowing limits. These limits now factor i...
24 Oct, 2025, 06.26 AM IST
Kerala facing financial difficulties due to absence of GST compensation: Governor Rajendra Arlekar in policy addressThe 13th session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly began with Governor Rajendra Arlekar's policy address. He emphasized financial cha...
17 Jan, 2025, 02.47 PM IST
India needs to tweak the definition of job to include self-employed: Mansukh MandaviyaIndia's labor minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, called for redefining "job" to encompass self-employment and aligning skills training with indus...
10 Dec, 2024, 11.54 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags land acquisition delays for Kerala rail projects, writes to Pinarayi VijayanRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has expressed concern over land acquisition delays in Kerala, hindering railway projects worth ₹12,350 cr...
27 Nov, 2024, 11.46 AM IST
Kerala seeks Rs 24,000 cr special financial package from CentreKerala has requested a special financial package of Rs 24,000 crore from the Centre, including Rs 5,000 crore specifically for the developm...
30 Jul, 2024, 03.32 PM IST
Kerala CM not to attend Niti Aayog meeting; decision taken before Union BudgetKerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan did not attend the Niti Aayog meeting in New Delhi, having informed PM Modi earlier. Instead, state ...
26 Jul, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
Kerala's spending increased by 30-35 per cent despite Centre's restrictions: Minister BalagopalKerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal highlighted the state's increased development and welfare expenditure despite financial challenges im...
20 Jul, 2024, 04.52 PM IST
Union government's attitude affected our finances: Kerala Finance Minister KN BalagopalKerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presented the state budget amid a poor financial situation caused by the Union government's attitude a...
06 Feb, 2024, 10.02 AM IST
Kerala Budget: Here's what gets costlier after budget announcementThe Kerala government has raised liquor prices and court fees to generate additional funds for development works. The excise duty on Indian...
05 Feb, 2024, 02.32 PM IST
Kerala Budget 2024 Highlights: Liquor, power tariff to go upKelala Budget 2024 Highlights: Kerala Finance Minister KN Balagopal presented the state budget for 2024-25, focusing on key sectors and ini...
05 Feb, 2024, 02.30 PM IST
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal presents budget in assembly for fiscal 2024-25In his budget speech, Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal said that the state government plans to bring in investment worth Rs three lakh...
05 Feb, 2024, 09.57 AM IST
State government fiscal deficit higher by 45 per cent in first quarter in the wake of upcoming elections: ReportThe revenue deficit of a sample of 21 states widened to Rs. 0.7 trillion in the first half of FY’2024 from Rs 0.5 trillion in the first hal...
22 Nov, 2023, 07.31 PM IST
Kerala Budget: Price of liquor, fuel to go up along with increased vehicle tax & land fair price valueThe FM said it is proposed to levy a Social Security Cess on Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and on the sale of petrol and diesel as the ...
03 Feb, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
With big ticket investments, BJP tries to woo voters of poll-bound Tamil Nadu, KeralaTamil Nadu has 234 assembly and 39 lok sabha seats; while Kerala has 140 assembly and 20 lok sabha seats. The BJP has been able to make inr...
01 Feb, 2021, 05.16 PM IST