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Around 50 volunteers from Kudumbashree units of the Choornikara panchayat deliver library books to 1000 houses there, as part of a project to encourage reading

Tharoor says he has made it clear in the past as well that on some international matters, he does not like to talk about politics and instead prefers to speak about the country

SIT reportedly questioned Jayaram at his Chennai residence about the number of times he participated in pujas with Unnikrishnan Potti, prime accused in gold misappropriation cases, and whether there were any financial transactions between them

A former central government employee, Srinivasan was a constant presence by Ushas side throughout her illustrious sporting and political career

The fire broke out around 1.30 p.m. on the land under the control of the Industries Department, close to vital installations including the Womens Battalion and the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.s LPG filling plant

The Budget presented by State Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal serves as a blueprint for navigating global disorder and domestic fiscal challenges. It prioritises revenue-led fiscal consolidation, prudent debt management, inclusive welfare, and innovative investments

As per the security protocol, the stadium and its surrounding areas have been declared a temporary Red Zone on January 30 and 31

KGMCTA says while a host of populist measures were announced for all categories of government servants, the doctors were denied even their pay arrears

Budget earmarks 950.89 crore for labour and labour welfare sector, an increase of 436.45 crore as compared to last year

It includes the allocation of 10.82 crore for the Department of Environment and Climate Change, 13 crore for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board, 3 crore for the Kerala State Pollution Control Board, and 1 crore for the Kerala State Climate Change Adaptation Mission

Social development thrust and big-ticket infrastructure promises drew praise from trade bodies and professional groups, even as questions were raised about implementation capacity, allocations for startups, and the impact on ease of doing business

Delays in early detection, huge treatment costs, minimal treatment centres and lack of awareness contribute to high mortality of the disease; lung cancers in males and females showed an increasing trend between 2010 and 2020

Pattambi Assembly constituency has also received major allocations, including 75 crore for a flyover bypass

A pilot project will be implemented in Perinjanam in Thrissur

Budget outlines three-pronged strategy focussing on safety and social security of fisherfolk, coastal rehabilitation, and the expansion of inland fisheries

3 crore has been earmarked for commencing Anpu Veedu scheme, which envisages establishment of care homes for the intellectually challenged at the block level. Day care facility and respite care facilities will be provided through the scheme

Wayanad Development Package, Beypore Uru tourism project, Kerala Administrative Tribunal bench at Thalassery, Wayanad tunnel road and an international sports hub in Kannur among projects mentioned in Budget

A sum of 159 crore has been allocated for the renovation and development of basic infrastructure and other amenities in tourism centres

Plans to conduct a feasibility study for a tunnel road from Kattappana to Theni

Technocrat E. Sreedharan has raised concerns that the RRTSs multiple stops may diminish its efficiency compared to the proposed high-speed rail project.

Allocations across Assembly constituencies focus on roads, public infrastructure, education, water supply, and social welfare projects

A large number of residents in the Eloor-Edayar industrial town of Ernakulam are struggling to stay healthy as the stench emanating from bone meal units, chicken-waste rendering plants, fish-oil extraction units, and rubber-processing facilities is choking their lives. G. Krishnakumar meets the residents who are forced to live in the pitiable conditions to chronicle their plight

A new IT policy with a focus on promoting the safe and ethical use of Information Technology in the anvil

Education sector accounts for highest allocations at 46.32% followed by health and sanitation (25.16%), agriculture (12.77%) and industry (8.62%)

Although the allocation of 79 crore for the second phase of the Kochi metros expansion is welcome, the absence of projects that could energise Kochis overall development prospects is disappointing, says Kochi Mayor

A scheme will be formulated and implemented for providing cashless treatment to road accident victims for first five days. An allocation of 15 crore announced for the same

Pinarayi says proposals reaffirm Left Democratic Front governments long-term vision of transforming the State into a modern, developed middle-income society

56 crore for modernisation of cashew processing factories, 41 crore as a revolving fund for the Kerala Cashew Board to ensure seamless distribution of material to public sector processing units

Sports sector has been identified as a high-priority area, with an improved focus on infrastructure development, grassroots participation, talent creation and scientific support

With the Assembly elections in Kerala coming up this year, the State finance minister KN Balagopal presented a people-centric budget for 2026. Here are some of the announcements.

The bureau will disseminate information on the departments services and activities besides monitoring public feedback