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The CPI(M) leader says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan who had talked at length about resource mobilisation in his podcasts do not have any such measures spelled out in the Budget

Total number of cases rises to 196

According to the Budget, necessary legal amendments will be madeto makemore landavailable for tourismin the plantation sector

Chief Minister says only Union government had the right to withdraw from the PM SHRI agreement after giving a notice of one month. There was no provision in the agreement to keep the scheme implementation in abeyance either

Revised Budget backtracks from welfare policies followed by the previous Left Democratic Front government, he says

The project, which is expected to generate around 15,000 employment opportunities, is among a series of development initiatives approved for the Trikaripur constituency

Reena resumes office citing tribunal order, while Additional DHS retains charge pending official instructions

The government plans to develop Kerala into a Knowledge Valley, making the State a preferred destination for higher education, including through special legislation to attract leading foreign universities and collaborations with premier institutions. For the start-up ecosystem, this is particularly important

The total Budget size has been reduced and there are no concrete plans for resource mobilisation

The Kerala Budget lays much emphasis on new developmental themes, but lacks a clear road map for their implementation. Lower growth, weak tax buoyancy, and ambitious welfare commitments constitute a trilemma for the State

Budget allocates 5 crore as an initial allocation for upgrading the Government Taluk Hospital in Malappuram town into a super-speciality general hospital

20 crore allocated for project activities, feasibility study to be expedited, says CM; Calicut International Airport included in proposed aviation-logistics hub project

Forest department hands over an initial compensation of 5 lakh to the victims family after protest held in Marayur

He had served as deputy editor of Kerala Kaumudi and, later, as editor of Kalakaumudi magazine

The UDF government is openly mimicking the policy of the Union government which had replaced the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog, says Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan

The event is being organised as part of the build-up to the 12th International White Water Kayaking Championship, a curtain-raiser to the Malabar River Festival

Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan says it as an attempt to subvert the historic land reforms initiated by the first Kerala government, which is the cornerstone of States developmental model over the past many decades

The MLAs say allocations will strengthen infrastructure, public services and connectivity while addressing several long-pending development demands in the two constituencies

Jewellery corridor, music academy, mobility hub and key infrastructure projects headline allocations

The scheme is not something that can be implemented overnight. An expert committee will have to draw up the scheme design, beneficiary packages, and do costing evaluations before announcing the details. The 10 crore allocation is for the preliminary work

Party State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MLA, says the governments promises are built on a mountain of debt; there is no mention in the Budget of how it plans to manage or repay this debt

All 14 contacts who had previously exhibited symptoms tested negative for the virus

Critics say long-pending demands of the district have been ignored

The move, the largest hike since the Rubber Production Incentive Scheme was introduced 11 years ago, aims to reinforce confidence among growers and boost production. However, it may not provide immediate financial relief due to current market prices exceeding the new benchmark.

The proposed stadium will feature modern facilities and is being planned in recognition of footballs enduring popularity in the region

Though the Budget has formulated a revival package that includes a one-time settlement scheme for closed factories, it has set aside only 56 crore for the cashew sector to back these initiatives, triggering widespread concern among industry stakeholders

The budget has unveiled an ambitious project to train sportspersons from the State for the 2036 Olympics

The proposed park is expected to come up as a multidisciplinary cultural space featuring venues for various art forms

The initiative aims at helping people who are facing serious financial hardships and are unable to afford critical medical care or finance higher education of their children

Confidential toll-free helplines and a portal will be established for reporting crimes against children. Scheme titled Makalkkoppam will be implemented to prevent crimes against women

The Budget states that the special development packages being implemented in the backward districts of Kasaragod, Wayanad, and Idukki will be accelerated

The academic says most of the proposals are ongoing schemes presented in a rephrased form

There is no mention of the proposed high-speed rail project, Sabari Rail, and the BalaramapuramVizhinjam underground rail. An amount of 100 crore has been allotted for the BalaramapuramNavaikulam Ring Road project and 20 crore for Light Metro projects. A sum of 200 crore has been earmarked for the preliminary activities of a proposed aviation and logistics hub

At the heart of the Budget is an ambitious plan to establish a Southern Economic Corridor linking Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, while positioning the district as the countrys Blue Economy Capital

The State government has earmarked 1 crore for setting up a memorial in Ernakulam

The proposed Tribal University and Indigenous Knowledge Zone is envisaged as a centre for higher learning, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship among tribal communities