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Cabinet approves creation of three officer-level posts for 16th Finance Commission

The Cabinet approves the creation of three officer-level posts to assist the 16th Finance Commission in New Delhi.

The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024

As PM, India’s Modi secretly tried to massively cut state funds

Revelation came from a top gov’t official who also said budgets have ‘layers and layers of attempt to cover the truth’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2024

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticises ‘Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan’ politics at Thuglak magazine event

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor defends plural India, criticizes BJP's impact on federalism and calls for a more equitable society.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Kerala’s fiscal woes appear real

The LDF government is struggling to meet its commitments

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Cabinet clears terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission

Govt approves ToR for 16th Finance Commission to make recommendations on sharing of tax revenues between Centre and states. Commission to submit report by Oct 2025. 15th Finance Commission's recommendations valid till FY 2025-26.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

H.P. government to build around 50 anganwadi buildings in Hamirpur

Hamirpur DC announces ₹5.88 crore for 49 Anganwadi centre buildings. Funds from MNREGA, 15th Finance Commission & Women & Child Development Dept. 18,108 children, 3,000 pregnant women & 2,500 lactating women get nutritious food. 623 Anganwadi centres run from private buildings, rest from govt. buildings.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

MPs from Kerala to meet Union Ministers, seek higher borrowing limit

A meeting of the Members of the Parliament from the State, called by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday, prior to the upcoming Parliament session, unanimously decided to visit the Union Ministers concerned to demand that Kerala’s borrowing limit be enhanced as per the recommendation of the 15th Finance Commission.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

CM holds MPs’ meeting ahead of Parliament session

Thiruvananthapuram Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday held an online meeting with MPs from Kerala urging them to highlight various issues, particularly the financial crisis, affecting the State during the upcoming Parliament session. In the meeting, a unanimous decision emerged to raise issues in the Parliament related to the removal…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Centre attempting to weaken LIFE housing project, local body schemes, says Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh

Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh lashes out at Union govt. for interfering with local body schemes. Accuses them of undermining Kerala's decentralised planning. LIFE housing project does not carry State/Union logo. Union govt. withholding funds for not displaying logo. Imposing conditions on utilisation of grants given to local bodies. Restrictions on…

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

Task force committee to be set up to supervise drought in Raichur district

Task force to supervise drought in Raichur district: ₹50 lakh to mitigate drinking water crisis, ₹10 lakh to drill borewells, Sindhanur taluk to be declared drought-hit, input subsidy to be released, 15th Finance Commission grants for drinking water, two drinking water tankers per taluk, additional tankers based on demand.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023