DARK SECRETS: 3 - The Real Truth

Adverse Central policies will deprive Kerala of ₹57,400 crore this fiscal, says Balagopal

Adverse Central policies will deprive the State of ₹57,400 crore in Central transfers and loan approvals in the current fiscal, says Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on the State’s financial status.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Govt. to distribute one month’s social security pensions

Kerala govt. allocates ₹900 crore to disburse social security pensions for one month. 64 lakh beneficiaries to receive pensions via bank accounts or cooperative societies. Govt. also sanctions ₹30 crore more for Kerala State Road Transport Corporation.

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Centre yet to respond to Kerala’s request to exclude spending on NH land acquisition from borrowing limit

Kerala seeks Centre's response to exclude land acquisition cost for NH from borrowing limit. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal had conveyed the requirement to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Oct. 2023. The Centre's stand has caused Kerala to suffer a cut-back in its annual borrowing limit. An earlier request for…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Fight for State’s rightful share, Finance Minister tells UDF

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Saturday urged the United Democratic Front (UDF) to fight for the State’s rightful share from Central pool instead of blaming the State government for the State’s financial situation.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Six lakh sachets given to Supplyco centres across the State to be included in Onam kits

Factories run by Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation and Kerala State Cashew Workers Apex Industrial Cooperative Society dispatched the consignment to be included last-minute in Onam kits

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Balagopal’s statement on economic embargo anti-Constitutional: Surendran

BJP State President K. Surendran alleges FM K.N. Balagopal's statement of Centre imposing economic embargo on Kerala is anti-Constitutional. He claims FM is trying to hide financial ineptitude & blames Centre for State's financial mess. He also mocks Transport Minister Antony Raju for blaming Centre for KSRTC's woes.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Minister distributes Onapudava to senior citizens

A total of 1,420 women and 556 men were given new clothes from Kerala Handoom Society spending ₹20 lakh.

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Kerala government announces ₹1,000 as Onam festival allowance for MGNREGS, AUEGS workers

Kerala govt. announces ₹1,000 Onam allowance for 4.6 lakh MGNREGS & AUEGS workers. FM Balagopal alleges Centre unfairly depriving State of tax revenues & accuses UDF MPs of failing to fight for State's share. He urges Congress leadership to explain their stand to people.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

July salary of KSRTC employees before Onam

A ministerial-level talk held with employees’ unions in the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Wednesday averted a major crisis in the public utility with the government agreeing to most of the demands put forth by the employees.

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Government employees to get ₹4,000 as bonus for Onam

Kerala govt. employees to get ₹4,000 Onam bonus & ₹2,750 special festival allowance. Pensioners & contributory pension scheme employees to get ₹1,000 allowance. All employees to get ₹20,000 festival advance. Part-time & contingent employees to get ₹6,000 advance. 13 lakh employees to benefit.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023