“Turning it into a political document and making announcements ahead of elections is intended to mislead the public,” the Congress leader charged. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/no-government-in-kerala-destroyed-financial-situation-vd-satheesan-p35yxezs?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #VDSatheesan #KeralaBudget #KNBalagopal #PinarayiVijayan

“There is no doubt that Trump’s policies adversely affected India and Kerala, and they have severely impacted the state’s marine product exports,” stated the Kerala FM. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/centre-yielding-to-trumps-threats-adversely-affects-kerala-tax-revenue-balagopal-nq7q7np1?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget #KNBalagopal #DonaldTrump

In its final Budget, the Pinarayi Vijayan government announces a ₹50-crore health insurance scheme to extend coverage to families outside Karunya. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-budget-202627-relief-for-non-karunya-families-with-new-health-insurance-scheme-wf102y4m?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget2026 #HealthInsurance #KarunyaScheme #KNBalagopal

Kerala Budget 2026 earmarks ₹10 crore for the Nativity Card scheme, providing permanent photo ID for residents and easing concerns over SIR and repeated verification. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-budget-2026-nativity-card-10-crore-allocation-vpjtxafi?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget2026 #NativityCard #KNBalagopal #KeralaGovernment

Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced MediSep 2.0 rollout from February 1 in the Budget 2026, expanding medical insurance for government employees, pensioners, cooperative and PSU workers, along with new group insurance schemes. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-budget-2026-medisepp2-insurance-pensioners-workers-l7zygn70?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget2026 #MediSep2 #KNBalagopal #KeralaHealth

Presenting Kerala’s Budget 2026, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal launched a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing it of weakening federalism, cutting states’ financial rights, and reducing Kerala’s tax share and borrowing limits. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-budget-balagopal-accuses-centre-of-undermining-federalism-says-states-rights-under-attack-hpd4g7vy?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget2026 #KNBalagopal #Federalism

Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced honorarium hikes for ASHA and Anganwadi workers in the State Budget 2026, along with increased welfare pension allocation, offering relief to frontline workers amid ongoing protests. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-budget-2026-balagopal-announces-pay-hike-for-asha-and-anganwadi-workers-nc5cwrqi?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget2026 #KNBalagopal #ASHAWorkers #Anganwadi #KeralaGovt

Ahead of Assembly elections, Kerala’s final Budget under Pinarayi Vijayan is set to focus on pensions, senior citizens, welfare schemes and long-term infrastructure investments. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-budget-2026-2027-live-updates-pension-hike-silver-economy-welfare-push-expected-nxwkhy4a?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget2026 #PinarayiVijayan #KNBalagopal #KeralaEconomy

Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will present the second Pinarayi Vijayan government’s final state budget in the Kerala Assembly at 9 am today ahead of elections. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kn-balagopal-to-present-final-budget-of-second-pinarayi-vijayan-government-today-xoyvxfxw?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaBudget #KNBalagopal #PinarayiVijayan #KeralaAssembly

Kerala’s DA arrears dispute intensifies: the Finance Minister warns of financial collapse if arrears are released in one go, but unions say DA is a non-negotiable right. Key arguments, figures and political responses inside. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-da-row-fm-warns-arrears-payout-may-crash-system-unions-insist-its-their-right-iz4xeq7e?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaNews #DAArrears #EmployeeRights #KNBalagopal

Kerala finance minister warns Centre’s employment guarantee scheme changes could strain states and weaken rural livelihoods https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-fm-mgnrega-changes-impact-states-jrd2e96o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Kerala #MGNREGA #Employment #KNBalagopal

Heated exchange in Kerala Cabinet: Health Minister Veena George and Finance Minister K N Balagopal lock horns over approving 180 new doctor posts in state medical colleges. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan intervenes to resolve the standoff. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-ministers-veena-george-and-kn-balagopal-lock-horns-in-cabinet-over-doctor-recruitment-cm-steps-in-vry0rp6g?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaNews #VeenaGeorge #KNBalagopal #MedicalColleges

Kerala to begin October welfare pension distribution on Oct 27. Over 62 lakh beneficiaries to receive ₹1,600 each. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala--welfare-pension-disbursement-october-grvl7dj9?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WelfarePension #SocialSecurity #KeralaGovernment #KNBalagopal

Kerala could face an annual revenue loss of Rs 8,000 to 10,000 crore due to the GST reforms, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal said on Monday. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-faces-annual-revenue-loss-of-10-000-crore-rupees-gst-reforms-says-finance-minister-dcdjekzx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KNBalagopal #Kerala #LatestNews #GST #GSTReforms

Kerala government spent over ₹20,000 crore during Onam despite financial pressure, Finance Minister KN Balagopal said. Welfare pensions, allowances, and Onam kits benefited lakhs across the state. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/keralas-onam-spending-crosses-20-000-crore-amid-fund-constraints-bf7mubl6?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Kerala #Onam2025 #Expenses #KNBalagopal #OnamBenefits

Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal stressed that the benefits of rate rationalisation must reach ordinary consumers. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/two-rate-gst-kerala-estimates-9-000-crore-revenue-loss-as-non-bjp-states-push-for-compensation-v23lqjz9?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #RateRationalisation #GST #GoM #SamratChoudhary #KNBalagopal

Finance Minister K N Balagopal seeks urgent central approval for extra borrowing to meet Onam-related expenses and offset fiscal deductions https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/kerala-pushes-for-rs-7877-crore-extra-borrowing-amid-fiscal-crunch-before-onam-xasv1ym5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaFinance #KNBalagopal #StateBorrowing #FiscalPolicyIndia

#KeralaBudget2025: Finance Minister #KNBalagopal's fifth budget has taken a surprising turn, defying expectations of election-friendly measures.

Instead, it focuses on resource mobilization, highlighting the state's urgent need for fiscal correction

https://thesouthfirst.com/kerala/no-sweeteners-just-shockers-keralas-budget-2025-prioritises-fiscal-fix/