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Takeaways from Kerala Budget 2025

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The budget speech was held on 7th February by the Financial Minister of Kerala K N Balagopal in the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The Economic Review report was presented in the Assembly on February 7, 2023. This is Mr Balagopal’s fifth Budget after taking over as Kerala’s Finance Minister. Budget National Budget Article  Major Announcements from the Budget Speech  GSDP rate- 2024-25 -  11.77%  GSDP- ₹ 13,11,437 crore Public Debt- ₹40,848.21 crore Revenue Deficit- 2.1% ₹750 Crore for Wayanad Relief Package Expected  growth rate Local Self-Government-  ₹ 15,980.41 crore  LSG General Purpose-  ₹ 2,577 crore Kerala Climate Resilient Agri Value Chain Modernisation Project:  ₹ 2,365 crore Removal of river sand from the Bharatapuzha, Chaliyar, and Kadalundi rivers will be resumed Six-lane highway construction to be completed by December 31, 2025 Pilgrimage tourism in Kozhenchery-  ₹ 3 crore Sabarimala Master Plan-  ₹ 1033.62crore KSEB...

A Simple Guide to Puthupally Bye-election 2023

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The most closely watched political story of the past month has been the Puthupally constituency by-election after the demise of the MLA- Oomen Chandy. The election is scheduled to be held on 5th September and the results will be declared on 8th. The news channels are covering this issue second to none. The competition for getting content is not only between TV channels but also between digital news portals.  Beyond electing a new MLA, the election will end the debate on whether the constituency will continue to stay with the opposition or will set the stage for great political context ahead of the Lok Sabha elections next year. No way it is going to change the state politics as LDF is in a comfortable lead. This election has yet to see the pomp and glory of Thrikkakara but there are multiple reasons why Puthupally and Thrikkakara are way different.  Listen to our legal literacy podcast For the longest period of time, the Puthupally constituency has been held by a single MLA- O...

Newscapsule for the Month of August 2023

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Kerala High Court Directs State To Provide Basic Amenities To Flood-Affected Tribal Families In Nilambur Villages. Aluva murder: Cops told to take down content revealing the identity of the victim.  K B Ganesh Kumar MLA criticizes the lack of progress in Kerala over 50 years.  NSS escalates attack on Speaker, asks believers to offer prayers at Ganesha temples across Kerala.  Police files case against Sangh Parivar for provocative slogans in Palakkad.  Kerala government to stop its support for the Silverline project.  Deployment Of Police Near Sabarimala Temple Without Nameplates: Kerala HC Directs Not To Repeat Such Duty Dereliction. Speaker's controversial remark: NSS observed 'Faith Protection Day' on 2nd August. Only AAY cardholders were eligible for th...