Month: June 2026

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced a new healthcare initiative in memory of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, allocating ₹10 crore for the Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme in the 2026-27 State Budget. Presenting the Budget in the Assembly, Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan said the scheme

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan unveiled several major development and welfare initiatives in the UDF government’s first Budget, presenting a vision of a “New Kerala” focused on knowledge economy, investment, infrastructure, women’s welfare and employment generation. Among the biggest announcements was the creation of a Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced the establishment of a Film City in Kochi, one of the key proposals unveiled in the 2026-27 State Budget presented by Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan. The project is aimed at transforming Kochi into a major film production and media hub

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has announced plans to establish a Global Gold Hub in central Kerala, with the project centered around Kochi, Aluva and Perumbavoor. The proposal was unveiled in the 2026-27 State Budget presented by Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan as part of the government’s strategy

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan on Friday presented the first Budget of the UDF government, combining welfare measures, salary revision benefits, education reforms and investment-focused initiatives while attempting to address Kerala’s fiscal challenges. The Budget is being viewed as the new government’s blueprint for economic recovery

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan on Friday presented the first Budget of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government in the Kerala Assembly, describing it as a roadmap for building a “New Kerala” while addressing the state’s financial challenges. The Budget combines welfare commitments with measures aimed

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister and Finance Minister V. D. Satheesan on Friday presented the first Budget of the newly elected United Democratic Front (UDF) government in the Kerala Assembly, outlining the administration’s economic priorities while attempting to balance welfare commitments with the state’s strained financial position. The Budget is being viewed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, in a meeting widely viewed as an important step toward strengthening India-Canada relations. The leaders discussed avenues for enhancing cooperation across trade, investment, technology, energy and people-to-people