With an apparent eye on the upcoming Assembly elections, the LDF government on Thursday presented a people-centric Kerala Budget for 2026-27, announcing a Rs 14,500 crore allocation for social security pensions and a slew of welfare measures
29 January,2026 02:20 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI
Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Thursday presented the 2026-27 budget, earmarking Rs 14,500 crore for social security pensions and announcing an increase in honorariums for ASHA, Anganwadi workers and helpers. The budget also provides Rs 3,700 crore for the Chief Minister’s Stree Suraksha Scheme and raises wages for pre-primary teachers
29 January,2026 10:53 AM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI-1769426256195_d.png "Republic Day 2026: Kerala Governor skips prepared speech amid political standoff")
Kerala’s 77th Republic Day celebrations went smoothly, but tensions resurfaced as Governor Rajendra Arlekar deviated from the prepared speech, highlighting the ongoing standoff with the LDF government
26 January,2026 08:06 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | IANS
PM Modi Modi launched multiple development projects and flagged off new train services in Kerala, including three Amrit Bharat Express trains. He said the initiatives will boost connectivity, urban infrastructure and transform Thiruvananthapuram into a major national hub
23 January,2026 12:58 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
