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/