Kochi Rhythm

Keralam Budget: 'Mission Samudra' to place State on global maritime map within next 5 yrs

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan unveiled ''Mission Samudra'' to build a port-led economy and elevate the State as a global maritime and economic hub. His government has allocated Rs 400 crore for the project, said Satheesan...read
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Keralam Budget 2026-27: UDF unveils 'New Age Kerala' vision amid debt concerns, Opposition flags 'Privatisation Agenda'

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government on Friday unveiled its first State Budget since returning to power, presenting an ambitious roadmap for a "Puthuyuga Keralam" (New Age Kerala) built on technology, infrastructure, welfare, investment and employment generation..
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Keralam CM Satheesan presents revised Budget 2026-27

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government on Friday presented a revised State Budget for 2026-27, paving the way for a "New Age Kerala" (Puthuyuga Keralam) through reforms in health and education, employment generation, social welfare and infrastructure development..
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"Keralam govt fiscal situation very vulnerable; only 23% funds available for development": CM Satheesan

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Friday said the state's fiscal position remains "very vulnerable" even as the government seeks to push private investment and strengthen development and welfare spending under the 2026-27 State Budget.
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Keralam Shigella death toll rises to 5: Health Minister says committee on epidemic prevention, control formed

Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan on Tuesday said that in June alone, there have been 70 cases of Shigelosis reported in the State with a total of 146 cases of the highly infectious reported from January this year...
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ED expands CMRL probe: Rs 1.72 cr ''fake software expense'' allegedly linked to Pinarayi Vijayan daughter Veena''s firm as part of Rs 135 cr financial irregularity

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has broadened its investigation in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) case *on the allegation that the firm had made* fictitious expenditure amounting to Rs 1.72 crores towards software services purportedly rendered by ex-Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan''s daughter Veena and her firm Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, despite "no services having actually been rendered".
https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20260609/4460274.html

Keralam health department issues alert over Shigella cases, urges public to follow preventive measures

The Keralam Health Department has issued a public health advisory following the reporting of Shigella infection cases in the state and has directed authorities to intensify preventive measures to contain the spread of the disease.
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Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited case: ED raids ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan''s residence among 10 locations in state

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at 10 premises in Keralam, including the residences of former Keralam Chief Minister and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan, in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) case.
https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/India/20260527/4454986.html

Keralam: Milma hikes milk price by 4 per litre; revised rates to come into effect from June 1

The Keralam Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has announced a hike of Rs 4 per litre in milk prices across the state, with the revised rates set to come into effect from June 1..read
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Keralam forms first-ever Artificial Intelligence Ministry; PK Kunhalikutty gets charge

The Keralam government has created a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio for the first time at the cabinet level as part of a major reshuffle of ministerial responsibilities after the newly formed UDF government...read about ministers& portfolios
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