Land acquisition delays keep Karamana–Kaliyikkavila road widening in limbo; tender for Balaramapuram–Vazhimukku stretch yet to be floated | Thiruvananthapuram News

T’puram: The proposed widening of the 1.5-km stretch of the Karamana–Kaliyikkavila Road between Kodinada and Vazhimukku via Balaramapuram remains stalled as land acquisition formalities are yet to be completed.The delay stems from pending compensation payments to 14 landowners and possession of two remaining land parcels. These are essential before Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) can…

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Govt depts told to cut costs, make realistic proposals | Thiruvananthapuram News

Thiruvananthapuram: With state continuing to grapple with fiscal constraints, finance department told all govt departments that any demand for higher allocations in 2027-28 budget must be backed by clear justification, warning that proposals for increased spending without adequate reasons won’t be considered. The move indicates much tighter scrutiny of departmental spending as govt begins preparations…

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GST spent more than police from secret service fund | Thiruvananthapuram News

GST scam, representational image Thiruvananthapuram: The state GST department emerged as Kerala’s largest spender under the secret service fund in 2024-25, spending Rs 2.2 crore, more than even the police department, even as questions raised by the then opposition UDF over the utilisation of the confidential fund remain unanswered more than two years later.Budget records…

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