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Kerala’s Lawsuit Against Centre Seeks Relief from Borrowing Limits

January 26, 2024

The state of Kerala filed a lawsuit under Article 131 of the Indian Constitution in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre’s recent actions limiting states’ borrowing capacities. Kerala sought an injunction to prevent curtailment of its ability to borrow over ..

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Kerala Launches ‘Operation Amrith’

January 13, 2024

The Kerala Drug Control Department recently launched Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health) to prevent the overuse of antibiotics in the state. The aim is to conduct surprise raids in pharmacies to detect over-the-counter (OTC) sales of antibiotics ..

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Kerala HC Expands Liability Under Anti-Trafficking Law

January 4, 2024

The Kerala High Court has ruled that a customer found in a brothel can be charged under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The significant judgment widens the ambit of the law combating human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Understanding ..

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Kerala Government Challenges Centre’s Borrowing Ceiling in SC

December 14, 2023

The Kerala government has taken a decisive step by approaching the Supreme Court to contest the imposition of borrowing limits by the Central government. The state argues that this move has pushed its budget into a severe crisis, violating the ..

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State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala

November 2, 2023

The draft State Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Kerala holds promising prospects for significant energy savings by 2030. The plan, developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) with support from the Energy Management Centre, Kerala, in collaboration with the ..

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Over 1,200 Children in Kerala Excluded from ‘Mittayi’ Scheme for Type 1 Diabetes

October 19, 2023

In Kerala, approximately 1,200 children under the age of 18 are not eligible for the state government’s ‘Mittayi’ scheme, which provides support to those suffering from Type 1 diabetes, due to their parents’ annual income exceeding ₹2 lakh. Type 1 ..

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