financial management

Chandigarh, March 8: Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Sunday criticised the budget presented by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, stating that "it is nothing more than a collection of grand announcements aimed at creating headlines while completely ignoring...

Bhopal, March 7 – The Congress in Madhya Pradesh accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state government on Saturday of failing to "fully utilize" the budget allocated from the central government for several public beneficiary schemes.Speaking at a press conference, State Congress...

Amaravati, March 7 The Andhra Pradesh government availed ₹1.72 lakh crore through special drawing facilities, ways and means advances, and overdraft during 2024-25, resulting in paying ₹303 crore towards interest, according to a CAG report.The Comptroller and Auditor General report, which was...

Kochi, March 5 The Kerala High Court on Thursday sought an explanation from the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on how the expenses for the Global Ayyappa Conclave exceeded the sponsorship amounts and under what circumstances the additional financial commitments were undertaken.A bench of...

Chandigarh, March 2 – Reinforcing Haryana’s commitment to fiscal prudence and development-led growth, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presented the state’s budget for 2026-27 on Monday, emphasizing seven key pillars that underscore disciplined financial management and a significant increase in...

New Delhi, March 2 Fulfilling its election promise, the BJP government in Delhi launched a scheme on Monday to provide two free LPG cylinders on the occasions of Holi and Diwali to holders of ration cards.President Droupadi Murmu launched the scheme, under which Rs 853 (the price of one LPG...

Patna, February 26 The CAG has raised concerns about the non-submission of Utilization Certificates (UCs) amounting to ₹92,132.75 crore for various projects and schemes implemented by state bodies and authorities in Bihar up to March 31, 2025.The findings were highlighted in the CAG's Finance...

Shillong, February 23 – Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma presented the State Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Monday, projecting a fiscal deficit of ₹2,672 crore, which is 3.5 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).Presenting the budget in the state Assembly...

Shimla, February 18 – Himachal Pradesh BJP President Rajeev Bindal on Wednesday said that the state of health services in Sirmaur is "alarming," citing issues such as expensive diagnostic tests, registration fees, shortages of medicines, and a reduced number of doctors.He stated that three...

Chandigarh, Feb 17 – Asserting that the BJP government's budget is the people's budget, shaped by public suggestions, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday stated that the upcoming state budget will fulfill the aspirations and expectations of the people.Referring to Haryana's economic...

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma chairs MUHCS Governing Body review meetingFrom: Isaac ZoramsangaCopy Editor (RNU), Akashvani News, AizawlDate: 17.02.2026Phone: 8131823773Over 2.88 lakh families, covering approximately 11.55 lakh beneficiaries – including general families, pensioners, government...

Bhopal, February 17 – Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday, alleging that the state's economic condition has worsened under its governance.He claimed that the BJP's administrative approach over the...

Aizawl, February 16. More than 11.55 lakh beneficiaries in Mizoram have been included in the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS), significantly expanding access to free and quality healthcare for the state's residents, health officials said on Monday.The governing body of the MUHCS...

Shimla, February 14 The Himachal BJP president on Saturday criticized the ruling government in the state for its complete failure in the financial sector.He accused the Congress-led government of repeatedly complaining about the financial crisis and blaming the Centre for hiding its failure...

Shimla, Feb 13 – The BJP delegation walked out of a meeting called in Himachal Pradesh to discuss the discontinuation of Revenue Deficit Grants and its impact on the state's economy, claiming that the Congress government was pursuing a political agenda and blaming the Centre.Revenue Deficit...

Lucknow, February 11 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that the state has transformed its perception over the past nine years, moving from "policy paralysis" to a land of "unlimited potential," as the government presented its 10th Budget in the Assembly.Addressing...

Shimla, February 11 The decision to discontinue the revenue deficit grant was not a sudden one, but a phased and pre-announced recommendation made by successive finance commissions, and the Himachal Pradesh government was fully aware of the timeline but failed to strengthen its own revenue base...

Lucknow, February 11 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the state has successfully transformed its image over the past nine years, moving from "policy paralysis" to a land of "unlimited potential," as the government presented its 10th budget in the Assembly...

Jammu, February 9 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Wahid-ur-Rehman Para questioned the implementation of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday and demanded the formation of a House committee to examine its long-term implications...