While this may move the State closer to the goal of universal health coverage, the expansion may hinge on additional funds to be generated by charging a premium to existing beneficiaries of the State scheme, which, at present, is in bad financial shape

Food delivery agent and their dependents have been finding it increasingly hard to get insurance claims for injuries or death caused by accidents or other reasons

The scheduled trial run of a seaplane on November 11 from the waterdrome at Bolgatty Palace to the Mattupetty dam in Idukki is aimed at popularising the project and inspecting its operational feasibility

State govt. is considering disciplinary action against N. Prasanth, Special Secretary, Agriculture department, for his social media comments on Additional Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak

22 land owners and 149 cultivators have so far responded to an EoI floated for the scheme in which farmer groups will be engaged for cultivation

While the initial projection for Phase I was 1 to 1.5 million cargo units per annum, the seaport has already handled 1.08 lakh cargo units – just three months into the trial run period

The State government has sought time till December 2026 for completing the pending works under the Centrally assisted rural household tap connectivity scheme

Aid up to ₹50,000 made available to 207 individuals by Kudumbashree district mission

The woman’s family refused to solemnise marriage after a dowry demand was made and approached the Kerala Women’s Commission

During a Syndicate meeting, LDF camp imposes its will through a majority vote in favour of hiring contract lecturers

Only when banks are adequately capitalised by the government can they lend

Months after the note ban, this is how some are moving money in the economy

Samir Shah, MD & CEO of NCDEX, talks about commodity repository and the role it can play in lowering borrowing cost for farmers

Hitendra Dave of HSBC India shares his views in a chat with BusinessLine

Whether it is using an RD or piggy savings, each family has its own way. Here is what some people shared with us

New fund offers are aplenty. But not all are sound propositions. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind while deciding

People from different walks of life share their take, a year down the demonetisation path

Meet the women who pursued their passion while being stay-at-home moms

Collections are up and growth is returning to micro finance industry, says Rajeev Yadav

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Almost everyone Portfolio spoke to is hopeful of an increase in the tax exemption limit to at least ₹2 lakh

Delivering services through use of technology has helped manage operational risk

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