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Funding cut for Shri Anna Abhiyan triggers concern
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (547+ words) Nandapur: The state government has reduced the fund allocation for the Shri Anna Abhiyan for 2026-27 by 31 per cent, triggering concern among farmers, entrepreneurs and intellectuals in Koraput district, prompting a complaint before the NHRC. The initiative was launched to revive…...
Regional Fiscal Capacity Imbalances Call for Central Government Action
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (446+ words) If both improve, then the design is appropriate, regardless of the form of authority distribution," he said on Wednesday (May 13). I believe these recentralization efforts must be limited so they do not undermine local innovation and accountability," he added. It…...
PM continues to promote budget in Adelaide
40+ min ago (38+ words) Anthony Albanese is continuing to promote the reforms seen in this year's budget. Updated May 18, 2026 " 6: 46pm, first published 6: 42pm...
Pakistan military pushes for massive hike in defence budget, puts Shehbaz Sharif govt in spot: Report
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (378+ words) Just over a year after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's military has yet again sought a steep increase in defence spending for the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. The proposal has sparked a fresh tussle within the government as Islamabad negotiates its next budget…...
Salem to vote on $225 million budget, increased water, sewer, and trash rates
56+ min ago (239+ words) Salem News SALEM " Over the next two months, the City Council will discuss a proposed $225 million budget for fiscal year 2027 " an increase of 4. 5% from 2026, and increased water, sewer, and trash rates. The proposed $225, 261, 444 budget would be about a $10. 5 million increase…...
Government to unveil "New Economy" flagship policy to create more jobs
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (25+ words) Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has hinted at a new flagship economic policy dubbed the "New Economy, signaling what could become government's next...
V D Satheesan government faces debt and welfare challenges in Kerala
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (350+ words) The new Kerala government, led by V. D. Satheesan, begins its tenure facing formidable political and economic challenges. Foremost among them is the State's worsening financial condition, with public debt reportedly touching nearly "3. 57 lakh crore. It is reported that Kerala is also…...
Salceda: New budget chief faces herculean task amid fuel crisis
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (109+ words) Manila Bulletin Press Escape to quit searching Salceda: New budget chief faces herculean task amid fuel crisis - Newly appointed Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Kim Robert de Leon faces a herculean task of steering a slowing economy by…...
MFDP Begins County-Level Fiscal Reform Exercise Across Five Counties
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (665+ words) The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), is set to launch a nationwide fiscal decentralization and county treasury reform exercise aimed at strengthening public financial management, improving service delivery, and deepening local governance reforms…...
Korea Slates 36% of 185 Trillion Won Fiscal Programs for Cuts
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (167+ words) Government's First 'Integrated Fiscal Evaluation' Targets Underperforming Programs 2, 487 Programs Fully Re-Examined 901 Marked for Cuts or Consolidation "Agencies Must Disclose Reasons If Cuts Not Made" Up to 7. 7 Trillion Won in Spending Adjustments Possible Next Year By sector, the largest restructuring volume…...