Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for its employees by 3%, raising it from 12% to 15%. The decision also applies to pensioners, whose Dearness Relief (DR) has been similarly increased. The state finance department has issued an order in this regard, and the revised rates will be effective from April. Read More…
In a significant development, six employees from Kerala’s Soil Survey and Conservation department have been suspended in connection with a social security pension fraud. The employees were found to have illegally drawn welfare pensions to which they were not entitled. The fraud was uncovered following an investigation by the state’s finance department, which revealed that Read More…
In the wake of allegations surrounding welfare pension fraud, the Finance Department has expressed hesitancy to initiate a centralized investigation into the matter. The controversy has raised concerns over the distribution and disbursal process of welfare pensions, with claims of irregularities and potential misuse of funds. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to hold a Read More…