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June 21, 2016
By Dr Lekhsmi Nair & Dr D Dhanuraj* A recent report in the Times of India shows that the Khadi fabric and garments sales witnessed a 29 percent growth and crossed Rs 1,500 crore mark for the first time. Though […]
June 20, 2016
Climate change, how real is it? Two decades have passed since the issue of climate change and its global impact has made media headlines, led to several rounds of diplomatic negotiations and inspired countless disaster movies. While, global public opinion […]
June 20, 2016
Prohibition as a public policy is being experimented once again across states in India. Alcohol prohibition (leading to complete ban) is becoming a popular political instruments to woo voters. This is hence the best period to further examine the policy […]
June 10, 2016
‘More freedom needed for local bodies to implement development projects’ KOCHI, June 10, 2016 | K.A. MARTIN Local self-government institutions in the State do not generate enough money on their own to implement plans and projects as agents of change […]
June 4, 2016
The Hindu|June 4, 2016 05:35 IST |M.P. PRAVEEN The city will celebrate yet another Bus Day on June 6, but the question remains whether the concept, which was launched with much fanfare in 2010, has met its stated objectives As […]
June 2, 2016
E-governance, tax administration, encouragement for the startup ecosystem were some of the top priorities they identified. TNM Staff| Wednesday, June 1, 2016 – 11:10 The new LDF government in Kerala rode into power on the promise of “setting things right”, […]
May 30, 2016
Global Recorder |Sunday, 29 May 2016 1. It is difficult to reach a consensus to project Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as prime ministerial candidate of the opposition. It depends on the stability and delivery of good governance in the next few years […]
May 27, 2016
The new LDF govt in Kerala will have to battle corruption and deal with an empty treasury among other tasks LiveMint | Last Modified: Mon, May 23 2016. 04 38 PM IST | By Nidheesh M.K. Bengaluru: A new government will […]
May 25, 2016
National Green Tribunal order to stall transport sector in Kerala KOCHI: The order of the National Green Tribunal’s special circuit bench in Kochi banning diesel vehicles older than […]
May 24, 2016
More than one lakh voters opt for NOTA in Kerala Polls By Anilkumar T | Express News Service Published: 23rd May 2016 01:59 AM KOCHI: while the joy of victory and pain of defeat are perhaps yet to sink […]
May 18, 2016
Polling numbers are in, Chennai, T’Puram fare badly again The only trend that seems to have remained constant TNM Staff| Monday, May 16, 2016 – 22:20 As voter turnout figures in the Kerala and Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were reported […]
May 16, 2016
Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research; discuss about the upcoming Kerala assembly election 2016 on Counter Point, Manorama News.
May 11, 2016
Dr D Dhanuraj, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research; discussing the liquor ban in Bihar in CNBC TV 18 on 5th April 2016. Facts shown at the discussion were taken from our study on Liberalization of Alcohol Sector. […]
April 23, 2016
Experts Brainstorm on State Economy KOCHI: The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) on Friday organised a roundtable discussion on ‘Role of the State Machinery in Kerala’s Economy.’ The primary objectives of the discussion, which was attended by experts, was […]
April 23, 2016
State Urged to Simplify Land Laws KOCHI: Fort Kochi Sub Collector S Suhas on Wednesday made a strong pitch for simplifying the state’s land laws as well as updating the existing system, while pointing out that the need […]