Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Says Karnataka Got More From NDA Then UPA
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Says Karnataka Got More From NDA Then UPA

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In response to the ruling Congress government accusations of “injustice” in tax devolution and in release of grants to Karnataka by the Bharatiya Janata Party led Central Government, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday furnished details on contributions of Central Government to Karnataka under Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 2014 to till date and stated that the State received more from Modi in tax devolution and also in grant in aid than from the United Progressive Alliance regime of the Congress party rule from 2004 to 2014. In release of funds to Karnataka from National Disaster Relief Fund, Joshi said the State received Rs 3,655 crore from UPA rule from 2004 to 2014 and under Modi from NDRF, Karnataka got Rs 12, 542 crore which is 3 times more than the UPA government release. Joshi condemned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also against the BJP government over tax devolution and grants in aid for the State and accused Siddaramaiah as an expert ‘liar’ holding the office of the Chief Minister for the second term. Joshi observed that people of the State would teach the Congress party a fitting lesson in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls and sought answer from Chief Minister over the allegations made by president of Karnataka State Contractors Association Kempanna who had accused continuance of “corruption” even in the Congress government in Karnataka.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reviews performance of key departments
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reviews performance of key departments

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka has reported strong revenue growth, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reviewing the performance of key departments, including Commercial Taxes, Excise, Stamps and Registration, and Mines and Geology, at a high-level meeting, his office said in a release. The Commercial Taxes Department reported revenue collection of ₹53,103 crore by November, achieving 94 per cent of the year-to-date target of ₹56,317 crore, …

Rs 50-crore bribe row raises spectre of political stability in Karnataka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rs 50-crore bribe row raises spectre of political stability in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s political circles are abuzz with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s allegation of the Rs 50-crore bribe offer by the BJP to Congress MLAs. This shocking claim comes amid predictions from heavyweight leaders HD Deve Gowda and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy that the current government may not last beyond January. The developments have an eerie resemblance to the high-stakes political drama …

BJP Accused of Spreading Fake News about Guarantees in Congress-ruled States
2 months ago

BJP Accused of Spreading Fake News about Guarantees in Congress-ruled States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress claimed on Thursday that the BJP is spreading fake news about the Congress governments' guarantees and said those who have no achievements to share are resorting to their "tried and tested strategy of lying".The BJP in poll-bound Maharashtra issued Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The BJP is spreading fake news about the Congress …

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development
2 months, 1 week ago

BJP's 40% Commission Drained Karnataka's Resources, Leaving State in Debt and Undermining Development

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed his deep disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'empty' promises and the 40% commission corruption within the BJP Karnataka unit. He claims that the party has failed to fulfill its promises to the state, leaving Karnataka to suffer under a heavy debt burden. Modi, on the other hand, has defended his policies and highlighted …

Karnataka's Fair Share of Tax Revenue: Siddaramaiah's Call to Action
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2 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's Fair Share of Tax Revenue: Siddaramaiah's Call to Action

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah calls for greater fairness in the distribution of central taxes. He argues that the state contributes over ₹400,000 crore in taxes, yet receives only ₹55,000 crore to ₹60,000 crore in return. He urges Karnataka's members of Parliament to bring the issue of fiscal inequity to national attention, urging them to press the government for fairer treatment. …

State fails to generate revenue, but blames Union government: Pralhad Joshi
2 months, 4 weeks ago

State fails to generate revenue, but blames Union government: Pralhad Joshi

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi here on Saturday hit out at the state government for blaming the Union government for its failure to manage finances effectively. In response to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s comments on the “Namma Tax, Namma Hakku” protest, Joshi said the Congress government has been pointing fingers at the …

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple the state government. In 2008 and 2019, they came to power through ‘Operation Lotus’ and backdoor entry,” the Chief Minister said. This has resulted in a 1.66 per cent loss to the state,” the Chief Minister said. “If Union …

Finance Commission open to revising Karnataka's tax devolution criteria
4 months, 1 week ago

Finance Commission open to revising Karnataka's tax devolution criteria

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The 16th Finance Commission on Thursday said that it is open to considering the Karnataka government’s suggestion on rejudging the criterion with regard to devolution of taxes to the states, but the final decision is “far away”. Commission chairman Dr Arvind Panagariya said Karnataka has submitted a proposal stating that the 45% weightage given to the distance of per …

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka stands 3rd in country with ₹54,427 cr FDI during 2023-24: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said Karnataka stands third in the country by drawing ₹54,427 crore Foreign Direct Investment during 2023-24. He said the state government has taken up multidimensional programmes in the areas of industry, agriculture, infrastructure development, and education to accelerate economic growth, besides the implementation of welfare programmes. The government has approved 591 investment projects through single …

Nirmala Sitharaman says Karnataka and Bengaluru are set to benefit under many schemes announced in Budget
5 months, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman says Karnataka and Bengaluru are set to benefit under many schemes announced in Budget

The Hindu  

Following criticism of the Union Budget by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday defended the Centre’s financial allocation to Karnataka and said that many of the large projects announced in the Budget would bring benefits to the State. While Mr. Siddaramaiah had listed out Karnataka’s expectations from the Budget that were not met, Ms. Sitharaman gave …

‘Central transfers to Karnataka increased substantially’: Nirmala Sitharaman
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Central transfers to Karnataka increased substantially’: Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday clarified that the central transfers to Karnataka have “increased substantially”. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman Hitting out at the Siddaramaiah-led state government, Sitharaman said that they “falsely” keep saying that the Centre does not give Karnataka its due. Sitharaman's comment comes days after the Congress government in Karnataka expressed …

Budget only meant to ensure political survival of Modi-led government, says Siddaramaiah
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget only meant to ensure political survival of Modi-led government, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Terming the Union Budget as “disappointing” and done to ensure “the political survival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Karnataka did not get anything from what it had sought in the pre-Budget meeting. What Karnataka sought Listing of the requests made by the State during the pre-Budget meeting, he said: “Since I could not go, Krishna Byre …

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Karnataka has expressed dissatisfaction with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget presentation and said that the southern state has been ignored totally. ‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024 Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, DK Shivakumar said, “We have high respect for the finance minister and expected funds to finish the …

BJP slams Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka for diverting SC
6 months ago

BJP slams Siddaramaiah government in Karnataka for diverting SC

Op India  

The Congress government in Karnataka recently decided that it will utilise funds meant for the SC/ST communities to implement the five guarantee schemes it had promised during the assembly elections. Self-proclaimed champion of Social Justice CM @siddaramaiah avare, you looted the ₹187 crore Dalit's money in Valmiki ST welfare board, now… pic.twitter.com/0farmJKGSA — R. Ashoka July 6, 2024 R Ashoka …

Karnataka: Split in Congress over move to hire BCG to fulfil poll promises
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Split in Congress over move to hire BCG to fulfil poll promises

Op India  

The Karnataka government’s decision to hire “The Boston Consulting Group” as a consultant appears to have divided the Congress party as Praveen Chakravarty joined voices with the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP to criticise Chief Minister Siddaramaiah administration’s move to recruit the consulting giant in an attempt to increase revenue to fulfil its five election guarantees. If one wins elections by …

Karnataka must balance welfare with growth
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka must balance welfare with growth

New Indian Express  

A year into its tenure, the Karnataka government is beginning to feel the burden of its successful ‘guarantee schemes’. With the Lok Sabha elections done, the Siddaramaiah government has set about raising resources to fund the schemes, which arguably are popular among the 5.10 crore beneficiaries. Having raised stamp duty by 200-500 percent earlier this year, it has now raised …

BJP ahead in 11 seats in Karnataka as postal ballots taken up for counting
7 months, 1 week ago

BJP ahead in 11 seats in Karnataka as postal ballots taken up for counting

Hindustan Times  

The BJP was ahead in 11 seats, Congress in four and JD in two as the counting of postal ballots was taken up first in 28 Lok Sabha segments in Karnataka. JD leader and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi were ahead in the Mandya and Dharwad Lok Sabha segments, respectively, official sources said. BJP …

Lok Sabha polls | Centre has given ₹11 lakh crore to people of T.N. in 10 years: Annamalai
9 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha polls | Centre has given ₹11 lakh crore to people of T.N. in 10 years: Annamalai

The Hindu  

president K. Annamalai has said the Central government has given ₹11 lakh crore to Tamil Nadu over the past 10 years, and most of these funds were transferred directly to the people. Campaigning for Tamil Maanila Congress candidate P. Vijayakumar in Chithode for the Erode Parliamentary constituency on Thursday, April 4, 2024, Mr. Annamalai said 37,838 concrete houses were constructed …

Amit Shah begins campaign in Karnataka by alleging power tussle between CM, Deputy CM
9 months, 1 week ago

Amit Shah begins campaign in Karnataka by alleging power tussle between CM, Deputy CM

The Hindu  

Building up tempo for the BJP’s poll battle for Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Chief Minister and Deputy CM of neglecting the interests of the State due to their power tussle, and trying to politicise the issue of drought assistance from the Centre. The Congress government is neither bothered about development of the …

Nirmala terms Karnataka govt.’s attack on Centre about funds as ‘false and misleading’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Nirmala terms Karnataka govt.’s attack on Centre about funds as ‘false and misleading’

The Hindu  

Terming the Karnataka government’s attack on the Centre on funding as “completely false and misleading”, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the devolution to the State and the Centre’s grants in aid had increased while GST compensation had been completely paid. So do they acknowledge that what was received was not part of Finance Commission’s recommendation?” On the …

FM Sitharaman Asserts Full Disbursement of Dues to Karnataka
9 months, 2 weeks ago

FM Sitharaman Asserts Full Disbursement of Dues to Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi : Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed claims by the Karnataka government regarding the release of special grants to the tune of `5,495 crore by the Centre as recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. The statement follows Karnataka’s filing of a writ petition in the Supreme Court, urging the Centre to promptly release grants under the National Disaster …

Karnataka govt announces 3.5% DA hike to all employees ahead of Lok Sabha polls
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka govt announces 3.5% DA hike to all employees ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Tuesday announced a 3.75 per cent hike in Dearness Allowance for state government employees. Karnataka govt announces 3.5% DA hike to all employees ahead of Lok Sabha polls Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that for those employees on central pay scale, the DA has been increased to 50 per cent from the existing 46 per cent. The …

BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Karnataka state budget, warns of economic downturn
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Karnataka state budget, warns of economic downturn

Hindustan Times  

In a scathing critique of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's 15th budget presentation, BJP leader and Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai expressed concerns over the fiscal direction of the state, asserting that "Development is not possible from Dasoha without Kayaka". Bommai also raised concerns about the government's borrowing practices, stating that despite borrowing ₹1.5 lakh crore, only ₹1,000 crore was allocated for …

CM terms PM a 'threat to federal system'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

CM terms PM a 'threat to federal system'

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'is a threat to the federal structure' and charged Modi of having changed his stance over tax devolution from a former Gujarat Chief Minister now being the Prime Minister. Participating in a discussion on the Governor’s speech in the Legislative Council, Siddaramaiah recalled some of the statements made …

Siddaramaiah presents Budget for 15th time in Karnataka
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah presents Budget for 15th time in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented State budget 2024-25 which was his 15th budget presentation in his political career and in the budget presented the Chief Minister holding Finance ministry, stated that the total expenditure for the financial year is estimated to be Rs 3, 71, 383 crore which includes Revenue expenditure of Rs 2, 90, 531 crore, capital …

Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented his 15th Budget, announcing an outlay of Rs.3.71 lakh crore for the state this financial year. Karnataka chief minster Siddaramaiah with a bag containing budget papers arrived at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Friday Despite a presenting revenue deficit budget, the chief minister pinned his hopes on the government’s guarantee schemes to …

Karnataka CM Accuses FM Sitaraman of Injustice, Citing Unreleased Funds
11 months ago

Karnataka CM Accuses FM Sitaraman of Injustice, Citing Unreleased Funds

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Having representing Karanataka in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitaraman meted out “injustice” to the State, accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and stated that since 2017-18 to till date, Karnataka lost about Rs 1.87,000 crore as share in tax devolution and also in getting grants from the Central Government ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party. In a chat …

No discrimination in tax sharing with States: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
11 months ago

No discrimination in tax sharing with States: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday sought to dismiss allegations that the Centre was not giving money to the States and termed the Karnataka government’s charges about inadequate tax devolutions and discrimination in sharing Central taxes “patently wrong and mischievous”. Noting that even Tamil Nadu had voiced concerns, the Minister assured the House that the government had followed the …

Siddarmaiah DK Shivakumar Rights Karnataka Congress Leaders Protest Centre Injustice New Delhi
11 months ago

Siddarmaiah DK Shivakumar Rights Karnataka Congress Leaders Protest Centre Injustice New Delhi

ABP News  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with other Karnataka Congress leaders held a protest against the Centre over the alleged 'injustice' against the state at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday. Karnataka Congress Protest: Top Points During the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, "Karnataka is number two as far as tax collection …

‘Siddaramaiah raking up North-South divide is a typical characteristic of Cong leaders’: Amit Malviya
11 months ago

‘Siddaramaiah raking up North-South divide is a typical characteristic of Cong leaders’: Amit Malviya

Hindustan Times  

BJP's IT cell in charge Amit Malviya on Tuesday hit out at Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for raking up the North-South divide and said it was a typical characteristic of Congress leaders, who are trusted allies of the ‘Tukde Tukde’ gang. Taking to the micro-blogging site 'X', Malviya said Siddaramaiah should examine the funds Bengaluru gets versus the regions like …

‘Is Finance Commission merely facade under BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
11 months ago

‘Is Finance Commission merely facade under BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has hit out at the Central government over the release of funds for the state, saying that the dwindling grants-in-aid and the glaring absence of budgeted funds raise the question of whether the autonomy of the Finance Commission is merely a 'facade' under the BJP. Siddaramaiah further said that under the 14th Finance Commission, Karnataka received …

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai
11 months ago

'Protest against Centre a political stunt to cover up Karnataka govt's mistakes': Former CM Bommai

Hindustan Times  

To cover up its mistakes, the Karnataka government is holding a protest in New Delhi against the Central Government which was nothing but a political stunt, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday. Addressing a news conference here on Monday, former CM Bommai said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the central government of everything to cover his mistakes. READ | …

Work together to address southern states’ tax concerns
11 months ago

Work together to address southern states’ tax concerns

New Indian Express  

When Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah leads the ‘Chalo Delhi’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi today to highlight the “injustice” meted out to the southern states over their share of taxes, he hopes to transform it into a ‘South Tax Movement’. On this, Siddaramaiah has the support of the chief ministers of Kerala, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, who have …

Will stage stir in Delhi against Centre’s injustice on Feb 7: Siddaramaiah
11 months ago

Will stage stir in Delhi against Centre’s injustice on Feb 7: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah announced on Monday that the state government, along with all MPs and MLAs, will protest in New Delhi on Wednesday against the “injustice” by the Centre to the state in tax devolution and grants-in-aid. CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar address a joint press conference on budget “On February 7, all the ministers, MPs and all …

K'taka lost ₹1.87 lakh crore during 15th Finance Commission: CM Siddaramaiah
11 months ago

K'taka lost ₹1.87 lakh crore during 15th Finance Commission: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Stepping up the attack on the NDA government over the issue of tax devolution, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said the state has incurred a total loss of ₹1.87 lakh crore during five years under the 15th finance commission due to declining Central grants and urged that they be set right. Pointing out at the federal structure of the …

'Politically-vitiated narrative': Sitharaman on allegations of fund discrimination to some states
11 months ago

'Politically-vitiated narrative': Sitharaman on allegations of fund discrimination to some states

Hindustan Times  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday came down heavily on allegations that the Centre is withholding funds meant for non-BJP governed states, saying it is a "politically-vitiated narrative" that "vested interests" are happy to go about saying. Replying to a question by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in the Lok Sabha on the Karnataka government's claim that the Centre …

‘Karnataka faces loss of ₹45K cr over reduced tax devolution’: CM Siddaramaiah
11 months ago

‘Karnataka faces loss of ₹45K cr over reduced tax devolution’: CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday alleged “injustice” to the southern state by the Central leadership over a reduction in tax devolution, which he claimed has given way to a loss of more than ₹45,000 crore to the state in the last four years. In this light, CM Siddaramaiah said the taxes paid by the people of Karnataka were not …

R. Ashok asks govt. to come out with White Paper on Central funds to State for last 20 years
11 months, 1 week ago

R. Ashok asks govt. to come out with White Paper on Central funds to State for last 20 years

The Hindu  

Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok claimed that the Congress in the State was trying to “mislead people by blaming the Centre for fund crunch”. Mr. Ashok’s statement comes after the Congress announced that all its legislators, including Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, will stage a protest against the “injustice” to the State in tax devolution and Central …

Shashi Tharoor slams Pralhad Joshi for raising DK Suresh's ‘separate nation’ topic in Rajya Sabha
11 months, 1 week ago

Shashi Tharoor slams Pralhad Joshi for raising DK Suresh's ‘separate nation’ topic in Rajya Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi raising Congress leader and Karnataka minister DK Suresh's "separate country" remark in Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the Union Minister and called it "unparliamentary". Tharoor slams Pralhad Joshi for raising DK Suresh's ‘sep nation’ topic in RS "What the minister did was unparliamentary on two grounds. Amid similar …

Karnataka government announces 3.75 per cent DA hike to its employees
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka government announces 3.75 per cent DA hike to its employees

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government on Saturday announced the increase of Dearness Allowance for its employees by 3.75 per cent. The increase in DA has been the long-standing demand of government employees in the state and the Congress party even promised a hike during the assembly election campaign. Karnataka government announces 3.75 per cent DA hike to its employees In an order, …

Siddaramaiah politicising drought issue, alleges Pralhad Joshi
1 year, 3 months ago

Siddaramaiah politicising drought issue, alleges Pralhad Joshi

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was unnecessarily politicising the issue of drought relief to cover up failures of his government. Referring to Chief Minister Siddaramaiha’s statement that there was no dearth of funds, Mr. Joshi sought to know why then no funds were being released for development works. Mediation …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to Nirmala Sitharaman seeking release of special grants
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to Nirmala Sitharaman seeking release of special grants

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release special grants and State-specific grants recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. In a letter to Finance Minister, Siddaramaiah said, "The 15th Finance Commission has reduced Karnataka’s share in tax devolution to 3.647 per cent of the divisible pool for the term 2020-21 to 2025-26 from 4.71 …

Karnataka Budget 2023 News LIVE: Excise Duty on Liquor Hiked by 20%, CM Sidda Promises to Protect Milk Brand Nandini
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka Budget 2023 News LIVE: Excise Duty on Liquor Hiked by 20%, CM Sidda Promises to Protect Milk Brand Nandini

News 18  

Karnataka Budget 2023 News LIVE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today presented state budget of Rs 3,27,747 crore, of which Rs 2,50,933 crore has been allocated for revenue expenditure, Rs 54,374 crore for capital expenditure and Rs 22,441 crore for loan repayment. The budget session of the Karnataka Legislature began on Monday, July 3 with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot emphasizing on the …

Karnataka budget: Namma Metro gets allocation of ₹30,000 crore
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka budget: Namma Metro gets allocation of ₹30,000 crore

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented the budget of the ruling Congress since it swept to power in May's Assembly election. The CM - who created a record by tabling a 14th budget as the state's finance minister - presented a document with an outlay of over ₹3.27 lakh crore and, among several big-ticket announcements, was one that promised …

Karnataka Cabinet: Siddaramaiah keeps key portfolios, DK Shivakumar gets irrigation | FULL LIST HERE
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Cabinet: Siddaramaiah keeps key portfolios, DK Shivakumar gets irrigation | FULL LIST HERE

India TV News  

Karnataka Cabinet: A week after assuming power in Karnataka, a total of 24 legislators were sworn in as ministers on Saturday. Soon after the oath ceremony, speculations were rife that Chief Minister has kept all the key portfolios and has given ministries like major and medium irrigation, Bengaluru city development to his deputy DK Shivakumar. The CM has kept plum …

'Sad to see senior leader like Kharge...': PM Modi takes jibe at Congress leadership
1 year, 10 months ago

'Sad to see senior leader like Kharge...': PM Modi takes jibe at Congress leadership

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at the Congress leadership, claiming that Mallikarjun Kharge is the party chief only for namesake, but "someone else holds the remote control". The PM's remarks were in context with the recently held Congress's plenary session in Chhattisgarh where Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hoisted the flag to commence the plenary session alongside …

Karnataka is changing rapidly due to fast pace of development: PM Modi
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka is changing rapidly due to fast pace of development: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava’ cultural festival organised by the Delhi Karnataka Sangha at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi and addressed the gathering on the occasion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the ‘Barisu Kannada Dim Dimava’ cultural festival Speaking on the occasion, the PM who began with a few words in Kannada, …

K’taka Polls: 'Concerted Design to Bribe', Alleges Cong in Complaint Against Jarkiholi’s ‘Rs 6,000 Per Voter’ Remark
1 year, 11 months ago

K’taka Polls: 'Concerted Design to Bribe', Alleges Cong in Complaint Against Jarkiholi’s ‘Rs 6,000 Per Voter’ Remark

News 18  

The Congress lodged a formal complaint following Karnataka BJP MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi’s statement that he will be spending Rs 6,000 per voter for the upcoming assembly elections. The complaint, filed by former CM Siddaramaiah and state Congress chief DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru, named Jarkiholi, BJP national president JP Nadda, chief minister Basavaraj Bommai and state unit chief Nalin Kumar Kateel. …

Finance Commission decides distribution of net tax revenue to states: Nirmala
2 years, 4 months ago

Finance Commission decides distribution of net tax revenue to states: Nirmala

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday slammed the Telangana government for claiming that taxes paid by the state were driving development elsewhere in the country and that the state was not getting recognition on this front. The distribution of net tax revenues among the states was decided by the Finance Commission based on a devolution formula and not …

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