Siddaramaiah proposes 100% salary hike for himself, ministers, MLAs: ‘We have to survive’
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Siddaramaiah proposes 100% salary hike for himself, ministers, MLAs: ‘We have to survive’

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed a 100 per cent salary hike for himself, his Cabinet ministers, and MLAs, citing “rising expenditures and the need for the lawmakers to survive”. How Karnataka ministers justified 100% salary hike Defending the 100% pay hike, Home Minister G Parameshwara claimed that rising expenses are causing MLAs to “suffer.” G Parameshwara stated that while the common man is suffering, MLAs are facing hardships too. Minister MB Patil also defended the proposal for a 100 per cent pay hike for CM, MLAs and ministers, arguing that raising lawmakers' pay and perks is acceptable if decided by an independent committee. Congress legislator Dr Ranganath acknowledged that some MLAs need a basic salary to cover expenses and suggested a more modest increase of 10-20 per cent pay hike and not 100 per cent.

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Karnataka legislators' salary hike bill passed, Rs 10 crore extra cost to state
3 days, 12 hours ago

Karnataka legislators' salary hike bill passed, Rs 10 crore extra cost to state

India Today  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed the Karnataka Legislature Salaries, Pensions, and Allowances Bill, 2025, proposing salary increases for the Chief Minister, ministers, and legislators. The bill suggests a 100 per cent salary hike for the Chief Minister, raising the monthly pay from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh. For instance, the constituency allowance for legislators is set to increase …

Karnataka approves 100% salary hike for CM, ministers, and MLAs
3 days, 22 hours ago

Karnataka approves 100% salary hike for CM, ministers, and MLAs

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government has approved a 100% salary hike for the chief minister, ministers, and MLAs, sparking a heated debate. State minister MB Patil also defended the proposal, arguing that raising lawmakers' pay and perks is acceptable if decided by an independent committee. "There is nothing wrong in the salary and perks of MLAs being raised, it is not fair …

100% salary hike for Chief Minister, legislators: Inside Karnataka draft bill
4 days, 12 hours ago

100% salary hike for Chief Minister, legislators: Inside Karnataka draft bill

India Today  

Karnataka’s elected representatives could soon take home significantly higher salaries, with a draft bill proposing a 100% pay hike for the Chief Minister, ministers, and legislators. If passed, MLAs and MLCs will see their salaries double, while the Chief Minister’s pay will rise from Rs 75,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh per month. The draft proposes, under Section 3, that the …

Karnataka: Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Programme of ₹8,000 crore aimed at gaining confidence of MLAs?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka: Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Programme of ₹8,000 crore aimed at gaining confidence of MLAs?

The Hindu  

As a mid-term rejig remains an undercurrent in the Congress government in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah seems to be making attempts to gain the confidence of the party legislators to continue in office for the full term by announcing the Chief Minister’s Infrastructure Development Programme with ₹8,000 crore in the State Budget for 2025-26. Speculated ‘formula’ After the 2023 Assembly …

Bommai Slams Karnataka Budget as ‘Anti-People, Lacking Reforms’
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Bommai Slams Karnataka Budget as ‘Anti-People, Lacking Reforms’

Deccan Chronicle  

Haveri: Former Chief Minister and Haveri MP Basavaraj Bommai has slammed the Karnataka state budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, calling it disappointing, anti-people, and lacking in economic reforms. In a press statement on Friday, Bommai pointed to a revenue shortfall of Rs 10,000 crore compared to last year’s estimates and a dip in capital expenditure, which he claimed would …

Karnataka’s Budget 2025 focuses on affordable housing, infrastructure, and flood mitigation
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka’s Budget 2025 focuses on affordable housing, infrastructure, and flood mitigation

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 on March 7, emphasized the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline while unveiling initiatives to strengthen infrastructure and drive economic growth. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 on March 7, prioritized affordable housing, traffic decongestion, flood mitigation, and infrastructure development The total estimated expenditure for the year …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces 4% reservation for Muslims in public works contracts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces 4% reservation for Muslims in public works contracts

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting Karnataka’s Budget on Friday, announced that 4 per cent of public works contracts will now be reserved for Muslims under a newly introduced Category-II B. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. BJP has accused Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of presenting a "Halal Budget," labelling it as a form of appeasement at its peak. Taking to X BJP …

Karnataka budget 2025 presented by CM Siddaramaiah: Outlay crosses ₹4 lakh crore for the first time
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka budget 2025 presented by CM Siddaramaiah: Outlay crosses ₹4 lakh crore for the first time

The Hindu  

Karnataka’s budget outlay has for the first time crossed ₹4 lakh crore. In his 16th budget Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented on Friday for the fiscal year 2025-26, the total budget outlay has been estimated to be ₹4,09,549 crore. Follow for live updates on Karnataka Budget 2025-26 The budget outlay includes revenue expenditure of ₹3,11,739 crore, capital expenditure of ₹71,336 crore …

Karnataka budget 2025: Boost for Bengaluru infra, focus on religious allocations
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka budget 2025: Boost for Bengaluru infra, focus on religious allocations

India Today  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the Karnataka government’s budget for the financial year 2025-26, with an estimated total outlay of Rs 4,08,647 crore. ALLOCATION FOR RELIGIOUS BODIES, MINORITIES Support for minority communities has been strengthened with Rs 1,000 crore allocation under the 'Chief Minister's Minority Colony Development Programme,' with implementation set for the upcoming fiscal year. Reservation will also be provided …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presents state Budget
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presents state Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, presenting his record sixteenth budget on Friday, strongly defended the government's five guarantee schemes and targeted the union government for the state's fiscal challenges. It includes revenue expenditure of Rs 3,11,739 crore, capital expenditure of Rs 71,336 crore and loan repayment of Rs 26,474 crore.The chief minister presented the budget in the Assembly sitting due …

CM Siddaramaiah to present Karnataka Budget 2025 today: Focus on welfare schemes, infrastructure
2 weeks, 3 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah to present Karnataka Budget 2025 today: Focus on welfare schemes, infrastructure

India TV News  

CM Siddaramaiah to present Karnataka Budget 2025 today: Focus on welfare schemes, infrastructure Karnataka Budget 2025: Key infrastructure projects such as the proposed tunnel roads and a skydeck for Bengaluru, are likely to be addressed during the budget presentations by CM Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Budget 2025: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is all set to present his 16th budget on Friday, stressing …

Karnataka CM presents Rs 19,000 crore revenue deficit budget with Rs 4.09 lakh crore outlay
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM presents Rs 19,000 crore revenue deficit budget with Rs 4.09 lakh crore outlay

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented a Rs 19,262 crore revenue-deficit Karnataka Budget for 2025-26 here on Friday, March 7, with a total outlay pegged at Rs 4,09,549 crore as against the revised estimate of Rs 3,65,865 crore for 2024-25. Though it showed commitment to implement the five guarantees, the allocation saw a stagnation as …

Karnataka Budget 2025: BJP says 'Halal Budget', criticises minority welfare funds, Muslim reservations - Karnataka News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka Budget 2025: BJP says 'Halal Budget', criticises minority welfare funds, Muslim reservations - Karnataka News

India Today  

The Karnataka government’s 2025 budget sparked a political row, with the BJP strongly criticising allocations made for minority welfare. The budget, presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, earmarked Rs 1,000 crore for minority development, Rs 150 crore for Waqf property protection, Rs 100 crore for Urdu schools, and a Rs 6,000 monthly honorarium for Imams. Additionally, 4 per cent of public …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to present his record 16th Budget on Friday
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to present his record 16th Budget on Friday

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present his record 16th State Budget in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, and it is expected to raise borrowings from both domestic and global agencies to ensure infrastructure development, especially in Bengaluru city. The Budget is likely to highlight the State’s GST contribution to the national economy, recent success of Invest Karnataka 2025, the Karnataka Model …

CM Siddaramaiah's 16th budget to focus on balancing guarantees; development amid rising debt
2 weeks, 4 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah's 16th budget to focus on balancing guarantees; development amid rising debt

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presents his 16th budget on March 7, the challenge would be to strike a balance between development and social welfare schemes. In the previous budget, Gross State Domestic Product was projected to be Rs 28,09,063 crore, and borrowing was proposed at Rs 1,05,246 crore, a 23 per cent hike compared to FY 2023-24. The …

After Recliners In Assembly, Karnataka MLAs Set For Salary Hike With CM-Led Panel’s Approval
2 weeks, 6 days ago

After Recliners In Assembly, Karnataka MLAs Set For Salary Hike With CM-Led Panel’s Approval

ABP News  

The Siddaramaiah-led Business Advisory Committee has approved a proposal to hike the salaries of Karnataka’s state legislators, setting the stage for a significant pay increase. The decision, made during a high-powered meeting, is expected to spark controversy, especially as previous salary hikes under the BJP-led government in 2022 had faced little resistance from the Congress or Janata Dal, as per …

Karnataka government approves MLA salary hike amid BJP protests over price rise and MUDA 'scam'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka government approves MLA salary hike amid BJP protests over price rise and MUDA 'scam'

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Business Advisory Committee has given its nod to hike the salary of state legislators. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Assembly's Budget Session commenced on Monday. The Karnataka CM further added that the Business Advisory Committee will decide how many days the Assembly session will be held. Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra said, "The state Congress government is repeatedly …

MLAs' chairs and development both in full recline in Karnataka
3 weeks ago

MLAs' chairs and development both in full recline in Karnataka

India Today  

They say “comfort is the enemy of achievement.” But in Karnataka’s Vidhana Soudha, the state’s legislative assembly, achievement seems to be measured by comfort. Karnataka’s legislative assembly has rented two massage chairs, each costing approximately Rs 10,000 per day, along with 15 recliners at Rs 1,500 per day per recliner. Around the same time, BJP leaders alleged that Bengaluru’s Jayanagar …

It’s time CM Siddaramaiah ups his game
3 weeks, 1 day ago

It’s time CM Siddaramaiah ups his game

New Indian Express  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present his record 16th Budget — the third as the CM in his second tenure — on March 7. In the 2024-25 budget with an outlay of Rs 3.71 lakh crore, the CM had allocated Rs 52,000 crore for the five guarantee schemes. Noted economist and former director of the Institute of Social and Economic Change …

Living Under Congress Govt Costly: Karnataka BJP Chief
1 month ago

Living Under Congress Govt Costly: Karnataka BJP Chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Congress ruled State Government borrowed a whopping Rs 1, 90,000 crore as loans after Siddaramaiah became the Chief Minister in May, 2023, said State Bharatiya Janata Party president and MLA B.Y. Even after huge borrowings by the State Government, steps have been initiated to hike property guidance value by 30 per cent, vehicle registration by 30 per cent, …

Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra urges CM to come out with a white paper on State’s finances before presenting Budget
1 month ago

Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra urges CM to come out with a white paper on State’s finances before presenting Budget

The Hindu  

Alleging that Karnataka is heading towards “financial bankruptcy” due to mismanagement, the opposition BJP on Wednesday urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to come out with a white paper on the financial condition of the State before presenting the state budget. “It is the duty of the Chief Minister, who is set to present the State Budget for the record 16th time …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to present state budget on March 7
1 month ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to present state budget on March 7

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that he will present the state budget for 2025-26 on March 7. This will mark the 16th budget of Siddaramaiah, who also currently holds finance portfolio in state cabinet. He stated that both the central and state governments must work together to control price hikes, adding that the Union government holds greater responsibility …

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, devolves ₹51,876 crore to Karnataka as its share in taxes and duties, which stood at ₹46,932.72 in the previous fiscal. While this shows a marginal increase, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed unhappiness over several of the specific demands of the State, which were put forth, not being met, …

PM has turned his back on Karnataka, says Karnataka CM over Union Budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

PM has turned his back on Karnataka, says Karnataka CM over Union Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Coming down heavily on the Union Budget-2025 presented by Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ignoring Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday stated Karnataka has been made to suffer under Modi led Union Government over BJP's defeat in 2023 Assembly polls at the hands of Congress party. He termed the Union Budget “Modi …

Karnataka: Crucial allocations have been downsized, says CM
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Crucial allocations have been downsized, says CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has described the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday as lacking in foresightedness. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Saturday, Mr. Siddaramaiah pointed out that the Union Budget had not only failed to address the demand of agitating farmers for introduction of a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price for …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rolls up his sleeves to present Rs 4 lakh crore budget
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rolls up his sleeves to present Rs 4 lakh crore budget

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present Karnataka’s largest-ever budget, estimated at around Rs 4 lakh crore, likely on March 14, with the budget session expected to run for around four weeks. These high-stake sessions will lay the foundation for the state’s landmark budget, with key departments, including social welfare, health and family welfare, food and civil supplies, higher …

CM Siddaramaiah’s focus on getting revenue deficit grants for 2025-26 budget
2 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah’s focus on getting revenue deficit grants for 2025-26 budget

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is all set to start department-wise review meetings for the 2025-26 budget, is likely to chalk out a plan meticulously to draw the attention of the 16th Finance Commission to get revenue deficit grants from the Centre. Sources told TNIE that he may not stick to presenting a surplus budget, but would showcase the gap …

Bengaluru BJP MLAs seek Rs 50 crore development fund from Karnataka government
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3 months ago

Bengaluru BJP MLAs seek Rs 50 crore development fund from Karnataka government

India Today  

Bengaluru BJP MLAs followed the suit of first-time assembly representatives and appealed to the Karnataka government for a special grant of Rs 50 crore. The BJP MLAs from Bengaluru wrote a formal letter, addressed to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and highlighted the urgent need to repair major roads and address connectivity issues in the district. According to the letter, …

First-time BJP MLAs seek Rs 100 cr special grant from Karnataka Chief Minister
3 months, 1 week ago

First-time BJP MLAs seek Rs 100 cr special grant from Karnataka Chief Minister

India Today  

First-time BJP MLAs in Karnataka urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to approve a special grant of Rs 100 crore each for their individual constituencies. They emphasised the need of Rs 50 crore each for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25 to meet public demands and kickstart essential development projects in their areas. Rs 6,000 CR DEVELOPMENT FUND UNVEILED Meanwhile, sources in the …

Dissent in Karnataka government over funds: MLA says no money for Vijayanagar
4 months ago

Dissent in Karnataka government over funds: MLA says no money for Vijayanagar

India Today  

A Karnataka Congress MLA’s recent statement raised questions regarding Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s repeated assurances that the state has no shortage of funds. HR Gaviappa, who is the Congress MLA from Vijayanagar, expressed frustration over the insufficient development funds allocated to his constituency. The MLA, in a strongly-worded statement, criticised the state government's handling of funds and questioned the fairness of …

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM
4 months, 1 week ago

BJP offered ₹50 cr each to 50 Cong MLAs to topple govt: Karnataka CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that the opposition BJP offered Rs 50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to remove his government.He said none of the Congress MLAs agreed with it, due to which the BJP is now resorting to filing false cases against him. Siddaramaiah asked after inaugurating public works worth Rs 470 crore in the T …

How much does Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah spend on social media every month? RTI reply reveals details
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How much does Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah spend on social media every month? RTI reply reveals details

India TV News  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office spends nearly Rs 54 lakh per month to manage and maintain his social media accounts, including both official and personal accounts, revealed an RTI reply. Answer sought by filing RTI According to a report by the Times of India, RTI activist Marlinga Gowda Mali Patil filed an RTI request to inquire about the expenses …

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

FM Nirmala Sitharaman: Centre’s allocation high, Karnataka government spreading false information
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman: Centre’s allocation high, Karnataka government spreading false information

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Sunday lashed out at the Congress-led state government, alleging that it is spreading misinformation that the Centre is not giving the state its due. Addressing the first press conference in Bengaluru after presenting the budget, Sitharaman, who is a Rajya Sabha member from Karnataka, reeld out statistics to claim that the allocation …

Karnataka government approves 27 per cent salary hike for employees
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka government approves 27 per cent salary hike for employees

India TV News  

The Karnataka government has approved a significant salary increase for state employees, implementing recommendations from the 7th Pay Commission. Widespread benefits for state employees Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted the importance of this pay hike, noting it was a key demand from citizens and part of the government's manifesto. Financial implications and pressure for approval The 7th Pay Commission, led …

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Approves Long-Pending Salary Hikes For MLAs, Ministers
1 year ago

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Approves Long-Pending Salary Hikes For MLAs, Ministers

ABP News  

New Delhi: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has granted assent to two bills aimed at increasing the salaries of Members of the Legislative Assembly and ministers, according to an official statement. The governor gave his assent to the Bengal Legislative Assembly Bill, 2023, and the West Bengal Salaries and Allowances Bill, 2023. Bengal Raj Bhavan Posted shared it on …

CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights
1 year, 1 month ago

CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's 15th budget presentation claimed to be an inclusive budget as the Congress-led government is prepping up the general elections in the next few months. CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights Top highlights of Karnataka Budget 2024. On the Congress government's Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which is part of the party's five main poll promises, CM Siddaramaiah …

Karnataka budget: CM allocates ₹52,000 cr welfare funds on 5 guarantee schemes
1 year, 1 month 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 …

With no clearance from governor, Bengal assembly fails to pass bill on MLAs salary
1 year, 5 months ago

With no clearance from governor, Bengal assembly fails to pass bill on MLAs salary

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal legislative assembly on Monday failed to pass a money bill drafted to hike the salary and allowances of legislators and ministers after governor CV Ananda Bose did not give his clearance, state parliamentary affairs minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay said. The Trinamool Congress government convened a one-day special session on Monday only to pass the bill before the five-day …

Mamata Banerjee announces salary hike for Bengal MLAs, BJP says 'won't accept'
1 year, 6 months ago

Mamata Banerjee announces salary hike for Bengal MLAs, BJP says 'won't accept'

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced a salary hike for Members of the Legislative Assembly and state ministers, citing that the salaries of MLAs in West Bengal were considerably lower compared to those in other states. Soon after, Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP leader of Opposition, criticised the government's decision, saying that BJP MLAs would not accept the …

Karnataka CM, Dy. CM hold meeting with Congress legislators; promise release of funds in phased manner
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM, Dy. CM hold meeting with Congress legislators; promise release of funds in phased manner

The Hindu  

In a move to douse discontent among the Congress MLAs and ensure unity in the party ahead of the crucial Lok Sabha elections next year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday held marathon meetings with MLAs and district in-charge Ministers of six districts and assured them of releasing funds for development works in a phased …

How Siddaramaiah plans to fund his five guarantees
1 year, 8 months ago

How Siddaramaiah plans to fund his five guarantees

India Today  

For Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah, the state budget he presented on July 7 was something of a personal milestone. But given the Congress government’s five big-ticket election guarantees, Siddaramaiah’s budget was also keenly watched for details of how he would walk the fiscal tightrope while living up to these poll assurances. According to the chief minister, the total outgo on …

Karnataka Budget 2023 News LIVE: Excise Duty on Liquor Hiked by 20%, CM Sidda Promises to Protect Milk Brand Nandini
1 year, 8 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 2023: Key highlights from CM Siddaramaiah’s 14th budget
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Budget 2023: Key highlights from CM Siddaramaiah’s 14th budget

Live Mint  

Karnataka CM Siddaramiah presented his 14th budget in the state Vidhana Soudha on Friday. 3) Karnataka allocates 11% of budget for Education: Karnataka government has announced that Education will be allocated ₹37,587 crore or almost 11 percent of the budget on Education while ₹24,166 or around 7 percent of the budget was been allocated for Women and Child Development. 4) …

Karnataka Budget: CM Siddaramaiah increases excise duty on liquor. See details
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Budget: CM Siddaramaiah increases excise duty on liquor. See details

Live Mint  

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on 7 July presented the the state budget. While presenting the budget, the CM said that liquor, including beer, is set to get dearer in Karnataka as the state government proposed to hike additional excise duty in the 2023-24 budget. Karnataka budget 2023 Live Updates "Even after the increase in excise rates, the price of liquor …

Karnataka Budget: Liquor prices to soar as CM Siddaramaiah proposes duty hike
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Budget: Liquor prices to soar as CM Siddaramaiah proposes duty hike

Live Mint  

Liquor prices, including beer, are expected to rise in Karnataka as the state government has put forth a proposal to raise additional excise duty in the 2023-24 budget. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who also serves as the Finance Minister, presented the budget in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, suggesting a 20% increase in the existing rates of duty on Indian Made …

Karnataka budget 2023: 'Rs 52,000 crore to be spent for five key poll promises,' says CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka budget 2023: 'Rs 52,000 crore to be spent for five key poll promises,' says CM Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented the state budget for the first time since Congress took control of the state following its sweeping victory in the assembly elections on May 10. Siddaramaiah said that approximately Rs 52,000 crore would be spent annually for the five key poll "guarantees" and that it is anticipated to benefit 1.3 crore households He …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Chairs Cabinet On Roll Out Of 5 Congress Guarantees, Meets Senior Officials
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Chairs Cabinet On Roll Out Of 5 Congress Guarantees, Meets Senior Officials

ABP News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that his cabinet decided the government will begin providing 200 units of free electricity from July 1 all five poll guarantees will be implemented in the present financial year. We have decided that all five guarantees will be implemented in the present financial year: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said, as quoted by news agency …

In first cabinet meeting, Karnataka govt gives 'in-principle' nod to 5 ‘guarantees’ | Details
1 year, 10 months ago

In first cabinet meeting, Karnataka govt gives 'in-principle' nod to 5 ‘guarantees’ | Details

Hindustan Times  

Hours after being sworn in as the chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah announced that the new cabinet has given in-principle approval to implement the five “guarantees” that were promised to voters in the electoral manifesto of the Congress party. The new Karnataka government accorded in-principal approval to implement the Gruha Lakshmi scheme, which will provide financial assistance of ₹2,000 a …

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