Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges him to restore NABARD lending to Karnataka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges him to restore NABARD lending to Karnataka

The Hindu  

As the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development has severely cut the short-term agricultural credit limit to Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on November 29, 2024, and sought his direction to the Union Finance Ministry to restore the credit limit to the State by NABARD in the current fiscal year. The reduced lending “will seriously impact the cost of finance for farmers, unless the State steps in to provide additional interest subvention which will severely impact our finance,” the Chief Minister said. Funds for Upper Bhadra Mr. Siddaramaiah requested Mr. Modi to provide ₹5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Project which was promised by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget of 2023-24. Noting a Cabinet note that has been moved to provide the assistance under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, the chief minister said, “I would request you to give approval to this proposal at your earliest convenience, as the Upper Bhadra project provides irrigation to the parched farm-lands of central Karnataka”.

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rolls up his sleeves to present Rs 4 lakh crore budget
1 week, 2 days 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 …

First-time BJP MLAs seek Rs 100 cr special grant from Karnataka Chief Minister
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Siddaramaiah claims video evidence of ₹150 crore bribe allegation against BJP leader BY Vijayendra
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Siddaramaiah claims video evidence of ₹150 crore bribe allegation against BJP leader BY Vijayendra

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that there was video footage showing former state Minority Commission Chairperson Anwar Manippady accusing state BJP president B Y Vijayendra of attempting to "bribe" him by offering ₹150 crore, to hush up his report on the Waqf encroachments. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, BJP leader BY Vijayendra The chief minister's statement came in response …

FM Sitharaman distributes ₹1,121-crore in loans to 50,000 beneficiaries in Bihar under credit outreach scheme
1 month, 2 weeks ago

FM Sitharaman distributes ₹1,121-crore in loans to 50,000 beneficiaries in Bihar under credit outreach scheme

Live Mint  

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired a credit outreach programme in Madhubani alongside Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and distributed bank sanction letters to over 50,000 beneficiaries under Central Government schemes during a Credit Outreach Programme. Credit outreach scheme in Bihar The Finance Minister handed over copies of the Constitution of India in Maithili and Sanskrit …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, seeks urgent clearances for Mekedatu, Kalasa Banduri projects

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting rectification in short term farm loan limit, ₹10,000 crore in financial support and urgent clearances for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir and Kalasa Banduri projects. The chief minister highlighted that NABARD has drastically cut the Short Term Agricultural Credit Limit for Karnataka from ₹5,600 crore in 2023-24 to just …

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, urges action on farm loans and water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Parliament complex, urging the Centre to address financial and infrastructure issues facing the state. During the meeting, Siddaramaiah highlighted a 58 per cent reduction in the short-term agricultural credit limit for Karnataka by NABARD, which was slashed from Rs 5,600 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 2,340 crore …

Karnataka CM Slams Centre Over 58 Percent Cut in Nabard Farm Loans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka CM Slams Centre Over 58 Percent Cut in Nabard Farm Loans

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Expressing displeasure over the attitude of Bharatiya Janata Party led Central Government over drastic cut in loans from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development to Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday pointed out loans from NABARD came down to Rs 2, 340 crore this year while it was Rs 5, 600 crore the previous year. Regarding the cut …

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

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim
2 months ago

Siddaramaiah Challenges PM Modi on Corruption Claim

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations of corruption of about Rs 700 crore by the ruling Congress government in Karnataka through the excise department, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah threw a challenge at the Prime Minister to prove his allegations. If not proved, the Chief Minister questioned the Prime Minister “Will he retire or quit from the Prime Minister’s …

PM’s claims of Rs 700 crore from Karnataka for Maharashtra polls pure lie, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
2 months ago

PM’s claims of Rs 700 crore from Karnataka for Maharashtra polls pure lie, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

New Indian Express  

HUBBALLI/HAVERI: A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that the Congress in Karnataka was collecting Rs 700 crore from liquor shop owners to fund the party’s election campaign in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said, “It is nothing new for PM Modi to lie. On Modi’s claim that Karnataka Excise Department was diverting Rs 700 crore to fund …

HDK Raises Money in PM’s Name to Fund Elections?
2 months ago

HDK Raises Money in PM’s Name to Fund Elections?

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Agriculture Chaluvarayaswamy on Sunday alleged Union Minister for Large Scale Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy collected money to a tune of Rs 1,000 crore from various steel manufacturing units to raise funds for nominees of Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance contesting in Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and by-elections in 3 Assembly segments of …

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state
2 months ago

'Favouritism towards Gujarat': Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses PM Modi of diverting key investments to home state

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, accusing him of "relentless favoritism towards Gujarat," Modi's home state. He also condemned Karnataka’s BJP MPs for remaining silent, alleging they are "unwilling to challenge this blatant disregard for Karnataka’s thriving tech and manufacturing ecosystem." Congress counters BJP’s allegations On Saturday, the chief ministers of Congress-ruled Telangana and …

Release of Rs 5,300 crore for Upper Bhadra Project depends on funds available, says centre
4 months ago

Release of Rs 5,300 crore for Upper Bhadra Project depends on funds available, says centre

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Even as the Congress government in Karnataka has continued its tirade against the Central Government for not releasing Rs 5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Project, as assured in the Union Budget, the Centre has clarified that the release of funds depends on the availability of funds, geographic distribution under the project scheme and priority. On September 5, 2024, …

Karnataka mulls over moving SC for funds denial by Centre to Upper Bhandra project
4 months ago

Karnataka mulls over moving SC for funds denial by Centre to Upper Bhandra project

The Hindu  

As the Centre is dilly-dallying over the release of ₹5,300 crore to Karnataka for implementing the Upper Bhadra project, which was announced in the Union budget for 2023-24, the State Government is contemplating moving the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre for release of funds. Patil said the Centre has been denying funds to the Upper Bhadra project, though …

BJP offering Rs 100 crore to Congress MLAs to topple Karnataka government: CM Siddaramaiah
4 months, 2 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 …

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

‘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 2024: N Chandrababu Naidu hails Centre’s ₹15000 cr help for Andhra Pradesh, says, ‘step towards rebuilding State’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: N Chandrababu Naidu hails Centre’s ₹15000 cr help for Andhra Pradesh, says, ‘step towards rebuilding State’

Live Mint  

In a recent LinkedIn post, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu shared encouraging updates on the progress of the new NDA government in Andhra Pradesh. Here's N Chandrababu Naidu's post "Hello friends, It has been a productive month for our new NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, and I'm glad to let you know that our State is back on …

Budget only meant to ensure political survival of Modi-led government, says Siddaramaiah
5 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman on Tuesday presented her seventh Union Budget, announcing Rs.15,000 cr for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Budget portfolio The FM said that the government will ensure all efforts to fulfil the commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Describing it as a lifeline of Andhra Pradesh, Sitharaman said …

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 …

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah submits letter to PM over key demands and priorities of Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where key issues concerning Karnataka's development and progress were discussed, Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah on Saturday submitted a detailed letter to Prime Minister Modi highlighting key demands and priorities for Karnataka's development. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Saturday. The …

CM calls on PM Modi, seeks clearance for pending water schemes and funds for Bengaluru infrastructure projects
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CM calls on PM Modi, seeks clearance for pending water schemes and funds for Bengaluru infrastructure projects

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday and sought the Centre’s clearance for three major pending water projects, including Mekedatu project which aims to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and surrounding residential areas from a dam that has been planned. The Chief Minister, during his meeting with Mr. Modi, raised the issue of …

CM appeals to MPs from Karnataka to unitedly protect State’s interest
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CM appeals to MPs from Karnataka to unitedly protect State’s interest

The Hindu  

Urging all Parliamentarians from Karnataka to have a unified voice in protecting water, land, and cultural resources of the State, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to ensure that money for Upper Bhadra project is released to the State. Addressing a meeting of Parliamentarians of all parties from Karnataka, which also included the Union Finance Minister, …

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 …

CM Siddaramaiah wants action plan to spend Rs 5,000 cr for Kalyana Karnataka development
7 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah wants action plan to spend Rs 5,000 cr for Kalyana Karnataka development

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked to prepare an action plan by July 15 to utilize the budget allocation of Rs 5,000 crore for the Kalyana Karnataka region.During a review meeting of the Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board, Siddaramaiah instructed that tenders for approved works should be issued immediately and emphasized the need for a thorough evaluation of the projects.He stressed …

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi
7 months ago

‘Hope Karnataka will receive its due share’: CM Siddaramaiah congratulates PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third term and further said that the people of Karnataka are hoping to receive its due share and support during the new term. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India for his third successive term on Sunday at an impressive ceremony at the Rashtrapati …

Sidda, Congress protest over ‘insufficient’ funds
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Sidda, Congress protest over ‘insufficient’ funds

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with their cabinet colleagues and Congress leaders staged a protest in the Vidhana Soudha premises on Sunday against the insufficient amount released by the Centre as drought relief. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, ministers and other Congress leaders protest against the central government demanding the immediate …

Will Waive Rs 2 Lakh Farm Loans by August 15: Revanth Reddy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Waive Rs 2 Lakh Farm Loans by August 15: Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: The Congress government would waive farm loans of upto Rs 2 lakh taken by farmers, by August 15, and give Rs 500 as bonus per quintal of paddy procured from the next season. Revanth Reddy who came down heavily against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao and alleged that “both Delhi Modi and farm house …

Narendra Modi has no moral right to seek votes in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah
9 months ago

Narendra Modi has no moral right to seek votes in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah referred to the Union Government’s ‘’apathy’’ towards the distress caused by drought in Karnataka and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has no moral right to seek votes in the State. ‘’Though we had sought ₹18,171 crore to take up drought relief works, Mr. Modi has not released a single paisa so far and this is because …

Karnataka Revenue Minister Accuses Amit Shah Of Spreading Lies Over Delay In Financial Assistance For Drought Relief
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Revenue Minister Accuses Amit Shah Of Spreading Lies Over Delay In Financial Assistance For Drought Relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah came under fire from the ruling Congress government over his statement that memorandum on seeking financial assistance to tackle drought situation was submitted to the Central Government three months late by Karnataka government. Reacting to the statement by the Union Home Minister, Minister for Revenue Krishna Byre Gowda on Tuesday refuted the …

Nirmala terms Karnataka govt.’s attack on Centre about funds as ‘false and misleading’
9 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

BJP MPs just nod heads before Modi: Siddaramaiah
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP MPs just nod heads before Modi: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday mocked 25 BJP MPs from Karnataka saying that their work was restricted to nodding their head to whatever Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP president J.P. Nadda said. Mr. Siddaramaiah said that although injustice was being meted out to Karnataka, the 25 MPs of BJP from Karnataka had never raised their …

Top news this week: Farmers Delhi Chalo march, Cong-SP seat sharing and more
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Top news this week: Farmers Delhi Chalo march, Cong-SP seat sharing and more

Live Mint  

Here are top news of the week between 18 February and 13 February that made headlines: ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on halt till 29 Feb Farmers' march to the national capital has been halted till February 29 as groups leading the agitation turned their focus to the death of a youth in the ongoing protest. PM Modi attends Amul's Golden Jubilee …

BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai criticizes Karnataka state budget, warns of economic downturn
10 months, 3 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 …

Karnataka government heading towards financial crisis: Former CM Basavaraj Bommai
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka government heading towards financial crisis: Former CM Basavaraj Bommai

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the state government is pushing Karnataka to debt as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is walking the tightrope trying to implement guarantee schemes without stressing on revenue mobilisation. Bommai said Siddaramaiah has increased the loan limit to 2.85 per cent of the total budget, which may cross 3 per cent next year. The …

CM terms PM a 'threat to federal system'
10 months, 3 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 …

CM Siddaramaiah presents Karnataka Budget 2024: Top highlights
10 months, 4 weeks 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
10 months, 4 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 …

Rajasthan Budget: Finance Minister Diya Kumari proposes Rs 1,000 crore for schools, colleges, hospitals
11 months, 1 week ago

Rajasthan Budget: Finance Minister Diya Kumari proposes Rs 1,000 crore for schools, colleges, hospitals

India TV News  

Provision of Rs 1,000 crore to establish and upgrade schools, colleges, hospitals, and administrative buildings in assembly constituencies and recruitment to fill 70,000 posts were among the key announcements by Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari, who announced the state's interim budget on Thursday. Now, to ensure regional balance of development, Rs 1,000 crore has been announced for setting up and …

‘Is Finance Commission merely facade under BJP’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Uttar Pradesh to benefit most from interim budget, says state’s finance minister Suresh Khanna
11 months, 1 week ago

Uttar Pradesh to benefit most from interim budget, says state’s finance minister Suresh Khanna

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh is likely to get ₹2,18,816.84 crore as its share in central taxes in the financial year 2024-25, the state’s minister for finance Suresh Khanna said here after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim budget in Parliament on Thursday. Suresh Khanna said Uttar Pradesh will benefit the most from the interim budget as the state will have …

‘PM Modi has failed to provide 2 crore jobs per year’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘PM Modi has failed to provide 2 crore jobs per year’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

'Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to provide two crore jobs per year as promised by him. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who promised to create 2 crore jobs per year, failed to do so. Even though we went and met Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah, the central government has not given a single …

CM Siddaramaiah to announce Karnataka budget on February 16; Check details
11 months, 3 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah to announce Karnataka budget on February 16; Check details

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka is set to get its next budget announcement on February 16 by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the state's Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told reporters on Friday. The budget session will take place between February 12 to 23 in the Karnataka assembly, prompting cabinet ministers to gear up and conduct pre-budget meetings with experts in their various …

'Release pending central funds to Bengal', Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi
11 months, 4 weeks ago

'Release pending central funds to Bengal', Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking the release of pending financial dues to the state by the Centre. According to sources, the West Bengal government has stated that the Centre did not release Rs 7,000 crore as funds for the ration of the state. On December 20, 2023, Banerjee met PM …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi, asks drought relief fund for state
1 year ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi, asks drought relief fund for state

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday at New Delhi and discussed the drought situation in the state. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi Karnataka CMO informed that Siddaramaiah has requested the Prime Minister to provide input subsidy for the farmers in the state who are hit by the drought. CM Siddaramaiah …

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