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Amidst fear of drought, Budget reintroduces Krishi Bhagya climate resilient scheme

Amidst fear of drought looming large over Karnataka, the State Budget 2023-24 presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has proposed to reintroduce the erstwhile Congress government’s flagship scheme of Krishi Bhagya that seeks to turn dry-land farming into climate resilient through rainwater conservation measures.

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Karnataka Budget proposes new 37 km of Namma Metro line from Hebbal to Sarjapur in Bengaluru

Karnataka government has proposed construction of a new metro line of about 37 km between Hebbal and Sarjapur at an estimated cost of ₹15,000 crore. The State government will be submitting a proposal to the Union government for approval.

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Siddaramaiah’s Budget makes clear affirmation that welfare has the pride of place

For those wondering if the five guarantees the Congress offered were solely to gain electoral victory or were a part of a more definitive longer-term strategy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Budget provides a clear answer.

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BJP fiscal indiscipline has led us into deficit, borrowings for five poll promises: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

BENGALURU: Terming the July 2023-24 budget as a "guarantee Budget", Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the government had to go for increased borrowings on account of the fiscal indiscipline by the previous BJP government and partially to fund the five poll guarantees.

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Tourism sector in focus as museums across Karnataka set for modern uplift

Museums became the centres of attention of the tourism sector in the Budget. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that “Karnataka Archaeological Museum and Art Gallery” will be established in Mysuru on a two-and-a-half-acre government land near Chamundi Vihar stadium to exhibit the rich art and cultural heritage of Karnataka.

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Kittur and Kalyana Karnataka get a fair deal in Siddaramaiah’s Budget

Kittur Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka regions seem to have been given a fair deal in the Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday, with several districts of the region being included for various projects apart from continuing and strengthening some old schemes and projects.

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Karnataka coast on orange alert for Saturday; rain intensity reduces

MANGALURU: Despite a red alert issued by the IMD for the coastal districts of Karnataka, there was hardly any rain since morning, barring some pockets in Mangaluru which received heavy rains briefly, and sun also came out briefly during the day.

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Karnataka budget | What CM’s home district Mysuru got

The CM has announced that a state-of-the-art skill laboratory, research centres and indoor sports facilities will be launched in different parts of the State, including in Mysuru, while the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science will establish colleges of allied health sciences in Mysuru district.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Budget - Liquor costlier, CM to revise tax on vehicles

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Budget | CM promises development works amounting to ₹5,000 crore in Kalyana Karnataka

According to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, “During the previous BJP regime, though huge grants were announced, there was a visible failure in formulating a proper action plan and implementing the same. Due to this, grants amounting to more than ₹2,000 crore were left unutilised by the board.”

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah slams Centre for price rise, blames previous BJP govt in state for 'deteriorating' economy

BENGALURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday slammed the Centre for "failing to control steep price rise", and hit out at the previous BJP government for "deteriorating" the state's economy.

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Siddaramaiah trains guns on previous BJP govt. for fiscal indiscipline and corruption, and on Centre for gross injustice to Karnataka

Siddaramaiah alleged ‘gross injustice’ to Karnataka in tax devolution. 15th Finance Commission recommended only 3.65% of the divisible pool to be devolved to the State despite being one of the main contributors to the Centre’s revenue collection. Because of this, the State incurred a shortfall in tax devolution of ₹26,410…

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presents ₹3.27 lakh crore budget, 5 guarantee schemes to cost ₹52,000 crore

While the budget presented by Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP before the Assembly elections did not impose any new tax, the budget presented by Siddaramaiah on July 7 has increased the Additional Excise Duty on Indian Made Liquor by 20%, and on beer by 5.71%, proposes to revise guidance value…

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah set to present State Budget today

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present the State Budget today at 12 noon, the first after Congress assumed power in the state following its sweeping victory in the May 10 assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite.

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Gujarat High Court dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s plea against his conviction in defamation case

The Gujarat High Court on July 7, 2023, refused to stay the conviction and suspend two years jail term awarded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the criminal defamation case in which he has been sentenced to two years in jail by a court in Surat. The case was related to…

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Rain inundates coastal Karnataka, brings parts of Kerala to a halt

Almost all areas of Udupi city in Karnataka, particularly those on the banks of the Indrani rivulet (Kalsanka Thodu), were inundated in flood waters since July 6 morning even as heavy rains measuring up to 200 mm pounded the region.

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Limits of expansion: On the controversy over the Open Market Sale Scheme

The controversy over the OMSS shows that it would not be wise to rely on the Centre or its agencies when it comes to implementing State schemes in the food sector

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Tomatoes worth Rs 2.7 lakh stolen from Karnataka farm, as rising prices make it a precious commodity

HASSAN (K'TAKA)/HYDERABAD (TELANGANA): The skyrocketing prices of tomato have made the culinary staple so valuable that it has lured thieves into stealing them.

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Karnataka will make a strong argument before the 16th Finance Commission to enhance its share in taxes: Siddaramaiah

Indicating that the previous BJP government did not make enough efforts to get Karnataka its fair quantum of taxes from the Centre, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the State would make a strong argument before the 16th Finance Commission to enhance the State’s share in taxes.

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Doubles temptations bring Maria back home after five years

Maria Rony, the Kerala-born Karnataka table tennis champion, hopes to do well in the national doubles circuit with her old partner Seraha

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Karnataka govt. to study impact of Shakti scheme on auto drivers and private bus operators

As the Shakti scheme is nearing to complete one month of its launch, the Karnataka government has noted the difficulties and losses in business faced by the autorickshaw drivers and private bus operators in the State and will soon bring out a report on the pros and cons of the…

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Drought-hit taluks will be declared after July 15: Krishna Byre Gowda

The Karnataka government will declare drought-hit taluks only after July 15 based on the rainfall till then, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.

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Karnataka govt orders police probe into KSRTC driver's suicide attempt

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government has ordered a police probe into the Nagamangala KSRTC driver Jagadish’s suicide attempt on Thursday for being transferred from his home depot, wherein he had named agriculture minister and local MLA N Cheluvarayaswamy in his suicide note.

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Cheteshwar Pujara, Suryakumar Yadav fifties put West in complete control in Duleep Trophy semis

NEW DELHI: Cheteshwar Pujara and Suryakumar Yadav played crucial innings to put West Zone in a commanding position against Central Zone on the second day of the Duleep Trophy semi-final in Alur, Karnataka on Thursday.

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