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Rainfall deficiency reduces, but spectre of drought remains

The pattern of southwest monsoon’s progress across the State is one of contrast with intense rainfall in the coastal belt while the rest of Karnataka is witnessing intermittent rain followed by prolonged dry spell.

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Minister vows to address woes of rural co-operatives

Minister for Co-operation K.N. Rajanna has assured to initiate steps necessary to address woes plaguing the rural co-operatives in Karnataka.

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Celebration of Mahisha Dasara atop Chamundi Hills likely to be allowed this year

The Mahisha Dasara celebration, which had not been allowed atop Chamundi Hills during the just concluded BJP government’s tenure in Karnataka, is expected to be allowed in the coming Dasara season.

The Hindu

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Anti-tobacco activists rue over Karnataka Budget’s failure to impose additional levies on tobacco products

The anti-tobacco activists have expressed their disappointment over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s failure to impose additional levies on tobacco products.

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Top news developments in Karnataka on July 9, 2023

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Karnataka: Four people died in Dakshina Kannada in rain-related incidents

Four people have been reported dead in Dakshina Kannada till Friday due to rain-related incidents in Karnataka this monsoon. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka Budget | Excise duty on IML up by 20%, beer from 175% to 185%

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday increased the additional excise duty on Indian-made liquor (IML) by 20% on all slabs. Read more details about Karnataka Budget on The Hindu

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₹100 crore set aside for the establishment of Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation

Karnataka Budget presented on Friday announced ₹100 crore for the establishment of Karnataka State Christian Development Corporation, a long-pending demand of the Christian community. They had been seeking the upgradation of the existing Council into Corporation.

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Airstrips proposed in Dharmasthala, Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru; ecologists question move

Karnataka government has proposed to develop airstrips in Dharmasthala, Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru with the intention of “promoting tourism, industrial sector and support disaster management measures.”

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State to offer ₹4 lakh life, accident cover to gig workers, but they demand more

Gig workers in Karnataka will be provided a life insurance cover of ₹2 lakh and accidental insurance of another ₹2 lakh, proposed the state Budget 2023-24, that was presented here on Friday.

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No bonanza for ‘Brand Bengaluru’

Contrary to expectations, the much hyped “Brand Bengaluru” initiative spearheaded by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds charge of the city, seems to have added little new for the city in the Karnataka Budget that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented on Friday, July 7.

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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.”

The Times of India

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.

The Hindu

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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