K’taka to likely lose Rs 12,000 crore due to lower GST collections: Siddaramaiah
Hassan, Dec 6 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the state is likely to lose around Rs 12,000 crore this year due to lower GST collections. “We had projected tax revenue of Rs 1,26,000 crore. But there will be a shortfall of Rs 12,000 crore, and even reaching Rs 88,000 crore will […]
‘Stop dodging questions on luxury watches’: K’taka BJP to CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Dec 4 (IANS) Slamming Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for wearing expensive watches, the Karnataka BJP on Thursday questioned why both leaders divert the topic when asked about their luxury timepieces, further asking whether the watches were purchased or if they were stolen goods. Speaking at a press conference at […]
Karnataka caste census conducted scientifically, implementation certain: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Feb 18 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the caste census was conducted scientifically and that his government will definitely implement its report without any doubt. At a pre-budget meeting held at Vidhana Soudha with leaders and representatives of backward-class organisations, he responded to the unanimous demand for the implementation of […]
High Court order on MUDA case boost for Siddaramaiah ahead of Budget session
Bengaluru, Feb 7 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court’s decision on Friday to reject the petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam is a significant boost for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is named as accused number one in the case, ahead of the Budget session. […]
K’taka govt decides to utilise Palace Grounds land owned by Mysuru royals
Bengaluru, Jan 30 (IANS) Karnataka cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to utilise and control the land attached to the Bengaluru Palace Grounds located in the heart of Bengaluru city. The Mysuru royal family owns the land and has said that they would initiate legal proceedings against the move. Addressing the media, Minister […]
K’taka CM appeals to PM Modi to extend Central aid for state’s Upper Bhadra Project
Bengaluru, Jan 25 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Central assistance of Rs 5,300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Project of the state at the earliest. CM Siddaramaiah has written a letter in this regard to PM Modi. The CM has requested PM Modi to direct […]
‘We are united’: No groupism in K’taka Congress, says Siddaramaiah
Chitradurga, Jan 23 (IANS) Reacting to the news of infighting within the Congress party, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Thursday that there is no groupism in his party and there are no differences between him and Deputy Chief Shivakumar. “I and Shivakumar are right here together. There are no camps in the party,” the […]
