Mysuru (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that he will present two more Budgets during the remaining tenure of the government if the party high command permits him to do so.He made the statement in response to a question on whether he would present two...
Mysuru (Karnataka), March 7 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday rejected the BJP's criticism that the state budget was debt-driven and favoured only one section, asserting that the government has maintained fiscal discipline within the limits prescribed by law.Siddaramaiah, who...
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Bengaluru, March 6 The Karnataka government has allocated Rs 600 crore for the BSR Project for the next fiscal year.Reading out the budget on Friday, Siddaramaiah said that the land acquisition for Corridor-2 (from Benniganahalli to Chikkabanavara) under the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project...
On March 6 in Bengaluru, R. Ashoka, the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and a senior BJP leader, criticized the State Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He alleged that the budget imposes a massive debt burden on the state's people while offering...
Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that the state government had maintained fiscal discipline while continuing development programs and welfare schemes.Addressing a press conference after presenting his 17th budget in the state assembly for the 2026-27 financial...
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New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 6: Union Minister for Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, has criticised the 17th Budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, stating that its only distinction is its large size of Rs 4.48 lakh crore, while also setting records in terms...
Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that social media use would be banned for individuals under the age of 16, aiming to prevent its adverse effects on children.While a majority of parents welcomed the move, they expressed concerns about its practical...
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Bengaluru, March 6 Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday criticized Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, claiming that while he may celebrate the presentation of his 17th Budget, the people of the state are left bearing the burden of its consequences.The CM has put the state’s economy in...
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Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting the state budget for 2026-27 on Friday, said that a second airport will be developed for Bengaluru, aimed at decongesting the city's Kempegowda International Airport.He said that a feasibility report will be prepared...
Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced several initiatives for the development of temples, pilgrim facilities, and religious infrastructure while presenting the State Budget in the Legislative Assembly on Friday.The Chief Minister said that the government will...
In Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on the use of social media for individuals under the age of 16, aiming to mitigate its potential negative effects on children.While many parents welcomed the move, they expressed concerns about its practicality.Siddaramaiah...
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On March 6, in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, announcing a ban on social media for children under 16, upgrading schools, and completing various water projects, including the Mekedatu reservoir, which faces opposition from neighboring Tamil Nadu...
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Bengaluru, March 6 The opposition BJP in Karnataka staged a "Khaali Chambu" protest on Friday, stating that the budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is an empty vessel, offering nothing to the people.Holding "Khaali Chambu" (empty vessel), party legislators, including the Leader of...
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Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced a series of education, welfare, and infrastructure initiatives for minority communities in the state, including the establishment of new residential schools, hostels, training centers, and economic empowerment programs...
Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting the budget in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, said that the state government would implement the controversial Rohith Vemula Act to prevent "academic and social harassment" of students based on caste in all...
Bengaluru, March 6 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated on Friday that the Central Government’s rationalization of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates has negatively impacted the state’s revenue collection, leading to a significant shortfall in the current fiscal year.Presenting the...
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Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Friday that the state would enact the Rohith Vemula Bill to prevent caste-based atrocities against students in all government, private, and deemed universities across the state.Last year, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had...
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On March 6, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, outlining a total state expenditure of over Rs 4.48 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. He emphasized that the government was pursuing a development strategy that balances welfare programs with investments in...
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Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Friday that the use of social media will be banned for children under the age of 16, and strict action will be taken to prevent drug abuse in schools, colleges, and universities.Presenting the state budget for 2026-27, he assured...
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On March 6, in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, emphasizing that the Congress government prioritized economic security and social stability after taking office in 2023 through its Guarantee Schemes, including unemployment allowances and free bus rides...
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