Fiscal report stress on tweaking subsidy raj The Medium-Term Fiscal Plan (MTFP) for Karnataka has undserscored the need for a review of certain major subsidies, both in terms of quantum and targeting.
Arrack ban has led to more IMFL consumption: Siddu Most of those who used to consume arrack earlier have now switched over to Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) after the ban, says senior Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Kargil martyrs remembered Rich tributes were paid to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Divas at the Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement.
LOAN WAIVER / Pawar for Karnataka model across India
Farmers need to find new vocations for their children Union Minister for Agriculture Sharad Pawar says the Centre is considering farm loan waiver at the national level on the lines of the write off Karnataka has undertaken.
The government has taken a decision to ban smoking in work places, and also in homes if the maids object. Is it possible to implement the ban?
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