Karnataka gets FMs pat for good revenue record Karnataka is one of the few states to have revenue surplus for four years consecutively, according to Finance Minister P Chidambaram during a debate in the Lok Sabha
Tax target revised to cover CST losses The Commercial Taxes Department has attributed the revision in its target from Rs 17,000 crore to Rs 16,500 crore for the fiscal 2007-08, in order to cover losses due to slashing of Central Sales Tax (CST), from four to three per cent by the Centre last year.
Jail inmates move court for amenities Some North Indian Under-Trial Prisoner (UTP)s of Central Jail in Parappana Agrahara, have moved the High Court seeking directions to State Home Department and Director General of Police (Prisons) to ensure basic amenities in the jail.
Bangarappa hits campaign trail Samajawadi Party leader S Bangarappa hit a mini campaign trail on Tuesday, holding a public meeting at Bhadravathi en route to his home district Shimoga.
S M Krishna may skip Belgaum Congress leader S M Krishna may not land in Belgaum on March 14 to begin his yatra.
He is likely to come to Bangalore from Mumbai on March 14, and accept a reception hosted by his party.
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