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Congress government completes one year in office today without fanfare

Karnataka Congress government completes one year in office, highlighting successful implementation of pro-people guarantee schemes.

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Siddaramaiah completes six months in office, showcases milestones

CM Siddaramaiah marks 6 months of Congress govt in Karnataka, highlights decisive steps taken to reduce corruption & initiatives to empower people. Gruha Jyothi, Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi & Yuva Nidhi schemes have lightened financial burden & ensured basic needs are a right. CM thanks people for faith & promises…

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Anna Bhagya jowar worth ₹52 lakh seized in Raichur district

Raid in Raichur: Officials seize 3,080 bags of jowar worth ₹52 lakh from illegal godown. Belonging to Gururaj Shetty, the jowar was meant for public distribution under Anna Bhagya scheme. Officers have sealed the godown and registered a case against the accused. Machine found, suspected of mixing jowar with chemicals.

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77th Independence Day: Mahadevappa highlights Karnataka govt.’s programmes for Mysuru

On India's 77th Independence Day, Minister H.C. Mahadevappa paid tribute to freedom fighters and highlighted Karnataka govt's programmes for Mysuru district. He recalled Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Gokhale, Tilak, Bose, Azad and Ambedkar's role in the struggle, and the contribution of freedom fighters from Karnataka. Govt schemes like Shakti, Gruha…

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Gruha Jyothi launched in Kodagu; all guarantees to be implemented by December

Gruha Jyothi scheme, one of the guarantees of the Congress govt, was launched in Kodagu. 1.30 lakh people have enrolled, availing benefits of ₹2.90 crore. Govt to spend ₹60,000 crore on guarantees, to be implemented by Dec. Shakti scheme has strengthened transport corporations. Anna Bhagya scheme to pay money equivalent…

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Madhu Bangarappa hoists national flag, addresses gathering in Shivamogga

State govt. to resolve land issue of Sharavathi project & bagair-hukum cultivators in Shivamogga. CM & Dy CM show special interest. Govt. to upgrade rural libraries to advanced e-libraries. Govt. has set records & implemented 5 guarantees. Over 1.45 crore families registered for Gruha Jyothi scheme. 1.28 crore women to…

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State govt. committed to implementing five guarantees, says Minister

State govt committed to 5 guarantees promised in Assembly elections; ₹53,000 cr needed. 50 lakh women use govt buses free under Shakti scheme. 1.42 cr families enrolled for free electricity under Gruha Jyothi. BPL families get 5 kg rice & ₹170/month under Anna Bhagya. Plans to strengthen 4 transport corps,…

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Well-to-do people having BPL cards to face action after probe: Muniyappa

Close on the heels of enhancing benefits under the free rice scheme of Anna Bhagya, the government is set to weed out ineligible beneficiaries by initiating measures against well-to-do people who are misusing the scheme by getting BPL ration cards.

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Congress holds meeting ahead of Gruha Jyothi launch in Kalaburagi

Priyank Kharge holds Congress meeting in Kalaburagi ahead of Gruha Jyothi Scheme launch. AICC president, CM, Dy CM, Energy Minister to attend. Kharge urges Congress activists to ensure people benefit from welfare schemes, highlights BJP's attempts to disrupt Anna Bhagya.

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Ensure effective implementation of Anna Bhagya, Gruha Lakshmi schemes, officials told

Minister Jarkiholi directs officials to set up goshalas in drought-affected areas, build new Deputy Commissioner's office, provide two-wheelers to physically challenged people, focus on getting own buildings for Anganwadi centres, and take up awareness programmes on Gruha Lakshmi scheme. Officials report 11% rainfall deficit for June and July, no threat…

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Farmer associations urge Karnataka govt. to take up local procurement to address foodgrain inflation

Karnataka govt. issues order to limit storage of grain by millers/wholesalers to combat foodgrain inflation. Farmer associations call for long-term measures such as local procurement, storage, and distribution. Govt. urged to buy directly from farmers, use RSKs/CSCs, revive link with primary agri-coops. Sangha demands local procurement, Grameen Kooli Karmikara Sangha…

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Mega convention of farmers in November at Ulavi

Farmers' orgs to hold mega convention in Uttara Kannada on Nov 21 to discuss farm issues. Govt urged to declare North Karnataka drought-hit, waive crop loans, draw water from Kali river. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi urged to intervene to resolve legal hurdles of Mahadayi, Kalasa-Bandori Nala Project. Demand for pension…

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Gruha lakshmi scheme set for launch on August 16: CM

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the much-anticipated Gruha Lakshmi guarantee that entails a monthly assistance of ₹2,000 to women head of the family will be launched on August 16. He said that since the scheme has to go through application process, it required time to be operational.

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Anna Bhagya: CM to launch cash transfer today

Payment of cash in lieu of the additional 5 kg of rice to beneficiaries under the Anna Bhagya scheme will begin from Monday. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will launch the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme. Last week, the Chief Minister said that this month’s amount will be deposited into the bank…

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Karnataka Budget: Taxes, borrowings up, allocation cut to fund guarantee schemes

Increase in taxes, prioritisation of government programmes, and additional borrowings will together fund the five pre-poll guarantees of the Congress government, even as allocation to some crucial departments and subsidies have come down in the full-fledged “guarantee Budget” presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday.

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Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over free rice scheme?

Explained | What is Karnataka vs. Centre row over Anna Bhagya scheme?

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Karnataka Cabinet to discuss today quotes by Central agencies for Anna Bhagya rice; decide new launch date

The State Cabinet that is meeting on Wednesday is likely to take a decision on rescheduling the launch date of the Anna Bhagya scheme as the State government is yet to finalise the rate for rice and the supplier. The Cabinet is also likely to discuss the launch date to…

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Anna Bhagya: Centre’s refusal to sell rice to Karnataka will alter State’s calculations of scheme cost

The categorical refusal of the Centre on June 23 to sell rice to Karnataka for Anna Bhagya scheme could not only result in delay of its launch, slated for July 1, but also alter the government’s calculation of its cost.

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No rice for Anna Bhagya scheme, Centre tells Karnataka

The Centre on Friday, June 23, categorically refused to supply rice to Karnataka for its flagship Anna Bhagya scheme. This makes it certain that the launch of the scheme, which was scheduled for July 1, will be delayed. The Centre’s decision was conveyed to Karnataka’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister…

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Centre scuttling Karnataka Anna Bhagya Scheme, says Congress

The Congress on June 21, 2023 said the Centre discontinued the sale of foodgrains from the central pool under the OMSS to State governments to “scuttle” the Karnataka government’s Anna Bhagya scheme

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Congress stages protest against Centre for denying rice to Karnataka; BJP holds counter stir

The ruling Congress in Karnataka staged protests on Tuesday in all district headquarters against the Centre for “denying” selling rice for the State’s Anna Bhagya scheme, which promises 10 kg rice to each member of families living below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders.

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Congress stages protest against Centre’s refusal to supply rice to Karnataka for implementing Anna Bhagya scheme

Congress workers staged a demonstration near Gandhi Square in Mysuru on Tuesday, June 20, as part of the party’s State-wide protest against the BJP government at the Centre for its refusal to supply rice to Karnataka for implementation of the Anna Bhagya scheme.

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Associations urge govt. to buy foodgrains from farmers directly

Farmers’ associations have urged the State government to buy foodgrains directly from farmers and distribute them locally. This, they say, would address several issues like making good the scarcity of foodgrain for the Anna Bhagya scheme, after the Union government’s refusal to allot additional foodgrains, provide assured market to farmers…

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CM blames Centre for conspiring to scuttle Anna Bhagya scheme by denying rice to State

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi-led Union government of conspiring to “scuttle” the State government’s election guarantee by ensuring that Karnataka does not get the required quantum of rice to implement its Anna Bhagya scheme, which aims to provide 10 kg of rice for each member of…

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Free rice scheme’s rollout likely in Mysuru on July 1

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the 10-kilo free rice for the BPL and Antyodaya card holders under Anna Bhagya scheme is likely to be launched in Mysuru district on July 1. On the same day, the ‘Gruha Jyothi’ scheme of 200 units of free power will be rolled out…

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