They held demonstrations across the capital and sat in a dharna outside the Ministry of Finance, pleading for an immediate rollback of the excessive tax hikes and a re-notification of sensible tax rates rooted in Indian reality that can protect demand and save livelihood.
This decision comes after persistent demands from farmers, who argued that the current rates are significantly lower than market prices
The government has announced a 100 per cent increase in the honorarium amount paid to them “to boost the morale of the working staff, who will perform their duties with greater enthusiasm and dedication.”
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) officially stated in a regulatory filing made to the stock exchange on Tuesday that it has handled 41.8 MMT cargo volume during May, which is a 17 per cent increase on a year-on-year (YoY) basis.
The Bharatiya Kisan Union, Himachal Pradesh, has strongly opposed the steep hike in electricity tariffs for agricultural tubewell connections recently announced by the Himachal Pradesh government.
He accused the government of acting against the interests of the people of Delhi who are already struggling with financial strain.
There is no let-up in the adverse impact on the common man in Bengaluru and other cities in Karnataka, as cost of living continues its upward climb. For families with school-going children, another daunting hike stares them in the face — a near-certain 15 to 20 percent rise in school transport cost.
The Union government has hiked the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Members of Parliament with effect from April 1, 2023.
The Opposition BJP and Janata Dal (S) leaders have strongly criticized the Congress government in Karnataka for proposing a significant pay hike for legislators and spending large sums on luxury amenities in the assembly premises, including recliners and massagers.
In what can be described as one of the worst advertisements for the Congress government in Karnataka, the steep fare hike for Bengaluru Metro rides has cost the Siddaramaiah government hugely in terms of its image and popularity among the Bangaloreans who are deploring the metro fare hike.
