Continuous efforts being made to ensure K'taka gets fair tax share, says CM Siddaramaiah
Kodagu: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed that the state government is making continuous efforts to ensure that the state was taking its fair tax share due. He was speaking to press persons at Bhagmandala here on Friday.
"The Central Budget is being presented tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean we have no expectations. Unfortunately, those expectations are falling short. The Central Government is acting deaf to our concerns. MLAs, MPs, and Ministers protested in Delhi over the reduction in grants for projects awarded to Karnataka. Despite the announcement of a ₹5,300 crore grant for the Bhadra Upper Bank Project in the Union Budget, not a single rupee has been released so far," Siddaramaiah said.
The Chief Minister also addressed concerns over rising human-wildlife conflicts, particularly in forested regions. "The number of elephants and leopards has increased in Karnataka, and due to food and water shortages, animals are entering human settlements. To tackle this, railway barricades are being installed, and all necessary measures will be taken to prevent further conflicts," he assured.
Additionally, Siddaramaiah mentioned that the committee responsible for reviewing the cleaning of the Cauvery River has yet to submit its report. "Once the report is presented, appropriate action will be taken," he concluded.
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TTD chairman requests Centre to designate Tirumala as no-fly zone
Tirupati, Mar (PTI): TTD chairman B R Naidu on Saturday urged for Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu's intervention to designate Tirumala as a no-fly zone.
Tirumala should be declared a no-fly zone, keeping in mind the principles of Agama Shastra (sacred texts), sanctity of the temple and safety and sentiments of the devotees, he said.
"Low flying planes, helicopters and other aerial activities on the Tirumala hill are disturbing the sacred atmosphere around the Srivari (Lord Venkateswara) temple," said Naidu.
To protect the sanctity and cultural and spiritual heritage of Tirumala, the TTD Chairman sought the Union Minister to respond in this matter for appropriate action.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is the custodian of the famous Lord Venkateswara Temple.
