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Tax-paying women excluded from Gruha Lakshmi scheme: Siddu govt

Bengaluru, June 7 (UNI) In yet another shocker, women head and their husbands paying income tax or filing GST returns have been excluded from availing Gruha Lakshmi scheme, according to an executive order issued by the Congress government in Karnataka.
The order has been issued by the Department of Women and Child Development.
Under the scheme, the state government promised to pay Rs 2,000 per month, which is expected to cover 1.2 crore women at an estimated cost of Rs 25,000-30,000 crore.
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‘Lord Kallazhagar descends into river Vaigai’ as part of Chithirai Brahmotsavam

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23 Apr 2024 | 11:26 AM

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) Apr 23 (UNI) Lakhs of devotees from various parts of the country thronged the Vaigai River bed in Madurai city on Tuesday morning to witness the spectacular event of Lord Kallazhagar’s entry into the river.

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Wonderla offers 15pc off for visitors who cast votes

23 Apr 2024 | 9:38 AM

Kochi, Apr 23 (UNI) As part of efforts to promote awareness about the importance of voting during the Lok Sabha Elections in Kerala on April 26, Wonderla Holidays Ltd, India’s largest amusement park, has announced a 15pc discount offer for customers.

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Southern Command Chief visits Pangode to review Army's operational readiness

Southern Command Chief visits Pangode to review Army's operational readiness

23 Apr 2024 | 9:32 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 23 (UNI) Lieutenant General AK Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Command, visited Pangode Military Station to review the formation's operational readiness aligned with the transformational initiatives of the Indian Army.

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Metro Food Awards-2024 recognizes culinary excellence in Kerala Capital

23 Apr 2024 | 8:43 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 23 (UNI) The 17th edition of the Metro Food Awards, held at the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, celebrated the vibrant culinary landscape of the capital of Kerala.

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Sitharaman credits Modi for impressive growth despite inheriting sluggish economy

23 Apr 2024 | 12:21 AM

Bengaluru, April 22 (UNI) Despite the challenges of inheriting a sluggish economy characterised by GDP growth below 5 percent, high inflation, and weak policies reminiscent of pre-1991 levels in 2014, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has credited the transformative leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a decade of good governance for India's impressive economic growth.

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