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GST rate hike deals major blow to lottery sector

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 14 (UNI) The GST rate revision implemented by the Central Government has dealt a severe blow to Kerala's lottery sector, as the tax on lottery tickets has been increased from 28 per cent to 40 per cent in one stroke.
As a result, the State Government will incur a revenue loss of Rs 3.35 per ticket, amounting to approximately Rs 3.35 crore for each lottery draw.
The government has avoided increasing ticket prices by reducing operational margins, discounts, and agency commissions. Currently, 60 per cent of the total ticket sales revenue is distributed as prize money.
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Siddaramaiah slams Centre for ignoring FRP hike, ethanol benefits

09 Nov 2025 | 12:22 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 8 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday accused the central government of "betraying" sugarcane farmers by failing to ensure fair prices despite good yields and increased ethanol blending.

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State can fix cane prices, not just blame Centre: Siddaramaiah

09 Nov 2025 | 12:20 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 8 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai today said that the state government has full authority under the State Advised Price (SAP) Act to fix sugarcane prices, a power which, if exercised, could bring a fair and lawful resolution to the ongoing price dispute.

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Narendra Modi undermined EC, CBI: Siddaramaiah

09 Nov 2025 | 12:19 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 8 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, he has undermined the value of all constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission and CBI, and brought them under the control of the central government.

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Cyberabad Anti Human Trafficking arrest 22 sex workers during week-long spl drive in November

09 Nov 2025 | 12:14 AM

Hyderabad, Nov 8 (UNI) Cyberabad Anti Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) have arrested 22 sex workers and 12 transgenders during a week-long special drive conducted from November 2 to 7,
During the night raids, polie rescued 6 victims and apprehended other 6 accused persons in three PITA cases, according to K. Srujana, Deputy Commissioner of Police,Women & Child Safety Wing,Cyberabad.

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Cong started 'vote chori' with Re 1 bribe: Ex-minister Suresh Kumar

09 Nov 2025 | 12:11 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 8 (UNI) Former Karnataka minister S Suresh Kumar on Saturday accused Congress of being the originator of vote rigging in India, claiming the party began bribing voters with as little as one rupee right from the first general election in 1952.

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