Waive electricity, water bill, industries tell government
Waive electricity, water bill, industries tell government
ByY Maheswara ReddyY Maheswara Reddy / Updated: May 27, 2021, 06:00 IST
A BBMP marshal keeps vigil as citizens queue up to collect free food being distributed by an NGO near KR Market on Wednesday. Authorities ensured there was no violation of covid regulations
Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry wants the state government to reimburse salaries of employees for three months; start operations in green zones
Fhe Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, seeking permission to open
Industries seek relief package to tide over lockdown
May 21, 2021
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Want electricity fixed charges waived, cash payments for employees, cut in property tax among other relief measures
Karnataka-based industries have sought waiver of fixed charges on electricity levied by the electricity supply companies.
In a representation to the State government, industries led by chambers of commerce, said payment of all electricity bills and water bills for industrial and commercial establishments should be deferred by three months, up to August 31.
Chambers of commerce have also sought reduction in payment of property taxes for industries and commercial establishments. Local bodies should reduce the property taxes and licence fees by 50 per cent and also give three months time for making payments, urged Perikal M Sundar, president FKCCI.
Karnataka industries crave relief during crisis
Karnataka industries crave relief during crisis
ByY Maheswara ReddyY Maheswara Reddy / Updated: May 5, 2021, 06:00 IST
SMEs and MSMEs in bad shape due to
lockdown, seek government aid to stay afloat
The
Karnataka Small Scale
Industries Association (KASSIA) appealed to the state government to provide relief packages to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during the pandemic.
KASSIA’s president, K B Arasappa said that small and medium industrialists are grateful that the government supported MSMEs and announced relief packages for them during the lockdown last year.
“The government’s timely action last year, exempting the industries from the lockdown and allowing the sector to operate helped SMEs and kept them motivated during the crisis,” said Arasappa. Unfortunately the pandemic has crippled the functioning of the SMEs again, driving them to worry if there is a solution for them, even after the lockdown
Industry body asks Karnataka govt to allow shops to open till 2 pm during lockdown
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Industry body asks Karnataka govt to allow shops to open till 2 pm during lockdownET Bureau
Last Updated: Apr 27, 2021, 06:44 PM IST
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FKCCI has asked the government to ply a limited number of buses during the day to help industry workers to commute. “We appreciate that you have permitted industries to operate. Skeletal bu service will be inconvenient for employees to attend industrial units,” the industry body said.
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The chamber has also sought permission for agricultural produce market committees to function till 2 pm to ensure uninterrupted supply to groceries and stores.
‘Hangry’ customers, employees all over
ByY Maheswara ReddyY Maheswara Reddy / Updated: Apr 10, 2021, 06:00 IST
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The 11-day covid curfew from Saturday is set to have an adverse impact on the manufacturing industry and the hospitality sector, affecting the livelihoods of thousands of people in
Bengaluru. Chief Minister
BS Yediyurappa on Thursday announced that the curfew will be in force between 10 pm and 5 am from Saturday.
According to PC Rao, president, Bruhat Bengaluru Hotels Association, the hospitality segment in Bengaluru is on the recovery path but the proposed curfew will come as a disaster. “Citizens go to hotels after 9 pm. Where will they have dinner now?’’ said Rao. Terming the proposed curfew as not only unscientific but also unnecessary, Rao said many ice cream parlours and juice centres remain open to serve