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Amid public backlash, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar directs Karnataka Milk Federation to reduce curd prices

Amid public backlash, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar directs Karnataka Milk Federation to reduce curd prices

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In Karnataka, a rise in milk prices has made routine morning and evening drinks more expensive, with hotels and tea shops in Bengaluru raising the price of tea and coffee by Rs 3 to Rs 5 per cup, according to The New Indian Express. Meanwhile, the state dairy cooperative Aavin has denied media reports that it will increase its retail milk price by Rs 5 per litre; officials said a proposal was submitted to allocate Rs 4 to Aavin and Rs 1 to retail operators.

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    Though the State government has been justifying the price rise, hotel owners and the public have criticised it; prices being reworked and will be released soon, says KMF official

    — The Hindu

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Though the State government has been justifying the price rise, hotel owners and the public have criticised it; prices being reworked and will be released soon, says KMF official

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