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Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Karnataka Bus strike called off after Govt agrees for 12.5% pay hike

The transport strike which had crippled Karnataka was called on  Wednesday after the State Government agreed to hike the salaries of the protesting staff by 12.5 %

All the buses attached to different Road Transport Corporations (RTCs) resumed operations from Wednesday evening July 27,2016

The Karnataka Government reportedly incurred a loss of Rs 51 crore in the three days of protest, which is said to be the longest strike in the history of Karnataka.

With the 12.5 % hike, the government is going to have an additional burden of Rs 2,800 crore over the next four years.

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