Bengaluru, April 1 -- Residents cry foul and protest against financial burden this fiscal year

With rising summer temperatures and no relief from rains, the residents of Karnataka are already facing a tough start to the new financial year.

As of April 1 (today), the State has witnessed a surge in living costs, with hikes in milk prices, electricity charges, property tax rates, toll fees, stamp fees, commercial vehicle cess, lifetime tax on e-vehicles and taxes coming into effect.

The Rs. 4 per litre hike in milk prices is set to drive up the cost of milk-based products like coffee, tea and badam milk at hotels and restaurants. Coupled with increased expenses for daily essentials, this financial burden is weighing heavily on the common ...