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Shivakumar to hold discussions with Congress Vokkaliga MLAs on caste census tomorrow

Bengaluru, April 14: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that a meeting will be held on April 15 with Congress party MLAs from the Vokkaliga community to listen to their opinions regarding the caste census issue.

'We will ensure justice': Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on opposition to caste census report

Bengaluru, April 13: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Sunday that the Congress government in the state will ensure justice for the Lingayat community.

Caste census report likely to be presented in K'taka cabinet meeting today

Bengaluru, April 11: The controversial caste census report is likely to be presented at the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

No rule that a single person must hold position permanently, says Karnataka Minister on state President's post

Bengaluru, March 31: Signalling another round of power play in Karnataka's ruling Congress, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said that there is no rule that only one person should continue in the position of the party's state President.

Siddaramaiah govt hands over honey trap case to CID

Bengaluru, March 27: The Karnataka government on Thursday handed over the honey trap case to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which began the investigation soon after.

'Will take legal action for misquoting me': Shivakumar on Muslim quota remarks

Bengaluru, March 24: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that he will take legal action against the BJP for misquoting him over Muslim quota remarks.

Delimitation row: Progressive states face a choice -- submit or resist, we choose resistance, says Shivakumar

Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced at a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting that “Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and every progressive state, today in this room faces a stark choice: submit to domination or rise in resistance.

Anti-delimitation JAC meet to mask corruption, administrative failures: K'taka BJP

Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka BJP on Saturday slammed the anti-delimitation Joint Action Committee Meeting (JAC) meeting in Chennai, saying that it was nothing but a desperate attempt by "opportunists to mask their corruption and administrative failures".

Delimitation row: We will see to it that none of our seats get reduced, says K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, said on Saturday that all states opposing the delimitation proposal by the Union government will work together to ensure that no state's parliamentary seats are reduced.

Bengaluru Water Board bags Rs100 Crore in central government's Jal Hi Amrit Competition

Bengaluru, March 14: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) has received national recognition for its high-quality Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) under the Jal Hi Amrit Scheme. The Central Government has awarded 23 STPs a 5-star rating under the Clean Water Credit initiative, along with an incentive of Rs 103 crore. This recognition further cements BWSSB's reputation as a leader in sustainable water management, according to the official statement.

No decision taken on closing universities, Cabinet sub-committee yet to submit report: Karnataka CM

Bengaluru, March 14: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday told the Assembly that no decision has been taken on closing universities and that the Cabinet Sub-Committee report is yet to be submitted.

K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar to attend meeting on March 22 in Chennai to oppose delimitation

Bengaluru, March 13: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, will attend the meeting called by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.

Cong divided India, now it is dividing Bengaluru city: HD Kumaraswamy on Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024

Bengaluru, March 11: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Tuesday came down heavily on the passing of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill by the Karnataka government, claiming that the Congress divide an undivided India then and is dividing Bengaluru city now.

Women must get ready for next Assembly and Lok Sabha polls: K'taka Dy CM

Kalaburagi, March 9: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has called upon women to make preparations to contest the upcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in view of the Women's Reservation Bill taking effect.

K'taka govt to give more recognition to former PM Manmohan Singh

Bengaluru, March 8: Taking objection to the criticism by the opposition for naming the Bengaluru University after former Prime Minister Late Manmohan Singh, the Karnataka government has stated that it will give more recognition to late PM Singh, considering his contributions to the country.

K'taka CM Siddaramaiah has presented a model budget for nation, says Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, March 8: Commenting on the criticism on the budget for 2025-26 presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar stated on Saturday that a model budget had been presented.

Rashmika row escalates: Ruling K'taka Cong MLAs divided over statement against actress

Bengaluru, March 4: A statement against Rashmika Mandanna by Congress MLA Ravikumar Ganiga calling her “arrogant” and “ungrateful” has triggered a major controversy in Karnataka with his colleague, A.S. Ponnanna, MLA and Advisor to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stating that the actress is as entitled as Ganiga to choose where to go and where not to go.

Kharge has instructed us not to discuss about K'taka CM post: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, March 3: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Monday that the Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has directed the party members not to discuss the change in the state's Chief Minister's post.

My statement on power sharing pact between K'taka CM, Dy CM true: BJP's Ashoka

Bengaluru, March 3: Referring to the statement made by former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Veerappa Moily, who said that no one can stop Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar from becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Leader of Opposition R.

Shivakumar will become K'taka CM by Dec, claims Congress MLA

Davanagere, March 2: Congress MLA Basavaraju V. Shivaganga on Sunday claimed that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar would assume the Chief Minister's position by December.

Former Infosys CFO Mohan Das Pai meets Dy CM Shivakumar over development of Bengaluru

Bengaluru, March 1: Former Infosys CFO T.V. Mohandas Pai met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K.

Shivakumar says he went to Isha Foundation for Shivratri festival

Bengaluru, Feb 27: Responding to the controversy surrounding his visit to the Isha Foundation and sharing a platform with Union Minister Amit Shah on the occasion of Mahashivratri, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar asserted that no matter how many people raise questions, he is not bothered, as it is a matter of personal belief.

K'taka BJP slams Cong govt over release of water to Telangana

Bengaluru, Feb 27: Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress-led government for the release of 1.24 TMC of water to Telangana from the reservoirs against the interests of the state.

Congress groomed me not to sit at home: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Feb 26: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the party has groomed him since 1989 not to sit at home.

'Am Congressman by birth': Shivakumar dismisses reports of his getting close to BJP

Bengaluru, Feb 26: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday termed as rumours the reports suggesting that he is getting close to the BJP, saying that there are no such developments.

Whoever touches CM Siddaramaiah will be reduced to ashes: Karnataka Minister

Ballari (Karnataka), Feb 26: Amid the infighting within the Congress party in Karnataka Congress, State Minister for Housing and Waqf B.Z. Zameer Ahmad Khan made a controversial statement saying that whoever dares to touch Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will be reduced to ashes.

It is my duty to lead the party, regardless of my position: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Feb 24: Amid Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah making his wishes to lead the party in the next Assembly elections and becoming the CM public, Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar has stated that regardless of his position, he would be leading the party in the 2028 Assembly elections in the state.

Despite pressure from KMF, K'taka govt yet to decide on hiking milk price by Rs 5 per litre

Bengaluru, Feb 22: Despite pressure from the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), the state government is yet to take a call on hiking the price of milk by Rs 5 per litre, an official from the federation said on Saturday.

Karnataka: Cong, BJP lock horns over division of Bengaluru city

Bengaluru, Feb 22: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in Karnataka have locked horns over the division of Bengaluru city, with the saffron party on Friday saying that dividing Bengaluru would be an insult to its founder Kempe Gowda.

K'taka BJP says won't allow Cong govt to shut down newly created universities

Bengaluru, Feb 21: Karnataka BJP has declared that it won’t allow the Congress-led government to shut down nine new universities established during its tenure.

K'taka govt promises steps to implement Old Pension Scheme

Bengaluru, Feb 20: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the state government would take necessary steps to implement the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) after studying the report of a committee looking into it.

Bengaluru water crisis: Civic agency to fine Rs 5,000 for using drinking water for other purposes

Bengaluru, Feb 17: The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has warned that it will impose a fine of Rs 5,000 for utilising drinking water for other purposes in Bengaluru for various purposes by the public.

Will consider good suggestions by Railway Minister Vaishnaw, says Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Feb 17: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the Congress government is ready to consider good suggestions by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw about projects in the state.

All decisions will be taken in interest of students: Dy CM Shivakumar on shutting 9 varsities

Bengaluru, Feb 14: "The Cabinet Subcommittee, formed to study the performance and financial conditions of the state's universities, will make decisions in the best interests of the state, universities, and students," said Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar on Friday.

Trouble for Shivakumar: I am ready to become K'taka Cong President, says Minister Rajanna

Bengaluru, Feb 14: In a move that is sure to send alarm bells ringing in Karnataka Congress, Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna, a close confidante of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared that he is ready to become the President of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), a post presently held by Deputy Chief Minister D.K.

K'taka govt to shut 9 new universities; Bidar varsity to escape axe

Bengaluru, Feb 14: The Karnataka government will bring the shutters down on nine of the 10 new universities that were established during the tenure of the BJP government after it was found that only one of them was fully-functional, sources confirmed on Friday.

K'taka Cong govt hands over Covid 'scam' probe to CID

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