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Not able to give just 10 to 15% of bills: DK Shivakumar after Karnataka State Contractors Association allegation
Bengaluru, April 11: Following the allegations of growing interference by middlemen and halted payments in the government departments by Karnataka State Contractors Association, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that some contractors are requesting some legislators in their constituency to pay the pending bills.
K'taka Congress to stage protest on April 17 against BJP's Janakrosh Yatra
Bengaluru, April 10: Karnataka Congress has decided to stage a protest on April 17 at the Freedom Park in Bengaluru against the BJP’s state-wide Janakrosh Yatra.
Karnataka: BWSSB announces increase in water tariff
Bengaluru, April 10: The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a revision of water tariffs. The increase will be formally notified on Thursday, April 10.
'We have to safeguard Indian industry': Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar on share market
Ahmedabad, April 9: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take a clear stance on the recent stock market fluctuations caused by the Trump administration's imposition of tariffs.
AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening party at grassroots level: Congress' DK Shivakumar
Ahmedabad, April 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the AICC meeting in Ahmedabad will focus on strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
Karnataka Dy Chief Minister Shivakumar directs officials to prevent flow of sewage water into Bengaluru lakes
Bengaluru, April 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has directed officials to prevent the flow of sewage water into Bengaluru lakes and fill all the lakes with treated water
No differences with Shivakumar, change of leadership talks natural: K'taka Home Min
Bengaluru, April 3: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara maintained on Thursday that there was no difference of opinion between him and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.
Providing drinking water is K'taka govt's top priority: DK Shivakumar on farmers' demand
Bengaluru, April 2: After a farmers' delegation met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday demanding release of water from the state's reservoirs to save standing crops, he said that providing drinking water is the government's top priority.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar urges Centre to award Bharat Ratna to Shivakumara Swami
Tumakuru, April 2: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday urged the Centre to award Bharat Ratna to seer Shivakumara Swami for his invaluable contributions to society.
Honey-trap row: Few facts can't be revealed, CM & HM to decide on probe, says Karnataka Minister Rajanna
Tumakuru (Karnataka), April 1: Karnataka Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna, referring to the alleged attempts by political rivals to honey-trap him, on Tuesday said that certain facts of the matter could not be disclosed and that the decision to conduct a probe in this regard rests with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G.
Kharge meets DCC chiefs from Karnataka; DK Shivakumar says a 'great step forward'
New Delhi, March 28: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday met the District Congress Committee (DCC) Presidents from various districts of Karnataka and called upon them to work unitedly towards the welfare of the people.
Cong govt's hidden agenda behind Greater Bengaluru project, says K'taka BJP chief
Bengaluru, March 27: Karnataka BJP has accused the Congress-led government in the state of trying to implement the Greater Bengaluru Project with a hidden agenda, which will only harm the state capital's growth.
Insult to Ambedkar's constitution: Yogi Adityanath questions DK Shivakumar's comment on changing constitution
Lucknow, March 26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath fiercely criticised DK Shivakumar and the Congress party, reacting to Shivakumar's recent remarks on constitutional changes to accommodate "religion-based" reservations in Karnataka as a direct affront to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's legacy.
AI to be used to deliver property documents to doorsteps and identify illegal construction: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 25: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday announced that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) would use artificial intelligence to deliver property documents to the doorstep and to identify illegal constructions.
DK Shivakumar should be sacked: Union Minister Giriraj Singh
New Delhi, March 24: Union Minister Giriraj Singh Monday demanded that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar be "sacked" following an uproar over his reported remarks on the Constitution.
DK Shivakumar meets Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar at his residence
Bengaluru, March 24: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday met veteran actress Shabana Azmi and legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar at his residence in Sadashivanagar.
We are protecting all backward class people: DK Shivakumar on Karnataka cabinet approving 4 per cent reservation to Minority contractors
New Delhi, March 24: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar defended Karnataka state cabinet passing a bill granting a four per cent reservation to Muslims in public contracts and said that it was done to protect the backward class people.
Showing loyalty to his party: DK Shivakumar slams Annamalai's delimitation remark
Chennai, March 23: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday slammed Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai's remarks on delimitation, calling him unimportant and lacking knowledge on the matter.
We want to make public aware of this issue: Telangana CM Reddy on delimitation
Chennai, March 22: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Saturday stated that the opposition parties are aiming to raise awareness among the public on the proposed issue of delimitation.
First JAC meeting on delimitation a 'good beginning' to protect federalism: DK Shivakumar
Chennai, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has termed the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting on delimitation as "a good beginning" to protect "the federal structure and the constitution of this country."
UP Deputy CM Keshav Maurya criticises Karnataka govt's 4% Minority reservation quota bill
Lucknow, March 22: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday criticized Karnataka's decision to amend the KTPP Act to provide 4 per cent reservation in tenders for minority contractors, stating that Babasaheb Ambedkar was always against religious-based reservation and Congress will pay for the "cheap trick" it has pulled to garner 'Muslim votes'.
JAC passes resolution on delimitation, demands freeze on Parliamentary constituency to be extended by 25 years
Chennai, March 22: The Joint Action Committee on Saturday passed a resolution on the issue of delimitation, expressing concern over the "lack of transparency and clarity" from the Union government.
Let's be united, and protest till we get fair delimitation: MK Stalin at JAC meet
Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, while leading the Joint Action Committee meeting, called on all the opposition parties to be united in the protest against the delimitation exercise, which he claimed will weaken the political might of the southern states.
Will not let our seats get reduced...: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar ahead of meeting on delimitation
Chennai, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday expressed his strong displeasure with the delimitation and said that they will not let their seats in the Parliament be reduced at any cost.
Chennai: Leaders arrive to attend 1st Joint Action Committee meet on delimitation as Stalin aims show of strength against Centre
Chennai, March 22: Leaders from several opposition parties started arriving in Chennai to attend the 1st Joint Action Committee Meeting on the issue of delimitation, as the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu government aims to corner the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre over the issue citing attack on federalism.
Karnataka: Dy CM DK Shivakumar performs cauvery aarti in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with several other ministers, participated in the Cauvery Aarti in Bengaluru on Friday, offering prayers to the sacred river.
Proposed Amendment granting 4 per cent quota in Govt contracts to Muslims is unconstitutional and discriminatory: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
New Delhi March 22: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold consent to a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which seeks to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for minority communities, arguing that such a provision violates 'constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and non-discrimination' while potentially deepening social and economic divisions.
Cauvery aarti a government programme, not political: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 20: Stressing that the Cauvery aarti programme at Sankey tank was a government programme and not a political one, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that the state government would launch a month-long water conservation campaign on March 22, along with Cauvery aarti in Bengaluru.
Visiting Delhi for discussion on Pennar River water dispute: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 18: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K.
Amid backlash, Karnataka govt defends 4 pc Muslim quota in tenders
Bengaluru, March 16: Under attack by the BJP for providing a 4 per cent quota to Muslims in government tenders, the ruling Congress in Karnataka confirmed that it is all set to provide the reservation for Muslims.
Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar clarifies 4% reservation in Govt contracts for all minority communities
Bengaluru, March 15: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday clarified that the state government's decision to provide a four per cent reservation in government contracts is not exclusive to Muslims but extends to all minority communities and backward classes.
INDIA alliance united, will attend meeting on delimitation: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 14: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that he will attend the meeting on delimitation, called by Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on March 22 and reiterated that the INDIA alliance remains united on the issue.
Double-decker flyovers, tunnel roads, buffer roads to ease traffic in Bengaluru: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 13: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister, on Thursday said that double-decker flyovers, tunnel roads, buffer roads, elevated corridors, and other projects are planned to ease traffic in Bengaluru.
Talks underway, INDIA alliance is always united: DK Shivakumar ahead of meeting on delimitation in Tamil Nadu
Bengaluru, March 13: Ahead of attending the meeting related to delimitation, which the DMK government under the leadership of Chief Minister MK Stalin has called on March 22 in Chennai, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said that talks are currently in the discussion stage and INDIA alliance is always united.
Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 passed in Legislative Council
Bengaluru, March 13: The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024, which proposes the decentralisation of governance in Bengaluru City through multiple corporations, was passed in the Legislative Council on Wednesday.
Karnataka passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill to establish city governing body
Bengaluru, March 11: The Karnataka Assembly passed the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill on Monday.
Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 passed in Assembly amidst Oppn walkout
Bengaluru, March 10: The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024, which aims to decentralise governance of Bengaluru city by forming multiple corporations, was passed in the Legislative Assembly today amidst the walkout by the opposition.
Karnataka govt will follow Congress high command decision on joining JAC on delimitation: Shivakumar
Hyderabad, March 9: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that regarding whether to join the Joint Action Committee proposed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on delimitation issue, the Karnataka government will follow the instructions of Congress' central leadership.
Women must get ready for next Assembly, Lok Sabha elections: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar
Kalaburgi, March 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday 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.
Will take action as per law...: Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar on Hampi rape incident
Kalaburagi, March 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that the police are investigating the alleged Hampi rape case and the action will be taken as per the law.