Bengaluru, May 15 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President, D.K. Shivakumar’s birthday on Friday witnessed grand celebrations across the State, with Congress leaders and supporters organising special prayers, temple rituals, cake-cutting ceremonies, charity events, and public gatherings, while several leaders openly expressed hope that Shivakumar would one day become the Chief Minister of Karnataka.It may be recalled that Shivakumar is celebrating his 64th birthday today, and …
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Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Monday thanked party workers, leaders, and voters for supporting the Congress in the bye-elections, stating that the results reflect public trust in the government’s welfare schemes and governance.“The people have expressed confidence in us in the two bye-elections in Karnataka. They have recognised that our government is delivering efficient administration along with guarantee schemes. …
Bengaluru, May 4 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Monday termed the Sringeri recount result as “dangerous for the entire country” and made strong allegations against the BJP.It can be recalled that in the recounting of postal ballots for Sringeri Assembly segment, BJP candidate D.N. Jeevaraj has emerged victorious against sitting Congress MLA, T.D. Rajegowda.Election Officer Gaurav Kumar Shetty officially announced the result on Monday….
Bengaluru, April 30 (IANS) At least seven people were killed, including a girl child and two tourists from Kerala, after a compound wall of the government-run Bowring Hospital collapsed during heavy rain, hail, and a thunderstorm that lashed several parts of Bengaluru on Wednesday. Seven people, including five women, were injured in the incident.The deceased are identified as 52-year-old cloth merchant Mohammed Abdul Haq, a resident of M R Palya, Bengaluru; 39-year-old Fayaz Ahmed, a resident of…
Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) D.K. Suresh, former Congress MP and brother of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, said on Monday that the decision to adopt a two-language policy is a good one. He also warned of a possible shortage of petroleum products and fertilisers in the coming months.Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bengaluru, on the two-language policy, he said, “Imposing three languages on children reduces their learning ability and comprehension. From that perspective…
Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday hit back at Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar over his criticism of fuel pricing, accusing the Congress-led state government of burdening people through repeated tax hikes on petrol and diesel. In a media statement, Ashoka said it was “ironic and laughable” that Shivakumar was speaking about rising fuel prices while the state government itself had incre…
Bengaluru, March 13 (IANS) Responding to questions from the media over Odisha Congress MLAs having been shifted to a Bengaluru resort, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said that he had not invited them, and they themselves came.“I have not invited the Odisha MLAs; they themselves have come to Bengaluru,” said Shivakumar while responding to questions from the media at his Bengaluru residence on Friday.The Odisha MLAs are reportedly staying at a reso…
Bengaluru, March 13 (IANS) Amid fears of cross-voting in the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in Odisha, the Congress party has shifted its MLAs to Bengaluru in a move widely seen as part of “resort politics” to keep its legislators together.Congress sources confirmed on Friday that the legislators were brought to Bengaluru under the supervision of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar. The MLAs and party leaders arrived in the city from Bhubaneswar on Thu…
Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) Amid tensions over US-Israel strikes on Iran and the retaliatory actions, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D. K. Shivakumar condemned attack on a school in which several children were killed.Talking to mediapersons, Shivakumar said, “The war currently taking place between the United States, Israel and Iran is not right. Children have died in airstrikes. Why should a school of innocent children who have done nothing be attacked? This is condem…
Bengaluru, Feb 13 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, addressing the ongoing leadership row, stated on Friday that he has always lived on hope. “There will certainly be results for everyone’s hard work. Where there is effort, there is reward. Where there is devotion, there is God,” he said.Shivakumar made these comments when reporters questioned him on Friday at the Indian Institute of Science and later in Tiptur. When asked if he felt more confident after his recent…