Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday alleged that the about Rs 39,000-crore solid waste management tender was a major irregularity and one of the biggest scams Karnataka had ever witnessed. Responding to questions from reporters in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy said, “Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has already spoken about it. Very soon, I will present documents and speak in detail on the matter.”He pointed out that rules prohibit aw…
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Bengaluru, June 4 (IANS) Newly sworn-in Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday night allocated portfolios to 13 members of his Council of Ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara. The list has been sent to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for official notification.Former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah’s son, Yathindra Siddaramaiah, has been allotted the much sought-after Urban Development portfolio, marking his first ministeria…
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday at a grand ceremony held at the Glass House within the Lok Bhavan premises in Bengaluru. Amid loud slogans from supporters, Shivakumar walked to the dais and first paid floral tributes to the portrait of Sri Veera Gangadhara Swamiji, popularly known as Ajjayya, Nonavinakere Ajja, or Veera Gangadhara Ajja. After offering his respects, he proceeded to the podium t…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka at 4.05 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the office of the Chief Minister-designate, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Shivakumar and the members of the new cabinet at the ceremony scheduled to be held at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan on Wednesday evening.Several senior Congre…
Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) The swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar and members of his council of ministers will witness the participation of a wide cross-section of society, reflecting the Congress leadership’s emphasis on inclusivity and social representation. Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka at 4.05 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan, Bengaluru.According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the …
Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation led by Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, submitted a memorandum to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday. The delegation urged him to intervene and direct the state government to revoke its decision to withdraw criminal cases related to the Aland riot incident, alleging the move was aimed at appeasing minorities and pursuing vote-bank politics.Several BJP leaders accompanied…
Bengaluru, June 2 (IANS) Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place ahead of the swearing‑in ceremony of Chief Minister‑designate D.K. Shivakumar, scheduled to be held at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday. Addressing reporters, Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said a review meeting had been held with senior police officers to discuss security, traffic management, and law‑and‑order arrangements for the event.He stated that only those possessing valid passes would be al…
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan and formally staked claim to form the next government in Karnataka after being unanimously elected leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).Acting on Shivakumar’s request, the Governor invited him to form the government and take oath along with his Council of Ministers on June 3.In a letter submitted to the Governor, Shivakumar stated tha…
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) June 3, the date for swearing-in of Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar as the state’s chief minister, was finalised on Saturday after Vaastu expert Guruji Aaradhya personally fixed the auspicious day for the ceremony. Speaking to reporters outside Shivakumar’s residence, Aaradhya said June 3, which falls on a Wednesday, had been identified as an auspicious day for the swearing-in ceremony.”Shivakumar will take oath on June 3 at 5.15 p.m. The ceremony will be …
Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) Congress’ Karnataka unit President D.K. Shivakumar, a strong contender for the post of Chief Minister, met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at Raj Bhavan on Saturday and held an informal discussion ahead of the crucial Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting. Former Congress MP and his brother, D.K. Suresh, accompanied him.His brother and former Congress MP, D.K. Suresh, accompanied him.Sources close to Shivakumar said the meeting was held to discuss logistical arrangements…