Bengaluru, July 25 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition, R. Ashoka, on Saturday accused the Karnataka government of turning Bengaluru into a “dust city” despite its repeated promises of creating a ‘Brand Bengaluru’, alleging that prolonged civic works have severely inconvenienced residents in several parts of the city.In a statement, Ashoka said that drinking water and underground drainage pipeline works in areas such as Nagenahalli Road and Shivashankar Block in Hebbal cons…
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Bengaluru, July 19 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday chaired a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Zilla Panchayats at Vidhana Soudha to review the prevailing drought situation across the state and discuss measures to address key challenges arising out of it.The meeting focused on issues related to drinking water supply, availability of fodder for livestock, agricultural activities, employment generation and other relief measures needed…
Bengaluru, June 30 (IANS) Former Karnataka Minister K.N. Rajanna on Tuesday warned that sidelining former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would be a “major blunder” and asserted that the Congress can return to power in the 2028 Assembly elections only by carrying the veteran leader along, as internal dissent within the ruling party came to the forefront. Responding to reports that Siddaramaiah was being sidelined within the party, Rajanna said there was an established protocol governing government p…
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Minister K.H. Muniyappa, who had publicly expressed dissatisfaction over portfolio-related issues, has withdrawn his decision not to assume charge of the Ministry of Food and Civil Supplies after receiving assurances from Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. Muniyappa on Friday met LoP Rahul Gandhi, AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, and AICC General Secretary and Karnataka In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, where he co…
Bengaluru, June 5 (IANS) In another setback to the newly formed Karnataka government under D.K. Shivakumar, veteran Congress leader and Minister K.H. Muniyappa has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the allocation of the Food and Civil Supplies Department and announced that he will not assume charge of the ministry.The senior minister has also urged the party’s high command to step in to rectify the wrong done to him. The move follows a similar development in which senior Minister Ramalinga R…
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 Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka, along with 13 members of his Council of Ministers, including a Deputy Chief Minister, at a grand ceremony held at the Glass House within the Lok Bhavan premises in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Veteran Congress leader G. Parameshwara was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister. He took the oath of office in the name of B.R. Ambedkar amid loud cheers and slo…
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated D.K. Shivakumar on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.“Congratulations to Shri D.K. Shivakumar Ji on taking oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka. Best wishes for his tenure,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.He also assured full cooperation from the Centre, stating that it would work closely with the Karnataka government for the welfare and development of the state’s people.Earlier, Shivakumar…
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Congress MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said it was disappointing that his father, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, could not complete a full five-year term in office, but added that he was honoured by the party’s decision to induct him into the Council of Ministers under the new government led by D.K. Shivakumar.Speaking to reporters, Yathindra said the ministerial berth entrusted to him carries significant responsibility and that he would strive to live up …
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Thirteen ministers will take the oath along with Chief Minister-designate D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday as the new Karnataka government assumes office.Former Home Minister G. Parameshwara, a prominent leader hailing from the Dalit community, will be sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister, according to the official communication sent by Chief Minister-designate Shivakumar to the Governor’s office.Among the notable inclusions in the first phase of cabinet formation are Congr…