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Bengaluru, March 27 Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar, on Friday said that Christian educational institutions have made immense contributions to the growth of education in the country and the state, producing several leaders over the years.He was speaking...

Bengaluru, March 27 – Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara defended the demands made by state legislators in the Assembly for VIP treatment and IPL tickets, suggesting that there was nothing wrong with the request.Speaking to the media on Friday, Parameshwara said, “It is not wrong for MLAs...

Bengaluru, March 27 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar criticised the Central government on Friday over the reduction in fuel prices, alleging that it was politically motivated.He was responding to questions from the media near his residence in Bengaluru regarding the Centre’s...

Bengaluru, March 26 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources Ministry, expressed confidence on Thursday that the foundation stone for the controversial Mekedatu balancing reservoir project would be laid within two years and sought cooperation from the...

Bengaluru, March 26 Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Minister for Bengaluru Development, outlined an ambitious plan on Thursday to ease congestion in Bengaluru, including the development of a township at Bidadi, elevated corridors, tunnel roads, and expansion of Metro...

Bengaluru, March 26 – The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges and unruly scenes on Thursday as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and BJP MLA Munirathna Naidu traded sharp personal remarks, prompting Speaker U.T. Khader to intervene and condemn the conduct of members...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 24: Defending the Congress decision to issue tickets to family members for by-elections in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that every party has family politics.Speaking to the media on Tuesday at the Delhi airport and then at the...

Davanagere (Karnataka), March 23 – Congress candidate Samarth Mallikarjun filed his nomination for the Davanagere South Assembly by-election on Monday in the presence of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and other prominent leaders.The leaders...

Bengaluru, March 21 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conveyed his heartfelt wishes to Muslims across the state and the country on the occasion of the holy festival of Ramzan and emphasized the importance of praying for the well-being of humankind.He was speaking after participating in a...

Bengaluru, March 21 – In a Ugadi gift to city residents, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also in charge of the Bengaluru Development portfolio, announced on Saturday a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme offering a complete waiver of interest on outstanding water bills.The...

Bengaluru, March 20 – Janata Dal (Secular) launched a strong attack on the Congress on Friday, alleging misuse of public funds.The JD(S) also accused AICC General Secretary and Karnataka In-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala of acting as a "collection agent" for the party.In a post on the social...

Bengaluru, March 19 Amid the ongoing leadership struggle, Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday that time will determine whether there will be a Cabinet reshuffle or a power-sharing arrangement in the state.It is worth noting that Shivakumar is...

Bengaluru, March 19 – Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Thursday that legal counsel had confirmed there were no legal obstacles to increasing the height of the Alamatti Dam, and that he would convene a meeting of all political parties in the state to make a decision.Andhra...

Bengaluru, March 19 – The Ugadi festival is being celebrated throughout Karnataka on Thursday with great enthusiasm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the public on this occasion via a special letter.Addressing the people, PM Modi said, "Dear fellow citizens, on this...

New Delhi, March 18 Amid the leadership tussle, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Wednesday that the responsibility of maintaining discipline among MLAs lies with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.Speaking to the media here, Shivakumar, when asked whether MLAs were holding...

New Delhi, March 18 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that it had been decided at a meeting of Karnataka MPs to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Jal Shakti Minister with an all-party delegation after the Assembly elections in various states are completed...

Bengaluru, March 17 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar arrived in Delhi on Tuesday, where he stated that he would meet with MPs and Union Ministers from the state regarding pending irrigation projects.Speaking to the media at Kempegowda International Airport before departing for...

Bengaluru, March 15 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar accused the BJP on Sunday of attempting to bribe Congress MLAs from Odisha who were staying at a resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru, and that two of those caught had confessed to trying to carry out "Operation Lotus"...

Bagalkote (Karnataka), March 14 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress President D.K. Shivakumar appealed to the people on Saturday to once again bless the Congress government in the upcoming by-elections, stating that the government has been implementing welfare programs for the...

Bagalkote (Karnataka), March 14 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State President, D.K. Shivakumar, said on Saturday that a meeting would be held in New Delhi with Members of Parliament from the State to discuss the objections raised by Andhra Pradesh over the third phase of the Upper...