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...
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On March 6, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, outlining a total state expenditure of over Rs 4.48 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2026-27. He emphasized that the government was pursuing a development strategy that balances welfare programs with investments in...
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On March 6, in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget, emphasizing that the Congress government prioritized economic security and social stability after taking office in 2023 through its Guarantee Schemes, including unemployment allowances and free bus rides...
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Bengaluru, March 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah affirmed that the state government would continue with key irrigation and drinking water projects, including the long-standing Mekedatu balancing reservoir scheme, which is opposed by Tamil Nadu, while also pursuing approvals and resolving...
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Bengaluru, February 13 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the urgent need for systematic safety evaluations, modernization, and risk-informed operations of dams, noting that nearly 70% of them are over 25 years old.The chief minister stated, "Water does not recognize political...