Referring to the long-standing traffic bottlenecks in the state capital, Shivakumar said difficult and pending works had finally been taken up. "We have undertaken a difficult, long-pending work. Now there will be no blockage, and with the Hebbal Flyover, the long-pending problem has been
Cauvery water supply will be disrupted for three days from September 15 to 17 due to emergency maintenance works in Greater Bengaluru. As a precaution, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has requested citizens to store sufficient water in advance.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also holds the portfolio of Bengaluru Development, today said that the government was planning to hike the water tariff by one paise per litre, according to the DK Shivakumar office statement.
Dr Ram Prasath Manohar, Chairman of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), has warned sternly against individuals illegally demanding extra charges for Cauvery water connections. He emphasized that applicants should only apply directly through the official BWSSB online portal
Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko accused the central government of being "partial to Karnataka" regarding the Mekedatu dam issue.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Saturday that the state government managed to protect farmers' interests while adhering to court orders on Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu, thanks to recent heavy rainfall in the region.
The party said that the protest is against the electricity bill hike, the "non-availability" of essential items in the public distribution system in the state and also against the Karnataka government's refusal to comply with the Cauvery water management authority's direction.
The All Party meeting articulated strong resolutions, including the immediate issuance of CWRA orders to Karnataka for releasing the stipulated Cauvery water.
"As far as the Tamil Nadu government is concerned, we are not bothered about what they will discuss but we have urged the CM to represent before the tribunal more effectively in Delhi whenever the meeting is called...," Vijayendra said speaking to ANI on Tuesday.