Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, who oversees the irrigation portfolio, announced today that he has requested funding amounting to Rs 11,122.76 crore for the development of six irrigation projects within the state.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the Greater Bengaluru Authority report would be placed before the Cabinet after taking Opposition leaders into confidence.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that concept plan for the development of the Greater Bengaluru is being finalised and the same will be placed before the state cabinet in its next meeting.
Speaking to the mediapersons a day earlier on his "What option do I have? I have to stand by him and support him. I don't have any objection to it..." statement for CM Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar said, "I have to go by my party. My party is important. My leadership's decision is important. We h
Speaking after visiting the Bhoga Nandishwara Temple, Siddaramaiah said, "What BJP says is only lies. You (media) only don't believe what they say. They're known for lies. They don't know speaking the truth. Doesn't matter whether they believe it or not, we are all together."
Speaking to the mediapersons, Shivakumar said, "What option do I have? I have to stand by him and support him. I don't have any objection to it, whatever the party high command tell and whatever they decides it will be fulfilled."
Speaking at an event organised by the Kodava Samaja to thank the government for granting 7 acres of land, he said, "The CM and I will discuss and decide on naming a metro station after Field Marshal Cariappa. It would be our privilege to do so. We have an open mind about this."
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday questioned the BJP's intention in questioning the state government's decision to re-conduct the caste census.
Addressing the issue of caste survey in Karnataka, state Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that the government knows the "sentiment of people" and "respect every life".
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered an increase in the compensation announced for the families of those who died in the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede in Bengaluru to Rs 25 lakh each.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Saturday that the protest against the Hemavati Link Canal project is a political protest. He said 40 per cent of the work is already done, and the project will not be stopped as it will help farmers. He also accused BJP leaders of trying