Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced an increase in the housing quota for minorities in urban areas, raising it from 10% to 15%.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today said that the KMF (Karnataka Milk Federation) has been instructed to submit an application to BMRCL to open Nandini outlets in 8 metro stations.
DK Shivakumar mentioned that he has discussed the issue with the Congress party leaders. As the municipal elections will be held in Bengaluru, it was also among the topics that were discussed with the Congress party leadership.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to pro-Kannada organisations to abide by the Supreme Court order, which directed the state government to ensure the screening of the Kamal Haasan-starrer movie 'Thug Life'.
Speaking to the reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday, DK Shivakumar mentioned that they have complained unknown people were using their names in matters related to the case.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) would provide funds to the Forest Department if it comes forward to develop forest land in Bengaluru on the lines of Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.
The Bharatiya Janata Party workers were detained by the police in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The BJP organised a condolence meeting for the victims of the Bengaluru stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Speaking to the media, Shivakumar emphasised that Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, is known for its greenery and clean environment, which he wants to be adopted by every house.
Lashing out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) for their 'politics over dead bodies' brand of politics, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that the Congress party would not politicise the Ahmedabad plane crash.
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."