Recalling the conflict, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said 527 soldiers were martyred during the Kargil War, including 13 from Karnataka
The Chief Minister said Karnataka was passing through a difficult period owing to the drought situation and expressed hope that the Centre would extend the required assistance
State government would constitute a dedicated team to monitor CSR projects across Karnataka, says D.K. Shivakumar
Shivakumar recalled that at a meeting chaired by then Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on September 23, 2006, the government had approved the development of five integrated townships around Bengaluru
Deputy CM made this statement during his interaction with representatives of Bangalore Apartments’ Federation (BAF) at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the government needs to balance the interests of Karnataka’s farmers, ensure drinking water supply, and comply with court directions while taking a decision on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
With this, the row over Bidadi township, championed by Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and has become a political flashpoint with Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, has only escalated further.
‘CM D.K. Shivakumar is closely monitoring the evolving situation through regular reviews with departments and district administrations’
G. Bhanuprakash Reddy called the Karnataka CM’s announcement an ‘authoritative overreach’ made without consulting the TTD, and said the issue would go before the trust board on Tuesday
I will respond to the right person at the appropriate time, says D.K. Shivakumar
Critics have pointed out that while CM D.K. Shivakumar has repeatedly stated that corruption will not be tolerated, the transfer of an officer who brought alleged irregularities to the government’s notice has raised concerns.
10,000 Bharat Jodo Clubs will be set up in State, says Shivakumar
An executive committee will be constituted shortly to oversee the arrangements, and the govt. will also approach the Centre for permission to organise an air show as part of the festivities
The Chief Minister said his visit to Kalyana Karnataka was aimed at obtaining first-hand assessment of the prevailing conditions
The Chief Minister said the SIR process had formally begun in the State and urged voters to ensure that their details in the electoral rolls were up to date