DK Shivakumar accuses Centre of ‘stepmotherly treatment’ to Karnataka over development funds
8 months, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar accuses Centre of ‘stepmotherly treatment’ to Karnataka over development funds

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Congress Chief and State Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has accused the Centre of "stepmotherly treatment" to Karnataka regarding funds for several development projects amid drought conditions. Earlier on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the state government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to immediately release grants under the National Disaster Response Fund to the state, which is witnessing drought-like conditions. READ | ‘People will slap Congress leaders through voting’: Bommai hits back at Shivaraj Tangadagi's remark Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "The Karnataka government had waited for a long time and now inevitably we have filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the Central government. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai asked the Siddaramiah-led Congress government in Karnataka to "disclose" details of the NDRF funds received during the UPA and NDA regimes.

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Karnataka Covid-19 scam: DK Shivakumar promises strict action against accused
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka Covid-19 scam: DK Shivakumar promises strict action against accused

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has assured stringent action against those involved in the COVID-19 scam during the previous BJP government, emphasising that no one responsible for irregularities will be spared. Speaking to reporters after chairing the Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting on COVID-19 irregularities at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said the government has received the report submitted by the Justice Cunha …

DK Shivakumar urges Union ministers to fast-track Karnataka's water projects
3 weeks, 6 days ago

DK Shivakumar urges Union ministers to fast-track Karnataka's water projects

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, held meetings with Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday to discuss the urgent need for clearances of key water projects in the state. Shivakumar, who also heads the state's irrigation ministry, highlighted the importance of accelerating the implementation of the Mekedatu Project to ensure a sustainable water supply for the state. …

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that around ₹3,400 crore has been released to the Karnataka government for drought management in the state. Around ₹ 3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka government seeking a direction …

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar
8 months ago

‘We will provide Cauvery water to Bengaluru residents by hook or by crook’: DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said that he will make sure the supply of Cauvery river water to the residents of Bengaluru by "hook or by crook". READ | 22 Bengaluru families fined ₹5000 each for wasting water: Report In a video clip surfaced on social media Shivakumar was purportedly heard saying to the residents of an …

Shivakumar urges EC to direct Centre to release drought relief for Karnataka
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Shivakumar urges EC to direct Centre to release drought relief for Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress State president D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to the Election Commission to direct the Union government to release ₹4,663 crore from National Disaster Response Fund and additional support fund of ₹18,171 crore to the State to meet the severe drought situation. Citing the recent statement of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference …

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress
9 months ago

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday said Karnataka is reeling under an acute water crisis due to a severe drought situation in most parts and accused the Modi government of refusing to help the people of the state. Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh's attack on the government came …

Kumaraswamy invites Congress govt. for debate on devolution of taxes
10 months, 1 week ago

Kumaraswamy invites Congress govt. for debate on devolution of taxes

The Hindu  

Describing the Congress government’s allegations of the State suffering injustice from the Centre in terms of devolution of funds as “false”, former Chief Minister H.D. ‘Factually incorrect’ He said the Congress’ allegations of the State getting only 13% share of taxes collected by it were “factually incorrect” as the State was actually getting 58% of the tax share. He alleged …

BJP neglected Karnataka’s need for drought relief, says Shivakumar ahead of Delhi protest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP neglected Karnataka’s need for drought relief, says Shivakumar ahead of Delhi protest

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday accusing the BJP in Karnataka of neglecting the state’s need for drought relief from the Centre. Deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar criticised the Centre for alleged injustice towards Karnataka and questioned the BJP’s silence on funds promised for state projects. He criticised the Centre for alleged injustice towards Karnataka and questioned the …

Karnataka: DK Attends 3,431 Grievances Under 'Government At Your Doorstep' Initiative
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: DK Attends 3,431 Grievances Under 'Government At Your Doorstep' Initiative

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru city incharge D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday embarked on ‘Government At Your Doorstep Your Cooperation For Our Step’ to lend an ear to the public grievances and he received as many as 3,431 applications from the residents of Krishnaraja Pura and Mahadevapura Assembly seats of Bengaluru city. After the public redressal meeting covering two Assembly …

CM writes to Centre on releasing drought relief
1 year, 1 month ago

CM writes to Centre on releasing drought relief

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Centre to expedite the process to ensure early release of funds from NDRF which would then facilitate timely disbursement of input subsidy and relief to the distressed farmers of the State. In a letter to Union Minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar, Mr. Siddaramaiah requested to ensure that the Sub-Committee of National Executive Committee …

Expedite drought relief fund disbursal: Bommai to Karnataka Govt
1 year, 2 months ago

Expedite drought relief fund disbursal: Bommai to Karnataka Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Haveri: Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has called upon the State government to expedite the distribution of drought relief funds to farmers, emphasizing the necessity for concrete support rather than mere promises. "In Haveri district, Shiggaon, Hangal, and Byadgi taluks must be declared as drought-hit on Monday, otherwise, we will launch a protest along with the farmers," Bommai declared. Bommai …

Karnataka ex-CM Bommai to talk to ‘agitated’ leader Somashekar Gowda over remarks on DK Shivakumar
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka ex-CM Bommai to talk to ‘agitated’ leader Somashekar Gowda over remarks on DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said he would talk to party MLA ST Somashekar Gowda after the latter called the state's deputy CM DK Shivakumar, a senior Congress leader, his “guru”. READ | Karnataka to appeal to CWMA to reconsider decision on Cauvery water: DK Shivakumar He is a former Congress leader who jumped boats along with …

Funds set aside for poll promises: DK Shivakumar on complaint by MLAs
1 year, 4 months ago

Funds set aside for poll promises: DK Shivakumar on complaint by MLAs

India Today  

Calling a complaint letter by 11 MLAs to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah bogus, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday said the legislators were asked to wait for funds as the move to fulfil poll promises took away a large chunk of the money. Eleven Congress MLAs on Tuesday wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, complaining that 20 ministers were …

Drought-hit taluks will be declared after July 15: Krishna Byre Gowda
1 year, 5 months ago

Drought-hit taluks will be declared after July 15: Krishna Byre Gowda

The Hindu  

The government will declare drought-hit taluks only after July 15 based on the rainfall till then, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In a reply to the issue raised by several members of the Congress and the BJP during the Zero Hour, Mr. Gowda said the monsoon had become active for the past few days …

Rain havoc in Bengaluru: CM and seven Ministers draw flak
2 years, 7 months ago

Rain havoc in Bengaluru: CM and seven Ministers draw flak

The Hindu  

The video of a man wading through chest deep water at the flooded Nayandahalli junction on May 17 night, mockingly thanking Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai for a ‘new swimming pool’ has gone viral. In the absence of an elected council in the civic body, the State Government, particularly the seven ministers from the city and the Chief Minister who …

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