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Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar unhappy with progress in Yettinahole project works

Expressing dissatisfaction over the progress of the Yettinahole project, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has directed the officers to ensure water is pumped within the next 100 days.

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attacks Karnataka’s decision to scrap NEP

Responding to the Karnataka State government’s decision to scrap the NEP, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan said the document was not a political but a visionary one, created by the country’s leading educationists

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D.K. Shivakumar terms protests over Cauvery water politically motivated

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has termed the protests over the Cauvery water issue politically motivated. “Can we stop the politically-motivated protests? They have to prove their existence,” he said in an interaction with journalists during his visit to Sakleshpur on Tuesday.

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Karnataka government will place facts of State’s water situation before Supreme Court Bench: D.K. Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Water Resources D.K. Shivakumar has said that Karnataka will place before the Supreme Court, which will hear Tamil Nadu’s plea for release of its allotment of Cauvery river water for the month of August, the facts about Karnataka’s dire water situation.Deputy Chief Minister and…

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Speculations on political defections gain momentum again in Karnataka as BJP MLA meets CM, JD(S) leader meets Dy. CM

Amid trading of barbs between the Congress and the BJP over the speculated desertions from the saffron party, the former Minister and BJP legislator S.T. Somashekar and Janata Dal (Secular) leader Ayanur Manjunath met Congress leaders, raising speculation over their political moves.

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Congress announces reconstituted Working Committee; Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot new additions

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Cauvery water sharing: Karnataka govt. convenes all-party meeting on August 23

The announcement comes after the former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy had earlier last week urged the government to convene the all party meeting.

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Speculations on political defection trigger war of words between BJP and Congress leaders

The episode of speculation about the possibility of a few BJP legislators returning to the Congress triggered a war of words between the leaders of the two parties on Friday even as a BJP MLA, who is speculated as getting ready to join the Congress, turned up at the BJP…

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Operation Hand is a ploy by DKS to unseat the CM, says B.P. Yatnal

“The poaching of Opposition MLAs is a ploy by D.K. Shivakumar, KPCC president and the Deputy CM is trying to unseat CM Siddaramaiah,’‘ Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, BJP MLA, said in Vijayapura on Friday.

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Ramadoss demands all-party meeting to discuss Karnataka’s decision to appeal against Water Authority’s order

S. Ramadoss urges TN govt to call all-party meeting to discuss way forward after Karnataka refuses to release Cauvery water. He condemns DK Shivakumar's plan to appeal against CWMA order of 10,000 cusecs in 15 days, as Kuruvai crops need 50 tmc. He calls Karnataka govt two-faced for saying 10…

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‘Ghar wapsi’ of a few BJP MLAs on the cards in Karnataka?

After three months of the Congress party’s spectacular victory in Legislative Assembly elections, there are now strong political indications that a few “dissenting” opposition BJP MLAs who had earlier defected from the Congress to the BJP, are possibly exploring returning to the ruling party in Karnataka.

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DKS says Karnataka will release 10 tmcft of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday (Aug. 15) said that Karnataka would release 10 tmcft of Cauvery river water to the neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

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Slugfest over contractors’ pending bills between Shivakumar and Ashwath Narayan

DK Shivakumar and CN Ashwath Narayan in political slugfest over allegations of corruption. Shivakumar to show evidence in two days. Narayan demands his sacking and wants case to be handed to Lokayukta. Shivakumar says will investigate to help genuine contractors. Narayan alleges 15% commission for projects in Karnataka. Verbal duels…

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KPCC general body meeting signals senior Ministers to quit after 30 months to pave way for young legislators

KPCC GBM signals senior Ministers to be ready to sacrifice posts after 30 months to make way for young leaders. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urges party cadre to not relax till 2023 elections, criticizes BJP for not giving tax and economic assistance to Karnataka. He also mocks former CM Kumaraswamy for…

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Former Karnataka minister Ashwath Narayan speaks of ‘DKS tax’

BJP to seek Governor's action against DK Shivakumar over corruption charges. C.N. Ashwath Narayan says DK is Bengaluru destruction Minister, not Development Minister. He accuses Karnataka govt of being an ATM for Congress, citing Basavaraj Rayaraddi's statement that it is the most corrupt State. Will seek Lokayukta inquiry & awareness…

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Top news developments in Karnataka on August 12, 2023

Top news developments in Karnataka on August 11, 2023

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Will retire from politics if bribery allegations are proved: Shivakumar

DCM Shivakumar says he'll retire if allegations of demanding commission from contractors to clear bills are proven. Kempanna filed complaint with CM Siddaramaiah. BJP leaders requested probe. Kempanna opposed inquiry, demanded immediate clearance of bills. Gopalaiah challenged Kempanna to reveal names of BJP MLAs/ministers who demanded commission or apologise.

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Karnataka: Will retire from politics if allegations are proved, says Deputy CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that he will retire from politics if accusations that he took bribes from contractors were proved true. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Karnataka Cabinet withdraws cases registered against Chief Minister, Deputy CM, and Congress leaders for violation of COVID-19 protocols

The Karnataka government on August 10 withdrew nine police cases registered against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Bengaluru Rural constituency Congress MP D.K. Suresh, and other Congress leaders for violating COVID-19 protocols while undertaking a padayatra on January 9, 2022.

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Karnataka State Bar Council prints fresh invitation excluding the name of Shivakumar for lawyers’ meet in Mysuru

The Karnataka State Bar Council (KSBC) has excluded Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is facing criminal cases, from the list of guests invited for the Karnataka State Level Advocates’ 10th Conference to be held in Mysuru on August 12. Mr. Shivakumar’s name has been left out from the fresh…

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Right now, our grouse is not corruption, but non-clearance of pending bills, says D. Kempanna, president of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association

Contractors are again on a collision course with the Karnataka government. While the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) contractors have stopped work, demanding immediate clearance of pending bills, contractors across the State have also warned that they may tread the same path if bills are not cleared soon. The pending…

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BBMP removes 59,000 flex banners to implement HC direction

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has removed 59,000 flex banners and hoardings in the city. The action came after the High Court of Karnataka rapped the civic body for its failure to implement the ban.

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KRS irrigation consultative committee puts off decisions till meeting with CM and Dy. CM

KRS ICC meeting resolves to put off decisions on water release to crops till discussion with CM & Dy CM. Meeting discussed range of issues, incl. water for crops & drinking, tail-end areas, silt removal & canal repair. Govt. to stand by farmers & ensure water for cattle.

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Muslim leaders in Congress demand two LS poll ticket for community

Cong. Muslim legislators seek 2 LS seats, 1 Council seat in 2024; party to consider demands for local body elections. KPCC pres. Shivakumar says BJP redrew BBMP wards to prevent minorities from winning, will bring to notice of authorities.

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CM, Shivakumar to hold talks with Karnataka Congress legislators from August 7 to redress grievances

CM Siddaramaiah & D.K. Shivakumar to meet disgruntled Cong. legislators from Tumakuru, Yadgir, Chitradurga, Bagalkot, Ballari & Dharwad. Issues of transfers, allocation of funds & development works in constituencies to be discussed. CM & Deputy CM have assured legislators of addressing their grievances.

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