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Bengaluru water crisis: Shivakumar directs officials to take over irrigation, commercial borewells

As water crisis looms large in Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar directed the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to take over irrigation and commercial borewells to supply water to parched areas.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

State govt. will provide work worth ₹4,000 crore to benefit small contractors, promises CM

Bengaluru CM promises ₹4,000 crore work for small contractors, aims to clear dues despite Centre's non-cooperation.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Karnataka wants to be $1 trillion economy by 2032, says M.B. Patil

Karnataka aims to become a $1 trillion economy by 2032, focusing on sustainable growth and global partnerships.

The Hindu · Mar 4, 2024

Months after KIC orders FIR over missing files, BBMP yet to lodge complaint

Bengaluru civic body fails to register police complaint over missing files related to SWD maintenance, despite directive.

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2024

Bengaluru, the parched IT capital of India

Households in Bengaluru, dependent on water supply from the Cauvery river or water tankers, are preparing for the current water crisis to worsen as the city stares at a long, hot summer.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

All eyes on Rajya Sabha polls in Karnataka with five in the fray for four seats

The Rajya Sabha elections for four seats from Karnataka, which has raised curiosity with the entry of a fifth candidate, will be held on Tuesday. Four members, including two Independents, are expected to extend their support to the ruling Congress in the elections. The winners will be declared in the…

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

CM and Dy. CM say BJP ‘misleading public’ on Endowment Bill

Karnataka BJP leaders accused of misleading public on proposed amendments to Hindu Religious Institutions Act by state officials.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar assures people that five guarantee schemes will continue

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar assures continuation of Congress guarantee schemes, dismisses Opposition claims, and promises school upgrades.

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Irrigation projects: Focus is on completing ongoing works, says Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister

Indicating stress on finances, Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said that the government was now focussed on completing ongoing works and new projects would be taken up based on financial strength.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024

National SARAS mela to be held in Bengaluru from February 29 to March 09

Empowering women through National SARAS mela in Bengaluru with over 250 self-help groups showcasing products.

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024