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Implementation of guarantee schemes proof of political will to fulfil poll promises: Siddaramaiah

Unmindful of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocking the guarantees and warnings that the Karnataka government would go bankrupt if it implements the schemes, the Congress fulfilled its promises and successfully launched three guarantees, he said. The fourth is being launched on August 30.

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Music director Hamsalekha to inaugurate 2023 Mysuru Dasara

Karnataka government has already announced that the celebrations would be grand this year.

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BBMP chief engineer injured in fire mishap critical

BBMP Chief Engineer Shivakumar critically injured in fire accident; 8 other employees stable. Police investigating to ascertain if foul play involved; awaiting FSL and electrical inspectorate reports.

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Panel asks Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Cauvery Water Regulation Committee recommends Karnataka release 5000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN for 15 days. TN sought 24000 cusecs, Karnataka offered 3000. Heated discussion at hybrid meeting. Karnataka appealed against recommendation, TN to respond at CWMA meeting. Karnataka CM to discuss with legal team, Irrigation dept.

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Gruha Lakshmi: Banks to process transfer of money to accounts from Aug. 30, says DKS

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said the government would release funds towards payment of ₹2,000 under Gruha Lakshmi scheme on August 30, the day on which the fourth guarantee would be formally launched here, and banks would start the process of transferring money to the accounts of beneficiaries.

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JD(S) to hold convention on September 10

JD(S) leader H.D. Deve Gowda announces convention on Sept 10 in Bengaluru to strengthen party; no legislators will leave; 20,000 workers expected; core committee to tour state from Sept 1; Deve Gowda expresses disappointment over Congress govt's move to shift medical college from Ramanagara.

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Govt. plans over 5,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots across Bengaluru

In a major push to provide Internet connectivity and better delivery of services to people in Bengaluru, the State government is planning to provide public Wi-Fi hotspots in at least 5,000 locations across the city. Once achieved, India’s Silicon City will have the highest penetration of public Wi-Fi hotspots among…

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Shivaram Hebbar, Renukacharya meeting CM furthers speculation on defections

BJP MLAs Shivaram Hebbar and Renukacharya met CM Siddaramaiah, sparking rumors of their potential departure to Congress. Both denied quitting BJP, but Hebbar submitted a petition to declare Yellapur taluk drought-hit. Renukacharya sought Honnali-Nymati taluk to be declared drought-affected.

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Mekedatu dam is the only solution to Cauvery water row: D.K. Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said the construction of a proposed Mekedatu project, a balancing reservoir, in the Cauvery basin in Karnataka is the only solution to the Cauvery water-sharing row with the neighbouring States.

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Over one lakh to witness Gruha Lakshmi launch in Mysuru on August 30

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjuna Kharge, and CM Siddaramaiah to attend launch of Gruha Lakshmi scheme in Mysuru on Aug 30. 1.10 crore women enrolled; 200 buses to bring women from 5 districts. 'Gruha Lakshmi Na Nayaki' rangolis to adorn households of beneficiaries. Govt. providing 2,000 buses, 1 lakh chairs, 500 mobile…

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140-feet giant screen to broadcast launch events

Gruha Lakshmi scheme to be launched in Mysuru on Aug 30, with AICC chief M. Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar in attendance. 140-ft giant screen to broadcast live events happening in 10,400 venues across the State. Launch in Bengaluru to take place in all…

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JD(S) leader Ayanur Manjunath joins Congress in Karnataka

Ayanur Manjunath was in the BJP before joining the JD(S) on the eve of the Karnataka legislative Assembly polls in May 2023. He was a close aide of BJP veteran B.S. Yediyurappa.

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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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