Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s next move on the entry of private players into the state’s power distribution sector is expected to come up for discussion at the State Cabinet meeting on Thursday, with indications that it may invoke Section 108 of the Electricity Act to issue policy directions to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC). […]
BENGALURU: In his first set of decisions after taking charge, Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday announced a series of welfare and youth-focused initiatives, including free bus passes for students from school to postgraduate level.The chief minister also announced the setting up of a private employment exchange covering all sectors, which will also provide […]
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions and diversions across the Central Business District (CBD) on June 3 in view of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, which is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan. According to the traffic police, vehicle […]
DKS with Rahul Gandhi (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister-designate DK Shivakumar on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Gandhi family for playing a defining role in his political journey and vowed to continue working with sincerity and commitment to build a progressive, inclusive and prosperous state.In a post on X, Shivakumar wrote,”The Gandhi family has […]
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah pays tribute to the statue of India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 62nd death anniversary, at state Legislative Assembly premises, in Bengaluru on May 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI In his first interaction with the media after his New Delhi visit, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, refused to entertain […]
NEW DELHI: As the Karnataka government completed three years in office, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday refuted fresh speculation over a tussle between him and chief minister Siddaramaiah, and said they would go to Delhi whenever called by the party high command.Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar said the Congress government in Karnataka had provided […]
The Karnataka cabinet has granted approval for the resumption of Indian Premier League matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, months after cricketing activities were suspended following a tragic stampede that claimed 11 lives during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL title celebrations last June. The decision comes after the submission of the Justice Cunha report, […]
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar on Tuesday projected a strong display of unity after their second breakfast meeting at Deputy CM’s residence, declaring that they would “run the government together,” amid escalating leadership tussle within the Congress.Addressing the joint press briefing, Siddaramaiah said a meeting with the party high command […]
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, Siddaramaiah NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah’s son, MLC Yathindra Siddaramaiah, on Wednesday said that his father is at the fag end of his political career and should guide his colleague Satish Jarkiholi to lead Congress party. The comments come amid ongoing speculation about a possible leadership change in the state.“My father, (Siddaramaiah), […]
NEW DELHI: After a fresh debate on change of guard was reignited, Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said that will complete the full term as Karntaka chief minister.“I will be chief minister for full five-year term,” Siddaramaiah said.This comes after Kunigal Congress MLA H D Ranganath said that he wished to see his “political Guru,” deputy chief […]
