Page 3 - Latest Updates on D K Shivakumar
Karnataka govt approves Bengaluru Business Corridor; to cut traffic by 40%
The project, which was previously known as the Peripheral Ring Road, has now been renamed as Bengaluru Business Corridor and is expected to be completed within two years
 "Karnataka govt approves Bengaluru Business Corridor; to cut traffic by 40%")
Bengaluru pothole filling picks up pace after residents' tax warning
The Individual Tax Payers Forum wrote a letter to the Karnataka CM, urging the government to stop the Greater Bengaluru Authority from collecting tax if they were not provided with good public infra
 "Bengaluru pothole filling picks up pace after residents' tax warning")
Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw flags Bengaluru road woes; minister responds
Responding to Shaw's criticism, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge said he was unsure which part of Bengaluru her overseas visitor has seen
 "Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw flags Bengaluru road woes; minister responds")
I'm in no hurry, know my destiny: Shivakumar on reports about CM post claim
Speculations are rife about the change of guard and cabinet reshuffle in the state when the Congress government reaches the halfway mark of its five-year term in November
 "I'm in no hurry, know my destiny: Shivakumar on reports about CM post claim")
Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw lauds Bengaluru talent, slams poor infra
Biocon Biologics chief urged swift fixes to garbage, debris and roads, saying Bengaluru can be among the world's best; Deputy CM Shivakumar assured action
 "Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw lauds Bengaluru talent, slams poor infra")
RSS song row: Shivakumar says ready to apologise if anyone is hurt
On August 21, Shivakumar recited a couple of lines of the RSS' prayer "Namaste Sada Vatsale..." in the Assembly during a debate on the June 4 Chinnaswamy stadium stampede
 "RSS song row: Shivakumar says ready to apologise if anyone is hurt")
Congress postpones protest against alleged electoral fraud to August 8
'The programme (protest) will now remain as it is, but will remain deferred to August 8,' Surjewala, flanked by Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Congress chief D K Shivakumar, said
 "Congress postpones protest against alleged electoral fraud to August 8")
Congress kept India united, Gandhi family kept party intact: DK Shivakumar
He also urged the lawyers community to help protect the right to vote of every Indian by creating legal banks in every constituency, as suggested by Rahul Gandhi
 "Congress kept India united, Gandhi family kept party intact: DK Shivakumar")
Karnataka to host 'Quantum India Bengaluru Summit' from July 31 onwards
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the summit, while Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will release the 'Karnataka Quantum Roadmap'
 "Karnataka to host 'Quantum India Bengaluru Summit' from July 31 onwards")
Questions persist over Siddaramaiah's tenure as CM; leaves for Delhi
Siddaramaiah, in his second term as chief minister, is on the cusp of becoming the longest serving elected head of the state
 "Questions persist over Siddaramaiah's tenure as CM; leaves for Delhi")
Four injured as escort vehicle in DK Shivakumar convoy overturns in Mandya
The incident occurred near T M Hosuru gate when Shivakumar was returning to Bengaluru in a convoy after attending a convention in Mysuru, they said
 "Four injured as escort vehicle in DK Shivakumar convoy overturns in Mandya")
Siddaramaiah denies exit talk, says he'll serve full term as Karnataka CM
Siddaramaiah rules out midterm exit, says Congress has made no move to replace him as Karnataka CM despite DK Shivakumar's acknowledged ambition
 "Siddaramaiah denies exit talk, says he'll serve full term as Karnataka CM")
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says he will be in office for 5 years
There has been speculation within political circles, especially within the ruling Congress, for some time now about the Chief Minister change later this year
Surjewala rules out leadership reshuffle amid Karnataka Congress buzz
Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala's visit to Karnataka gained significance after several MLAs recently expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's functioning
 "Surjewala rules out leadership reshuffle amid Karnataka Congress buzz")
Banks not supporting Centre's loan schemes for entrepreneurs: Shivakumar
Shivakumar also expressed disappointment that some political leaders fail to grasp the risk of firms relocating due to their narrow focus on the Information Technology and Biotechnology sectors
Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka CM, dy CM to meet Cong high command in Delhi
Siddaramaiah will meet party leadership in Delhi and will brief them on the latest developments, the Chief Minister's office said in a statement
 "Bengaluru stampede: Karnataka CM, dy CM to meet Cong high command in Delhi")
Karnataka home minister faces ED raids, deputy CM Shivakumar defends him
Karnataka Dy CM D K Shivakumar said home minister G Parameshwara had informed him about gifting a wedding present to Kannada actor Ranya Rao, expressing his support for the minister
 "Karnataka home minister faces ED raids, deputy CM Shivakumar defends him")
Highlights: Congress workers protest against Centre over National Herald case
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 "Highlights: Congress workers protest against Centre over National Herald case")
Karnataka govt to not take hasty decision on caste census, says Shivakumar
He said the cabinet will go through the report and discuss it, and will do justice to all based on the facts
DK Shivakumar hints at 1 paisa per litre water tariff hike in Bengaluru
On Wednesday, the BJP launched a statewide day and night' protest against the Congress government, accusing it of imposing a financial burden on the public by increasing the prices of milk and diesel