Bengaluru: Amid mounting speculation over a possible change in the Karnataka Congress leadership, the demand for a power shift is fast taking the shape of an open rebellion. MLAs backing Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) continue to converge in Delhi, pressing for a change of Chief Minister. Two batches of pro-Shivakumar MLAs are already…
MLAs warn of ‘identical attire’ revolt in Assembly at Belagavi
November 24, 2025Bengaluru: MLAs loyal to Dy. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar are mounting pressure on the Congress High Command to replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and elevate Shivakumar to the top post before the Winter Session of the State Assembly in Belagavi, which begins on Dec. 8. Pro-Shivakumar MLAs, who have been travelling to Delhi in batches, are…
CM and Dy.CM camps brace up for show of strength
November 22, 2025Bengaluru: Even as speculations galore over change of leadership in the State two-and-a-half years after the Congress came to power in May, 2023, the camp followers of Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister (Dy.CM) D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the KPCC President, are gearing up for a show of strength. In an interesting…
Speculation over change of guard
November 13, 2025CM Siddu, Dy.CM Shivakumar to visit Delhi on Nov. 15 Bengaluru: Amid speculation of possible Cabinet reshuffle and change of guard in the State, both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar will be visiting New Delhi on Nov. 15 to hold talks with the party High Command. Both leaders are waiting for confirmation…
KRS backwaters encroachments: Mandya, Mysuru DCs told to mark boundary stones
November 9, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister (Dy.CM) and Water Resources Minister D.K. Shivakumar has directed the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Mandya and Mysuru districts, along with the Managing Director (MD) of Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Limited (CNNL), to carry out a comprehensive survey of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam backwaters. Officials have been instructed to identify and…
Dy.CM to become CM?
October 31, 2025Bengaluru, Oct. 31 – Amid buzz over change of guard in the State, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is likely to succeed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. If the sources are to be believed, Shivakumar may take oath as the 34th CM of Karnataka either on Nov. 21 or 26. That Shivakumar being a theist, the head…
Cauvery Aarti to be performed thrice a week: Dy.CM D.K. Shivakumar
October 4, 2025Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that Cauvery Aarti will be performed thrice a week at KRS Dam on the lines of Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. He was speaking at the function organised for felicitating the team of 55 vedic scholars and priests who performed Cauvery Aarti in KRS Dam, at his official residence…
Shhhh… they’re building Road to Riches
September 27, 2025When industrialists recently criticised the government over Bengaluru’s apocalyptic roads, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar thundered back: “Ask the Centre how much money they’ve given Bengaluru, despite Karnataka being the second-highest tax contributor.” Wah, Sirji! Excellent deflection. Except, we Kannadigas have a counter-question: we are the highest road tax payers in the country, what are…
Dy.CM Shivakumar inspects KRS ahead of Cauvery Aarti
September 25, 2025Mysore/Mysuru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar conducted an on-site inspection at Brindavan Gardens, Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, last evening, ahead of the symbolic Cauvery Aarti scheduled to begin tomorrow (Sept. 26). During the visit, Shivakumar reviewed preparations, including the stage setup, the designated Aarti area, and seating arrangements for spectators. He directed officials to…
No one can stop Cauvery Aarti: Dy.CM D.K. Shivakumar
September 15, 2025Malavalli (Mandya): Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that no one can stop the Cauvery Aarti at Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, a programme dedicated to paying tribute to Mother Nature, despite objections from a few farmers’ associations and their appeal to the Court. Speaking at the valedictory of Jalapathotsava held at Gaganachukki here yesterday,…















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