Siddaramaiah

Leaders from BJP-JD(S) ready to join Cong, discussing matter with CM: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State party president DK Shivakumar stated on Monday that leaders from the BJP and JD(S), who were disgruntled by the alliance, were coming forward to join the Congress.

Sep 25, 2023

Cauvery dispute: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to hold emergency all-party meeting today

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will hold an emergency all-party meeting on Wednesday in connection with the Cauvery water dispute.

Sep 13, 2023

Transporters' shutdown: Siddaramaiah rejects demand, Shivakumar dubs protest blackmail attempt

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday refused to meet a demand of the protesting transporters, and the Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar dubbed the shutdown call as an attempt to "blackmail the government" and playing politics.

Sep 11, 2023

Private transporters hold Bandh in Karnataka against free bus scheme for women

The bandh call given by the Federation of Private Transporters in Karnataka on Monday against the free travel scheme for women -- the Shakthi scheme -- and also other demands, has evoked a good response across the state, especially in Bengaluru.

Sep 11, 2023

B'luru Tech Summit 2023: Siddaramaiah releases brochure

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday released the brochure of the prestigious Bengaluru Tech Summit and interacted with the industrialists here

Sep 4, 2023

Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah seeks Centre's intervention

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday urged that the Central government to intervene regarding the Cauvery River dispute between the state and Tamil Nadu.

Sep 2, 2023

Cauvery dispute: K'taka's interest would be protected, says DyCM Shivakumar

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated on Tuesday that the interest of Karnataka would be protected in connection with the Cauvery issue.

Aug 29, 2023

K'taka govt to launch Griha Laxmi scheme Aug 30, Kharge to inaugurate - CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge will attend the mega launch event of the Griha Laxmi guarantee scheme under which women heads of BPL families will get Rs 2,000 monthly allowance.

Aug 28, 2023

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah visits ISRO, to felicitate scientists in Vidhana Soudha

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that the scientists of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) would be felicitated officially by the government for the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission.

Aug 24, 2023

K'taka Cong MLA says 'lucky' Siddaramaiah became CM twice, clarifies later

Karnataka Congress MLA and senior leader Basavaraj Rayareddy, who stirred a controversy by saying that Siddaramaiah went on to become the Chief Minister twice after joining the Congress, has clarified that he only meant to say that "luck is more important than the experience or seniority in politics".

Aug 4, 2023

Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi in Delhi

For the first time since assuming charge as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi.

Aug 3, 2023

Karnataka Cong leader Hariprasad raises banner of revolt, challenges CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka infighting has come out in open with the Congress MLC and influential leader B.K. Hariprasad, who missed the cabinet berth, challenging the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and calling upon the backward classes to unite to know the conspiracy against them.

Jul 22, 2023

Rs 35,410 crore required for guarantee schemes, resources will be mobilised in the budget: Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that people are happy about his government's guarantee schemes, which require Rs 35,410 crore funding, and action has also been taken to mobilise resources in the budget.

Jul 21, 2023

Opposition meet ends with 26 parties agreeing to put up united fight against BJP under 'INDIA' banner

The 26 opposition parties have decided to give a new name to their alliance, which will be known as Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said.

Jul 18, 2023

Leaders from 24 political parties arrive in Bengaluru to attend opposition meet

The leaders from 24 political parties arrived in Bengaluru on Monday afternoon to attend the opposition meeting in an attempt to outline strategy against the BJP for 2024 Lok Sa

Jul 17, 2023

Siddaramaiah holds talks with Foxconn CEO; Rs 8,800 crore investment planned [details inside]

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the State owns an ecosystem to enable the growth of industries and there exists coordination between academia and Industries.

Jul 17, 2023

This is going to be a game changer, says Congress on Oppn parties' B'luru meeting

"We have faith that the joint meeting of opposition parties is going to be a game changer in national politics," stated AICC General Secretary and Rajya Sabha Member K.C. Venugopal

Jul 17, 2023

Karnataka Cong on silent protest in B'luru against BJP's 'conspiracy' to end Rahul Gandhi's career

Karnataka Congress is staging a day-long silent protest at the Freedom Park in the city against the alleged conspiracy of the BJP government to end the political career of Rahul Gandhi.

Jul 12, 2023

Man-animal conflict: Karnataka High Court issues directions to Siddaramaiah govt

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued directions to the Siddaramaiah government in connection with initiating proper action over man-animal conflict in the state.

Jul 11, 2023

Karnataka Budget 2023: Excise duty hike will make Karnataka most expensive state for spirits in India

The International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI) on Friday said that the excise rate hike in the Karnataka Budget 2023, presented by CM Siddaramaiah, will make the state most expensive for spirits in India.

Jul 7, 2023