Siddaramaiah
Former Aide to Karnataka CM Highlights Dangerous Road Conditions in Bengaluru Amid Public Outcry
Sep 29, 2025 02:09 pm CST
LK Atheeq, former additional chief secretary to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, has called attention to unsafe and undulating roads in Bengaluru after a late-night bike ride. As the city struggles with deteriorating infrastructure, potholes, and traffic congestion, the government has issued a one-month deadline for comprehensive road repairs following widespread protests from residents.
BJP Accuses Karnataka Government of "Begging" After Wipro's Premji Declines Road Access Request
Sep 26, 2025 06:03 pm CST
The BJP has criticized Karnataka's Congress government for seeking Wipro chairman Azim Premji's help with Bengaluru's traffic problems, calling it a "begging bowl" approach after Premji declined to open the company's Sarjapur campus to public traffic. Premji cited legal challenges and SEZ regulations while emphasizing the need for scientific, long-term solutions to address the city's notorious traffic congestion along the Outer Ring Road corridor.
"Paying Attention": DK Shivakumar As Bengaluru Fills Potholes After NDTV Report
Sep 21, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Days after NDTV reported on the poor road conditions in Bengaluru, the Karnataka government has begun filling the potholes.
After CEO Relocation Post, Siddaramaiah Sets 1-Month Deadline To Fix Potholes
Sep 21, 2025 01:35 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed strong displeasure over the poor state of Bengaluru's roads and traffic management, giving officials a month's time to fix it.
Karnataka Hikes Service Fees In 14 Major Temples, BJP Hits Out
Sep 20, 2025 03:53 pm CST
The Karnataka government has hiked the service fees for devotees at 14 major temples, which come under the Muzrai Department.
"Potholes Caused By Nature": DK Shivakumar Amid Backlash Over Bengaluru Roads
Sep 20, 2025 02:56 pm CST
Responding to criticism regarding the pothole menace in Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the Bengaluru Development Minister, stated on Saturday that potholes are not created but develop because of natural causes
Karnataka May Plan Budget Cuts To Raise Rs 70,000 Crore For Irrigation Scheme
Sep 19, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Karnataka's Health, Education, and Urban Development departments may face a 10 per cent budget cut as Siddaramaiah's government tries to raise up to Rs 75,000 crore - spread over four years - for the Upper Krishna irrrigation project (Phase III).
Divisions In Karnataka Congress Likely To Delay Second Round Of Caste Survey
Sep 19, 2025 11:41 am CST
Amid speculations that the Karnataka government's socio-economic survey will be postponed, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that a decision will be made on the matter after discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Amid 'Vote Chori' Row, Trouble For Congress Over Karnataka MLA's 2023 Win
Sep 16, 2025 09:14 pm CST
The Congress and its 'vote chori' campaign - allegations the BJP is 'colluding' with the EC to commit voter fraud - faces a potentially embarrassing setback in Karnataka after the High Court declared the 2023 Malur Assembly election result invalid
"Dad, Mom Pay Taxes": Bengaluru Children Flag Potholes To PM, Siddaramaiah
Sep 16, 2025 02:46 pm CST
Little residents of a Bengaluru neighbourhood have written a poem addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, addressing them as thatha (grandpa) and highlighting the poor condition of roads