Chitradurga, Sep 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said the state government would file an appeal in court against the direction to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while assuring that the interests of farmers would be protected. Speaking to reporters near the helipad of Sirigere Mutt in Chitradurga, CM Shivakumar said Karnataka would release water if there was sufficient availability, but pointed out that inflows into the state's reservoirs had stopped and rainfall had also declined. "We will release water if there is water. But inflows into our reservoirs have also stopped, and the rains have stopped.

Bengaluru, Aug 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) An all-party meeting on the Cauvery River water dispute, convened by Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, began at the CM's official residence, 'Krishna', in Bengaluru on Sunday, with leaders across party lines participating to discuss the state's strategy on the contentious water-sharing issue. The Congress government will make a final decision on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu after the deliberations. It may be recalled that the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) recently upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC) order directing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, rejecting the state's appeal.

Bengaluru, July 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid heightened tensions over the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday said he has requested Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay to postpone his proposed visit to Bengaluru scheduled for August 3, stating that a meeting between the two leaders should take place only when the atmosphere is cordial. Addressing a joint press conference at Vidhana Soudha along with Deputy Chief Minister Dr G. Parameshwara and Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy, Shivakumar said he had spoken to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and urged him to defer his visit in view of the prevailing situation in Karnataka.

Bengaluru, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje on Friday accused the Karnataka government of endangering national security by proposing to issue Permanent Residency Certificates (PRCs), alleging that the move could be misused to benefit illegal immigrants. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced the issuance of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) to help eligible citizens participate in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He maintained that the move aims to prevent eligible voters from being deleted from the voter lists.

Bengaluru, June 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the discontent brews within the newly sworn-in Karnataka cabinet over portfolio allocations, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday, to hold discussions with the party high command. Shivakumar’s Delhi visit comes on back of several ministers venting dissatisfaction and discontent over ministerial allocations and positions. He was accompanied by Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa. Sources said that Muniyappa is unhappy with current portfolio and insisting on a change in his ministerial assignment. Days ago, he publicly stated that he wanted a portfolio through which he can serve the poor.

Bengaluru, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Friday responded to Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy's resignation announcement, saying the issue would be resolved through discussion and that there was “nothing to worry”. It can be noted that Minister for Water Resources Ramalinga Reddy on Friday announced his decision to resign from the Karnataka Cabinet, alleging that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had gone back on his promise regarding the allocation of the Bengaluru Urban portfolio. The development is perceived as a setback for Chief Minister Shivakumar, who has just assumed the role.

Bengaluru, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Minister for Water Resources Ramalinga Reddy on Friday announced his decision to resign from the Karnataka Cabinet, alleging that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had gone back on his promise regarding the allocation of the Bengaluru Urban portfolio. The development is perceived as a setback for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who has newly assumed the role. The development also comes a day after the allocation of portfolios. Speaking from his Koramangala office in Bengaluru, Reddy said he would submit his resignation and leave it to the leadership to decide whether to accept it or not.