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Bengalurus ambitious project, the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), proposed in 2007 to reduce traffic congestion, has remained on paper

Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, emphasised the unity within the diverse communities, emphasising that personal preferences should not be politicised. “I believe in all communities... There should not be politics in Dharma," he said. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy had a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J P Nadda in Delhi, discussing state politics, seat sharing, and the prospect of JD(S) officially joining the NDA.

Shivakumar stated, “I am in talks with BBMP officials to explore options for reducing property tax penalties for certain types of properties in Bengaluru. Numerous requests have been received for a reduction in property tax and penalties, particularly for 30x40 sites and sheds. We are actively discussing these matters with the relevant officials. If you’ve received notices about property tax payments and penalties, rest assured that we are working to minimise the penalties as much as...

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announces talks to reduce property tax fines for certain categories of properties in Bengaluru. Find out more about the discussions and how it will benefit property tax defaulters.

The Congress party has assured 5-guarantees prior to coming to power in Karnataka and all the guarantees have been implemented by Siddaramaiah government in a year’s time, said Yathindra

Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, addressed rumors of a leadership tussle within the states Congress regime, stating that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and he would fight the upcoming elections together. Shivakumar supported Siddaramaiahs son, Yathindra, and clarified that Yathindras words about winning the maximum seats in the Lok Sabha polls were aimed at seeking strength and power from the people.

A Congress source says the main objective is to ensure the party wins at least 15 seats in the upcoming elections.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the government is in discussion with BBMP officials to reduce property tax penalties for certain types of properties in Bengaluru.

The Congress partys Lok Sabha election committee is set to convene in Bengaluru on January 19 to deliberate on the selection of candidates for the upcoming parliamentary polls. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president, announced the meeting, which will include AICC observers.

Another initiative is Hasiru Rakshaka: “Under the BBMP limits, safeguarding the greenery of Bengaluru is a collective responsibility. In line with this, the BBMP has introduced three mobile apps and web links to encourage public participation in maintaining gardens and lakes. These apps, namely ‘Hasiru Rakshaka’, ‘Udyana Mitra’, and ‘Kere Mitra’, aim to foster a greener environment within the city,” said an official.