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• Time of India

'Cleaner Bengaluru, smarter Bengaluru': Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces launch of CityCat cleaning vehicle; says Yettinahole water will reach Kolar by 2027

NEW DELHI: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Sunday the introduction of a new CityCat cleaning vehicle in Bengaluru, aimed at enhancing the city's cleanliness. He also shared updates on the Yettinahole water project, stating the government's commitment to deliver water to Kolar by 2027. Shivakumar shared the news about the CityCat vehicle on social media platform X, emphasizing the government's dedication to improving Bengaluru's cleanliness and infrastructure. "Cleaner Bengaluru, Smarter Bengaluru. The all-new, state-of-the-art #CityCat vehicle is ready to roll out on Bengaluru's streets. This is more than a machine - it's a symbol of our commitment to a cleaner, greener future. We're transforming our city, one bold step at a time, and we won't stop until #Bengaluru shines," he posted. Earlier on Saturday, Regarding the Yettinahole project, Shivakumar revealed that discussions have taken place with the forest department about various aspects, including land acquisition and financial matters related to the construction of a balanced reservoir in Bairagonda, Lakkenahalli. "Our government's resolve is to deliver Yettinahole water to Kolar by 2027. We have already discussed the issues related to this project with the Forest Department, the land acquisition process, land acquisition and financial issues related to the construction of a balanced reservoir in Bairagonda, Lakkenahalli. Therefore, we visited the site of these works and inspected them," Shivakumar told reporters on Saturday. He added that changes to the project would be implemented based on ministerial suggestions, and technical aspects would be thoroughly studied before being presented in the next cabinet meeting. Shivakumar emphasized the project's priority status, stating, "I am not worried even if other projects are delayed, the CM has directed me to complete the Yettinahole project on priority." The Deputy Chief Minister confirmed that he would study all aspects of the project thoroughly before bringing it up in the upcoming cabinet meeting.

Hans India

2 days ago

• Hans India

Allegations, suspensions and a govt under fire

The stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 during RCB's first IPL victory parade has spiralled into a political and administrative quagmire. Claiming 11 lives and injuring over 50, the incident has exposed glaring failures in crowd management and safety protocols. Activist T J Abraham has levelled serious allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and the Karnataka government's response, marked by hasty suspensions of IPS officers and a delayed report to the Centre, raises questions about accountability and competence. Documents reveal that Bengaluru police had flagged concerns about insufficient preparation time, yet the event proceeded with gates allegedly kept closed on DyCM Shivakumar's orders to create a spectacle. This decision, coupled with last-minute event scheduling, set the stage for a deadly crush. Activist T J Abraham's complaint, filed at Cubbon Park Police Station, names 14 individuals, including Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh. Abraham accuses Shivakumar of leveraging the event for personal gain, alleging negotiations to acquire an RCB stake and planning unsafe festivities. The closed gates, he claims, were a deliberate move to amplify the crowd's fervour, directly contributing to the stampede. Rajneesh faces charges of misusing public funds for publicity, while Siddaramaiah's oversight as CM is questioned. A second complaint by activist Snehamayi Krishna echoes these sentiments, intensifying pressure on the Congress-led government. The Opposition BJP has demanded resignations and labelled the incident a result of 'utter mismanagement.' On June 5, the Karnataka government hastily suspended five top police officials, including Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayanand, ACP (West) Vikas Kumar, and DCP (Central Division) Shekhar. The stated reason was 'dereliction of duty'. However, this move smacks of scapegoating according to netizens. Police had warned of logistical challenges, yet the suspensions target lower-tier officials while sparing political leaders implicated in decision-making. Vikas Kumar has challenged his suspension at the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), arguing it overlooks systemic issues. In a bid to restore public trust, the Karnataka government has drafted the Karnataka Crowd Control (Managing Crowd at Events and Venues of Mass Gathering) Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation imposes up to three years in jail and Rs 5 lakh fines on commercial organisers, with lighter penalties for non-commercial ones, for safety violations. Compensation provisions, recoverable as land revenue if unpaid, aim to hold organisers accountable.

Hindustan Times

3 days ago

• Hindustan Times

Activist accuses Karnataka CM, DCM of being responsible for Bengaluru stampede, files complaint. Details: Report

The Bengaluru stampede controversy has taken a new turn, with advocate-activist TJ Abraham lodging a formal complaint against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar at Bengaluru's Cubbon Park Police station, holding them responsible for the tragedy, The Indian Express reported. The tragic stampede at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which left 11 dead and over 60 injured, occurred at the front of the premises, where a large number of people thronged to participate in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team's IPL victory celebrations. Abraham's complaint named as many as 14 individuals, including Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, DPAR Secretary Sathyavathi G, KSCA CEO Shubendu Ghosh, RCB Senior Director Menon Vijayan Rajesh, and DNA Entertainment Networks MD Thimmaiah Venkata Varadhana. High-ranking police officers, Home Minister G Parameshwara, and Additional Chief Secretary Tushar Girinath were also listed, the report stated. According to Abraham, Shivakumar allegedly used the event for personal gain and political optics, suggesting he was in talks to acquire a stake in the RCB franchise. He claimed the Deputy CM planned two last-minute public events to draw media attention, disregarding safety concerns. Abraham also alleged that the police had prepared for a victory parade, but Shivakumar's last-minute changes disrupted plans. He accused Chief Secretary Rajneesh of misusing public funds to support the event, arguing that these actions prioritized publicity over public safety, according to the report. He blamed a senior police officer, Shekar H Tekkannavar (former DCP Central), of deliberately keeping stadium gates closed under Shivakumar's instructions to create a crowd spectacle as he arrived. Four individuals tied to event organization, including RCB's Marketing Head Nikhil Sosale and DNA Networks staff, were arrested and later released on bail. Abraham was last in the news for being one of the petitioners who had urged Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to permit investigation against CM Siddaramaiah in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.