BJP MLAs have themselves advised to investigate the illegal BBMP works says DyCM D.K Shivakumar
New Delhi: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday speaking at Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi stated that BJP MLAs themselves have advised conducting an impartial investigation into the illegalities in BBMP works. “Considering their advice seriously, I have sought a report to know the facts," he added.
Addressing the media he said that "Many people have been waiting for the pending bills for over years. Who has given the work? What work has been done, and what is the quality of the work? These aspects need to be scrutinized properly. After receiving the said report, I will speak in detail."
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Regarding the water sharing dispute issue, DK Shivakumar said that he has held discussions with legal experts, but a final decision conclusion has not yet reached. He further informed that he has collected information related to the Mahadayi, Cauvery, Krishna river water sharing, and the Mekedatu project. The remaining issues will be discussed with the Chief Minister and in the cabinet meeting, and further directions will be provided. He stressed that no time should be wasted, and the government is committed to resolving all the issues on the priority basis.
Global tenders invited to resolve traffic congestion
Shivakumar further informed that he has met the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari in Delhi and discussed the issues pertaining to traffic congestion in Bengaluru. He has expressed positive feedback and has sought a comprehensive plan report. Already, through an ‘’expression of interest' BBMP and BDA, has invited an international tender, and the last date for tender submission is August 8th.
Four national highways pass through Bengaluru, and these roads are the reason for increase in the traffic congestion since more vehicles enter the city through these routes. Resolving the traffic congestion issue must happen through the National Highways Authority of India. Cooperation and support are important for this, and I have discussed it with the Union Minister, Shivakumar said, expressing satisfaction with the positive response from Union Minister Nithin Gadkari.
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US VP JD Vance says Lebanon not part of ceasefire, calls it ‘misunderstanding’
Budapest/Washington: US Vice President J D Vance has said that Lebanon was never included in the ceasefire understanding with Iran, describing the confusion as a “legitimate misunderstanding”.
Speaking to reporters before departing from Hungary, Vance said, “I think the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon and it just didn’t. We never made that promise.”
He stressed that the United States had not included Lebanon in the scope of the ceasefire at any stage.
His remarks come amid continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, where more than 200 people were reported killed, even as ceasefire talks between Iran and the US move forward.
Vance said Israel had “offered … to check themselves a little bit in Lebanon because they want to make sure that our negotiation is successful”.
He warned that if Iran allows the situation in Lebanon to affect the negotiations, it could derail the talks.
“If Iran wants to let this negotiation fall apart in a conflict where they were getting hammered over Lebanon, which has nothing to do with them and which the United States never once said was part of the ceasefire, that’s ultimately their choice,” he said.
