From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.With eye on bypoll, DKS launches Rs 244-crore irrigation project in Hiriyur
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Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday performed a bhoomi puja and announced the launch of a Rs 244‑crore irrigation project in Hiriyur, Chitradurga, noting that the state government has approved Rs 2,238 crore of development projects for the taluk. The initiative was described as being undertaken with an eye on an upcoming by‑poll, while other political commentary has linked irrigation efforts to broader electoral strategies.
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CHITRADURGA: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said the State Government has approved Rs 2,238 crore development projects for Hiriyur taluk. Speaking after performing bhoomi puja for the Rs 244-crore irrigation project, the CM said he has come with a sense of responsibility to continue the…
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CHITRADURGA: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said the State Government has approved Rs 2,238 crore development projects for Hiriyur taluk. Speaking after performing bhoomi puja for the Rs 244-crore irrigation project, the CM said he has come with a sense of responsibility to continue the…
