Karnataka government has appointed ministers as district in-charge for 31 districts across the state. These new responsibilities take immediate effect following approval from Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Ministers will oversee their assigned districts and hoist the national flag during Independence Day celebrations. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara will manage Tumakuru while K J George oversees Chikkamagaluru. These appointments precede upcoming local body elections, requiring ministers to balance duties.

BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday allocated portfolios to the 23 ministers in his cabinet, before the state assembly's monsoon session begins.

Karnataka Cabinet allocates portfolios for newly inducted Ministers ahead of the Monsoon session, addressing prior grievances and strategizing for challenges.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar allocated portfolios to nineteen ministers. Senior minister Ramalinga Reddy moved to Forest, Environment and Ecology. Health Minister UT…

Karnataka allocates ministerial portfolios ahead of the Monsoon Session, as a statewide bandh protests water disputes looms.