India, May 22 -- Ramanagara district in Karnataka will now be officially known as 'Bengaluru South' District for all administrative purposes, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Thursday.

Speaking to the media after a cabinet meeting, Shivakumar said, "Today, the entire cabinet had a discussion. I am very happy to announce that Ramanagara district, which was earlier part of the Bengaluru district, will now be called Bengaluru South District. The district headquarters will remain in Ramanagara."

Ramanagara district is located more than 50 kilometres from Bengaluru. It will continue to serve as the district headquarters, the Deputy Chief Minister reaffirmed.

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