Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa claims, state crisis has been resolvedNovember 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today claimed that the political crisis in the State has been resolved. Talking to reporters here before leaving for Vaishno Devi shrine,Yeddyurappa said the BJP government in Karnataka would complete its full term.
Karnataka BJP crisis deepens; 52 rebels quitNovember 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - There seems to be no end to the bitter political battle in Karnataka. The BJP central leadership has not been able to defuse the crisis.
Yeddyurappa transfers his Principal SecretaryNovember 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In a move aimed at breaking the political logjam in Karnataka and to bring dissident leaders to the negotiating table, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today transferred his Principal Secretary V P Baligar. The Chief Project Officer of Karnataka Highway Development project, I S N Prasad has been nominated in his place.
Karnataka's dissident leaders refuse to meet YeddyurappaNovember 5th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The political turmoil within the ruling BJP in Karnataka seems far from ending as the state's dissident leader turned down Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa's offer to hold talks to resolve the crisis on Thursday.
Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa to meet BJP high command todayNovember 4th, 2009 BANGALORE - Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is scheduled to arrive New Delhi this evening, after he was summoned by the BJP leadership to bring an end to the political crisis in the wake of revolt by Reddy brothers. Talking to reporters here, Yeddyurappa said that the ongoing political crisis would end after his meeting with the central leaders in New Delhi.
Crisis in Karnataka BJP ministry enters second week (Roundup)November 2nd, 2009 BANGALORE - The turmoil in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first ministry in Karnataka entered the second week Monday as conspiracy theories floated, apologies were tendered and meetings held at several places in a bid to find a solution. It was a week ago that the first signs of rebellion against Chief Minister B.S.
BJP central leadership assures firm support to YeddyurappaNovember 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - BJP's central leadership has reportedly extended firm support to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, assuring him that no change will be done in the state leadership as demanded by the warring Reddy brothers. "Under the leadership of the law minister, the home minister, and Ganesh Karnik - we met Mr L K Advani, leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, Ms Sushma Swaraj who is the deputy leader of the Lok Sabha and also our national president Rajnath Singhji.
Yeddyurappa envoys meet AdvaniNovember 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Leaders backing B S Yeddyurappa on Sunday held talks with BJP senior leader L K Advani in the wake of demands for the Karnataka Chief Minister's removal by the Reddy brothers. Karnataka Home Minister V S Acharya and former MP Dhananjay Kumar met Advani to discuss the crisis in the state.
Jaitley meets Yeddyurappa to sort out differences in KarnatakaOctober 29th, 2009 BANGALORE - Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader Arun Jaitley met Karnataka Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa to sort out differences in the state government.
Manmohan Singh to visit flood-hit Raichur todayOctober 10th, 2009 RAICHUR - Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will visit flood-hit Raichur in Karnataka today.
Railways to transport relief material free of cost to Andhra Pradesh, KarnatakaOctober 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - In the wake of recent flood crisis in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Minister of Railways Mamata Banerjee has sanctioned a scheme under which the Railways will transport the relief material free of charge booked by various agencies to flood affected districts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka for distribution among the flood victims. The Railway Minister has taken this major humanitarian gesture in a prompt manner as a special case with a view to facilitate movement of relief material to flood affected areas for the benefit of millions of people marooned by the recent flood in these two states.
Karnataka to get four passport facilitation centresJune 11th, 2009 BANGALORE - The external affairs ministry has decided to set up four passport facilitation centres in Karnataka to help people apply for and secure passports with ease, the state government said Thursday. "The ministry has decided to locate two facilitation centres in Bangalore and one each at Hubli in central Karnataka and Mangalore in coastal Karnataka.
Crisis in Nepal is internal: IndiaMay 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hours after Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda resigned as Nepal's prime minister, India Monday pushed for 'broadest possible political consensus' and hoped that the present crisis in its eastern neighbour is resolved in a manner which contributes to the early conclusion of the peace process. Reacting to the crisis in Nepal sparked off after the sacking of the army chief and subsequent resignation of Prachanda, New Delhi struck a cautious note saying 'what is happening in Nepal is internal to Nepal'.
Sonia to launch poll campaign from Karnataka todayMarch 23rd, 2009 BANGALORE - Congress President Sonia Gandhi will launch her party's campaign for the Lok Sabha elections from Davangere in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Karnataka today. The launch of the campaign from Karnataka is seen significant as Karnataka was once seen as a Congress stronghold and where the BJP is considered to have made inroads.
Chhattisgarh to supply 300 MW power to KarnatakaJanuary 17th, 2009 RAIPUR - In an attempt to end the power crisis in Karnataka, Chhattisgarh will supply about 300 MW electricity to the southern state, an official said Sunday. 'We have formally approved the Karnataka government's request.