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Lingayat MLA Basavaraj Bommai is next chief minister of Karnataka

Bommai is considered among the close confidants of Yediyurappa

Finding BSY's successor may be a tough challenge for BJP in Karnataka

Lingayats' support for BSY is a telltale sign that appointing a new Karnataka CM will be problematic for the BJP

Karnataka minister Nirani denies lobbying to replace Yediyurappa as CM

Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Muruesh R Nirani said he will abide by any decision taken by the BJP central leadership

Amid leadership change buzz, Yediyurappa asks supporters to not protest

With voices growing in his support, amid speculation that his replacement was on the cards, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday urged his supporters and well-wishersnot to indulge in any kind of protests or indiscipline that is disrespectful and may embarrass the BJP. The 78-year-old BJP veteran said the party is "like mother" for him. "I am privileged to be a loyal worker of BJP.It is my utmost honour to serve the party with highest standards of ethics & behaviour.I urge everyone to act in accordance with party ethics & not indulge in protests/indiscipline that is disrespectful & embarrassing for the party," Yediyurappa tweeted. Appealing to supporters not to give statements in his favour or indulge in protests, "based on the current political developments", Yediyurappa in a Kannada tweet said, "your goodwill should not exceed the boundaries of discipline.Party is like a mother to me and disrespecting it will cause pain to me.I believe ...

Amid talk about BSY's exit, guessing game on successor gains traction

Talks in the party around CM Yediyurappa possible successor have been gaining momentum with the guessing game in full swing.

No chance of leadership change in Karnataka, says Sadananda Gowda

Former Union Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday said there was no "chance" of leadership change in Karnataka as the BJP central leadership was pleased with the developmental activities

Karnataka govt releases examination dates for Diploma, Degree courses

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwathnarayan on Friday, who is also the minister for higher education, announced the schedule of examinations of Diploma and Degree courses.This was decided in a meeting with higher officials of the department.Addressing the media, Narayana announced, the practical exams for odd semesters (01-03-05) will be held from July 26-28 and theory exams for the leftover subjects of 01, 03, 05, and other semesters will be held from Aug 02- Aug 21.The practical exams for even semesters (02-04-06) are scheduled to be conducted from November 2 to November 12 and theory exams for the same semesters will be conducted from November 17 to December 12.The exams of degree courses for odd semesters (which has been completely kept pending in Gulbarga, Karanata & Bengaluru universities and a few subjects leftover in some other universities) is scheduled to be completed by August 15, and for even semesters in the month of October, for which the dates will be ...

CM Yediyurappa urges PM to provide 15 mn doses of Covid vaccine every month

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide at least 1.5 crore doses of Covid vaccine to the state every month.

Toyota joins hands with Karnataka govt to impart industry specific training

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday said it has inked a pact with the Karnataka government for imparting industry-specific skill, culture and knowledge to the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) students

Mekedatu dam issue: SC likely to hear TN's contempt plea on July 27

SC has listed July 27 as the likely date to hear the contempt petition filed by Tamil Nadu govt against Karnataka and central govts against construction of Mekedatu dam over Cauvery river

Karnataka sticks to implementing Mekedatu project, Congress backs BJP govt

Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday reffirmed that the state will not stop the Mekedatu drinking water project across Cauvery river, which is opposed by neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

States make a beeline as Kitex Garments drops Rs 3,500-crore Kerala plan

Both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka governments have already made open offers to Kitex.

SSLC exams to be held on July 19 and 22 in Karnataka: Minister

A child with COVID like symptoms will be asked to write in a separate exam hall whereas a COVID positive student can write exam from a COVID care centre

K'taka announces Rs 1 lakh relief for BPL families that lost earning member

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Monday announced Rs 1 lakh relief to each family under Below Poverty Line (BPL) which has lost an earning or adult member due to COVID-19."Several families are in trouble due to COVID-19. Keeping this in mind, we have decided to give Rs one lakh to each of such BPL NSE 1.83 per cent families, which lost their 'adult member'," the CM told reporters.Yediyurappa further said that the decision will benefit about 25,000 to 30,000 such families incurring an expenditure of Rs 250 crore to Rs 300 crore to the state exchequer.According to the Union Health Ministry, Karnataka has 1,80,856 active cases of COVID-19.

Karnatka unlock news: 19 districts of Karnataka to begin unlock process

Karnataka unlock process to begin from Monday as COVID-19 cases started showing a declining trend in the state, except for 11 districts.

Yediyurappa, BJP High Command in Karnataka are weak, says Siddaramaiah

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah said that the BJP has taken no action against those party leaders who spoke against Yediyurappa

Balu Forge inks MoU with K'taka govt for Rs 200-cr manufacturing campus

Balu Forge Industries on Tuesday said it has signed a pact with the Karnataka government for setting up a new manufacturing campus at a project cost of Rs 200 crore in Belgaum

Will remain CM as long as high command has confidence in me: Yediyurappa

Yediyurappa said he will continue in the top post as long as the BJP high command has confidence in him and he had no confusion about it

No leadership change, Yediyurappa will finish term as CM: K'taka BJP chief

Ruling out leadership change, Karnataka BJP president Nalin Kumar Kateel on Friday asserted that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is a "unanimous leader" and will complete the term, as he instructed party legislators not to indulge in any activities other than COVID-19 management. He also ruled out any immediate possibility of holding a legislature party meeting, due to COVID, and said an explanation will be sought from Tourism Minister C P Yogeeshwara about his open expression of disgruntlement. "There is no change, Yediyurappa is our unanimous leader. The centre (central leadership) has already made it clear that there is no change, there is no such discussion.... it is not the subject of discussion in the party," Kateel said. Speaking to reporters here, he said, speculation about leadership change started ever since the 78-year-old Lingayat strongman took charge as the Chief Minister, and reiterated that "Yediyurappa has completed two years and will complete the ...

Karnataka slams the brakes on its decision to sell land to JSW Steel

The BJP-led Karnataka Cabinet made the U-turn following widespread criticism from MLAs of its own party and several petitions pending in various courts