BS Yediyurappa

The cab drivers association will gherao Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's residence on March 31 demanding justice for a driver who suicided. Reportedly, a cab driver Pratap (35) immolated in his cab over increased fuel prices and a dispute with Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC). Moreover, Bengaluru airport authorities have urged passengers to use bus services or make their own arrangements as cab drivers called… read-more

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa expressed his displeasure over his Tamil Nadu counterpart K Palaniswami's latest project linking Vellar-Vaigai-Gundar rivers with Cauvery. CM Palaniswami had laid the foundation for the Rs.14,400 crore riverine project to use 6,000 cubic feet of surplus water in arid zones. "We will not allow Tamil Nadu to do that. We will take tough measures," said CM Yediyurappa. Earlier, Karnataka initiated building a reservoir… read-more

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has confirmed that Elon Musk's Tesla would install its manufacturing plant in Karnataka. Earlier, the electric car maker had formally registered its office in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru. Reportedly, the company's research and development unit will also be set up soon. Previously, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had affirmed that Tesla's Indian stint would begin with sales, followed by assembling and… read-more

Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa, in his third cabinet expansion, appointed seven new members on January 13. The newly appointed ministers include MLAs Umesh Katti, S Angara, Murugesh Nirani and Arvind Limbavali and MLCs R Shankar, M T B Nagaraj and C P Yogeshwar. However, several BJP legislators resented the cabinet expansion for overlooking seniority, sacrifice and fair regional representation and the appointment of non-popularly elected MLCs… read-more

Karnataka CM BS Yeddyurappa slammed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's statements regarding incorporation of Belgaum, Karwar, and Nipani regions in Maharashtra. Yeddyurappa asked Pawar not to "incite fire" and said, "Marathi-speaking people are just like Kannadigas, they too belong to us." Earlier, Pawar had endorsed the idea of a united Maharashtra on Bal Thackeray's death anniversary. The three regions having a large Marathi-speaking… read-more