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A building contractor by profession, Kateel has been an RSS worker since the age of 18 and started his political career in the BJP in 2004. (Photo: ANI)

B S Yediyurappa felicitates newly appointed K'taka BJP chief Nalin Kateel

Three-time MP from Dakshina Kannada, Kateel was appointed Karnataka unit BJP president on August 20.

27 Aug 2019 1:36 PM

Governor Vajubhai Vala, on the advice of the Chief Ministers also allocated portfolios to all 17 ministers which were sworn in as members of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's cabinet. (Photo: ANI)

K'taka Dy CM Laxman Savadi vows to bring good name to BS Yediyurappa's govt

CT Ravi has been given charge of Tourism and Additional charge of Kannada and Culture.

27 Aug 2019 12:55 PM

The B S Yediyurappa-led government has appointed three deputy chief ministers among the 17 ministers inducted. (Photo: PTI)

After portfolio allocation, K'taka leaders dissatisfied, signs of rebellion within BJP

Leaders like KS Eshwarappa and R Ashok, who served as deputy CM in earlier BJP-led govts, were not accommodated this time.

27 Aug 2019 9:45 AM

Siddaramaiah also hit out at the central government, accusing it of not releasing funds for flood relief. (Photo: PTI)

Siddaramaiah says Yeddy govt won't last for long, predicts mid-term polls

Predicting mid-term election, former CM urged Congress workers to start preparing for it and strengthen the party.

27 Aug 2019 8:12 AM

Governor Vajubhai Vala, Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa along with the newly inducted ministers after the swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan, in Bengaluru, Tuesday (Photo: AP)

K'taka gets 3 deputy chief ministers, portfolios allocated to 14 others

Govind Makthappa Karajol, Dr. Ashwath Narayan CN and Laxman Sangappa Savadi have been appointed as Deputy Chief Ministers.

26 Aug 2019 9:18 PM

On August 20, Yediyurappa expanded his Cabinet by inducting 17 legislators, nearly a month after the BJP formed the government in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Decision on deputy CM, minister portfolios soon: Yediyurappa

Yeddy announced that portfolios of the newly-appointed cabinet ministers will be allotted either on Monday or Tuesday.

26 Aug 2019 12:37 PM

The Chief Minister had been running a 'one-man cabinet' that had drawn flak from the opposition Congress and JD(S). (Photo: File)

Portfolios of K'taka Cabinet ministers to be allocated soon: Yediyurappa

Among those inducted into the cabinet on Tuesday, 16 are from the BJP and one independent.

22 Aug 2019 9:01 AM

More than three weeks after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka and running a 'one-man' Cabinet since then, Yediyurappa inducted 17 Ministers. (Photo: File)

BJP legislators failing to get berth in K'taka cabinet voice displeasure

While many legislators openly expressed their displeasure, at many places their supporters too have held protest against 'injustice'.

21 Aug 2019 8:23 AM

Wait over, 16 ministers to take oath in Karnataka today

The BJP central leadership had then taken the stance that cabinet formation could wait and had asked the CM to rush to the aid of the flood-affected.

20 Aug 2019 6:59 AM

Speaking to reporters here, Yediyurappa said after the expansion, a cabinet meeting will be held. (Photo: ANI | File)

'K'taka Cabinet to be expanded tomorrow,' says Yediyurappa

'The cabinet expansion will take place between 10:30 and 11:30 am tomorrow,' Yediyurappa said.

19 Aug 2019 11:59 AM

The hostel was being run at a private building on a rental basis, and all the five were studying in high schools in the district headquarters town. (Photo: Representational)

5 school students electrocuted in Karnataka town

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa ordered a probe into the tragic incident and announced a relief of Rs 5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased.

18 Aug 2019 1:26 PM

Yediyurappa is also believed to have discussed with Shah, who is also the BJP president, about the expansion of his state cabinet. (Photo: File | PTI)

Karnataka CM meets HM Amit Shah, discusses flood situation among other issues

The chief minister briefed the home minister about the ongoing rescue and relief operations in the flood affected areas in the state.

17 Aug 2019 8:00 PM

As per the IMD, the state received more than 279 per cent rainfall during the period from August 3 to August 10 which is highest in the last 118 years. (Photo: File)

PM Modi's attitude towards Karnataka is disgraceful: Siddaramaiah

A total of 61 persons are said to have died while 15 others are still missing on account of the rains.

17 Aug 2019 2:12 PM

Responding to his appeal, the Prime Minister assured tosend central study team soon to assess the damage due to the floods, the Chief Minister said in the national capital after the meeting. (Photo: File)

Yediyurappa meets PM, seeks immediate funds for flood relief

The Karnataka Chief Minister said the Prime Minister 'understood every thing' and soon he will be sending a team for assessment.

16 Aug 2019 2:24 PM

On Tuesday, Yediyurappa sought financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore from Centre. (Photo: File)

Flood-hit villages in Karnataka to be named after donors: B S Yediyurappa

Yediyurappa said on Wednesday at a meeting with industrialists and corporates.

16 Aug 2019 12:27 PM

'Our Bengaluru should also be developed like California and San Francisco Silicon Valley,' Yediyurappa said. (Photo: File)

Aim is to make Bengaluru country's Silicon Valley in a 'true sense': Yediyurappa

Karnataka and more specifically Bengaluru had gained a prominent place in the global technology map, Yediyurappa said.

15 Aug 2019 2:31 PM

Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday denied allegations of phone tapping during his tenure, even as the BJP raised the pitch demanding a comprehensive probe into it. (Photo: File)

Kumaraswamy denies phone-tapping charge; BJP pushes for a probe

As the matter snowballed into a major controversy, CM told reporters: I'm observing developments. I will discuss with Chief Secretary.

14 Aug 2019 6:44 PM

Due to floods in most districts, it has been ordered to celebrate the independence day in a simple way. (Photo: File)

Affected by floods, rains, Karanataka to keep independence day celebrations simple

In all districts, sub-divisions and taluks, respective Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners and Tahsildars will hoist the flag.

13 Aug 2019 4:54 PM

The Karnataka government on Saturday declared 80 taluks in 17 districts flood affected even as the death toll rose to 26 and thousands of people were rendered homeless, an official said. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Flood toll in Karnataka rises to 31; Amit Shah to undertake aerial survey

As many as 3.14 lakh people have been evacuated and of them 2.18 lakh people are staying in 924 relief camps, it said.

11 Aug 2019 10:05 AM

The villages likely to be affected due to heavy discharge have been identified and necessary precautions taken", an official statement said. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

9 dead, 43,000 people evacuated as flood, rains hit Karnataka

The worst-hit was Belagavi district, where six persons have lost their lives, while 40,180 people have been evacuated.

08 Aug 2019 12:30 PM

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