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Naheed Ataulla | TNN
Bangalore: It was curtains for the 18-year old controversy on unveiling of statues of poet-saints Sarvajna (Karnataka) and Thiruvalluvar (Tamil Nadu). On August 9, Thiruvalluvar’s statue was unveiled in Bangalore by Karnataka – Tamil Nadu CMs B S Yeddyurappa and M Karunanidhi. The gesture was reciprocated with Sarvajna’s statue being unveiled in [...]

Naheed Ataulla | TNN
Bangalore: Ushering in the first BJP government down South, chief minister B S Yeddyurappa looks back on the report card of his 14 month-old government in an interview to The Times of India.
What were the challenges before the first BJP government, when it assumed office in May 2008?
There were many challenges before [...]

A vision group “Karnataka 2020″ constituted under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister to guide integrated development and long term planning of the State.

“Government at the door steps of the People” Janaspandana on every Saturday at Hobli level to commence from 20th September .

“Karnataka Public Lands Nigam” established to protect and ensure proper utilization [...]

100% Tax exemptions for all Kannada Films (except dubbed films).

Rs. 1 Crore released for the construction of Dr .Rajkumar Memorial

Special Cell established to assist Non Resident Kannadigas / Indians.

Construction of Kannada Bhavanas initiated at Athani, Sedam, Mulabagal and Kollegal

Foundation stone laid for Shimoga Air Port

Foundation stone laid for Gulbarga Air Port

The Air Force Air Port at Bidar proposed to be used for Civilian Aiviation and Rs. 3 Crore sanctioned for terminal building by the State Government.

Construction of air Strips at Raichur , Bagalkot, Davanagere and Kushala Nagar sanctioned.

Approval given for the development of [...]

A Special Task Force (ABIDe) constituted under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister for the Infrastructure Development of Bangalore.

Lake Development Authority has initiated survey to prepare a Master Plan for the development of 231 lakes in Bangalore.

To streamline Bangalore city traffic, 60 New traffic signals erected and 120 traffic signals synchronized.

Rs. 300 Crore sanctioned for the [...]

Belgaum, Gulbarga and Mysore with the people’s representatives, prominent citizens and experts for the city development and Budgetary provisions made on their suggestions.

Comprehensive Development Plans approved for Jamakhandi, Gokak, Sirsi, Birur , Udupi- Malpe, Davanagere- Harihara, Sagar and Kampli.

Implementation & monitoring committees under the Chairmanship of district in – charge Ministers constituted for 7 City [...]

Diversion of water from Kalasa Nala to Malaprabha river at a cost of Rs.55 Crore approved to supply water to Hubli – Dharwad.

Rs. 825 Crore sanctioned for Rural Water Supply scheme; Rs. 350 crore already released.

Indi lift irrigation scheme to irrigate 37800 hectares in Sindgi Taluk of Bijapur District and 4000 hectares of Surpura taluk [...]

Rs. 400 Lakhs released for building 2 new trauma care centers at Victoria and Bowring Hospitals; Rs. 400 Lakh released for purchase of medical equipment.

New Dental College opened at Bellary in 2008-09.New Nursing College opened at Bellary in 2008-09.

Substantial increase in seats in Post Graduate Medical Education – benefitting 2055 students.

MOU signed for providing emergency [...]