Karnataka Chief Minister Mr B. S. Yeddyurappa called on Union Minister for Defence Mr A. K. Anthony in New Delhi on June 2. Some of the cabinet colleagues were also with him.

A Special Task Force (ABIDe) constituted under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister for the Infrastructure Development of Bangalore. Rs. 300 Crore sanctioned for the improvement of 1187 Roads in Bangalore city and Rs. 110 Crore released To streamline Bangalore city traffic, 60 New traffic signals erected and 120 traffic signals synchronized. BBMP has taken up [...]

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

Free Power supply provided for irrigation pumpsets upto 10 HP from 1.8.2008, benefitting 17 lakh farmers. Co-Operatives’ loans of Rs.1035 Crore  at 3% interest to benefit nearly 4 lakh farmers, weavers and fishermen. A special grant of Rs. 1000/- each for small and marginal farmers  dependent on rain-fed cultivation covering 50 Lakh families. Financial suppor [...]