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Karnataka Assembly dissolved
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 29 (ANI): The Karnataka Assembly has been dissolved, paving the way for fresh elections in the State.
According to Raj Bhavan sources, a presidential notification was issued dissolving the house on Wednesday night.
The proclamation was issued on the Union Cabinet recommendation.
Three advisers -- P P Prabhu, S Krishnakumar and P K H Tharakan are expected to take charge of their responsibilities today.
On November 20, President's rule was imposed in the State by the Union Cabinet for the second time in less than two months. The decision was taken following Governor Ramesh Thakur's report in the wake of the resignation of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa.
Yeddyurappa resigned following a decision by the JD (S), a coalition partner of the BJP in the State, to oppose the confidence motion in the State Assembly, thereby foisting a minority status on the government within a week of Yeddyurappa taking oath.
On October 9, Central rule was imposed after the BJP had to withdraw its support from the coalition as the JD (S) failed to live up to its promise to hand over the power to Yeddyurappa as per an agreement reached between the two-parties twenty months ago. (ANI)
--MP
Australian Emu migrates to Karnataka
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Bangalore, Nov.28 (ANI): The story of the Golden egg laying bird has been made a reality at a Manna farm at Geddalahalli area near Bangalore. Over 150 Emus, the largest birds of Australia, have been raised at this farm.
The successful breeding of Emus has showcased a new source of employment and prosperity for millions of farmers in the State. It is Karnataka's first and country's biggest farm of giant Emu birds.
"Emu breeding is the best way that our farmers can make money from. Over rupees 75,000 can be raised by breeding a pair of Emu birds. Besides, there is tax exemption on this income," says Dr. Loknath Singh, Manna farm owner.
Apart from the meat and expensive eggs, the oil extracted from the birds have great healing properties for arthritis, joint pains, blood pressure and skin problems. The oil extracted from Emu also has a huge export market, Singh said.
Emu is also the second largest extant bird in the world by height after the well-known ostrich. This Australian native can adapt itself to any environment and lays eggs which are a delicacy and expensive.
Male Emu incubates the eggs and takes care of the chicks for six months. The Emu farming is catching the attention of those farmers who are on the look out for alternatives.
The soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds reach up to 2 metre (6 foot) in height.
Emus can travel great distances at a fast, economical trot and, if necessary, can sprint at 50 km/h (30 mph) for some distance at a time. They are common over most of mainland Australia, although they avoid heavily populated areas, dense forests and arid areas.
Emu birds have small vestigial wings and a long neck and legs. Their ability to run at high speeds is due to their highly specialised pelvic limb musculature. Their feet have only three toes and a similarly reduced number of bones and associated foot muscles.
They have brown to grey-brown plumage of shaggy appearance; the shafts and the tips of the feathers are black.
Emus are largely solitary while they can form enormous flocks, this is an atypical social behaviour that arises from the common need to move towards food sources. (ANI) -AJ
Karnataka assembly likely to be dissolved today
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 27 (ANI): The Karnataka Assembly is likely to be dissolved today as the Parliament has adopted resolution on imposing President's rule in the state.
The proclamation of bringing Karnataka under President's rule and keeping the Assembly under suspended animation to pave the way for dissolution of the House and fresh elections was moved by Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil in the Lok Sabha yesterday, which was passed by a voice vote.
On November 20, President's rule was imposed in the State by the Union Cabinet for the second time in less than two months. The decision was taken following Governor Rameshwar Thakur's report in the wake of resignation of BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa from the post of chief ministership.
Yeddyurappa resigned following JD (S), coalition partner of the BJP in the State, decided to oppose the confidence motion in the State Assembly, thereby turning the government into a minority within a week of his taking oath.
This was the second time the Central rule was imposed in the State.
On October 9, the Central rule was imposed after the BJP had to withdraw its support from the coalition as the JD (S) failed to live up to its promise to hand over the power to Yeddyurappa as per the agreement reached between the two-parties twenty months ago.
In the present State Assembly, the BJP has the highest number of legislators with 79 MLAs, followed by the Congress with 65 MLAs, which excludes the eight other members led by former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who broke away from the JD (S) to join the Congress.
Kumaraswamy led JD (S) has officially 57 members in the legislature, but its strength is down to 48 after Siddaramaiah's defection.
The smaller parties and independents only add to 17 in the 224-member Assembly. (ANI)
- AY
Hotmail creator Sabeer Bhatia offers alternative to Microsoft Office applications
Friday, November 23, 2007
Sydney, Nov.23 (ANI): Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia has decided to challenge American software giant Microsoft core 20 billion dollar office desktop business.
It maybe recalled that Microsoft purchased Bhatia's Hotmail for 400 million dollars a decade ago.
Now, according to The Australian, Bhatia has released a free online rival to the best selling Office suite of applications that will allow users to view, share and edit documents from any computer.
The Indian-born Stanford graduate said that Live Documents would pose a "significant" challenge to Microsoft's propriety software business, which eventually would be made redundant by the evolving Internet applications industry.
Office, bundling the Word word-processing, Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation tools, accounted for a third of Microsoft's total revenues last year. It is forecast to top 20 billion dollars this year.
"We are just a few years away from the end of the shrink-wrapped software business. By 2010, people will not be buying software. This is a significant challenge to a proportion of Microsoft's revenues," Bhatia was quoted, as saying.
InstaColl, a Bangalore-based company that is chaired by Mr Bhatia and backed by SoftBank's Bodhi Fund, developed the latest rival product.
He admitted that "a few million bucks" of Microsoft's payment from the sale of Hotmail went into its creation.
Designed to help consumers avoid expensive upgrades and to foster collaboration on a secure internet platform, Live Documents matches features found in Office 2007, the most recent version. It will be given away to individuals with 100MB of free data storage space per user.
Companies will pay for the system, either hosted remotely or on an internal server, at a discount to Microsoft's licensed technology. Aricent, an Indian software services group with 6,700 employees, is the first client.
Live Documents is similar to Google Apps, launched in February and used by companies including Proctor & Gamble, General Electric and Capgemini as a cheaper alternative to Microsoft.
However, Bhatia claims that his product is superior to Google's in its range and quality, most crucially because it mimics Office 2007. Most of Office's estimated 500 million customers have yet to upgrade from the 2003 version, while it is not available for Apple computers.
He said. "This will do for documents what Hotmail did for e-mail. Why spend $US400 on an upgrade when you can get it for free?"
Office 2007, the biggest advance in the system in ten years, took more than 2,000 Microsoft programmers three years to develop. Thirty-two software engineers in Bangalore, India's IT hub, took four years to break Microsoft's code so that they could replicate it online.
InstaColl said that it was not infringing copyright because of a legal ruling that concluded that it was not possible to patent the "look and feel" of a computer interface.
Microsoft itself was instrumental in setting the precedent. In 1994, it won a lawsuit brought by Apple for copying graphics from the Macintosh operating systems for use in Windows.
Microsoft has toyed with the idea of putting its word processing and spreadsheet applications online, but fears the cannibalisation of its core business. Instead it has focused on enhancing its desktop product with online extras.
The threat of free web-based applications is still nascent. Most of Office's sales are to companies buying licences in volume; about 40 per cent come from the sale of packaged software.
Bhatia and Jack Smith devised Hotmail, named after HTML, the language of the web, soon after leaving Apple in the mid1990s. Today it has more than 450 million users. (ANI)
--MP
Let there be elections in Karnataka, says Deve Gowda
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) chief Deve Gowda today said that his party was prepared for elections in Karnataka, where President's rule was imposed today for the second time in less than two months, and the State Assembly has been kept under suspended animation.
"I welcome it. Let there be elections," Gowda said at a press conference here, a day after his party decided to oppose the confidence motion on BJP-JD (S) coalition government in the State Assembly.
On the issue of power transfer to the BJP, Gowda said that the issue was discussed "on the streets", instead of being discussed among themselves.
At the same time, he refused to admit that there was lack of communication between the BJP and the JD (S) leadership.
Gowda stuck to the 12-point MoU sent to the BJP leaders, saying it was not to be taken lightly.
The BJP did not heed to the JD (S) demand of signing the 12-point MoU that would have led to the former parting away from the crucial portfolios in the next cabinet.
Hours after the Union Cabinet decided to impose President's rule in the State, and also place the State Assembly under suspended animation, President Pratibha Patil signed the proclamation bringing the State under Central rule.
However, it has been decided to dissolve the State Assembly when government approaches Parliament.
Earlier this morning, the Union Cabinet held a meeting at the official residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss the ongoing political situation in the State after B S Yeddyurappa resigned as the Chief Minister on Monday.
The government will seek the approval of Parliament for imposition of Central rule in Karnataka and dissolution of the State Assembly at the "earliest opportunity," Union Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi said after the Cabinet meeting.
"We are coming back to Parliament both for approval of President's rule and dissolution of the House," he said.
The Cabinet reportedly accepted Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur's suggestions for President's rule, as there was no possibility of formation of any alternative government.
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) met late last night where Manmohan Singh considered Thakur's report, but took no decision.
The Governor had sent his report to the Cabinet soon after Yeddyurappa resigned following J D (S), coalition partner of the BJP in the State, decided to oppose the confidence motion in the State Assembly, thereby turning the government into a minority.
This is the second time since October that the JD (S) has pulled the rug under the feat of the BJP.
A month ago, on October 7, the BJP had to withdraw its support from the coalition after the JD (S) failed to live up to its promise to hand over the power to Yeddyurappa as per the agreement reached between the two-parties twenty months ago.
Yeddyurappa yesterday said he was 'cheated' by the BJP leadership, not once but twice.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh termed the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) decision as a 'betrayal', and said that it was former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy who decided to give them an 'unconditional' support for forming the next government in the State after President's rule was invoked in the State.
A shocked BJP in Delhi has given indication that the party is ready to face mid-term polls in the State, and would try to highlight the twice betrayal by the JD (S).
In the present State Assembly, the BJP has the highest number of legislators with 79 MLAs, followed by the Congress with 65 MLAs, which excludes the eight other members led by former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who broke away from the JD (S) to join the Congress.
Kumaraswamy led JD (S) has officially 57 members in the legislature, but its strength is down to 48 after Siddaramaiah's defection.
The smaller parties and independents only add to 17 in the 224-member Assembly. (ANI)
--MP
Infosys BPO awarded 'Provider of the Year' award
Bangalore, Nov 21 (ANI): Infosys BPO, the business process outsourcing subsidiary of Infosys Technologies, has been awarded the 'Provider of the Year' award by FAO Today Magazine.
"Infosys is delighted to receive this award. We have a robust F&A practice and the ability to deliver F&A services seamlessly from multiple global locations. This, coupled with process excellence and our transformational approach, reinforces our leadership position in the fast growing FAO segment," said Amitabh Chaudhry, CEO and MD, Infosys BPO Limited.
"This recognition validates our strategy and the significant investments we have made in our F&A practice to add measurable business value to our clients," he added.
The award was presented at the One Conference hosted jointly by FAO Today and the Hackett Group on November 15 at Atlanta.
The first-annual event brought together the finance and procurement industry's best and brightest for recognition of outstanding performance.
The award winners have been selected by a jury of nominees from the 39 billion dollars finance and administrative outsourcing industry.
Infosys BPO won the award over 11 other service providers.
This award was especially significant after Infosys BPO won the landmark US Dollar 250 Million Philips deal in July 2007, which further enhanced its capabilities and positioned it as one of the global leaders in the FAO segment.
Infosys BPO Limited is the BPO (business process outsourcing) subsidiary of Infosys Technologies Ltd.
The company was started as Progeon Limited in April 2002 and is today among the top 10 third-party BPOs in India according to NASSCOM 2004-05 rankings.
It was started as a 74 per cent and 26 per cent joint venture between Infosys and Citibank Investments.
Infosys BPO has its headquarters in Bangalore and operates has operations in Jaipur and Pune in India and Brno in the Czech Republic. Recently, it has also opened an office in Gurgaon. (ANI)
- AY
Union Cabinet decides to impose President's rule in Karnataka
New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today decided to
impose President's rule in Karnataka, and also placed the State
Assembly under suspended animation.
This is the second time within a month that the State has been
placed under the President's rule.
The decision was taken at the Cabinet meeting held this morning
at the official residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to
discuss the ongoing political situation in the State after B S
Yeddyurappa resigned as the Chief Minister.
The Cabinet reportedly accepted Karanataka Governor Rameshwar
Thakur's suggestions for President's rule, as there was no
possibility of formation of any alternative government.
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) met late last
night where Manmohan Singh considered Thakur's report, but took
no decision.
The Governor had sent his report to the Cabinet soon after
Yeddyurappa resigned following J D (S), coalition partner of the
BJP in the State, decided to oppose the confidence motion in the
State Assembly, thereby turning the government into a minority.
Yedyurappa yesterday said he was 'cheated' by the BJP leadership,
not once but twice.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh termed the
Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) decision as a 'betrayal', and said that
it was former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy who
decided to give them an 'unconditional' support for forming the
next government in the State after President's rule was invoked
in the State.
A shocked BJP in Delhi has given indication that the party is
ready to face mid-term polls in the State, and would try to
highlight the twice betrayal by the JD (S).
This is the second time since October that the JD (S) has pulled
the rug under the feats of the BJP.
A month ago, on October 7, the BJP had to withdraw its support
from the coalition after the JD (S) failed to live up with its
promise to hand over the power to Yeddyurappa as per the
agreement reached between the two-parties twenty months ago.
With no party ready to form the government in the State, Centre
rule was imposed on Thakur's recommendation.
However, the BJP-JD (S) short lived 'divorce' came to an end
within a fortnight, after JD (S) leader H D Kumaraswamy, gave a
letter to the Governor confirming his party's 'unconditional'
support to the BJP.
This led the BJP, close on leading a South Indian State for the
first time, to demand revoking of the President's rule in the
State. Though the Governor was not convinced about the stability
of the next BJP-JD (S) coalition, the Centre's rule was revoked
paving the way for Yeddyurappa to form the next government in the
State.
In the present State Assembly, the BJP has the highest number of
legislators with 79 MLAs, followed by the Congress with 65 MLAs,
which excludes the eight other members led by former Deputy Chief
Minister Siddaramaiah, who broke away from the JD (S) to join the
Congress.
Kumaraswamy led JD (S) has officially 57 members in the
legislature, but its strength is down to 48 after Siddaramaiah's
defection.
The smaller parties and independents only add to 17 in the 224-
member Assembly.
But after JD (S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda
announced opposing the government in the floor test by alleging
that many things were going on Yeddyurappa's mind, it became
clear that the BJP was again taken for a ride by the JD (S).
The BJP did not heed to the JD (S) demand of signing the 12-point
MoU that would have led to the former parting away from the
crucial portfolios in the next cabinet. (ANI)
- AY
President's rule imposed in Karnataka for the second time
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): President's rule has been imposed in Karnataka for the second time in less than two months, and the State Assembly has been kept under suspended animation.
However, it has been decided to dissolve the State Assembly when government approaches Parliament.
Hours after the Union Cabinet decided to impose President's rule in the State, and also place the State Assembly under suspended animation, President Pratibha Patil signed the proclamation bringing the State under Central rule.
Earlier this morning, the Union Cabinet held a meeting at the official residence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss the ongoing political situation in the State after B S Yeddyurappa resigned as the Chief Minister on Monday.
The government will seek the approval of Parliament for imposition of Central rule in Karnataka and dissolution of the State Assembly at the "earliest opportunity," Union Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi said after the Cabinet meeting.
"We are coming back to Parliament both for approval of President's rule and dissolution of the House," he said.
The Cabinet reportedly accepted Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur's suggestions for President's rule, as there was no possibility of formation of any alternative government.
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) met late last night where Manmohan Singh considered Thakur's report, but took no decision.
The Governor had sent his report to the Cabinet soon after Yeddyurappa resigned following J D (S), coalition partner of the BJP in the State, decided to oppose the confidence motion in the State Assembly, thereby turning the government into a minority.
Yeddyurappa yesterday said he was 'cheated' by the BJP leadership, not once but twice.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh termed the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) decision as a 'betrayal', and said that it was former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy who decided to give them an 'unconditional' support for forming the next government in the State after President's rule was invoked in the State.
A shocked BJP in Delhi has given indication that the party is ready to face mid-term polls in the State, and would try to highlight the twice betrayal by the JD (S).
BJP senior leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said: "We want that the Assembly is dissolved immediately. Deve Gowda (chief of Janata Dal Secular) and his party have shown to the world a new height of lack of political confidence. Fresh elections should take place in Karnataka immediately, and I am sure BJP will win majority."
This is the second time since October that the JD (S) has pulled the rug under the feat of the BJP.
A month ago, on October 7, the BJP had to withdraw its support from the coalition after the JD (S) failed to live up to its promise to hand over the power to Yeddyurappa as per the agreement reached between the two-parties twenty months ago.
With no party ready to form the government in the State, Central rule was imposed on October 9 on Thakur's recommendation.
However, the BJP-JD (S) short lived 'divorce' came to an end within a fortnight, after JD (S) leader H D Kumaraswamy, gave a letter to the Governor confirming his party's 'unconditional' support to the BJP.
This led the BJP, close on leading a South Indian State for the first time, to demand revoking of the President's rule in the State. Though the Governor was not convinced about the stability of the next BJP-JD (S) coalition, the Centre's rule was revoked paving the way for Yeddyurappa to form the next government in the State.
In the present State Assembly, the BJP has the highest number of legislators with 79 MLAs, followed by the Congress with 65 MLAs, which excludes the eight other members led by former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who broke away from the JD (S) to join the Congress.
Kumaraswamy led JD (S) has officially 57 members in the legislature, but its strength is down to 48 after Siddaramaiah's defection.
The smaller parties and independents only add to 17 in the 224-member Assembly.
After JD (S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda announced opposing the government in the floor test by alleging that many things were going on Yeddyurappa's mind, it became clear that the BJP was again taken for a ride by the JD (S).
The BJP did not heed to the JD (S) demand of signing the 12-point MoU that would have led to the former parting away from the crucial portfolios in the next cabinet. (ANI)
--MP
Yedyurappa resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister (Lead-Karnataka Political Crisis
Monday, November 19, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 19 (ANI): BS Yedyurappa on Monday evening resigned from the post of Karnataka Chief Minister, hours after coalition partner J D (S) announced to vote against the government in the crucial confidence motion in the Vidhan Soudha.
Yedyurappa, who had taken the oath as the Chief Minister of the State a week ago, submitted his resignation letter to Governor Rameshwar Thakur even before taking the floor test. After tendering his resignation, Yedyurappa said he was 'cheated' by the BJP leadership, not once but twice.
BJP president Rajnath Singh termed the JD (S) decision as a 'betrayal', and said that it was former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy who decided to give them an 'unconditional' support for forming the next government in the State after President's rule was invoked in the State.
"After their assurances, the BJP was ready to form the government in Karnataka. I think the JD (S) has again betrayed BJP," Singh said. A shocked BJP in Delhi has given indication that the party is ready to face mid-term polls in the State, and would try to highlight the twice betrayal by the JD (S).
This is the second time since October the JD (S) has pulled the rug under the feats of the BJP. A month ago, on October 7, the BJP had to withdraw its support from the coalition after the JD (S) failed to live up with its promise to hand over the power to Yeddyurappa as per the agreement reached between the two-parties twenty months ago.
With no party ready to form the government in the State, Centre rule was imposed on Governor Rameshwar Thakur's recommendation. However, the BJP-JD (S) short lived 'divorce' came to an end within a fortnight, after JD (S) leader H D Kumaraswamy, gave a letter to the Governor confirming his party's 'unconditional' support to the BJP.
This led the BJP, close on leading a South Indian State for the first time, to demand revoking of the President's rule in the State. Though the Governor was not convinced about the stability of the next BJP-JD (S) coalition, the Centre's rule was revoked paving the way for Yeddyurappa to form the next government in the State.
In the present State Assembly, the BJP has the highest number of legislators with 79 MLAs, followed by the Congress with 65 MLAs, which excludes the eight other members led by former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who broke away from the JD (S) to join the Congress.
Kumaraswamy led JD (S) has officially 57 members in the legislature, but its strength is down to 48 after Siddaramaiah's defection.
The smaller parties and independents only add to 17 in the 224-member Assembly. But after J D (S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda today announced opposing the government in the floor test by alleging that many things were going on Yeddyurappa's mind, it became clear that the BJP was again taken for a ride by the JD (S).
The BJP did not heed to the J D (S) demand of signing the 12-point MoU that would have led to the former parting away from the crucial portfolios in the next cabinet. (ANI) -AJ
'Betrayed' twice by JD (S), angry BJP prepares for polls in Karnataka
Bangalore/New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): A week-old BJP-led coalition government in Karnataka suffered a major jolt after its coalition partner JD (S) decided to vote against the government in the non confidence motion in the Vidhan Soudha on Monday.
BJP president Rajnath Singh termed the JD (S) decision as a 'betrayal', and said that it was former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy who decided to give them an 'unconditional' support for forming the next government in the State after President's rule was invoked in the State.
"After their assurances, the BJP was ready to form the government in Karnataka. I think the JD (S) has again betrayed BJP," Singh said.
Though Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has not tendered his resignation, it is more likely that he would tender his resignation only after the debate in the Assembly gets over by evening.
However, a shocked BJP in Delhi has given indication that the party is ready to face mid-term polls in the State, and would try to highlight the twice betrayal by the JD (S).
This is the second time since October the JD (S) has pulled the rug under the feats of the BJP.
A month ago, on October 7, the BJP had to withdraw its support from the coalition after the JD (S) failed to live up with its promise to hand over the power to Yeddyurappa as per the agreement reached between the two-parties twenty months ago.
With no party ready to form the government in the State, Centre rule was imposed on Governor Rameshwar Thakur's recommendation.
However, the BJP-JD (S) short lived 'divorce' came to an end within a fortnight, after JD (S) leader H D Kumaraswamy, gave a letter to the Governor confirming his party's 'unconditional' support to the BJP.
This led the BJP, close on leading a South Indian State for the first time, to demand revoking of the President's rule in the State. Though the Governor was not convinced about the stability of the next BJP-JD (S) coalition, the Centre's rule was revoked paving the way for Yeddyurappa to form the next government in the State.
In the present State Assembly, the BJP has the highest number of legislators with 79 MLAs, followed by the Congress with 65 MLAs, which excludes the eight other members led by former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who broke away from the JD (S) to join the Congress.
Kumaraswamy led JD (S) has officially 57 members in the legislature, but its strength is down to 48 after Siddaramaiah's defection.
The smaller parties and independents only add to 17 in the 224-member Assembly.
But after J D (S) supremo and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda today announced opposing the government in the floor test by alleging that many things were going on Yeddyurappa's mind, it became clear that the BJP was again taken for a ride by the JD (S).
The BJP did not heed to the J D (S) demand of signing the 12-point MoU that would have led to the former parting away from the crucial portfolios in the next cabinet. (ANI)
--MP
BJP-JD (S) power-sharing talks fail
Bangalore, Nov 18 (ANI): A day before the Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government is scheduled to prove its majority in the Karnataka Assembly, the talks between newly appointed Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy over the 12-point MoU failed here today.
JD (S) chief H D Deve Gowda had told the BJP leadership that signing the MoU was a must for JD (S) support, and gave November 18 as the deadline for signing it.
The JDS has put off its decision whether to vote in favour of the Yedyyurappa government till Monday.
The BJP has reportedly rejected the JD (S) demand of signing the MoU, saying that it did not form the part of the Common Minimum Programme (CMP).
The latest development has cast a doubt on whether the JD (S) would support the BJP-led government in the State.
However, the BJP is sticking to the power sharing agreement reached between the two parties in 2006, and Yeddyurappa expressed confidence of winning the trust vote on Monday, after his meeting with Kumaraswamy,
Yeddyurappa refused to give the details of his talks with Kumaraswamy.
The JD (S) demands include, the post of Deputy Chief Minister to the JD (S) nominee, and portfolios of ministries in consultation with Kumaraswamy.
Further, the JD (S) has demanded portfolios of Mines and Geology and Urban Development, which have been rejected by Yeddyurappa.
He has also rejected JD (S) demand for non-induction of former minister and BJP leader B Sriramulu, who had filed a criminal complaint in August against Kumarswamy, into the Ministry.
Eighteen Ministers belonging to the coalition partner JD (S), including the deputy Chief Minister, are likely to take oath after the government wins a vote of confidence.
Yeddyurappa was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Karnataka on November 12, becoming the first BJP leader to head a government in south India.
Karnataka was placed under President's rule on October 9 and the state legislature was suspended after BJP and JD (S), which headed the coalition government, locked horns over power swap for the Chief Minister's post for the next 20 months.
The JD (S) made an about turn on transfer of power agreement, but a fortnight later patched up with the BJP, which staked claim to form the government on October 27.
The Union Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs took the decision to revoke President's rule in the state earlier this month. (ANI)
--MP
Yeddyurappa govt to seek vote of confidence today
Bangalore, Nov 19 (ANI): The B.S.Yeddyurappa led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Karnataka will seek a vote of confidence on the floor of the State Assembly here today.
The floor test assumes significance as the talks between Yeddyurappa and former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy over the 12-point MoU failed on Sunday.
Janta Dal (Secular) (JD-S) chief H D Deve Gowda had told the BJP leadership that signing the MoU was a must for getting support of the JD (S).
With this, the JD(S) has put off its decision whether to vote in favour of the Yedyyurappa government till today.
The BJP has reportedly rejected the JD (S) demand of signing the MoU, saying it did not form the part of the Common Minimum Programme (CMP).
The latest development has cast a doubt on whether the JD (S) would support the BJP-led government in the State.
However, the BJP is sticking to the power sharing agreement reached between the two parties in 2006.
The JD (S) demands include the post of Deputy Chief Minister to the JD (S) nominee, and portfolios of ministries in consultation with Kumaraswamy.
Further, the JD (S) has demanded portfolios of Mines and Geology and Urban Development, which have been rejected by Yeddyurappa.
He has also rejected JD (S) demand for non-induction of former minister and BJP leader B Sriramulu, who had filed a criminal complaint in August against Kumarswamy, into the Ministry.
Eighteen Ministers belonging to the coalition partner JD (S), including the deputy Chief Minister, are likely to take oath after the government wins a vote of confidence.
Yeddyurappa was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Karnataka on November 12, becoming the first BJP leader to head a government in south India.
Karnataka was placed under President's rule on October 9 and the state legislature was suspended after BJP and JD (S), which headed the coalition government, locked horns over power swap for the Chief Minister's post for the next 20 months.
The JD (S) made an about turn on transfer of power agreement, but a fortnight later patched up with the BJP, which staked claim to form the government on October 27.
The Union Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs took the decision to revoke President's rule in the state earlier this month. (ANI)
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Yeddiyurappa, Kumaraswamy likely to ink power-sharing MoU today
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 18 (ANI): Newly appointed Karnataka Chief Minister B. S.Yeddiyurappa will meet Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) leader H D Kumaraswamy here today, a day before the coalition government is scheduled to prove its majority in the state assembly.
The two leaders are expected to discuss and sign a 12-point Memorandum of Understanding before facing the floor test on Monday.
The meeting comes as the JD(S) has set a precondition that signing of the MoU, outlining the guidelines to share power, between the two parties was mandatory before Yeddiyurappa seeks vote of confidence.
Eighteen Ministers belonging to the coalition partner JD (S), including the deputy Chief Minister, are likely to take oath after the government wins a vote of confidence.
Yeddiyurappa was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Karnataka on November 12, becoming the first BJP leader to head a government in south India.
Karnataka was placed under President's rule on October 9 and the state legislature was suspended after BJP and JD (S), which headed the coalition government, locked horns over power swap for the Chief Minister's post for the next 20 months.
The JD (S) made an about turn on transfer of power agreement, but a fortnight later patched up with the BJP, which staked claim to form the government on October 27.
The Union Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs took the decision to revoke President's rule in the state earlier this month. (ANI)
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Reliance forays into branded jewellery market
Bangalore, Nov 18 (ANI): Reliance Retail has made a foray into the branded jewellery space with their new venture titled 'Reliance Jewel.'
The brand, which opened its first store at Jayanagar in Bangalore on November 15, offers gold, diamond, platinum and silver jewelleries.
The store is spread over three floors, covering an area of 6,000 sq. ft. It offers over 10,000 designs of exquisitely crafted jewellery from across the country to make it a one-stop shopping destination for fine jewellery, offering consumers a wide range in gold and diamond jewellery.
"We aim at opening 300 'Reliance Jewels' outlets across the country during the next three years" said Ashok Kaul, Business Head and Vice President
Jewellery.
Media reports said that by 2010, they plan to overtake Tata's Tanishq, the largest organised player in this market at present.
The opening of the store comes days after launching "Reliance Footprint", their multi-brand footwear format in the city. (ANI)
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Manipal AcuNova laboratory accredited by College of American Pathologists
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 16 (ANI-Business Wire India): Manipal AcuNova Limited Central Reference Laboratory, Bangalore has been awarded an accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation on the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent on site inspection.
The Laboratory's Director was advised of this national recognition and 'congratulated for the excellence of services being provided'.
Manipal AcuNova Limited Central Reference Laboratories is one of the ten Laboratories that are CAP accredited nationwide.
The CAP Laboratory Accreditation program that began in the early 1960's is recognized by the US Government as being equal to more stringent than the Government's own inspection program.
During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory's records and quality control of the preceding two years. CAP inspectors also examine the entire staff's qualifications, the laboratory's equipment, facilities, safety program, records, as well as the overall management of the facility. This stringent management program is designed to specifically ensure the highest standards of care for the laboratory's patients.
The College of American Pathologists is a medical society serving nearly 16,000 physician members and the laboratory community across the world.
It is the world's largest association composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The CAP is an advocate for high quality and cost effective medical care.
D A Prasanna, Vice Chairman and MD of Manipal AcuNova, said "CAP accreditation is an endorsement that our Patient testing work is of global quality. With CAP, our testing service will be more assuring to Pharmaceutical company clients to file the research results with USFDA." (ANI)
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Yeddiyurappa meets PM; says Manmohan assured full support for development
New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Newly appointed Karnataka Chief Minister B. S.Yeddiyurappa today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi.
Terming the meeting a "courtesy call," Yeddiyurappa told reporters that the Prime Minister assured him of full support of the Central Government in the development of Karnataka.
"He assured me in the development of Karnataka. He is going to give all support. The Governor of Karnataka has summoned the assembly session on November 19. After winning the vote of confidence, I have told the Prime Minister that I would come and meet him," said Yeddiyurappa.
The Yeddiyurappa-led BJP- Janata Dal (Secular) government will prove its majority in the state assembly on Monday. Ahead of that, the coalition partners are all set to deliberate on a 'memorandum of understanding' outlining the guidelines to share power.
It is expected that the signing of the MoU will take place on Sunday.
Eighteen Ministers belonging to the coalition partner JD (S), including the deputy Chief Minister, will take oath after the government wins a vote of confidence.
Yeddiyurappa was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Karnataka on November 12, becoming the first BJP leader to head a government in south India.
Karnataka was placed under President's rule on October 9 and the state legislature was suspended after BJP and JD (S), which headed the coalition government, locked horns over power swap for the Chief Minister's post for the next 20 months.
The JD (S) made an about turn on transfer of power agreement, but a fortnight later patched up with the BJP, which staked claim to form the government on October 27.
The Union Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs took the decision to revoke President's rule in the state last week. (ANI)
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Somebody make Gowda PM
New Delhi, Nov.16 (ANI): What is Deve Gowda up to? Why is he silent? These are two questions plaguing all of Karnataka and all those associated with Karnataka in New Delhi.
More so in the BJP offices at Ashoka Road. Somebody make him Prime Minister and move him to Race Course Road. He could cause lesser tumult than he does in Bangalore. The Silicon City then will have more billionaires than the measly four that Forbes listed out yesterday. Why even moffusil Pune has beaten the outsourcing Mecca of the world....it has five billionaires.
Karnataka deserves better. Poor Yedyurappa looks over his shoulder more times than even General Musharraf these days. And Yedyurappa doesn't have the Taliban after him. He only has the Gowda family. Did I say "only"? This family beats the Bush's...they simply don't go away. And they are, like the Bush family, simple people. Very simple. Remember Deve Gowda's famous boast of being "mannina maga" which translated means "son of the soil" and very loosely translated means "one who reduces all to soil" !
Arun Nehru in his column says one needs an astrologer to predict what Deve Gowda will do next. Indeed, even the stars are confused. So deep are the man's secrets. Quite naturally the BJP is in the dark like Gowda's own family. The day the BJP government was to be sworn in, I congratulated an old party hand, who was taken aback and replied "what are you congratulating me about? About Yediyappa"? There is little the BJP can hope for if they can't even get the name of their only south Indian Chief Minister right. How do they hope to even match wits with the Machiavellian Kannadiga who has been told by astrologers that he will return to 7 RCR one day. (ANI)
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JD-S and BJP to ink pact for running of Karnataka Government and coalition
Friday, November 16, 2007
Bangalore, Nov.15 (ANI): In what could be a first in Indian politics, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka are likely to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that will outline guidelines for the sharing of power and for smooth running of a government.
According to a website report, the inking of the MoU has been mooted by the Janata Dal (Secular) to neutralise the BJP from hijacking the policies of the coalition that has been in existence for 20 months prior to the resignation of the Kumaraswamy ministry last month.
The signing of the pact is expected to take place on November 18, a day before Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa seeks a vote of confidence for his coalition government on the floor of the State Assembly.
Former Prime Minister H.D.DeveGowda is said to be the architect of the contents of the 12-point MoU.
One of the points in the MoU has already been implemented with the swearing in of Yeddyurappa as chief minister.
A Deputy Chief Minister is likely to be announced on November 21 when the JD-S ministers join the ministry. (ANI)
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Haneef's lawyers to provide fresh evidence
Melbourne, Nov 15 (ANI): Lawyers for Indian born doctor Mohamed Haneef are hoping to present fresh evidence after the Howard Government launched its appeal against a Federal Court decision to reinstate Haneef's work visa.
Emails obtained by The Australian earlier this month suggested that the government and the Australian Federal Police had colluded to have Dr Haneef's visa revoked after he was granted bail by a Brisbane Magistrate on terrorism related charges. The charges were later dropped.
Before today's hearing, Dr Haneef's solicitor, Peter Russo, told reporters he was confident Justice Spender's original ruling would be upheld.
Having his visa reinstated would allow the Indian-trained doctor, who is currently not working, to further his career, Russo said.
Stephen Keim SC, Haneef's lawyer, is expected to seek permission from three Federal Court judges later today to use the evidence - believed to be a series of potentially damaging government emails by Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews to block Dr Haneef's return to Australia.
The former Gold Coast Hospital registrar was sent out of the country in July on character grounds after Andrews ruled that Dr Haneef had been associated with people suspected of being involved in criminal activities.
But Justice Spender ruled that Andrews had applied the wrong legal test by cancelling the visa because of Dr Haneef's "association with" British terror suspects Sabeel and Kafeel Ahmed - his second cousins.
However, Justice Spender said that Andrews used the fact that Dr Haneef was a person of interest to British authorities and that he had been charged with an offence at the time of the cancellation, the decision would have been upheld in court.
Meanwhile, Solicitor General David Bennett QC, on behalf Andrews, told the Court that some aspects of immigration legislation was "fuzzy at the edges" and set a deliberately "low bar" to allow wide ministerial discretion.
He argued that Andrews had not been wrong to cancel Dr Haneef's visa because his association with the Ahmeds, one of whom has since died from injuries sustained in the Glasgow Airport blast, went beyond family ties or casual acquaintance.
"This isn't just an estranged second cousin on the other side of the world," Bennett added.
"This is something more than that," The Australian quoted Bennett, as saying.
The two legal teams were today greeted by a small group of protesters calling for justice for Dr Haneef outside the court.
Dr Haneef was charged with a terrorism-related offence in July, but the charge collapsed less than a fortnight later for lack of evidence.
He has since returned to Bangalore. (ANI)
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Air Chief Major flies helicopter Dhruv in Bangalore
Bangalore, Nov 15 (ANI): Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major today flew Dhruv, the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which was powered by the Shakthi engine, here today.
The flight, which lasted for over 20 minutes, saw Air Chief Marshal Major take a keen interest in the sophisticated electronic digital control systems and other onboard equipment tailor-made for various missions.
Air Chief Marshal Major described ALH as an "outstanding flying platform with multiple feature."
"It's a great feeling to fly a beautiful machine," he said, after the flight.
The flight was piloted by the Dhruv developer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Deputy Chief Test Pilot Wing Commander (Retired) Unni Pillai.
Air Chief Marshal Major also visited various facilities in the Helicopter Division.
Later, HAL Chairman Ashok K Baweja briefed the Air Chief about the weaponised version of the Dhruv. (ANI) --MP
UTI Ventures invests 8 million dollars in PESCO BEAM Environmental Solutions
Bangalore, Nov 15 (ANI-Business Wire India): UTI Ventures, a leading private equity firm has announced an investment of Rs. 32 crores (8 million dollars) into PESCO BEAM Environmental Solutions Pvt Limited, a company involved in the 'waste management' (Waste Oil recycling and recovery) and alternate energy systems.
This is a proprietary deal sourced by UTI Ventures. S.N. Rajesh, Director will represent UTI Ventures on the Board of PESCO BEAM.
PESCO BEAM is one of the leading manufacturers of turnkey skid mounted waste recovery and recycling plants. It has developed technologies in various environmental fields primarily in areas of waste management and alternate fuels.
The company is involved in the design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of equipment sub systems as well as complete turnkey plants for both waste management and the alternative fuels industry. PESCO BEAM is a global company with its customer locations across the globe. The company has a niche in custom building critical equipment and engineered systems. The Company's order book has been swelling with a tenfold growth in the last year and with an order Pipeline of USD 200 million.
PESCO BEAM was co founded by Luke Staengl and A Subramaniam both veterans in the process equipment industry. The company operates out of offices and manufacturing facilities in Virginia (USA) and Chennai (India).
Raja Kumar, CEO & M.D, UTI Ventures, said "As the demand for alternate energy systems and plants for oil recycling industry is on the rise PESCO BEAM's global track record will be a huge advantage. We believe that PESCO BEAM is set to become a potential industry leader.
PESCO BEAM will be the fifth investment relating to alternative energy from UTI Ventures, having invested earlier in Naturol bio energy, Shriram EPC, IND Barath Power and Shree Renuka Sugars".
S N Rajesh, Director - Private Equity, UTI Ventures said "PESCO BEAM's track record, deep understanding of the Waste recycling and alternate energy systems industry and strong vision of the founding team will help the company achieve significant success. We are excited to be partnering PESCO Beam as they set out to execute their vision".
Luke Staengl, Chief Executive officer and Co Founder PESCO BEAM said With the current investment we see no reason why we cannot cement our position as the global leader in Solvent and Oil Recycling Technology, and also substantially increase our re-entry into the burgeoning market for Bio-fuels Technologies. Additionally we expect to quickly bring to market several brand new innovations in both these arenas which will assure our continued success."
A Subramaniam, Managing Director and Co Founder PESCO BEAM said "It is exciting to have UTI Ventures partner us at this juncture when our business is on the high growth curve." (ANI)
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Sify Technologies partners Saba to deliver world-class management solutions in India
Bangalore/ Redwood Shores, Nov 15 (ANI/Business Wire India): Sify Technologies Limited, a leader in consumer, internet and enterprise services in India with global delivery capabilities and Saba Software Inc., the premier people management software and services, today announced that the companies have partnered to deliver Saba's world-class people management solutions and learning platforms in India. As part of this alliance, Sify will offer a packaged Saba Learning Suite to enterprises.
"Sify's eLearning solution which addresses enterprise learning needs is already recognized globally. We have a history of customer successes and have worked with the Saba Learning Suite on several implementations globally," said P J Nath, Executive President, Enterprise Solutions, Sify Technologies Limited.
"The emerging markets have their own dynamics. There are tremendous regional variations and market forces at play. By packaging Saba's solutions and bundling it with our content services, we will be able to bring globally established best-of-breed applications to help our customers in India implement learning solutions that will develop talent as well as enhance organizational productivity," he added.
As part of its offerings, Sify provides eLearning solutions with a range of services, including custom content and courseware development, performance consulting, simulation based training and learning management systems implementation.
By offering the Saba Learning Suite as part of its technology arsenal, Sify has the most comprehensive learning management system available to address the strategic mandates of the learning organization-to deliver effective formal and informal learning that is tied to clear business outcomes.
"Sify and Saba have established themselves as leaders in delivering learning solutions to customers around the world," said Mr.Gaurav Mehra, Managing Director, Saba (India).
"We are confident that customers will benefit from Sify's proven connectivity and world-class eLearning solutions that are aligned with Saba's Learning Suite. Through this continued alliance, Saba looks forward to expanding its presence in this growing, vibrant region. The partnership will enable us deliver learning programs that serve as a key component of an organization's people management strategy," he added. (ANI) -AJ
US-based advanced technology companies to invest in India
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Bangalore, Nov.14 (ANI): A delegation of senior executives from Montgomery County-based advanced technology firms visited Bangalore on Wednesday, on a business mission to explore opportunities for joint ventures and partnerships with dynamic India-based advanced technology companies.
Pradeep Ganguly, Director of Department of Economic Development, who is leading the delegation of 20 members, said that the main objective of the delegation was to inform Indian companies involved with biotech and information technology about the vast opportunities in Montgomery County and help them establish their contacts in North America.
"The main mission behind our coming here is that India is going places. India is one of the most powerful nations of the world now. It is one of the largest economies, probably one of the (few) largest economies in the world," Ganguly said, adding that they were also planning to collaborate with some of the Indian companies.
"There are companies based in India that are now looking to conquer the world. We are here to reach them," he added.
Farook Sait, Attorney at Law, said that India with its rich human resource could avail the great opportunities in Montgomery.
"The growth of IT sector and biotech sector in India exceeds among other nations outside the western world, and so it is natural for us to come over here and do business and to encourage people come over there," Sait added.
The US is India's largest trading partner and the bilateral trade in 2006 was 32 billion dollars.
The principal US exports to India include diagnostic or lab reagents, aircraft and parts, advanced machinery, cotton, fertilizers, ferrous waste or scrap metal, and computer hardware.
Sol Graham, CEO of Quality Biological Inc, said that he is visiting India for the first time to learn more about the Indian biotechnology firms and to interact with representatives of some of leading biotech firms like Biocon.
India exports textiles, ready-made garments, Internet-enabled services, agricultural and related products, gems and jewellery, leather products, and chemicals to the US.
However, with the rapidly growing Indian software sector is boosting service exports with business process outsourcing (BPO) revenues touching nine billion dollars in 2006-2007.
The US is India's largest investment partner, with a 13 per cent share and the direct investment from the US is estimated at more than 9 billion dollars 2006.
Heinan Landa, President of Optical Networks, said that he was in the `Garden City' to strengthen is relationship with his company's partner, Zenith Communication in Mumbai, and planned to have more such collaborations with Indian companies.
Montgomery is the capital and second most populous city of the US state of Alabama. (ANI) --MP
Karnataka Chief Minister meets Lakshmi
Bangalore, Nov 15 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa met Lakshmi on Wednesday evening, days after she underwent a surgery to separate her 'parasitic conjoined twin'.
Yeddyurappa presented Lakshmi's father with a cheque of 100,000 rupees and applauded the doctors' efforts.
"Congratulations to Dr. Sharan Patil and his team of doctors for this humanitarian act. Baby Lakshmi is back to normal and it's a sort of rebirth. Sparsh Hospital, Dr. Sharan Patil and his dedicated team of doctors have done the state, the country, and also Bangalore city proud," he said.
Lakshmi, a two-year-old girl, on Tuesday made her first public appearance after undergoing the surgery.
A team of around 30 medics removed what amounted to Lakshmi Tatma's headless identical twin sister who was joined at the pelvis and who did not develop and separate properly in the womb -- an extremely rare case, in a risky operation that began on November 6.
Lakshmi, who was born with four arms, four legs and extra internal organs, was expected to be in the operating theatre for 40 hours, but the surgery was over within 27 hours.
Besides the removal of the extra limbs, Lakshmi's deformed pelvis and spine were also corrected and her redundant extra organs were removed, doctors said.
Doctors said the surgery was worth the risk, saying that Lakshmi, who could not walk on her deformed limbs, would have otherwise had little chance of living past adolescence.
The operation is considered extremely complicated and rare in the country's medical history.
Lakshmi's parents, who are poor labourers hailing from Bihar, are not financially strong to bear the surgery cost. They told newspapers that they had refused offers from circus owners to buy their daughter.
The hospital said it was covering the cost of the surgery. (ANI)
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Lakshmi makes first public appearance after rare surgery
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 13 (ANI): Lakshmi, a two-year-old girl, who underwent a surgery to separate her 'parasitic conjoined twin', today made her first public appearance after undergoing the surgery, indicating speedy recovery.
Lakshmi has been shifted to general ward from the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), where she was kept since the 27-hour marathon surgery that concluded successfully on November 7.
A team of around 30 medics removed what amounted to Lakshmi Tatma's headless identical twin sister who was joined at the pelvis and who did not develop and separate properly in the womb -- an extremely rare case, in a risky operation that began on Tuesday.
Lakshmi, who was born with four arms, four legs and extra internal organs, was expected to be in the operating theatre for 40 hours, but the surgery was over within 27 hours.
Besides the removal of the extra limbs, Lakshmi's deformed pelvis and spine were corrected, and the redundant extra organs removed, doctors said.
Doctors said the surgery was worth the risk, saying that Lakshmi, who could not walk on her deformed limbs, would have otherwise little chance of living past adolescence.
The operation is considered extremely complicated and rare in the medical history of the country.
Lakshmi's parents, who are poor labourers hailing from Bihar, are not financially strong to bear the surgery cost. They told newspapers that they had refused offers from circus owners to buy their daughter.
The hospital said it was covering the cost of the surgery. (ANI) --MP
Karnataka Governor asks BJP-JD (S) coalition to prove majority by Nov 20
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 13 (ANI): Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur today asked Chief Minister B S Yeddiyurappa to prove his majority on the floor of the State Assembly by November 20.
This deadline is three days before the date for the floor test sought by Yeddiyurappa.
After chairing his maiden cabinet meeting, Yeddiyurappa said that a decision had been taken to request the Governor to convene a one-day special session of the Assembly on November 23 to enable the government to prove its majority.
Yeddiyurappa was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Monday.
BJP legislators Jagadish Shettar, V S Acharya, Govinda Karajol and R Ashok were also sworn-in as ministers.
Ministers belonging to the JD-S -- 18 in all, including a Deputy Chief Minister -- will take oath at one go after the Government wins the vote of confidence.
President's rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after the BJP withdrew support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement.
Three weeks after the bitter public spat, both parties formed a coalition again under Yeddiyurappa's leadership.
Yeddiyurappa represents Shikaripur in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. (ANI) --MP
Yeddiyurappa sworn-in as Karnataka Chief Minister
Monday, November 12, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader B.S. Yeddiyurappa was today sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
BJP legislators Jagadish Shettar, V S Acharya, Govinda Karajol and R Ashok were also sworn-in as ministers.
Ministers belonging to the JD-S -- 18 in all, including Deputy Chief Minister -- will take oath at one go after the Government wins a vote of confidence on November 15.
The Ministry will be expanded after the combine proves its majority on the floor of the assembly.
The installation of the new government puts an end to more than a month-long suspense over the future of governance in the state.
President's rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after the BJP withdrew support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement.
Three weeks after the bitter public spat, both parties formed a coalition again under Yeddiyurappa's leadership.
Yeddiyurappa represents Shikaripur in the Karnataka legislative assembly.
Yeddiyurappa's stint in public life began when he was appointed as the secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Shikaripur unit in 1970.
In 1980, he was appointed as the President of the Shikaripur taluk unit of the BJP and he later went on to become the President of BJP's Shimoga district unit in 1985.
In 1988, he became the President of the BJP unit of Karnataka.
He was first elected to the lower house of Karnataka Legislature in 1983 and has since represented the Shikaripur constituency five times. He has been a member of the Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Legislative Assemblies (lower house) of Karnataka. In the Tenth Assembly, he was chosen as Leader of Opposition.
In 1999, he lost the elections but was nominated by the BJP to become a member of the legislative council (upper house) of Karnataka.
Yeddiyurappa rose to prominence when he helped JD-S party's H. D. Kumaraswamy to bring down the coalition government of Dharam Singh. Kumaraswamy formed the government with the help of the BJP in Karnataka headed by Yeddiyurappa. (ANI)
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Yeddiyurappa to be sworn in as Karnataka CM
Bangalore, Nov 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader B.S. Yeddiyurappa will today be sworn in by Governor Rameshwar Thakur as the 19th Chief Minister of Karnataka.
The swearing ceremony will be held at 12 noon.
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha L K Advani, BJP President Rajnath Singh, and other leaders M Venkaiah Naidu, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley will attend the ceremony.
None from the Janta Dal-Secular (JD-S) will take oath along with Yeddiyurappa.
Ministers belonging to the JD-S -- 18 in all, including Deputy Chief Minister -- will take oath at one go after the Government wins vote of confidence on November 15.
The Ministry will be expanded after the combine proves its majority on the floor of the assembly.
On Friday, Governor Rameshwar Thakur invited Yeddiyurappa, who has been elected BJP-JD (S) joint legislature party leader, to form the government.
The Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to revoke President's rule in Karnataka and revive the Assembly, which had been kept under suspended animation.
The President's rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after BJP withdrew its support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement.
Three weeks after a bitter public spat, both parties came together deciding to form the next coalition in the State under Yeddiyurappa's leadership. (ANI)
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Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Task Force meeting today
Bangalore, Nov 12 (ANI): The Fourth Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation Task Force (REDGTF) meeting of Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development on Climate (APPCDC) will begin here today.
The meeting is being hosted by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
During the five-day meeting, field visits to the premises of Indian Institute of Science and TATA BP Solar will also be organised.
India's hosting of this event reflects its keen interest to foster active cooperation with the other member countries in new and renewable energy technologies.
The partnership holds a great promise for developing futuristic energy technologies which will not only address the energy security issue but also the environmental concerns due to greenhouse gas emissions.
Representatives from the member countries - India, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, the USA and Canada will take part in it.
Besides them, academicians, representatives from finance, research and industry will also participate in this meeting.
Canada has joined the partnership during the recently held Ministerial meeting in last October at New Delhi. (ANI)
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Kumaraswamy chosen leader of JD (S) legislature party
Bangalore, Nov 11 (ANI): The Janata Dal (Secular) legislature party (JDSLP) today announced former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy as its leader.
The JDSLP meeting was also attended by party chief and Kumaraswamy's father H D Deve Gowda.
However, the decision on who would be the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka from the JD (S), as per the power-sharing agreement with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the State is yet to be taken.
The BJP-led coalition is set to assume office on Monday with the swearing-in of BJP candidate B S Yeddyurappa as the Chief Minister.
A decision on Deputy Chief Minister is expected later today after Kumaraswamy, Deve Gowda, JD (S) state unit president Merajuddin Patel and senior party leader M P Prakash hold discussions.
At the JDSLP meeting it was also decided that Ministers belonging to the JDS -- 18 in all, including Deputy Chief Minister -- would take oath at one go, said Kumaraswamy.
It was earlier reported that two members of the coalition - Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister - would be sworn-in on Monday, and the Ministry would be expanded after the combine proves its majority on the floor of the assembly.
Nominees from JD (S) for ministerial berths are expected to be finalised in two-three days, said Kumaraswamy.
On Friday, Governor Rameshwar Thakur invited B S Yeddyurappa, who has been elected BJP-JD (S) joint legislature party leader, to form the government.
The Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to revoke President's rule in Karnataka and revive the Assembly, which had been kept under suspended animation.
The President's rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after BJP withdrew its support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement.
Three weeks after a bitter public spat, both parties came together deciding to form the next coalition in the State under Yeddyurappa's leadership. (ANI) --MP
BJP set to head a State government for first time in South India
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 10 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form the next government in Karnataka, a first for the party in South India, with the support of Janata Dal-Secular on Monday.
The swearing in ceremony of BJP's chief ministerial candidate B S Yeddyurappa will be held at 12 noon.
BJP national leaders, including Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha L K Advani, party President Rajnath Singh, M Venkaiah Naidu, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley, are likely to be present at the swearing-in ceremony in Bangalore.
Besides Yeddyurappa, a nominee for the Deputy Chief Ministership, who is to be chosen by the JD (S), will also take oath, sources said.
A final decision on Deputy Chief Minister is expected during the JD (S) Legislature party meet on Sunday.
While former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy has emerged as the frontrunner for the deputy chief ministership, names of Kumaraswamy's elder brother H D Revanna, and JD (S) state unit President Merajuddin Patel were also doing the rounds.
The Yeddyurappa-led Ministry will be expanded in consultation with JDS leaders after the BJP-JD (S) combine proves its majority on the floor of the assembly.
The date for floor test is likely to be announced by Governor Rameshwar Thakur on Sunday.
On Friday, Governor invited Yeddyurappa, who has been elected BJP-JD (S) joint legislature party leader, to form the government.
The Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to revoke President's rule in Karnataka and revive the Assembly, which had been kept under suspended animation.
The President's rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after BJP withdrew its support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement.
Three weeks after a bitter public spat, both parties came together deciding to form the next coalition in the State under B S Yeddyurappa's leadership. (ANI) --MP Labels: Politics
Lakshmi recognises parents, says doctor
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 10 (ANI): Lakshmi, a two-year-old girl, who underwent a surgery to separate her 'parasitic conjoined twin', today recognised her parents, which suggests that her sensory organs are functioning normally. "She was able to recognise her parents, Shambhu and Poonam, when they were allowed to meet her in the intensive care unit (ICU). She also waved to the doctors," chief anaesthetist Yohannan John said. He further said that Lakshmi's body is responding to drugs being administered to stabilise her. "Though she is on liquid diet and is being fed intravenously, she is able to sip water orally. Her body is also responding to the drugs being administered to stabilise her condition and prevent any infection," John added.
Lakshmi was born with four arms, four legs and extra internal organs. A team of around 30 medicos had removed what amounted to Lakshmi's headless identical twin sister who was joined at the pelvis and who did not develop and separate properly in the womb. The long and risky operation began on Tuesday. Lakshmi was expected to be in the operating theatre for 40 hours, but the surgery was over within 27 hours. Doctors said the surgery was worth the risk, saying that Lakshmi, who could not walk on her deformed limbs, would have otherwise little chance of living past adolescence. The operation is considered extremely complicated and rare in the medical history of the country. (ANI) -AJ
Labels: Health
Diwali gift for Lakshmi's parents, as she smiles after seeing them
Bangalore, Nov 9 (ANI): Two-year old Lakshmi today smiled at her parents when they got a fifteen minutes of time to see her in the hospital, where she is recovering after a successful 27-hour complex surgery to separate her parasitic conjoined twin.
Lakshmi's father, Shambu, who thanked the team of 35 doctors, surgeons and specialists, for their commendable effort, said that he and his wife are willing to see her again. Speaking to reporters Dr. Sharan Patil, who led the team, said that indeed it was the rarest of the rare surgery performed in India, and informed that Lakshmi is recovering and responding to the treatment. He also said that ventilators have been removed from the child and after few hours of observation she would be shifted to a ward. Lakshmi was born with four arms, four legs and extra internal organs.
In the marathon operation, the doctors removed what amounted to Lakshmi's headless identical twin sister, who was joined at the pelvis and who did not develop and separate properly in the womb. The long and risky operation began on Tuesday. Lakshmi was expected to be in the operating theatre for 40 hours, but the surgery was over within 27 hours. Doctors said the surgery was worth the risk, saying that Lakshmi, who could not walk on her deformed limbs, would have otherwise little chance of living past adolescence. The operation is considered extremely complicated and rare in the medical history of the country. (ANI) -AJ
Labels: Health
Karnataka Governor invites Yeddyurappa to form govt
Bangalore, Nov 9 (ANI): Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur today invited senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader B S Yeddyurappa, who has been elected BJP-Janata Dal-Secular joint legislature party leader, to form the next government in the State. Yeddyurappa, who was accompanied by former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy at the meeting with Karnataka Governor, will be sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister on Monday. "The swearing-in ceremony is on Monday. We will decide the time (of swearing-in) by tonight or tomorrow morning", Yeddyurappa told reporters outside Raj Bhavan. The Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to revoke President's rule in Karnataka and revive the Assembly, which had been kept under suspended animation.
The President's rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after BJP withdrew support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement. Three weeks after a bitter public spat, both parties came together deciding to form the next coalition in the State under B S Yeddyurappa's leadership. Earlier, Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur had submitted his report on the political situation in the State to the Union Home Ministry. (ANI) -AJ
Labels: Politics
BJP leader Yeddiyurappa to meet Karnataka Governor
Friday, November 9, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 9 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader B S Yeddiyurappa, who will lead the coalition government in Karanataka with the Janata Dal-Secular, will meet Governor Rameshwar Thakur later today. Thakur is expected to extend Yeddiyurappa a formal invitation to form the government.
Yeddiyurappa is expected to be sworn in as Chief Minister on Monday. Meanwhile, the JD (S) has convened a meeting on Sunday, ahead of the government formation. On the 12-point 'memorandum of understanding' that JD (S) chief Deve Gowda had sent to the BJP, JD (S) state unit president Merajuddin Patel said it s not a pre-condition and it is merely an understanding between the two partners for smooth governance.
The Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to revoke President's rule in Karnataka and revive the Assembly, which had been kept under suspended animation. The President's rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after BJP withdrew support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement. Three weeks after a bitter public spat, both parties came together deciding to form the next coalition in the State under B S Yediyurappa's leadership. Earlier, Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur had submitted his report on the political situation in the State to the Union Home Ministry. (ANI) -AJ
Labels: Politics
Lakshmi is stable and recovering fast, says doctors
Bangalore, Nov 8 (ANI): Lakshmi, a two-year-old girl, who underwent a
surgery to separate her 'parasitic conjoined twin' is said to be
stable and recovering fast.Doctor Sharan Patil, who successfully performed the operation along
with a team of over two dozens doctors, said that Lakshmi is stable
and recovering fast. "The baby was found to be stable and that was a momentous moment for
us because we suddenly could see Laksmi with only two limbs, two legs
and two arms which was something we envisioned," said Patil. Lakshmi's father Shambhu is hoping that she would lead a normal life. "I have been told that she has two hands and two legs. I am very happy
and have total confidence on the doctors. I have seen her only on the
TV," said Shambhu. Lakshmi was born with four arms, four legs and extra internal organs. A team of around 30 medicos had removed what amounted to Lakshmi
Tatma's headless identical twin sister who was joined at the pelvis
and who did not develop and separate properly in the womb. The long and risky operation began on Tuesday. Lakshmi was expected to
be in the operating theatre for 40 hours, but the surgery was over
within 27 hours. Doctors said the surgery was worth the risk, saying that Lakshmi, who
could not walk on her deformed limbs, would have otherwise little
chance of living past adolescence. The operation is considered extremely complicated and rare in the
medical history of the country. (ANI) --MP Labels: Health
Cabinet decides to revoke President's rule in Karnataka
Thursday, November 8, 2007
New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to revoke President's rule in Karnataka, and it is likely that the month-long political crisis in the state may now come to an end with the formation of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Janata Dal (Secular) (JD-S) coalition government.
The President's rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after BJP withdrew support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement.
Three weeks after a bitter public spat, both parties came together deciding to form the next coalition in the State under B S Yediyurappa's leadership.
On Monday night, the BJP-JD(S) alliance paraded 125 MLAs before President Pratibha Patil, who were led by Yeddiyurappa.
Forty-five JD (S) and 80 BJP MLAs met Patil to demonstrate their right to be called to form a coalition government in Karnataka.
Chief Ministerial candidate Yeddyurappa and former Chief Minister and JD (S) leader H D Kumaraswamy together conveyed to the President that the combine has majority in the State Assembly.
Senior BJP leaders Venkaiah Naidu and Yashwant Sinha accompanied the group.
Four JDS MLAs -- H D Revanna, Merajuddin Patel, B C Patil and Putte Gowda -- stayed away citing personal reasons.
On October 29, both the BJP and the JD (S) paraded 129 MLAs in front of Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur.
Earlier, Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur had submitted his report on the political situation in the State to the Union Home Ministry. (ANI) Labels: Politics
Bangalore doctors successfully complete 40-hour-long surgery on child
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Bangalore, Nov 7 (ANI): Lakshmi, a two-year-old girl with eight limbs, has successfully come out of a 40-hour long complicated surgery that separated her from her 'parasitic conjoined twin'.
A team of over 30 neurosurgeons successfully operated on Lakshmi's fused spine.
"The surgery has been successful and Lakshmi is stable," said a doctor at the Sparsh Hospital here.
Lakshmi, who is presently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital, is under observation for a few more days.
Her parents are being provided with updates and do hope their daughter will lead a normal life like other children.
Laxmi's parents received help from Sharan Patil, a doctor in Bangalore, who agreed to operate on the child free of cost.
A team of 36 doctors, including 16 specialists, began the operation on Tuesday morning.
Laxmi is a case of an Ischiopagus Tetrapus, or twin joined at the pelvis.
The incidence of such conjoined twins is one in 50,000.
Dr. Patil said the head of the other twin was missing, which made it a parasite.
Doctors faced the challenge of removing the parasite from Laxmi's body.
Laxmi was born to a poor family in a small village in Bihar's Araria District.
Villagers initially considered her an incarnation of Goddess Laxmi, but after sometime realised she was unwell and needed help. (ANI)
- AY Labels: Health
Governor briefs Shivraj Patil about Karnataka situation
AA: New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur today met
Home Minister Shivraj Patil and briefed him about the political situation in
the State.Thakur, who arrived here with his "final report" on Karnataka, informed him
about the political developments taking place in the state after October 31,
when he submitted his comprehensive status report to the Centre. The BJP has been critical of Thakur for not inviting Yediyurappa to form the
government. Later, the Governor left to attend the Fourth International Conference on
Federalism, which commenced in the Capital on Monday. The meeting was held ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Janata
Dal-Secular (JD-S) legislators meeting with President Pratibha Patil today
at 6.00 p.m. BJP-JD(S) legislators will parade themselves before President this evening
to demonstrate their right to be called to form a coalition government in
Karnataka. BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa will lead 128 MLAs of both parties, who arrived
here last night by a chartered flight. Meanwhile, former Chief Minister and JD-S leader H D Kumaraswamy, has told
reporters in Mysore that his party MLAs would join the BJP and present
themselves before the President. Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur has also arrived here and is expected to
apprise the Central government about the political situation in Karnataka. The BJP has been critical of Thakur for not inviting Yediyurappa to form the
government. According to sources, the Governor has outlined the chronology of events
since the fall of the JDS-BJP Government headed by H D Kumaraswamy. The various antics adopted by the BJP to pressurise the Governor for
inviting it to form government, besides the opinion of legal and
constitutional experts on the BJP's claim to form the government, have been
mentioned in Thakur's report. Newspaper cuttings and Congress letters to the Governor, have also been
appended to the report. Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Jayanthi Natarajan has said that a
BJP-JD(S) coalition would be "inherently unstable." It is an "unnatural
alliance," which was a "complete perversion and subversion of the
Constitutional process," she added. President's Rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after the BJP
withdrew support from its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences over
the transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing agreement inked
in 2005. Three weeks after a bitter public spat, both parties came together deciding
to form the next coalition in the State under B S Yediyurappa's leadership.
(ANI) Labels: Politics
ChaYoWo Technology Solutions launches online gaming portal
Bangalore, Nov 6 (ANI/Business Wire India): ChaYoWo Games, the gaming
division of ChaYoWo Technology Solutions, a leading gaming solutions
provider has announced the official launch their own online gaming portal.GameZIndia.com offers a variety of free online games and is India's first
gaming portal that has an inbuilt gaming community in the site. The gaming
community features scrap books, chat-rooms, user search options, challenging
options and the facility to Host Single Player Tournaments among others. The site features continuous tournaments and prizes will be awarded to
participates that win games. The portal also has a host of casual downloadable games available from
across the world for gamers in India. The portal currently has games for all types of interests - action,
adventure, arcade, racing, educational, and more. Specifically for the Diwali season, GameZindia has launched the 'Diwali
Damaka' competition across India. "GameZindia.com offers to the Indian audience apart from free online games,
a range of casual and mobile games from around the world. We will continue
to add new games and features to ensure a remarkable gaming experience for
all our loyal community of users. The gaming community on offer at our site
will have many attractive features and will really aim at building a gaming
community in India," said Jugul Thachery, CEO of www.gameZindia.com Speaking of the official launch, Gaurav Mirchandani, Co-founder and MD of
ChaYoWo Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd and GameZIndia.com said, "GameZIndia
will also provide game developers around the globe the opportunity to enter
the rapidly growing gaming segment in India. We are in talks with several
overseas gaming portals to share and enhance the gaming experience for all
of our users." ChaYoWo Technology Solutions was funded earlier this year by US-based seed
fund Maxa Group thereby enabling it to grow through its early stages. (ANI) Labels: Technology
BJP-JDS alliance parades 125 MLAs before President Patil
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
AA: New Delhi, Nov 6 (ANI): In a show of strength in the Karnataka
State Assembly, the Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal (Secular)
alliance paraded 125 MLAs before President Pratibha Patil here today.BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa led 125 MLAs of both parties, who arrived
here last night by a chartered flight. Forty-five JD (S) and 80 BJP MLAs met Patil to demonstrate their right
to be called to form a coalition government in Karnataka. Chief Ministerial candidate Yeddyurappa and former Chief Minister and
JD (S) leader H D Kumaraswamy together conveyed to the President that
the combine has majority in the State Assembly. Senior BJP leaders Venkaiah Naidu and Yashwant Sinha accompanied the group. Four JDS MLAs -- H D Revanna, Merajuddin Patel, B C Patil and Putte
Gowda -- stayed away citing personal reasons. On October 29, both the BJP and the JD (S) paraded 129 MLAs in front
of Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Governor submitted his report on the
political situation in the State to the Union Home Ministry. President's Rule was imposed in the State on October 9 after the BJP
withdrew support to its coalition with the JD (S) due to differences
over the transfer of Chief Ministership as per the power-sharing
agreement inked in 2005. Three weeks after a bitter public spat, both parties came together
deciding to form the next coalition in the State under B S
Yeddyurappa's leadership. (ANI) Labels: Politics
Dravid makes comeback bid with a double ton against Mumbai
AA: Mumbai, Nov 6 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid today made a strong comeback bid to the national cricket team by hitting a double century for Karnataka in their Elite Division Group A Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium here.
His innings helped Karnataka to manage a draw and one point against Mumbai after being bowled out for just 195 runs in the first innings.
Dravid's 214, which was his 50th first class three-figure score, came in 330 balls in 437 minutes. It included 21 fours and five sixes.
Dravid, who has been dropped for the first two one-day international matches against Pakistan, said after the match that regular fall of wickets didn't allow them to attack.
"We kept losing regular wickets, lot of players in our team are quite young as well and it would have been a good education for them to play a quality attack," he said.
"It is satisfying to have played a innings that helped the team. It would have been better had I played a big knock in the first innings. To be honest 195 was never going to be enough, we needed at least 300 but credit to them. Ajit got couple of wickets early and Ramesh bowled very well," said the 34-year-old Karnataka player.
His today's innings is likely to get the attention of the national selectors who are due to meet on Thursday at Mohali to pick the team for the rest of three matches against visiting Pakistani team. (ANI) Labels: Sports
Unique Builders appoints experts for myHaveli
AA: Jaipur, Nov 6 (ANI-Business Wire India): How does a real estate development company achieve excellence? By rising above competition in its very first project, and by making its next project better than its last. For the last five years, this has been Unique Builders' credo - and that is how Unique are considered, even by some competitors, as truly unique.
With its newest and largest ever project - myHaveli at Mannat 1 - Unique promises to deliver what most of India has never seen before. And Unique understands that it cannot achieve this alone. In order to ensure that concepts translate to reality without any compromise, Unique Builders have appointed some of India's best consultants and professionals for the project.
Unique went all the way to Bangalore to get Asipac -India's No.1 living spaces consultant - to provide strategy, project conception, planning, development management and marketing services. Asipac has work in hand of 766 lacs square feet - projects valued at Rs.21,500 crores. And myHaveli is the first project Asipac agreed to work on in North India, despite the fact that many larger builders from Delhi have been trying to get Asipac.
For the architectural design, Unique decided to work with Maithel and Associates, Rajasthan's No.1 architects, who have now spread their practice far and wide - to far more competitive markets such as Bangalore, Hyderabad and Mysore.
To handle project and construction management, Unique has selected STUP, one of Asia's premier infrastructure project consultants, which offers integrated planning, architectural, engineering and project management services for power, transportation, telecom, commercial, recreational and manufacturing facility infrastructure.
Established in 1963 by Yves Guyon, a French civil engineer, STUP has done major work in infrastructure and urban / industrial development in India. They were supervising consultants for the Jaipur Ajmer highway. STUP's support to myHaveli would ensure a high degree of quality in construction, and timely delivery.
For MEP engineering design, Unique has appointed Spectral. As India's premier electro-mechanical consultants, Spectral has provided design solutions to some of the most prestigious projects in the country, for over 40 years. It has a country-wide network of offices with over 250 employees. A NFPA accredited organization, Spectral has received several prestigious awards.
For landscape architecture, Unique selected Quintessence, a 20-year old Delhi-based firm lead by the famous Rajesh Shukla. Quintessence's famed work includes Rajpath and India Gate environment, the Vatican Embassy in New Delhi and Amby Valley in Lonavala.
Legal/taxation advisory and transaction documentation services to myHaveli is being provided by Chir Amrit Corporate Solutions, Jaipur's leading professionals in corporate finance, accounting and legal solutions.
"To deliver the best, we have to partner with the best in class in each area of specialization," commented Unique's Director Abhishek Singh. (ANI) Labels: Business
Bangalore doctors start operating a two-year-old girl with eight limbs
Bangalore, Nov 6 (ANI): A two-year-old girl with eight limbs is undergoing an over 40-hour long operation since Tuesday morning in Bangalore for the rectification of the defect by birth due to the headless conjoined twin.
Laxmi was born in a poor family in a small village in Bihar's Araria District.
Villagers initially considered her as an incarnation of Goddess Laxmi, but after sometime they realised that she is unwell.
Laxmi's parents, who could not afford the expensive surgery, received help from Sharan Patil, a doctor in Bangalore, who agreed to operate on her free of cost.
Laxmi is a case of an Ischiopagus Tetrapus conjoined twin joined at the pelvis, thus having eight limbs.
The doctor says the head of the other twin is missing, which makes it only a parasite.
Doctors faced the challenge of removing the parasite from Laxmi's body, which could become even more complicated as she grows up.
"Unfortunately, we do not have a choice of waiting for the child to grow older. The problem will become even more difficult to solve," Patil said, adding: "The child's nourishment is becoming a problem and it is difficult for the child to nourish this parasite, which is pretty huge,"
The operation is expected to take a maximum of 48 hours and the doctors have prepared themselves for the ordeal.
"We do have long operations, but this is going to be extra long. We have geared ourselves up," said Dr. Patil.
A team of 36 doctors, including 16 specialists, began the operation on Tuesday morning.
Well aware that the operation has a 25 percent risk factor, and also that of losing Laxmi's life, her parents find a solace that they are able to make the best possible treatment available to their child.
"They are keen that their child goes through the surgery. They fully appreciate that here is the risk of 25 per cent, maybe of losing Lakshmi. Not a nice thing to say, but that huge worry is in our mind as well as much as in the parents' mind," said Dr. Patil.
"But, only way is to do our best and achieve the best for Laxmi," Dr.Patil added. (ANI) Labels: Health
BJP-JD(S) to parade MLAs before Prez
MP: With the political drama over the government formation continuing in Karnataka, JD(s)-BJP combine coalition is expected to parade its 129 MLAs before the President in Delhi on Tuesday. The recent move is seen as a step to show the alliance strength and pressurise the Center to take an early decision on the on going political crisis. Meanwhile governor Rameshwar Thakur is expected to meet the leaders in Delhi and submit his final report on the State. Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy also indicated that his party MLAs would join BJP and present themselves before the President. The MLA's had already left for Delhi and have been trying to fix up an appointment with the President on Tuesday. Labels: Politics
BJP appeals to Guv for early decision
Sunday, November 4, 2007
MP: As the political uncertainity in the State continues, BJP had appealed to the Governor Rameshwar Thakur for an early decision on the government formation. BJP delegates had even appealed to the Governor to speed up his report submission to the Center.''We discussed on the prevailing political situation and appealed the Governor to send his report as early as possible to facilitate revocation of the President's rule and formation of BJP-led government,' said BJP leader Anantkumar. Its been a week since the BJP- JD(S) combine had staked claim to form the government. A sit-in dharna also was held by the BJP workers in protest to the delay in extending an invitation and this was called off after assurances from the Governor. Meanwhile BJP plans to hold ''save democracy'' yatra from Monday . Labels: Politics
Govt formation yet to decide
Friday, November 2, 2007
MP: The crisis on the goverment formation in Karantaka continues as the Center is yet to decide on the issue after the Union Cabinet meeting which is scheduled for Friday. The Congress is on the stand for fresh election and has been pressing for dissolution of the Assembly. Meanwhile Governor Rameshwar Thakur is likely to send his final report recommending either government formation or dissolution of the Assembly. Though the coalition partners BJP and JD(S) had joined together again to stake claim to form new government, Governor has not invitied them. Also the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) has said a decision on revocation of President's rule in the State will be taken only after President Pratibha Patil returns from Thiruvananthapuram. Labels: Politics
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