tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74389937214061205252010-02-04T21:13:20.482+05:30Premier Karnataka News Web Portal!AAnoreply@blogger.comBlogger381125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7438993721406120525.post-58857088261051763772010-02-01T11:09:00.001+05:302010-02-01T11:09:21.611+05:30

With large number of protest groups raising their concerns against India's genetically modified crop, Bt Brinjal, Union minister of state for environment and forest Jairam Ramesh has said that a final decision will be taken only after reviewing the situation. So far the Center has not recieved much appreciation from the State governmnets with most states opposing the move to launch the product in

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World's renowned steel producer, ArcelorMittal has indicated of its plans to set up a mega steel plant in Karnataka. However the State government is still in search of a suitable location which can provide the proposed land for the steel plant. The other requirements being good supply of water and power for the steel plant. The acquistion of mass land mostly owned by farmers is itself a major

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20 year old fast bowler and Bangalore lad, Abhinayu Mithun has made the State proud with his inclusion in the Indian Test cricket team. He has been picked up for India's first Test against South Africa to be played at Nagpur from Feb 6th. It has been a long gap since Karnataka has got any representaion among the fast bowlers in the Indian team, the last being Javagal Srinath. -- MP

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Veteran BJP leader and a strong RSS favorer, K S Eshwarappa has been chosen as the new BJP Chief in the Party's State unit. He has also served as the Minister for Power in the  B.S. Yeddyurappa ministry and resigned his post on account of the party post. He represented the Shimoga constitiuency and became a three time legislator. -- MP

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Rescue operations were on full swing till late Wednesday to help save lives trapped under the debris, when a five storeyed building collapsed in Bellary on Tuesday. While 6 people died in the incident, as many as 14 people were saved from the site suffering injuries. The building was undergoing construction and poor quality of work is said to have led to the tragedy. The worst happened when a 

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In the wake of serious traffic violations happening in the City, Bangalore Traffic department has tightenend its noose on traffic law breakers. Now according to the law,  new provisions have been made to book a person on charges of serious repeated offences that could  even land you up in jail. If a person is caught for drunken driving for the second time in a span of 3 years, it would mean a

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In the wake of reports of fresh attacks targetted on churches near Mysore and Bhatkal of Uttara Kannada region, Karnataka Governor has warned against communal violations and directed strict action against the attackers. Speaking at the occassion of the R-day function, Governor also reminded the State government of its responsibility to protect the secular and democratic interests of the State and

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The tiger population in Karnataka seems to be improving with the tiger reserves in the State showing signs of rise in the number of the big cats. A team of forest experts as a part of conducting the census has indicated that during the exercise, several new tigers were spotted which brings more hope to the tiger status. The census conducted at Bhadra wildlife sanctuary northwest of Chikmagalur

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Bangalore, Jan 23 (IANS) Abhay Simha, the director of Kannada film "Gubbachchigalu" that won the National Award for best children's film Saturday, says it is a big recognition for his debut venture."The journey started as a simple idea about missing sparrows in our cities. It grew into a script and eventually a film! I should thank everyone who helped us and travelled along in this memorable

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In an unanticipated move for the JD(s), two of its MLC's have resigned from their seats. The move also comes as a setback for the JD(s) who have thrown the blame on the BJP for luring its members to strengthen their base. This has also changed the equation of the opposition party with JD(s) now reduced to 15 seats from 17 while the Congress now stands with 16 seats. -- MP

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Bangalore, Jan 22 (IANS) Veteran Karnataka theatre and film personality Chindodi Leela died Thursday night in a Bangalore hospital after a brief illness, hospital sources said. She was 72. Leela single handedly ran the fortunes of a big professional theatre group in Karnataka for over 34 years. She had undergone bypass surgery last Monday, but she succumbed to heart related ailments at around 10

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Joining the likes of other states, Karnataka is likely to say no to India's genetically modified crop Bt Brinjal. Resisting the move to introduce it in the Indian markets, Chief Minister Yeddyyurupa said that Bt Brinjal would rather be not introduced in the State till its ensured of the compliance with bio safety standards. Many other states including West Bengal, Kerala,Chattisgarh and Gujarat

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The Center has cracked its whip on Universities that has failed to maintain the integrity of academic standards. The Union Human resorces and  Development (HRD) Ministry has sent notice to to 44 universities to cancel the recognition of deemed status awarded to them. Among those institutes that have failed to follow the UGC guidelines include universtities from Tamil Nadu like Bharath University

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In another setback to the powerful Reddy brothers also Karnataka Ministers,  the Supreme Court has refused to lift the mining ban enforced on the Reddy owned OMC mines in Anatpur district of Andhra Pradesh. The company was refrained from carrying out mining activities following a panel recommending illegal mining activites in the area. The apex court has also directed the Andhra government to

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Despite Karnataka's best efforts, Mumbai has proved it once again that they were the champions lifting the Ranji Trophy for the 39th time. But it was a disappointing moment for the Karnataka team as they were beaten in the final match played at Mysore by just six runs. Karnataka's Manish Pandey put up a brave fight knocking 144 and his fourth wicket stand with Ganesh Satish was outstanding. But

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Former Prime Minister and JD(S) Chief  H D Deve Gowda's remarks on the Chief Minister has drawn criticism from many over the manner in which he used the language while verbally attacking the latter in abusive language. The Chief Minister however responded to it saying that he was saddened and hurt by the behaviour and refused to react to it. But the BJP took strong objection to the remarks and

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Welcoming the investment deal from the popular steel firm Arcelor Mittal, Karnataka government has opened its doors for the steel industrialist L N Mittal. In the latest developments during which the company chief met with the State's Chief Minister, the Karnataka government is learnt to have agreed to Mittal's proposal of setting up a mega steel plant worth Rs. 30,000-crore six million tonne

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In the wake of Lokayukta's findings on illegal mining activities taking place in Karnataka, Andhra boundaries, the Supreme Court has issued notice to the Center and State governments seeking a reply on the allegations. A Central panel of authority has also raised similar charges of largescale illegal mining undergoing in the region after which AP govt ordered complete stoppage of mining. -- MP

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Karnataka government has announced that it would set up a film city that would be named after the late superstars Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan. If all goes well, the proposed film city will come up at  Hesaraghatta which has been identified for the purpose. This will be in lines with the popular Ramoji Rao Film City at Hyderabad. -- MP

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A three member committeee constituted by the Survey of India has begun investigations involving the land grabbing allegations charged aginst Karnatka High Court justice P D Dinakaran. The team of experts would carry out inspections on the controversial land in question at Kaverirajapuram and verify the realities. For this, land mappings will be conducted which would help the surveyors identify

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Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor earlier too has got into controversies over his tweeting in social networking site. Lately his remarks over the visa policy issues has put him into trouble for going in public opposing the new visa policies. This became more significant with External Affairs Minister S  M Krishna responding to it saying that it was different perceptions raised

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Bangalore, Dec 30 (IANS) Kannada superstar Vishnuvardhan, who died early Wednesday, was given a state funeral here. The last rites were performed by his elder brother Ravi, in the presence of thousands of mourning fans. The 60-year-old actor died in Mysore, about 140 km from here, following a heart attack.Vishnuvardhan is survived by his wife Bharathi and two daughters Chandana and Keerthi.The

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Bangalore, Dec 30 (IANS) The sudden death of Kannada movie icon Vishnuvardhan has devastated millions of Kannadigas around the world. Well-known cricketer Anil Kumble, a big fan of the late actor, described his demise as a most devastating loss. "I have grown up watching his films. I have been his ardent fan. It's an end of an era," said Kumble, summing up the emotions of his fans who considered

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Many of the residents living in and around Srirampuram in Bangalore has suffered breathing problems after ingesting air reportedly contaminated by chemical leak from waste dumped in the area. The situation turned worse as many of police officials investigating the case also fell ill. The chemicals disposed in barrels probably caused the health issues and is suspected to be samples from a Hassan

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Bangalore, Dec 16 (IANS) Karnataka's Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu will be seen in cameraman-turned-director Ashok Kashyap's film "Lift Kodla". He says he agreed to do the movie at the behest of his friend Jaggesh, who plays main lead in the movie. "It is my friend Jaggesh who insisted that I do this role. I agreed and all the shooting was completed

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