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Karnataka crisis dented party's image: Venkaiah Hyderabad, Nov 20 : Admitting that the Bharatiya Janata Party's image had been dented because of the 14-day-long crisis in the ruling party in Karnataka, BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu today said the party central leadership was closely monitoring the situation in the state and had put in place a mechanism to avert such a crisis in the future.

Karnataka seeks central help for restoring damages in Krishna basin New Delhi, Nov 20: In view of the unprecedented floods experienced by the Krishna basin districts in Karnataka, the state has sought central assistance for taking up reconstruction and restoration activities in seven perennially drought-prone districts.

Karnataka CM rules out CBI inquiry into illegal mining Gulbarga, Nov 20: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today ruled out recommending to the Centre for CBI inquiry into the illegal mining in Bellary district on the lines of Andhra Pradesh government.

Research centre for radioisotopes, radiation technology Mangalore, Nov 20 : The Board of Research and Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), a wing of Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), will fund Mangalore University to set up a Centre for Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation Technology, Vice Chancellor K M Kaveriappa said today.

National Book Fest (from Feb 7) Mysore, Nov 20 : A week-long National Book Festival will be held at the Dasara Exhibition Grounds here from February 7, Kannada Book Authority Chairman Siddhalingaiah.

Karnataka CM admits delay in rehabilitation work Gulbarga, Karnataka, Nov 20 : State Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today agreed with Governor H R Bhardwaj's statement saying flood relief operation was affected due to political infighting in the ruling BJP.

Bangalore Metro's cost may reach Rs 12,000 Cr: Official Bangalore, Nov 20 : With the extension of the line and escalation of realisation estimates, the total cost of the Bangalore Metro may reach Rs 11,500 to Rs 12,000 crore from the present Rs 8,300 crore, Bangalore Metro Railway Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Managing Director Sivasailam said here today.

Karnataka minister demands central assistance for irrigation projects By Shreeraj Gudi, New Delhi, Nov 20 : Karnataka Water Resource Minister Basavraj Bommai on Friday submitted a memorandum to Union Water Resource Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal seeking more central assistance towards reconstruction, restoration infrastructure in major and medium irrigation projects of the state.

Honeywell, HAL celebrate 25 years of aerospace collaboration Bangalore, Nov 20 : US aviation major Honeywell and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd(HAL)today celebrated 25 years of aerospace collaboration, including production and support of the TPE331-5 turboprop engine.

Shankaranand, who headed Bofors probe panel, dead Bangalore, Nov 20 : Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist and long time Congressman B. Shankaranand, who headed the joint parliamentary probe into 1.3 billion dollars Bofors gun scandal, died Thursday of cardiac arrest. He was 84.

At agri fair, flood-hit Karnataka farmers seek jobs Bangalore, Nov 20 : Frail and wrinkled Shivaswamy goes around the agri fair here - not to learn about the latest trends in farming but to tap people for a job. The 56-year-old farmer's small field was destroyed in the Karnataka floods.

PR Meet on Nov 26 Bangalore, Nov 20 : The III International Global Communication Association (GCA) Conference for PR and Communication Professionals hosted by Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) will be held here from November 26.

HAL to invest Rupees 25,000 crore in new production facilities Bangalore, Nov 20 : The Public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will add capacity to produce and manufacture different models of aircraft involving a capital expenditure of Rupees 25,000 crore, company Chairman Ashok Nayak today said.

DHL,IA-SATS enter into partnership for security Bangalore, Nov 20 : DHL Global Forwarding comapny of DHL, the world's leading express and logistics company, today signed a security partnership with Air India-Singapore Airport Terminal service (AISATS) to develop standard operating procedures that support and fulfill customers' security requirements.

Bidar records lowest temperature 17.4 degree celsius Bangalore, Nov 20 : Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office here at 0830 hrs today.

Former Union Minister Shankaranand passes away Belgaum (Karnataka), Nov 20 : Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister B. Shankaranand died at a private hospital here this morning.

Karanataka's urban development plan seeks balance Bangalore, Nov 20 : The Karnataka government has to walk a tightrope so that the state gets over its Bangalore-centric development without hurting the nation's IT capital. It hopes to do this through the new Karnataka Urban Renewal Mission, on the lines of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).

Karnataka HC orders issuance of notice to Jayalalithaa Bangalore, Nov 19 : The Karnataka High Court today ordered issuance of notices to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and other respondents on a criminal revision petition filed by the Special Public Prosecutor and an individual.

Karnataka CM refutes Guv's observation on rehab Bangalore, Nov 19 : Denying Governor H R Bharadwaj's observation, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said rehabilitation of the flood-affected families in North Karnataka districts was going on a war-footing with active cooperation from the private initiatives.

Seva Bharati to construct over 2,371 houses for flood-hit families Bangalore, Nov 19 : Sevabharati, an organ of the Sangh Pariwar, has came forward to construct 2,371 houses for the flood-affected families in Northern Karnataka An MoU was today signed between the government and the trustees of Sevabharati in the presence of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa.

K'taka to celebrate Krishna Devaraya Utsav Bangalore, Nov 19 : The Karnataka Government has decided to invite dignitaries from various countries for the celebration of the 500th year of the coronation of the Emperor of the Vijayanagar Kingdom.

11 persons killed in road accident Udupi, Nov 19 : Nine persons killed on the spot while two more persons who admitted were declare dead in the the hospital when their TATA Sumo collided head-on with a speeding private bus in the night on the National Highway Jattigana Devasthana in Byndoor police limit in Kundapura taluk.

Seva Bharati to construct over 2371 houses for flood hit Bangalore, Nov 19: Sevabharati, an organ of the Sangh Pariwar, has came forward construct 2371 houses for the flood affected families in Northern Karnataka A MoU was today signed between the government and the trustees of Sevabharati in the presence of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa.

Friday's runners for Bangalore races Bangalore, Nov 19 : Following are the acceptances for the races to be held here on Friday, Nov 20.

Sambre records lowest temperature of 18.8 degree Celsius Bangalore, Nov 19 : Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office at 0830 hours today.

Police announcs reward for nabbing thief Madikeri, Nov 19 : Police today announced a reward of Rupees 5,000 to the people who assist them in tracing the whereabouts of a thief, who stole pepper worth Rupees 4.5 lakh.

Reward for nabbing 'pepper thief' Madikeri, Nov 19 : The district police have announced a reward for those who help them trace the whereabouts of a thief who stole pepper worth Rupees 4.5 lakh.

Coffee growers announce 'deadline' for coffee package Madikeri, Nov 19 : Coffee growers in Kodagu, the highest coffee producing district in the country, have given an ultimatum of December 10, for the Union government to fulfill their demands which mainly comprise of announcement of the Coffee Package.

Wholesale prices of Oils, Sugar, Commodities Bangalore, Nov 19 : Following were the wholesale prices (per 10 kg) in the Bangalore Oil market today.

BJP will emerge stronger from internal crisis in Karnataka: Sushma Swaraj Bangalore, Nov 19 : Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Sushma Swaraj has said her party will emerge stronger from the internal crisis in Karnataka.

Tibetans to thank India, raise freedom song Bangalore, Nov 19 : Buddhism, Tibetan medicine, 'chaam' dance, monastic chanting. It will be a peek into the Tibetan way of life at a festival here to thank India for providing a home to refugees from the 'Roof of the World' for five long decades.

BJP has emerged 'stronger' from Karnataka crisis : Sushma Bangalore, Nov 18: Expressing regrets for the 'ugly' rebellion that broke out in the Karnataka BJP recently, Deputy Opposition leader in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj today maintained that the crisis had blown over and factional leaders had pledged to work together.

Advocates submit memorandum to Karnataka Guv Bangalore, Nov 18 : Members of a newly-formed group of lawyers 'Advocates for Self Respect' today submitted a memorandum to Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj seeking action against advocates responsible for 'vandalism' in the High Court premises on November nine during a protest against Chief Justice P D Dinakaran who was facing land-grabbing charges.

Pawan, Varma unfinished stand rallies Karnataka to 185 for 2 Mysore, Nov 18 : A superb 149-run unbeaten partnership between K B Pawan (77) and Amith A Varma (84) for the third wicket enabled Karnataka to score 185 for two in their first innings against Bengal in their Ranji Elite Group 'B' match being played at Gangothri grounds here today.

Church vandalized in north Karnataka Bangalore, Nov 18 : A church in north Karnataka has been vandalized and a cross, doors and windows have been damaged, police and church authorities said Wednesday.

Central BJP leaders gag Karnataka's warring groups, hum unity tune Bangalore, Nov 18 : Rival factions in Karnataka's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were Wednesday told by the party central leaders to stop airing their differences in the media, with the state party chief warning that indiscipline would not be tolerated in future.

'Men do cry', says Bangalore's men's rights group Bangalore, Nov 18 : As the world celebrates International Men's Day Thursday, a Bangalore-based group wants an end to stereotyping male gender, and says men too get hurt, both emotionally and physically. The group is demanding justice for various social abuses against men.

Six killed, five injured in road accident Bangalore, Nov 18 : Six people, including two women and an infant, were killed and five others seriously injured when an iron ore laden truck hit a passenger vehicle near Ankola town in Uttara Kannada District this morning.

BJP emerged 'stronger' after crisis in Karnataka: Sushma Bangalore, Nov 18 : While expressing regrets for the 'ugly' incidents of rebellion witnessed in Karnataka BJP recently, Deputy Opposition leader in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj today maintained that crisis had blown over and factional leaders had pledged to work together.

BJP Coordination Committee meets for first time Bangalore, Nov 18 : The maiden meeting of the 14-member BJP Coordination Committee, formed as per the demand by the rebels, including some ministers, was held in a hotel here today.

Six people killed in road a road mishap in Karnataka Bangalore, Nov 18 : Six people, including two women and an infant, were killed and five others were seriously injured when an iron-ore ladden truck hit a passenger vehicle near Ankola town in Uttara Kannada District this morning.

BJP Coordination Committee meets to douse rebel fire Bangalore, Nov 18 : The maiden meeting of the 14-member BJP coordination committee, formed on the demand by the rebels, including some Ministers, was held in a hotel here today.

Karnataka to privatise power distribution system: minister Bangalore, Nov 18 : The Karnataka government will seriously pursue privatisation of power distribution as part of the second stage of its power distribution reforms programme launched last year, Energy Minister K S Ishwarappa said today.

GE announces 2 million dollar for developing wearable RFID sensors Bangalore, Nov 18 : GE Global Research, the technology development arm of the General Electric Company, today announced two million dollar award for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to develop wearable Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensors to alert people to the presence of chemical agents in the air and sample exhaled breath to serve as an early indicator of disease.

Notorious rowdy Lokesh held Bangalore, Nov 18 : Police have arrested rowdy Lokesh, alias Mulaman, and his four associates wanted in connection with 15, criminal cases against them.

Chamarajanagara records lowest temperature 19 degree celsius Bangalore, Nov 18 : Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office here at 0830 hrs today.

Wholesale prices of Oils, Sugar, Commodities Bangalore, Nov 18 : Following were the wholesale prices (per 10 kg) in the Bangalore Oil market today.

'I own a tree' campaign to save Bangalore's greenery By Maitreyee Boruah, Bangalore, Nov 18 : A silent 'green revolution' is in the making in India's tech hub Bangalore as citizens come together to sponsor trees to save the city's 'green heritage' which has of late come under threat owing to development activities.

Shobha regrets non-completion of projects Mysore, Nov 17 : Former Karnataka Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Shobha Karandlaje today said she had no regret for losing Ministership.

Yeddyurappa makes rival Shettar minister, key meet Wednesday Bangalore, Nov 17 : Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Tuesday inducted Jagadish Shettar, who has resigned as the assembly speaker, into his ministry, a day ahead of party legislators meet here to end continuing dissidence.

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