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Karnataka in command after Thilak Naidu ton
2007-11-17 05:15:00 Karnataka in command after Thilak Naidu ton
Hotels in Karnataka
2007-11-15 00:00:00 Browse Hotels in Karnataka, get information about the tourist places to visit, favorable season to visit, hotel packages, meal charges, hotel facilities and other services provided by the hotels / resorts in India.
Bangalore | BJP Chief Minister in Karnataka
2007-11-13 09:48:00 A ministry headed by B S Yeddyurappa was sworn in today in Karnataka, bringing to an end the 34-day President's rule imposed on the state in the wak2 Vote(s)
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Yeddyurappa sworn in as CM of Karnataka
2007-11-12 14:46:00 A five-member BJP-led coalition ministry headed by B S Yeddyurappa was sworn in on Monday afternoon in Karnataka, bringing to an end the 34-day President’s rule imposed on the state in the wake of political turmoil.
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President?s rule may persist in Karnataka
2007-11-02 12:02:00 New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Manmohan Singh government appears to be in no hurry to make up its mind on President’s rule in Karnataka, with the cabinet meeting Friday not taking up the issue for discussion. Share This
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BJP, JD (S) to parade its MLAs before Karnataka Governor
2007-10-29 11:10:00 A day after a senior J D (S) leader revolted against his party and cast a shadow on the formation of the next BJP-led coalition ...
By: B4U India
BJP JD-S make up in Karnataka - Political Fault Line has shifted !
2007-10-28 13:30:00 The Indian Express reports: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to have its first Chief Minister in a southern state. The BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular), bitterly badmouthing each other just three weeks ago when they parted ways, made a sudden turnaround today to stake claim to form a new coalition government in Karnataka, ...
Waterfalls & Rivers of Karnataka - Travel Guide
2007-10-28 11:09:00 Karnataka is famous for its waterfalls; it is home to some of the more spectacular falls in India. The waterfalls of Karnataka and Kudremukh National park are listed as must-see places and among the "1001 Natural Wonders of the World." . Some of these are part of the database listing the Largest Waterfalls in the World.After a good season of rains all of Karnataka?s major river systems (Cauvery, Krishna, Sharavati and Godavari) along their course provide some great views primarily during the monsoon season. It is primarily the Rivers of the Western Ghats who along their course create some of the deepest and tallest Waterfalls anywhere in the world.Karnataka hosts a very large number of waterfalls and river basins; there are more than 100 waterfall and river backwater or river side based Tourism destinations in Karnataka. This blog post is an attempt to catalog them by location and capture key highlights of these falls.Around ChikmagalurHebbe Falls ? Near Kemmangundi - River Sharavat...
BJP, JD(S) revive coalition in Karnataka
2007-10-27 21:28:00 In a sudden revival of its fortunes in Karnataka, JD(S) on Saturday unilaterally supported formation of a govt under BJP’s B S Yediyurappa whereas Raj Bhawan has come out with the appointment of Advisers to the Governor. Share This
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Women making Karnataka?s HomeStays great stay options for budget travel
2007-10-27 09:03:00 Women have always been involved in large number of activities that contribute to powering and serving Karnataka's tourism industry indirectly. Karnataka has been an early starter in attracting women to the tourism sector when it extended 5 percent financial assistance to women entrepreneurs who intend to start hotels. This was initiated in 1992 under Tourism Policy to open HomeStays in Karnataka especially in Coorg Coffee estates and Plantations. Today, Women entrepreneurs are the forefront of the concept of home-stay springing up in Kodagu or Coorg and Mangalore districts. There are nearly 600 home Stays in Kodagu and around 75 in Chikmagalur districts that are being operated currently in many cases by Women. They provide tourists a homely experience through local food, cuisine and awareness to Karnataka?s culture. Coorgi?s and especially women folk are great hosts and they like meeting people and socializing.
DLF wins Rs 60,000 cr Bidadi Township Project in Karnataka
2007-10-09 11:21:00 Real Estate giant DLF is now planning to build its biggest residential project in the outskirts of Bangalore. This project is estimated to involve an investment of Rs. 60,000 Cr. The state-of-the-art project will be thrice of the size of DLF City in Gurgaon. The ?Bidadi Knowledge Park? will be developed across over 9,178 acre of ...
DLF wins Rs 60,000 cr Bidadi Township Project in Karnataka
2007-10-09 11:20:00 Real Estate giant DLF is now planning to build its biggest residential project in the outskirts of Bangalore. This project is estimated to involve an investment of Rs. 60,000 Cr. The state-of-the-art project will be thrice of the size of DLF City in Gurgaon. The “Bidadi Knowledge Park” will be developed across over 9,178 acre of Bidadi, which is 30 km from Bangalore. Bidadi is on the Bangalore-Mysore expressway and the upcoming intercity infrastructure corridor. The development charges for per acre of this self contained township will be over Rs 57 Lakh, and it is scheduled to be completed within 5 years. California-based Berkley and design firm Calthorpe Associates will plan the project. This project is termed as biggest endeavor of any real estate player so far. A spokesperson of Karnataka Government, Basavaraj Horatti informed, “The tenders have been approved for the Bidadi project. The terms and conditions are that per acre the development charges wil...
By: Blog Zone
Karnataka Chief Minister to Resign on oct 8 evening
2007-10-08 13:49:00 Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy will resign on Monday evening, Home Minister M P Prakash said.Prakash said a meeting of the Janata Dal-Secular legislature party will be convened later in the evening following which the chief minister would put in his papers. He will then take a floor test.This move comes in the wake of the tough talk by Governor Rameshwar Thakur during his meeting with the chief minister earlier during the day.The chief minister had conveyed to him that he would face the floor test on October 18 and a special session of the assembly too had been convened in this regard.The governor was, however, blunt in his reply and said it was his prerogative to call for a session. He also told the chief minister that he will have to submit his papers failing which he may have to dismiss him.The governor also said that he would invite the JD-S first to prove its strength. The chief minister was asked to get back to the governor by evening and make clear his intentions.
By: Top India News
On demands of their MLAs BJP looking to withdraw support to Karnataka govt
2007-10-05 10:51:00 BJP leaders on friday strongly announced that party leadership decide on withdrawing support to the JD (S)-led coalition government as chances of Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy transferring power to the Saffron party receded fast. At a meeting of the ministers representing BJP in the coalition government and party legislators, chaired by Chief Ministerial candidate B S Yediyurappa, a majority of them pushed for pulling out of the government and facing mid-term polls, a senior leader said on condition of anonymity. Meanwhile, Yediyurappa, who returned from Delhi on Thursday night, said that "if JD(S) does not want to transfer power and want to go to people's court, we (BJP) are also ready".
By: Top India News
DLF bags Bidadi knowledge city township project in Karnataka
2007-10-03 08:19:00 Indian Real estate major DLF Universal is learnt to have bagged the Bidadi knowledge city township project in Karnataka. Bidadi Knowledge City will come up approximately 30 km away from Bangalore and 15 km from Mysore. The joint venture partner for DLF for the Bidadi knowledge city project is Limitless Holdings, a part of Nakheel ...
RCI Karnataka - Udda Mooga Pole
2007-09-25 21:45:00 You know how after three hours of misunderstanding the hero finally decides he can't let the heroine get away but, alas she is on the way to the airport? Will he make it? He rushes to the airport only to see the plane take off before his eyes. Dejected he turns to head back home and... you know the rest.I kind of felt the same way with all the blog events of September. I had big plans for MBP and the Cookbook Challenge but I missed the bus (or plane). When I finally found some time to post a recipe I was pretty sure the most important one would have gone by too. I checked hostess Asha's blog and goodness, there it was - RCI Karnataka patiently waiting for me near the boarding gate!So here I am with my entry - dosas made with urad and moong dals. Apparently I am not the only one who prefers hassle free, non fermentation recipes. With temperatures dropping everywhere, I received a few requests for more instant recipes. This is the third instalment after paan pole and sanna pole and ...
By: Food For Thought
Coorg Home Stays and not Destination Resorts key Tourism driver in Karnatak
2007-09-25 16:28:00 If you think of Coorg Tourism today, after coffee estates and misty hills what comes to your mind are the 100?s of Home Stay options that are fast becoming the new Signature of Coorg Tourism. (There are around 300 Home Stays at last count in Coorg).When you think of a Coorg Resort, you first think of Orange County. Orange County is the benchmark for a Destination Resort that all new upcoming Resorts would have to measure up to or differentiate to create new destination properties in Coorg.Destination Resorts are those which are not near a large town or tourist attraction but instead contain all the ingredients and attractions to become destinations in their own right. (All the entertainment and activities required to keep you engaged are built into the Resort). Club Mahindra, Coorg is a recent addition to the Destination Resort category in Coorg. In a very short period of time the Mahindra property has been able to match the benchmarks set by Orange County.While quite a few new Dest...
How many names does Coorg, Karnataka Tourism?s top destination go by?
2007-09-25 05:37:00 Described by the Lonely Planet as the most under rated destination of India, Coorg has fast become synonymous will both Eco-Tourism in Karnataka and HomeStaysA multitude of superlatives and names are used to describe both Coorg the place and the ?Coorg Experience?. For starters Coorg itself is an anglicized derivation of its traditional name Kodagu is derived from ?Kodi-male-nadu? which in the local dialect means ?Higher Forest Land?.If we were to catalogue a list, here are a few that would surely come to mind.Kodaimalenadu (Meaning Higher Forest Land) Kodagu (Local name for Coorg) Scotland of the South India (The British dubbed it so because of its misty hills, picturesque towns and breathtaking views)Land of Coffee, Honey, cardamom, pepper, coffee, oranges (Well known for its coffee and tea estates, Coorg is one of India?s largest Coffee production region.)Land of the Kodavas (A book by Jeannette Isaac, According to the Puranas the word Kodava means the people blessed by Godmother...
Two Decades of Eco-Tourism in Karnataka - Wildlife Safaris, Island Living,
2007-09-23 10:45:00 Karnataka is endowed with most magnificent forests (which are around 20 percent of its geographical area) in the county ranging from majestic evergreen forests of the Western Ghats to the scrub jungles of the plains. The Western Ghats of Karnataka (about 60% of the Western Ghats are located in Karnataka) are one of the 25 global priority hotspots for conservation and one of the two on the Indian subcontinent. Several economically important species such as Sandalwood, Rosewood, Teak, White Cedar grow naturally in these forests.Karnataka boasts of the highest elephant and Gaur bison population (greater than 6000 & 8000 respectively) in India. Its forests hold some of the largest remaining populations of the endangered tiger and leopard.Eco-tourism has been extremely popular in Karnataka, it was one of the first states in India along with Kerala which tapped the potential of Eco-Tourism. Jungle Lodges and Resorts, setup as a unit of Karnataka Tourism was established two decades ago...
Seven Wonders of Karnataka
2007-09-22 13:27:00 Do you want to take a guess what the Seven Wonders of Karnataka Tourism would be? Would we agree on the list? Is there an absolute list at all? Any list we come up with, would surely be just one possible opinion on what monuments deserve a place in this list. Knowing fully well this list is open to debate, here goes the list... Gomateshwara Monolith in Sravanabelagola, Hassan, Karnataka. (Video)City of Ruins, Hampi, Karnataka (Video)Halebid and Belur temples, Hassan, Karnataka (Video)Somnathpur Temple, near Mysore, Karnataka (Video)Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka (Video)Aihole and Pattadakal, Badami, Karnataka (Video)Mysore Palace, near Mysore, Karnataka (Video)Comments and opinions welcome, Few top rated Photos on Karnataka Tourism for the chosen Seven Wonders of Karnataka.
Karnataka Government Rule on Mobile Phones
2007-09-21 04:45:00 The Karnataka Government has released a series of news paper ads recently highlightng the recent changes to the Motor Vehicle Act which makes use of Mobile Phones while driving an offense. While there is an accepted need to ban two wheeler raiders holding the mobiles between their neck and shoulders and talking while driving, the rule ...
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Karnataka bans cellphone for under 16
2007-09-15 06:38:00 The Karnataka government has decided to ban the use of mobile phones by children under the age of 16 in schools and junior colleges. The state government has also decided to ban the sale of mobile handsets to children in this age group. It says the decision has been taken in the interests of the children's health. Officials say schools will be instructed to confiscate mobile phones from
Regularization of unauthorized developments & constructions in Karnataka |
2007-09-13 09:41:00 Bangalore, September 13, 2007 - Owners of unauthorised developments and constructions in Karnataka will have an opportunity to regularise the same under a new scheme under Karnataka Town and Country Planning Rules 2007 that authorises all the local bodies in the state to regularise unauthorised properties. Applications for the same can be made starting this week.
Mobile Phones Banned in Karnataka for Children upto 16 years
2007-09-12 05:06:00 In a surprise move, Karnataka government has banned the use of mobile phones for children upto the age of 16 years. Hopefully the ban would be restricted in the school premises and does not extend elsewhere. Otherwise it is feared that Police would start harassing children holding mobile phones in public places. While it has been ...
Karnataka to set up Rs 100 crore Nano park in Bangalore
2007-08-22 07:19:00 Bangalore, Aug. 21 (PTI): Karnataka would soon come up with the country's first nano park here at a cost of Rs 100 crore, a senior official said today.The Government has shortlisted four 15-acre plots between Nagawara and Jakkur here for the purpose, Secretary in the Department of IT, BT, Science & Technology, M N Vidyashankar said.He said an advisory committee, headed by eminent scientist C N R Rao, would finalise the location for the research and application-oriented nano park, which is expected to be a hub of such activities in the country.
By: Global Nanotech
Rs 700 crore worth projects in Karnataka
2007-08-09 08:32:00 *Indiareit ties up with Skyline for real estate projects* Leading Realestate Fund, Indiareit Fund Advisors today said it was planning to raise an...
Village Homestay, Karnataka
2007-08-08 09:27:00 A cock crowed, and crowed and crowed. I straightened, flopped my legs from the end of our just-bigger-than-single bed, and stood. I picked through a pile beside my bag, found a towel, toothbrush, toothpaste and the plastic tub containing our soap. I left Claire to sleep. A sun-blackened man had slept in the next room. ...
Govt to fight Karnataka?s plan to divert Mhadei: Neri
2007-07-24 13:59:00 The Water Resources Minister, Mr Filipe Neri Rodrigues today told the state assembly that the state government would fight tooth and nail to stop the Karnataka government?s plans to divert water from the Mhadei basin. The state government has taken various steps to prevent Karnataka, which he said was trying to go ahead with the project ...
By: Goa Blog
Karnataka chief minister fails to file assets return
2007-06-30 14:57:00 Bangalore, June 30 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy failed to file the annual statement of his assets and liabilities with the Lok Ayukta (the state anti-corruption body) Saturday, which was the last day to file asset details.
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Poor response for govt scheme from schools-Karnataka
2007-06-15 12:11:00 Only a minuscule number of schools derecognised for violating the medium of instruction norms have applied for the voluntary scheme in Bangalore North and South as the deadline set by the government for the scheme ends on Friday. Only a minuscule number...(read more)
JD-S entry makes Congress jittery in Karnataka by-poll
2007-06-01 14:56:00 Bangalore, June 1 (IANS) The Ullal assembly by-poll in coastal Karnataka Saturday has turned into a battle of nerves for the opposition Congress as it is pitched against both the ruling parties - Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - while trying to retain the seat. The triangular contest, necessitated by the death ...
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18 killed in Karnataka road mishap
2007-05-18 15:40:00 Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Eighteen members of a marriage party, including the bride, were killed Friday and 20 injured when a mini bus collided head on with a state-owned transport bus at Halur in north Karnataka. A Bellary district police official told IANS on phone that the deceased included eight women, six children and four men, ...
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Bullies beware: Karnataka colleges launch anti-ragging drive
2007-05-18 15:36:00 Bangalore, May 18 (IANS) Universities in Karnataka are coming up with some innovative solutions to the problem of ragging in the wake of a recent crackdown by the Supreme Court. Bangalore University, for example, plans to include moral studies in its courses - hoping these lessons will not only deter bullies but also help students keep ...
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Karnataka Govt. to Allot Land For Govt. Offices
2007-05-10 11:26:00 Along with launching bid to attract buyers for 408 acres of excess land reserved for the development of upcoming international airport in Devana Halli, the Karnataka Government has also allocated 53 acres from the excess land to provide space to government departments and offices. The space will be developed by the Karnataka State Industrial Investment and ...
Karnataka judge injured on way to Vaishno Devi
2007-05-03 13:51:00 Jammu, May 3 (IANS) A Karnataka High Court judge was critically injured Thursday when his car rolled into a gorge on way to the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir. Besides Justice R. Gururajan, his wife Vijay Lakshmi, the driver Dishware Doss and personal security guard Suleiman were also hurt when their car skidded off ...
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Two sets of rules for Two townships at Karnataka
2007-04-16 12:55:00 The two townships coming up in Bidadi (Karnataka) are being treated differentially. Reason: One is public sector, the other is private. The BMRDA is building a 9,684-acre township covering six villages and one grazing land at Bidadi. No studies including...(read more)
Shiva Statue at Murudeshwar - Karnataka
2007-04-15 09:54:00 Just down south of Goa is the famous beach Murudeshwar. One of the divine places where Lord Shiva Temple is situated. Picture Credits: joegoauk/flickr
By: Goa Blog
Karnataka and its politics!
2007-04-14 17:00:00 _______________________________-_______________________________-____check my hot post! ..... Does chennai miss - Miss India!_________________________-_______________________________-__________Back to the story....."Mr Narayana Murthy made a statement that the instrumental version of the national anthem was played at the function on 8 April to avoid embarrassment to foreign students in the campus.And this became one of Karnataka's top issues.Especially, as home minister, Mr MP Prakash, in a statement in the Assembly today termed Mr Murthy’s remark as an unpardonable offence. The minister’s comment comes in addition to the two complaints which have been lodged against the Infosys chief mentor in Mysore,under Section 3 of the Insult to National Honour Act. One of the complainants is the former irrigation minister of Karnataka,Mr H N Nanjegowda. According to the home minister, irrespective of his greatness, no person should disrespect his country. The Infosys chief mentor might be a...
By: Format N Reload
Karnataka Plans to raise RS. 2000 Crores by Auctioning Land
2007-03-15 16:26:00 The Karnataka government is planning to raise Rs. 2,000 crores by auctioning 408 acres of land near the upcoming Bangalore International Airport in Devanahalli on the outskirts of the city. A decision to this effect was taken by the State Cabinet. “The...(read more)
Dudhsagar Waterfalls Goa Karnataka Border : The Beautiful Waterfall In Indi
2007-01-30 07:57:03 Location Situated 60 Km from Margoa, on the eastern border of Goa-Karnataka. Best season to visit The fall is generally calm durin summers. During monsoon, the falls become alive and attracts tourists mostly during monsoon season. About the falls The Dudhsagar Falls are amongst the top 100 highest waterfalls in world. Situated on the border of Goa and Karnataka, the Dudhsagar Waterfalls takes a steep plunge 2000 feet down in the wooded mountains of the western Ghats. Believed to be amongst the highest falls in the country, these magnificent falls are located in a blissful tropical jungle with crisscrossing streams. The view from the top of the falls is breathtaking. The falls looks even better at magical light of dawn. Dudhsagar Falls Goa What to do at falls Swimming is a good options at the bottom of the falls. But one has to make sure that the water is calm in desired a...
By: Goa Blog
Activating Airtel GPRS, Karnataka
2006-11-13 09:09:00 I have seen many using GPRS enabled handset but don't know how to activate GPRS. Some people are afraid of charges & some are lazy to talk with customer care.Here is the procedure to activate Free GPRS in Airtel Karnataka.1) For Pre-Paid users send SMS as "PLIVE ACTV" to 222, For Post-Paid users send SMS as"LIVE ACTV" to 222.2) Right after sending SMS you will get a confirmation message from Airtel saying "Requested service will be activated within 24 hours".3) After activation you will get a confirmation SMS & also WAP settings.4) Save the settings recieved & It will ask "Activate saved setting?", Give Yes.5) Thats all now you can browse free Airtel Live wap portalSome other sites you can browse with Free GPRS:Enter the following URL in Go To adress of your wap browser:Yahoo: http://in.wap.yahoo.com - Here you can login using your Yahoo Id & check mails, Use messenger also. Mails will be diplayed in Text format, No pictures will be shown.India Times: http://wap.indiatimes.comY...
By: Tech Bangalore
Karnataka Bandh October 4th 2006
2006-10-06 01:06:05 In a freak incident, two trains collided in Allahabad today, severely affecting rail traffic on Delhi-Howrah trunk route. There are however, no reports of any casualties.The accident occured near the Allahabad railway station when Mughalsarai Express and Chauri-Chaura Express collided head on.The collision derailed at least three coaches of Chauri-Chaura Express.While senior officials rushed to the spot, there were little chances of the railway tracks being cleared in the next eight hours.Meanwhile, trains including Kalka Mail, Lal Quila Express and Sealdah Mail were being diverted, railway sources said.Bangalore, Oct 4 (UNI) Barring minor incidents of stone pelting in the sensitive Belgaum city and Bangalore, the Karnataka bandh called by pro-Kannada organisations to protest the 'step motherly' treatment meted out by Centre on the Belgaum border row with Maharashtra, passed off peacefully, today.Life came to a standstill in most of the districts as the bandh call, supported by ne... |
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