BS Yeddyurappa

Karnataka students brave COVID to give SSLC exams; 8.7 lakh appear for examination [details]

In the midst of the pandemic, the SSLC examinations are administered by the Karnataka State Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB). The SSLC test has attracted 8.76 lakh students.

Jul 19, 2021

Call on extending lockdown in Karnataka after PM's address tonight, says Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that the decision on whether to enforce complete or partial lockdown in the state will be taken only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation in the evening.

May 5, 2021

Pressure building on Karnataka CM BSY to sack Ramesh Jarkiholi after CD leak

A sex CD was released in which Karnataka Major and Medium Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi was allegedly seen with a woman in a compromising position.

Mar 3, 2021

On BSY birthday, PM calls him 'most experienced leader'

Warm birthday greetings poured in from all over the country, including BJP stalwarts like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, to Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa who celebrated his 78th birthday on Saturday.

Feb 27, 2021

Karnataka: More than 50,000 schools, anganwadis running without access to water

In crowded urban areas where the Anganwadi are running in rented spaces, workers borrow water from neighboring houses

Jan 24, 2021

Amit Shah backs BSY's leadership, says "Yediyurappa doing very good job as Karnataka CM"

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said B.S. Yediyurappa is doing a "very good job" as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, adding the BJP government in the state will not only complete its five-year term but also return to power with absolute majority.

Jan 17, 2021

K'taka CM Yediyurappa lays foundation for 'New Anubhava Mantapa'; sparks controversy [reactions]

Calling the development nothing but 'a gimmick', KPCC working President Eshwar Khandre added that Anubhava Mantapa was a Congress brainchild.

Jan 10, 2021

New train to Bengaluru Airport; Karnataka CM announces [Details here]

Beginning from January 4, three new pairs of trains will operate between Bengaluru city railway station and the newly built Kempegowda international Airport Devanahalli (KiAD) halt station.

Jan 3, 2021

'Marathis belong to us too': BS Yediyurappa, Ajit Pawar spar over border row [Here's why]

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar was trying to 'incite fire' with his remark that Marathi-speaking regions of Karnataka should be included in Maharashtra.

Nov 18, 2020

After Delhi, Karnataka bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali | Details inside

Amid the ongoing pandemic, the Karnataka government has decided to ban firecrackers in the state ahead of the Diwali festival. Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa said the government banned firecrackers over coronavirus fears.

Nov 6, 2020

'Satyameva Jayate': CM Yediyurappa hails acquittal of accused in Babri Masjid verdict

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa hailed the acquittal of all the 32 accused in the Babri masjid demolition case by a Special CBI Court in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Sep 30, 2020

Bangalore COVID cases today: BS Yeddyurappa lifts lockdown despite rise in numbers

Bangalore has registered 1,714 new cases of COVID-19-affected people on Tuesday with its total tally standing at 26,746. CM BS Yeddyurappa has lifted the lockdown, despite rise in the number.

Jul 21, 2020

Karnataka lockdown relaxation: Here's what all you can do from today, and what not

Issuing a fresh set of guidelines for coronavirus lockdown 4.0, CM Yediyurappa said that all trains running within the state will be allowed to operate.

May 18, 2020

Bengaluru hospitals refuse to admit auto-driver in need of brain surgery; DIPR steps in

Several government hospitals denied admission to Suresh, an auto-driver in Bengaluru, before a Twitter user highlighted his ordeal and prompted the DIPR to provide help.

May 9, 2020

Karnataka govt announces three-day free travel on state buses for migrant workers

Karnataka government announces free travel on state buses for the next three days for migrant workers willing to reach their hometown within the state.

May 3, 2020

Karnataka Govt U-turn on easing ITBT restrictions; no motorcycles allowed on roads

Even though the lockdown will remain in place till May 3 as announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, certain essential services will be allowed to run the business with limited strength.

Apr 18, 2020

BJP leader Renukacharya spews hate at Karnataka pro-CAA rally, says 'Muslims store weapons in mosques'

Renukacharya, who his famous for his controversial comments, has targeted the Muslim community at a rally in support of the new citizenship law in Karnataka's Davanagere.

Jan 21, 2020

BS Yeddyurappa threatens to resign, video of CM's outburst against Vachananda Swamiji goes viral

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa threatened to resign after Vachananda Swamiji's demanded a cabinet minister post for Murugesh Nirani.

Jan 15, 2020

Pejawar Mutt Chief Vishwesha Teertha Swami passes away at 88

Doctors had earlier said the pontiff was being treated for extensive pneumonia.

Dec 29, 2019

Karnataka by-polls: Voting concludes for 15 Assembly constituencies

In the current 207-member Assembly, the Yediyurappa government has a majority with 106 MLAs, including an independent lawmaker.

Dec 5, 2019