Yeddyurappa takes firm stand on dispute over Hogenakkal
Taking a tough stand on the Hogenakkal issue, on which Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are at loggerheads, the new Chief Minister of Karnataka, B.S. Yeddyurappa, on Monday said his Government would spare no efforts to protect the interests of the State. Referring to the issue at his maiden press conference in the national capital after assuming office as Chief Minister, he said, "Interests of the people of Karnataka are very important to me, and every attempt will be made to safeguard the interests of Karnataka.' All-party meet