Date:17/11/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/11/17/stories/2008111754350500.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Yeddyurappa hails ISRO scientists

BANGALORE: Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa has congratulated ISRO scientists on their achievement in landing the Moon Impact Probe with the tricolour on the lunar surface on November 14. In his message, Mr. Yeddyurappa has said: “This achievement cannot be expressed in words. By planting the national flag on lunar surface through the Moon Impact Probe of Chandrayana 1 after successfully travelling nearly 3.80 lakh km, India has become the fourth nation to accomplish this remarkable feat. I congratulate the scientists of ISRO on behalf of the Kannadigas.” — Staff Reporter