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Jeddah, Jan 10: The Indian government awarded a Riyadh-based expatriate with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) on Thursday. President of India Pranab Mukherjee handed the award to social worker Shihabudeen Kottukad at the end of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention, the flagship event of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, in New Delhi. He said

Bangalore, Jan 10: Objecting to the impending visit of controversial American evangelist Benny Hinn, Sri Rama Sene, in a petition before the High Court, has urged the court to issue directions prohibiting Hinn's entry and ban holding of any event. Hinn is scheduled in Bangalore from January 15 to 19, 2014. Referring the writ petition to the division bench, Justice A S Bopanna has asked them to

Mangalore, Jan 10: "The National Book Trust, Mangalore fair reminded me of my school days. The books displayed in the exhibitions are unique. Mangaloreans are lucky to be part of this where they have the opportunity of finding their favorite under one roof" said sandalwood actress Yagna Shetty. She was speaking during her visit to the book fair in Mangalore on Thursday, January 9, organized by

Mangalore, Jan 10: A two-day conference on women literature was organized by in memory of Kamaladevi Chattopadyaya on her 110th birth anniversary at Nehru Maidan on Thursday. The event was organized by National Book Trust, New Delhi with the collaboration of Konkani Bhasa ani Samskruti Pratistana, Mangalore and Karnataka writers association and Karavali Writers and Readers Association, Mangalore

Mangalore, Jan 10: St Agnes Convent, Bendore will celebrate the centenary of its foundation Day with public a function here on January 12. Addressing the media persons on Thursday Dr. Sr. Lydia Fernandes A.C., Superior, St. Agnes Convent said that the convent that started in 1914 has completed 100 years. The contribution of the convent in the field of education was immense.” A prayer serivce in

Virajpet, Jan 9: Kodagu District BJP President and younger brother of former Minister Appachu Ranjan was today injured after being shot at by four unidentified assailants today, a police official said. Shuja Kushalappa suffered bullet-grazing wounds on his neck and left hand while sitting in his car in the town when four unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at him, said Kodagu

Mangalore, Jan 9: In association with Praja Vikas Seva Trust, Gas and Ration Users Forum, Mangalore will organise a protest meeting in front of Deputy Commissioner's office in the city on Saturday, against the rising LPG rates and conflicting statements made by Union Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily. Announcing this at a press meet here, vice president of the forum Rekha Baliga said that the

Bangalore, Jan 9: A contingent of 11 Karnataka MLAs arrived here today after completing a nearly fortnight-long foreign tour unfazed by criticism and controversy at home. The MLAs flew in here in the early hours via Hong Kong after covering Australia, New Zealand and Fiji for their "study" tour, with Chairman of the Backward Classes Committee of Karnataka Legislature B R Yavgal saying, "We learnt

Mangalore, Jan 9: Thousands of students took part in a mass protest rally from Ambedkar Circle to Nehru Maidan organised by Jagruta Mahila Vedike, Mangalore, against the recent case of kidnap, forced sex and blackmail of two medical students in Deralakatte. Following the rally, a massive protest and awareness programme was conducted in Nehru Maidan where BJP leaders and ABVP members took part

Udupi, Jan 9: The Karnataka State Board of Auqaf has appointed Nakwa Yahya as the chairman of Udup district Waqf Advisory Committee. Mr Yahya has been engaged himself in community activities for several years. He has served as the president of Udupi District Muslim Okkoota, Flowers of Paradise School Malpe, Member of Al Ameen Educational Society Bangalore and member of Jamiyyathul Falah.