Karnataka

Mangalore, September 9: If the plans of the Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy materialise, activities to promote the language may soon get a shot in the arm with the setting up of a Beary bhavan. The bhavan will also serve as an information centre for those learning the language. Speaking at “Pernal Sandola”, a cultural programme organised at the Town Hall here on Saturday, Rahim Uchila, president

Mangalore, September 9: No cases of forcible conversions, 'love jihad', drug distribution, and cheating of Hindu girls by boys of other religious communities have been registered in police stations coming under the jurisdiction of DK Police or Mangalore Police Commissionerate between January 2009 to July 2012, M G Hegde, Senior JDS leader said. Addressing mediapersons at a press meet in Mangalore

Kasargod, September 9: A Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus skidded and fell on a van in its bid to overtake that vehicle at Cheliyankode near here on Saturday evening. Around 15 persons sustained minor injuries in the accident which occurred around 5 p.m. The bus, going to Kanhangad from, overturned after the driver lost control of the vehicle while trying to overtake the van

Mangalore, September 8: A large number of children clad in the costumes of Shri Krishna and many of their mothers dressed as Yashoda enlivened the precincts of Kadri Shri Manjunath Temple, one could see a show stopper in every other child. Apparently, the parents had put in their best efforts for the show. But some children were unmindful of the spirit of the competition much to the chagrin of

Mangalore, September 8: Students from the Beary community who had achieved high percentage were awarded scholarships at a programme organised by Bangalore based Bearys' Welfare Association, at Jamiyyatul Falah Hall in the city on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Vinay Kumar Sorake, Secretary of All India Congress Committee, stressed on the importance of education and said that problems like

Mangalore, September 8: Cricket coaching camps will begin on September 16 at St Aloysius Centenary Grounds, Mangalore, under the joint auspices of Cricket India Academy and Cricket Australia. Coaching will be given in three categories i.e. 'Cricket Kids' (for children between 5-8 years of age), 'Cricket Education Programme' (CEP for children between 9-14 years of age), and 'Emerging Players' (15

Mangalore, Sep 8: Mangalore police have foiled an attempt of what they called 'the first major human trafficking case in Karnataka' on Saturday. Addressing mediapersons at the Police Commissioner's office in Mangalore on Saturday, Pratap Reddy, IGP, Western Range, said that owing to the timely intervention of Mangalore police, an attempt by 13 people to take about 80 people to Australia via sea

Mangalore, September 8: There is good news for Mangalore's cricket aficionados and aspirants looking forward to learn the game, especially children. The coastal city has got its first bowling machine which would be up for use during coaching sessions. The machine will be used from the upcoming coaching programme beginning on September 16 at St Aloysius Centenary Grounds under the joint auspices of

Udupi, Mangalore, September 8: Saturday saw the district of Udupi celebrate Srikrishna Janmashtami with pomp and gaiety, marking the birth of lord Krishna. Thousands of devotees thronged the Udupi Sri Krishna temple on Saturday to catch a glimpse of the idol of lord Krishna. As part of the celebrations, Shiroor Mutt pontiff Laxmivara Theertha organised a series of competitions and cultural

Puttur, September 8: Three men were nabbed on Friday in a joint operation by the sleuths of District Crime Detection Squad and Kadaba Police. Lokesh Poojari (29), resident of Peramogaru of Kedila in Bantwal taluk, Sadashiva Poojari (35) and Harish Poojari (20), residents of Budoli Bollukallu were arrested in connection with a two-week old robbery case registered in Kadaba police station limits