Karnataka

Mangalore, May 31: With the arrest of a thief at Bellayur village on Tuesday night Mulky Police have solved a six month old murder case and many theft cases. The arrested has been identified as Abdul Razak, a resident of Mulky. Gold jewelry and other valuables worth Rs 8 lakh have also have been recovered from the accused pertaining to six cases of theft in Mulky and Kinnigoli areas. Police said

Mangalore, May 31: Airport authorities in Mangalore were in for a shock on Thursday morning when a wild animal allegedly intruded into the run way. Sources in Airport said that a bison, which entered into the Airport premises from nearby forest, ran towards the runway creating panic among the authorities. However, Airport staff took immediate and necessary measures to ensure that the runway is

Mangalore, May 31: The cities and towns across coastal Karnataka on Thursday woke up to a total 'Bundh' with all commercial and business activity coming to a grinding halt in Mangalore, Udupi and Karwar. The complete shutdown was in response to a 'Bharat Bandh' called by the NDA and backed by ruling party in the state, the BJP. Both city and service buses and autorickshaws in three major coastal

Mangalore, May 30: 'Small Things That Matter Much', a book authored by Edmond Fernandes, a medical student cum writer, was released at the auditorium of St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, on Wednesday. Dr. Henry D'Souza, Bishop of Bellary Diocese, released the book published by Dhatri Pustaka, Bangalore. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. D'Souza said that Mr. Fernandes is blessed with multi-talents

Mangalore, May 30: The leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party and have determined to ensure a successful Bharat Bundh' on Thursday following a nationwide strike call given by Opposition parties in the Centre in protest against petrol price hike was successful in the region. BJP Yuva Morcha workers were seen on Wednesday evening distributing anti-Congress pamphlets across the city and urging people to

Mangalore, May 30: Activists of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishat on Wednesday staged formed a human chain near Karnataka Polytechnic College here blocking the traffic for few minutes. The demonstration was part of ABVP's state wide protest demanding that Karnataka Examinations Authority hold admission process to first year diploma students in nodal centres of all districts in Karnataka. The

Bhatkal, May 30: Omega Hospital has been directed by the Karnataka High Court to pay a compensation of Rs. 17.5 lakhs to the family of Muhammad Ashraf of Bhatkal, who lost his mental stability following negligence from doctors of the hospital ten years ago. In 2002, Mr. Ashraf had approached Dr. Mukund of Omega Hospital, Mangalore, with complaints of chest pain. On September 15 that year, as per

Mangalore, May 30: The local unit of Youth Wing Jamaat-e-Islami Hind organised a blood donation camp at ARK School in Bengre Kasba, here recently. KMC blood bank officer Dr. Shrijith, who was the chief guest on the occasion, explained the significance of blood donation. Tannirbavi Sports Club president Naveen Suvarna appreciated the efforts of Youth Wing. DK district vice president of the

Kundapur, May 30: S Divya, who was hacked to death in BTM Layout on Monday evening, was cremated at her family's hometown late on Tuesday night. Divya's body arrived in Katpadi on Tuesday evening. S Shanta, Divya's mother, collapsed on seeing the body. S Leela, the eldest sister of Divya is yet to know of her murder. She is pregnant and expected to deliver in Katpadi, Udupi district.It was Divya

Mangalore, May 30: International Federation of Karnataka Christian Associations (IFKCA) State Convenor Denis D'Silva said that those responsible for the death of lineman Gerald Veigas who was electrocuted on pole on May 13 in Vamanjoor should be punished. Addressing a press meet here on Tuesday he said that this act of negligence was equal to murder. The branch officer of Vamanjoor feeder