Karnataka

Mangalore, May 6: The birth centenary of freedom fighter Barrister Attavara Yellappa was celebrated at a grand function in Mangalore on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. M Veerappa Moily, Union Minister for Corporate Affairs, said that the nation needs to remember people like Yellappa today so as to inculcate patriotic values. “Today we do not have British to fight against but there are

Mangalore, May 6: If the slow pace of work at Thumbay vented dam continues, the government will even consider terminating the contract said Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda. Chairing a review meet of the developmental works in the district at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Mangalore on Sunday, the Chief Minister, who has been troubled by the problem of drought in the state, expressed his

Mangalore, May 6: As many as 22 couples entered wedded bliss on Sunday at the annual 'Community Celebration of Weddings' which was organised at the Rosario Cathedral, Mangalore under the auspices of St Vincent de Paul Society, Rosario. Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore was the main celebrant for the nuptial ceremony. According to the organisers, the objective of the ceremony is to

Mangalore, May 6: At least eight people were killed and several others sustained severe injuries when an open-pickup van fell into a gorge at Jokatte on the outskirts of the city on Sunday. The ghastly accident occurred around 2 pm when the labourers belonging to Mangalore Special Economic Zone were being taken to worksite. Five labourers and the driver died on spot when the ill-fated vehicle

Mangalore, May 6: A few miscreants made an abortive attempt to loot money from an ATM in the city in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. According to the police, the miscreants tried to break the lock of Canara Bank's ATM at HP Petrol Bunk at Balmatta. However, the ATM of Dhanalaxmi Bank situated near the above ATM remained untouched. Sources at the Petrol Bunk said that a security guard

Mangalore, May 6: Hindutva leaders in the city accorded a warm welcome to Vishwa Hindu Parishad International General Secretary near Kulur Bridge on the fringes of the city on Sunday afternoon. The firebrand Hindutva leader was on his way to Kanhangad in Kasargod district to participate in Shakthi Sangamam being organised under the auspices of Hindu Aikya Vedi. Togadia came in a bullet proof car

Mangalore, May 6: Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda today accused the Centre of showing step-motherly treatment towards the state by not releasing badly needed funds for drought relief operations. "If the Congress-led UPA government really wants to respond to the plight of the affected people in Karnataka, it should release Rs 2,500 crore out of Rs 5,600 crore loss incurred by farmers

Mangalore, May 6: People at Mangalore Airport were in for a pleasant surprise on Sunday morning, when they saw Indian cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth walking out of New Terminal Building. The temperamental bowler was on his way to Kollur seeking the blessings of the idol of Sri Mookambika. The pilgrimage comes three days after he was officially ruled out of action for five months due to

Mangalore, May 6: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda assured members of Kudal Deshasta Adya Goud Brahmin community that an attempt to get them registered under the castle list will be made by him in the days to come. Speaking at a convention organized by Kudal Deshasta Adya Gaud Brahman Sangha in Mangalore on Sunday, the CM asked representatives of the community to come to Bangalore after which he

Mangalore, May 6: Jigitha Gijang, an audio CD with a collection of children's songs, was released here on Saturday by the young artistes who rendered the songs. The CD has been brought out by the Navodaya group under the guidance of Romen Pinto and with the help of Clifford Leo D'Souza. The songs have been composed by Mr. Pinto, Styani Jog, and Mr. D'Souza. The songs in the CD have been rendered