Karnataka

Mangalore, April 23: Introduction of 'Evening Courts' can help in faster settlement of cases, said Justice B V Pinto, Judge, High Court of Karnataka. He was speaking at the valedictory function of the 'Regional Advocates' Conference 2012' organized by the Karnataka State Bar Council, Bangalore and Mangalore Bar Association on Monday in the city. The concept of evening courts has been implemented

Mangalore, April 23: Two children, aged 7 and 12 years, were drowned in River Phalguni at Markudel near Venoor in Belthangady taluk on Monday. The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Anas (7) and Muhammad Rizwan (13). According to local sources, the duo slipped into deep water while taking a bath in the river. Anas was a class II student in Keyyur School, while Rizwan was studying at Class

Mangalore, April 23: A youth was brutally murdered by a gang of six persons in broad daylight on Bibi Alabi Road near Bajilakeri on Monday. The victim has been identified as Guruprasad (30) of Bajalikeri. Sources from Mangalore North Police station said the incident occurred at Bajalikeri at around 2 pm when a gang of six people assaulted Guruprasad with lethal weapons. Though he tried to escape

Dubai, April 23: Newly elected Udupi-Chikmagalur MP K Jayaprakash Hegde, during his short visit to Dubai, urged NRIs to initiate a campaign for their rights to vote through the internet. “It is apparent that every NRI cannot be expected to travel to his hometown just to caste his or her vote. I think in such a scenario, exercising franchise through secured technology via the internet would be the

Mangalore, April 23: The 385th birth anniversary of Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji was formally celebrated in Mangalore on Monday under the joint auspices of Dakhsina Kannada district administration, Department of Kannada and Culture and Karnataka Kshatria Maratha Parishat, Dakshina Kannada. In his inaugural address Yogish Bhat, MLA, said that from this year the Government of Karnataka has

Mangalore, April 23: An ailing cargo ship loaded with cement and other goods reportedly sank 70 nautical miles off Mangalore on Sunday night, causing heavy losses. However, all the seven crew members including the captain of the vessel were rescued by another boat named 'Good Will', sources said. It is learnt that the ill-fated cargo vessel had started its voyage towards Lakshadweep from the city

Mangalore, April 23: The foundation stone laying ceremony for the much awaited air traffic control tower cum technical block at Mangalore Airport was held on Sunday. The establishment of new facility is aimed at enhancing the safety and security of Mangalore Airport and also bringing different air control units under one roof. Speaking after laying foundation stone, Mangalore Airport Director M R

Mangalore, April 23: Rescuers pulled a 38-year-old worker from a massive heap of mud and broken concrete in the wee hours of Monday, nearly seven hours after a portion of a building under construction caved in near Thokkottu Junction, near here. Four workers from Kolkata identified as Mendel Pinto, Kathik D'Souza, Babu Biswas and Mohammed Riyaz had been trapped when the incident took place around

Karwar, April 23: A foreign tourist lost his life after he was washed away by strong currents in Arabian Sea off Gokarna coast. Police identified the deceased as Powell, a Russian tourist. The incident took place Saturday evening when he stepped into the sea for swimming along with three other tourists. Eye witness said that Powell got caught in a whirlpool within few minutes after he entered the

Mangalore, April 23: In a heartrending tragedy, a three-year-old girl was killed and four others suffered injuries in a ghastly road accident Gardadi village in Belthangady taluk. The deceased has been identified as Neeriksha daughter of Chandrashekar. The accident occurred on Saturday, when a speeding goods tempo collided with the motorcycle on which the little girl was travelling. Chandrashekar