Karnataka

Bhatkal, February 19: An international education convention will be held in the town under the aegis of the Jamia Islamia Institute from March 18 to 21 as part of its golden jubilee celebrations. Mohammed Raza Manvi, spokesperson of the institution, told the presspersons that the convention was to spread the message of brotherhood. Moulana Syed Mohammed Rabey Husaini Saheb Nadvi, president, All

Mangalore, February 19: Directory, book on church released; Foundation for Rosary Park laid Fireworks blazed, music echoed, a banquet was set and parishioners of Holy Cross Church in Kulshekar rejoiced celebrating the centenary celebrations of their dear parish on Saturday. The celebration started with a Eucharistic celebration with Mangalore Bishop Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza as the main

Shimoga, February 19: Former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa has come out in support of the three former ministers involved in Porngate. At a programme in Shimoga on Saturday, the former CM showed his soft corner for the trio, who are his supporters, and targeted the media. He said, "It (ministers watching porn clips in the legislative assembly) has been blown out of proportion by the media

Mangalore, February 18: In a shocking case of sexual abuse of a minor, a 13-year-old girl was repeatedly raped allegedly by her two neighbours for a long time at Kandathpally area in the city. The incident involving the class VI student of Government Urdu Higher Primary School located near Bunder has caused uproar and questioned the utter anarchy and lawlessness under the limits of Mangalore City

Mangalore, February 18: The All-India Ideal Teacher's Sangha on Saturday organized 'Educational and Cultural Convention' for Muslim Teachers' at the Badriya Pre University College, here. Inaugurating the event, Moses Jayashekar, DDPI, appreciated the effort of AIITA in creating moral responsibility in teachers through constructive programmes. “These programmes create awareness among teachers and

Mangalore, February 18: 'The Mangalore Auto Expo 2012' organized by Manipal Ace Event Management Co. (P) Ltd got underway at Karavali Grounds, here on Saturday morning. The two day event was inaugurated by Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat. Speaking on the occasion, CEO and Managing Director of Manipal Ace Event Management Co. (P) Ltd. Kumble Narasimha Prabhu said that

Mangalore, February 18: In a bizarre incident, a youth has murdered his own father, who allegedly picked up a quarrel under the influence of alcohol at Kodiyala-Shantigudda under the limits of Sullia police station. Police sources said that 21-year-old Umesh attacked his 60-year-old father Kushalappa Gowda to death using a sharp wooden stick before fleeing. It is learnt that Gowda used to fight

Mangalore, February 18: It could be kleptomania or a way to make easy money, monograms, badges or logos of expensive cars like BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda and Merc are being increasingly targetted. And the culprits are said to be students. Stealing car logos is the newest trend in auto theft in the city, especially in areas where mass parking is done and near colleges. Most of the thefts have

Mangalore, February 18: The three-day Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava, a rural sports meet, had a colourful start at Mijar, around 30 km away from here, on Friday. A large number of people from Moodbidri and Mangalore participated in the sports events that were held on a sprawling paddy field adjacent to the ancient Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple. The presence of actors Diganth, Shivadhwaj

New Delhi, February 17: The Air India Express crash in Mangalore in May 2010 was caused due to the captain's failure to “discontinue the un-stabilised approach'' and continuing with the landing despite three calls from the First Officer to “go around.” This has been brought out by the Court of Inquiry report that has now been made public. The report adds that “in spite of availability of adequate