Karnataka

Mangalore, February 12: Three laboorers died on spot and several others injured when a private bus belonging to MRPL plunged into a gorge at Shantigudde near Bajpe on the outskirts of the city on Sunday. The deceased have been shifted to a mortuary for postmortem. The injured have been admitted to A J Hospital in the city. The accident occurred when the ill-fated bus was taking the workers to

Mangalore, February 12: In a rare gesture Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Sunday promised the people of backward classes that his government would allocate Rs 1,000 crore exclusively for their welfare in the 2012-13 budget. Participating in the Billavas convention as part of the centenary year celebration of the All India Billavas' Union at Town Hall in the city, the CM said that Billavas

Mangalore, February 12: Thousands of crazy youths, including an overwhelming number of girls on Sunday thronged Kankanady in the city to fulfill their insuppressible desire to meet one of their favorite Bollywood stars. While hundreds of girls had come with autographs, a few girls had red roses in their hands. When John Abraham alighted from his car, a group of girls brushed past the crowd to

Bhatkal, February 12: Despite a stern warning by the police, the attacks on vehicles on National Highway 17 in Bhatkal and surrounding villages by motorcycle-borne miscreants continued on Friday night too. The unidentified attackers have been creating fear among commuters by throwing soft drink and soda bottles at their vehicles in and around Bhatkal since 15 days. In some cases, the miscreants

Mangalore, February 12: The Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike has sought immediate withdrawal of new social studies textbooks for fifth and eighth standards, which give a “communal and Vedic-oriented” interpretation of history. Vedike secretary K.L. Ashok told presspersons that the textbooks sought to “glorify Vedic practices” and impose a “mono-culture”. Citing examples, Mr. Ashok said that

Mangalore, February 11: The post centenary silver jubilee celebrations of Mangalore Diocese began with pomp and gaiety at the Rosario Cathedral Grounds here on Saturday, with religious and political leaders hailing the 125 years of unparalleled service. The historic evening began with the holy prayers at the Rosario Cathedral Grounds here in the presence of Savio Hon Tai-Fai, the Secretary

Mangalore, February 11: The ninth edition of two-day festival in honour of Rani Abbakka, the Ullal queen who fought against the Portuguese rule five centuries ago, began at Uchila Bovi School ground at Sankolige, Someshwar near here, on Saturday. The main attraction of the inaugural function was a colourful procession from Kotekar to the venue. A woman riding a horse signifying Rani Abbakka led

Udupi, February 11: Udupi Block Congress President Pramod Madhwaraj on Saturday accused Udupi MLA Raghupathi Bhat of receiving Rs 10 lakhs as a kickback from the controversial Tebma Shipyard. Speaking to media persons Pramod said that like his mentor and former chief minister BS Yedyurappa, Bhat too received the money through the Pariwar Samudaya Trust, by cheque. Producing the copies of the bank

Mangalore, February 11: Members of Pravasi Sangham, an organisation for overseas affairs and returnees based in Kerala, have decided to hold a day-long hunger strike against the discrepancies in disbursing compensation to kin of Mangalore air crash victims. The protest will be held on February 15 from 10 am to 4 pm in front of Air India Office in the city, announced P K Abdullah, Vice President of

Mangalore, February 11: Congress workers in Mangalore North Legislative Constituency, represented by tainted MLA Krishna J Palemar on Friday evening took out a massive vehicle rally demanding his resignation. Hundreds of activists on dozens of motorbikes, cars and auto-rickshaws took part in the rally from Suratkal to Kavoor. Flagging of the rally, Dakshina Kannada Minorities wing president of