Karnataka

Moodbidri, September 29: The eighth edition of 'Alva's Nudisiri', a Kannada cultural and literary fest organised by Alva's Education Foundation, which is scheduled from November 11 to November 13, will be inaugurated by well-known writer Baraguru Ramachandrappa. This year's Nudisiri convention will be conducted with central theme of 'Kannada Mannassu-Sangarsha Matthu Samarasya', said Alva's

Mangalore, September 29: King's Academy, Mangalore will organise Karnataka State Under 10 and under 14 boys and girls Chess selection trials on behalf of karnataka State Chess Association, affiliated to Chess Association of India. Selected players will represent Karnataka in the C.A.I's National under-10 and under-14 Chess Championship for boys and girls. Under 10 boys and girls selection trials

Mangalore, September 29: 'Darideepa', a hand book providing details about the Government's facilities and scholarships for minority communities, published by Talent Research Foundation, a city based organisation was lunched recently at Talent Conference Hall here. The function was inaugurated by Mangalore MLA UT Kadar. SSF President Abdhurrashid Zaini Kaamil Sakhafi released the book, by handing

Belthangadi, September 29: Veerabhadra Chennamalla Swamiji, the Chief Pontiff of the Nidumamidi Mutt, said that a strong people's movement was necessary to fight against the corrupt system, as ruling powers have transformed into the hub of corruption and exploitation. Speaking after inaugurating the 104th birth anniversary celebration of freedom fighter Bhagath Sigh organised by Bhagath Sigh birth

Mangalore September 29: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) Employees INTUC Union urged the police to register a case against those who thrashed KSRTC drivers here recently. General Secretary of the Union K S Rathnakar told media persons here on Wednesday that in two instances, public assaulted drivers on duty. “If KSRTC staff commit mistakes there was a provision to lodge cases

Manipal, September 29: "She was a bold girl and used to advise me when I am in a crisis. She was our hope and now we are left in the darkness," said Shekar Poojari, father of Prithvi S P (16), a budding athlete who hanged herself in her hostel room of SMS College in Brahmavar on Tuesday. Poojari said, "Prithvi called me around 9.45am on Tuesday. She was very happy when she told me that she had

Mangalore, September 29: A motorcyclist and a pedestrian died in separate road accidents reported from Puttur traffic and Bantwal rural police station limits in the last 48 hours. Abdul Razak, a motorcyclist, died when he collided with a tractor trailer at Shiradi village of Puttur taluk late on Sunday. Abdul who sustained serious injuries died on the spot. Mohammad Sathar, resident of Bantwal

Mangalore, September 29: The pre-paid autorickshaw service will start in the Central Railway Station and the KSRTC Bus stand in Lalbagh from October 2, informed Deputy Commissioner Dr N S Channappa Gowda. Speaking to the media persons on the sidelines of the Regional Transport Authority meet held to discuss the hike in auto fare at the DC's office on Wednesday, the Deputy Commissioner said that

Karwar, September 26: In a heartrending tragedy a young woman drowned to death in the Arabian Sea off the Apsarakonda coast in Honnavar Taluk. The victim has been identified as Parveen Banu (24), an IT professional and daughter of Ibrahim from Bangalore. It is said that she along with her family members had come to Bhatkal, to attend a wedding ceremony. On Tuesday evening, Parveen and seven other

Mangalore, September 28: The second most popular Dasara programme in the state - the Mangalore Dasara that showcases the rich culture, tradition, pomp and pageantry of Tulu Nadu, began here on Wednesday and will go on for the next nine days. Hundreds of people from this coastal city, from different parts of the country and several foreigners gathered at historic Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, Kudroli