Karnataka

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

Mangalore, September 28: City based journalist Steven Rego has bagged K J Shetty Kadandale award, jointly instituted by 'Yugapurusha' publication and 'Vijaya Kalavidaru' troupe. Mr Rego is the sub editor with the Mangalore Bureau of 'Vijaya Karnataka' Kannada daily newspaper. Selection committee chose Mr Rego for his special report 'Malligeya Katu Vasane, Tragedy Ooru Shankarapura' published in

Udupi, September 28: Two students of city based Christian PU College have been missing since September 26. The missing students have been identified as Arfan (17) son of Shabbeer, a resident of Kemmannu Hoode, and Amanullah Haqq (17) son of Akbar Ali from Kalyanpur Santhekatte. Both were close friends and bench-mates in second PUC. According to a complaint registered at Udupi Police station, the

Mangalore, September 28: The district BJP spokesperson Monappa Bhandary said that the Mangalore City Corporation will make a study on the maintenance of 24X7 water supply by the MCC and decide on the implementation of 24X7 water supply system without burdening the citizens. Addressing a press meet here on Tuesday, he said instead of inviting tender for the implementation of 24X7 water supply, the