Karnataka

Belthangady, March 15: In order to gain the mercy of Almighty and concentrate our mind towards spirituality and divinity, people should engage themselves in Dhikr, said Zainul Abideen Jamalulleili Thangal Kajoor. He was delivering presidential address at Dikr Majlis which was held as part of the first anniversary celebration of Mansharussaquafathil Islamiyya at Mansharabad at Gerukatte in

Chikmagalur, March 15: Brushing aside the request made by Bababudangiri Inam Dattatreya Peeta traditional head Syed Gous Mohiyuddin Shakhadri, Deputy Commissioner N S Channappa Gowda has asserted that the Uroos festival will be held at the Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Darga on the very next day of the Holi festival. Shakhadri had requested the district administration to postpone the Uroos

Mangalore, March 15: The condition of the fish market near the State Bank Bus-stand is deplorable. Fish is sold in what appears to be unhygienic conditions. Keeping the place clean is a problem as there are only two taps serving 400 fresh fish sellers and 200 dry fish sellers in the market. While one is at one end of the market, the other is defunct. Fish sellers said that for the past three

Mangalore, March 15: In a bid to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka, there is a need to document Yakshagana artistes as well as rare prasangas, said Karnataka Yakshagana Bayalata Academy Chairman Kumble Sundar Rao. Speaking after inaugurating 'Yakshamangala' museum at Dr P Dayananda Pai and P Sathish Pai Yakshagana Study Centre and conferring Yaksha Mangala award here at Mangalore

Chikmagalur, March 14: Suspected Bajarang Dal activists on Monday stormed into two beef stalls located at Nehru Road in the city and brutally assaulted the staff and customers before setting them on fire. Local sources said that at around 4:00 pm a group of miscreants, all of them believed to be Bajarang Dal activists, attacked the stalls. A television footage showed miscreants punching a helpless

Manipal, March 14: The second batch of the State Level Training Program on “Public Health in Emergencies” for government doctors from the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Karwar began here on Monday. The doctors of the first batch held on March 11 and 12 left much wiser in the preparedness for emergencies. The tsunami and earthquake in Japan provided more grist for the sessions held at the

Udupi, Mar 14: The host college, NMAM Institute of Technology emerged champion at the state level inter-collegiate Cultural and Literary extravaganza 'Anandotsava - 2011' hosted by Nitte Engineering College. NMAM Institute of Technology scored 555 points. The second place was bagged by Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Mangalore scoring 180 points and the third place won by Mangalore Institute of

Udupi, March 14: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharathi has announced join Pejawar Mutt pontiff Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji in his agitation against the ill effects of coal based power plant promoted by Udupi Power Corporation Limited (formerly Nagarjuna). Speaking to press persons here on Monday, during her visit to Sri Krishna Temple, here, the firebrand leader Uma said that

Mangalore March 14: Padmashree Dr Kadri Gopalnath, Saxophonist, has been chosen for state level “Vandana Award” given by Rotary Club of Mangalore Central in association with Rotaract Club of Mangalore. Addressing the media persons here on Monday, Rtn Dr B Devadas Pai, Chairman, Award Committee, said Kadri Gopalnath has chosen for his contribution in the field of classical instrumental saxophone

Ullal, March 14: Over seven hundred homeless and shelter less poor citizens on Monday laid siege to Ullal Town Municipal Council (UTMC) under the banner of Democratic Youth Federation of India to exert pressure on the district administration and State Government to allow them to lead a life with dignity by granting them a place to dwell and restoring House Rent Control Act. Addressing the