Karnataka

Mangalore/Udupi, Dec 19: Opposing the implementation of Karnataka Professional Education Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Determination of Fee) Act, 2006, students under the aegis of ABVP staged a protest meeting near Clock Tower here. The protesters said that if the government fails to withdraw its decision on implementing the Act, then the ABVP will intensify its protest in the State

Bangalore, Dec 18: A day-long strike by about 12,000 employees of state-run and private banks Wednesday stalled operations, including transactions, across Karnataka, a trade union leader said. "The strike was total and peaceful across the state. About 4,000 employees of banks in and around Bangalore demonstrated outside the State Bank of Mysore (SBM) head office in the city centre in support of

Mangalore, Dec 18: The fourth additional district and sessions court here on Wednesday held Mohan Kumar guilty in yet another murder case. He was held guilty of murdering Sunanda of Peruvaje in Sullia taluk, the only victim whose body was identified by the kin. On December 17, Mohan also known as 'Cyanide Mohan' was convicted for murdering two other women- Anitha (22) of Barimaru, Bantwal taluk

Mangalore, Dec 18: Two sports talents of Mangalore based St Agnes Special School were given a rousing welcome on Wednesday when they returned to the city after participating in Special Olympics Asia Pacific (SOAP) Regional Games held in Australia. Danan Saldanha and Moideen Thazman received a grand reception at KSRTC bus stand, Bejai as they stepped out of the bus with silver medals they secured

Jeddah, Dec 18: One of the eight youths from Dakshina Kannada who have been languishing in a jail in Jeddah, the port city of Saudi Arabia, since March 2003 on charges of routing telephone calls illegally, is expected to walk free soon. Reliable sources said that Mohammed Ayoob, a resident of Kannur, near here, will be released within a few days and necessary formalities are being completed. He

Bangalore, Dec 18: Bangalore based Discover Islam Education Trust in association with Mission Impossible and other Muslim organisations will be organizing an event to create awareness among the public about the pathetic situation of Muslims in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar and find out solutions for their problems. A media release issued here stated that the programme, aimed at supporting the 'Caravan of

Bangalore, Dec 18: The Hampi Kannada University will confer 'Nadoja' award, an honorary degree equivalent to D.Litt on former Lokayukta Justice N Santosh?Hegde, writer Ko Chennabasappa and ISRO Sattellite Centre, Bangalore, director S K Shivakumar in recognition of their contributions to the fields of judiciary, literature and research. Vice Chancellor Dr Hi Chi Boraliangaiah, at a press

Jeddah, Dec 18: The Shoura Council has endorsed a proposal to reduce the weekly working hours for employees in the private sector from 45 to 40 with a two-day weekend. The Shoura members, who met on Monday, adopted a number of amendments to the Labor Law and agreed to reduce total weekly working hours from 45 to 40. They also agreed to make the working contract unlimited if it is renewed three

Mangalore, Dec 18: Vexed over BJP leader Dr Subramanian Swamy's remarks against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, the party workers in Mangalore on Tuesday gheraoed Circuit House where the former was staying. On Tuesday, Dr Swamy delivered a lecture on “Present political situation and relevance of Narendra Modi's leadership” at AB Shetty Hall in the city. He termed Rahul Gandhi as a 'Buddhu

Pune, Dec 18: Officials of the Customs Department have recovered gold hidden in dates from a man who landed at the Pune International Airport from Sharjah on Sunday morning. The suspect has been identified as Ismail Mohammed Faisal (21) of Kasargod, who worked in Abu Dhabi. A team of Customs Department led by Deputy Commissioner M V Badari Prasad held Ismail at the airport over suspicion. The