Karnataka

Mangalore, Nov 25: Renowned critic, poet and short story writer for more than 28 years in Konkani, Henry Mendonca popularly known as H M Pernal is all set to launch Konkani fortnightly in Kannada script. Named as “ARSO”, the periodical will be officially launched in a formal function at Milagres Parish Hall on November 28, at 4.30 p.m. by famed Kannada litterateur Dr Na. D Souza. Rev Fr Richard

Bangalore, Nov 25: The City Police on Sunday evening shut down 1,037 automated teller machine (ATM) kiosks that did not comply with security measures announced by Home Minister K J George on November 21. The police on Thursday released three-point security measures to be incorporated into each of the 2,580 ATMs in the City. The steps were appointing security guards 24x7, installing burglar alarms

Mangalore, Nov 25: A Hindu convention was organized in Mangalore demanding for a Hindu nation. Mukhyaprana Temple Priest Gururaj Shastry, Bharat Swabhiman Trust member Dr Jnaneshwar Nayak, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti National spokesperson Ramesh Shinde, advocate Ganesh Shenoy lite the lamp to inaugurate the event. The programme was given a start by blowing conch. Over 150 Hindus took part in the

Mangalore, Nov 25: The three-day valedictory ceremony of the'Year of Faith' organised by Mangalore Diocese began on Nehru Maidan concluded on Sunday. The ceremony began with a prayer by Secretary of Evangelists, Priest from Chikmangalur diocese, Fr Ronald Cardoza. Thousands of devotees, nuns and priests from Catholic community of diocese had gathered at Nehru Maidan. Prayer started with the

Mangalore, Nov 24: Dakshina Kannada unit of Jamiyyatul Falah in association with Panorama Padubidri opened an information centre at Padubidri Urdu school premise Well-known social worker Meeran Husain inaugurated the centre on Friday. President of Jamiyyatul Falahm undivided Dakshina Kannada, Saduddin M Salih delivering his presidential address said that organisation planned to extend its service

Bangalore, Nov 24: Bharat Ratna-designate Professor C N R Rao terms Isro's long-time practice of seeking the divine blessings in Tirupati before its space missions an act of superstition he does not believe in. "Yes", he replied when a reporter asked if he thought the space agency placing a miniature replica of soon-to-be-lofted satellite at the feet of Lord Balaji in the temple town of Tirupati

Bangalore, Nov 24: A CCTV footage today surfaced showing a man in an ATM in Andhra Pradesh bearing resemblance to the assailant who had brutally attacked a woman bank official at an unguarded ATM kiosk here. The footage circulated by police in Andhra Pradesh showed a man resembling the assailant drawing cash from an ATM at Kadiri on November 11, eight days before the Bangalore attack. Asked about

Mangalore: Bollywood Diva Shilpa Shetty Kundra took her fans by surprise simply through her simplicity and down to earth attitude. While most of the stars hailing from Mangalore pretend not to know Tulu, Shilpa Shetty has been one Diva who has never shied away from her Mangalorean identity. She was in her hometown, Mangalore to inaugurate a showroom of a renowned jewellery brand, on Sunday at

Bangalore, Nov 24: A 46-year-old pedestrian was killed on the spot when a speeding four-wheeler mowed him down near Bhashyam Circle in Magadi Road traffic police limits on Saturday morning. The deceased, Balaji, was a resident of Rajajinagar Third Block and worked as an accountant in a private firm. He was returning home after his morning walk. Around 6.10 am, he was crossing the road near 67th

Mangalore, Nov 24: Dakshina Kannada District in-charge Minister Ramanath Rai has said that Panchayat Raj system has brought about social reformation. Addressing the convention of Dakshina Kannada district Gram Panchayat members held at Rangoli hall at B C Road, Mr Rai said that some years ago, only the economically sound persons used to get elected to the Gram Panchayats, but today the face of the