Karnataka

Mangalore: Most of us fortunately recognize and understand the significance of the red ribbon. It is a global symbol for solidarity with HIV positive people and those living with AIDS. Though red ribbon is also a symbol for drunk-driving prevention and drug prevention, this discussion will be all about AIDS, its causes, prevention and the myths surrounding it. Every year, December 1 is observed as

New Delhi, Dec 1: From today, punching your debit card PIN for your shopping is mandatory - mere swiping it will not suffice. For now, the Personal Identification Number (PIN) requirement is only for debit cards. As for credit cards, this has been made mandatory for international transactions including on the internet. In cases of international transactions and on internet, users will have to

Mysore, Dec 1: A watcher of the Forest department was killed by a tiger at Mattigodu Forest Range of Nagarahole Rajiv Gandhi National Park in Mysore district on Friday evening. Two people were mauled to death in Bandipur range in Chamrajanagar district in the last four days. The forest watcher's death came to light only on Saturday, and the deceased was identified as Suresh, 26. Range Forest

Mangalore, Dec 1: Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader inaugurated the Christa Jayanthi Kalasangama 2013 and Christmas Cultural Competitions in Kannada in a colourful ceremony organised by Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh and St Vincent Ferrer Church – Valencia unit, in association with Karnataka Christian Education Society (KACES), Balmatta at Valencia church grounds here on Saturday

Mangalore, Nov 30: Ulamas and Umaras, who play a vital role in the development of the community, have been asked to act responsibly. Udupi, Hasan, Chikmagalur and Dakshina Kannada Samyukta Jamath Khazi P M Ibrahim Musliar Bekal addressing the'Jamat representatives' convention' in Mangalore on Saturday said that the society will only benefit from wise Ulama and Umara. “The Ulamas and the Umaras are

Bangalore, Nov 30: Human rights activists have expressed grave concern over the arrest of a Bangalore-based medical doctor on charges of involvement in terror module case, which is suspected to be a joint conspiracy of then BJP-led government of Karnataka and a few hardcore Hindu journalists, who were known for their anti-minority approach. Dr. Imran Ahmed alias Immu Bhai, who had been dubbed by

Mangalore, Nov 30: Mangalore University Vice-Chancellor Prof T C Shivashankarmurthy has clarified that the procedures adopted to appoint Professors, Associate Professor and Assistant professors has been completely transparent and within next 15 days the entire details of the appointment will be put out on the website. Addressing the reporters after attending a programme in Mangalore on Saturday

Mangalore, Nov 30: The government is keen on providing as much resources as possible to the teaching faculty in the country. The state is committed to fund education, said Union Minister for Transport, Roads and Highways Oscar Fernandes. Delivering the inaugural address in the 27th Statutory Conference of All India Federation of University and College Teachers' Organisations (AIFUCTO) at Loyola

Vijyawada, Nov 30: Andhra Pradesh would approach the Supreme Court against a tribunal's final award on sharing of river Krishna waters and seek "justice" for the State, a Minister said today. Talking to media persons here, Minister for Secondary Education K Parthasarathi said the Government of Andhra Pradesh would definitely approach the Supreme Court to seek "justice" for the State on Krishna

Mangalore, Nov 30: The local residents, due to presence of mind successfully caught Yogesh, a youth who was facing charges of stabbing a young girl named Ranjitha (20) to death, on Saturday at Kadekar in Malpe. With this the three day long manhunt of the police has ended, thanks to aware general public. Yogesh, a jilted lover was absconding after stabbing Ranjitha on November 27 and accordingly