Karnataka

Bangalore, November 11: Kolkata-based Amittrajit Ghosh and co-driver Ashwin Naik from Mangalore sealed the Overall title in the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship when they emerged champions in the IMG Karnataka-1000, here Sunday. Enjoying a sizeable overnight lead, Ghosh concentrated on bringing his Group N-spec Mitsubishi Lancer Cedia to the finish in one piece and eventually finished

Mangalore, Nov 11: The government is committed to developing Padumale in Puttur, which is the birth place of tulunadu heroes Koti and Chennayya and in this regard a sum of Rs 5 crore will be earmarked in the budget, said District in-charge Minister B Ramanath Rai addressing the meeting convened to chalk out plans of developing Padumale, held at Kankanadi Garodi on Sunday. Mr Rai said that while

Bangalore, Nov 11: A passenger who returned to Bangalore after Haj has been diagnosed with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which, though rare in India, has killed 63 people globally. Bangalore International Airport health officials directed the person to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Chest Diseases in the city after finding her ill. Department of health and family welfare

Mysore, Nov 10: The Karnataka government should celebrate Tipu Sultan's birth anniversary to pay tributes to the'Tiger of Mysore', who fought against British said Mysore MP Adagooru H Vishwanath. Speaking at Tipu's birth anniversary hosted by the Mysore Congress at its office, he said that Tipu was a secular ruler and has helped people without considering their religion. He helped Sharada Peetam

Mangalore, Nov 10: Despite increase in population of backward classes in the society, it is not enough that they raise their voices to fight for their rights. Hence, it is essential to cultivate an intolerant attitude towards inequality and injustice in the society, said former minister for higher education B A Mohideen. Speaking after releasing a book'Caste, Religion and Reservation' penned by

Riyadh, Nov 10: Hundreds of illegal migrants targeted in a Saudi nationwide crackdown turned themselves in today after security forces besieged a Riyadh neighbourhood where riots had killed two people. Hundreds of illegal migrants targeted in a Saudi nationwide crackdown turned themselves in today after security forces besieged a Riyadh neighbourhood where riots had killed two people. Arrested

Mangalore, Nov 10: Mangalore University has been selected for conferring the'Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Award' for the year 2012-2013 from the President of India Pranab Mukherjee in an award ceremony which will be held on November 19 in Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi, said Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University Prof T C Shivashankar Murthy. Briefing journalists at a press conference

Mangalore, Nov 10: Developmental works such as asphalting of roads and construction of a sewer have been discussed at the review meeting of works in naxal-infested areas held in Deputy Commissioner's office, said the police department to the Dalit representatives at the SC/ST monthly grievance meeting at the Superintendent of Police's office here on Sunday. In response to alleged irregularities in

Mangalore, Nov 10: As part of its silver jubilee celebration, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district units of Jam'iyyathul Falah inaugurated an Information centre at its Mangalore office here on Saturday. Y Muhammad Kunnhi of Yeneopoya group inaugurated the centre. Speaking on the occasion Mr Kunhi said that Jami'yyathul Falah has been striving hard for the betterment of the society since 24 years

Kozhikode (Ker) Nov 10: Two kg of gold worth Rs 60 lakh was seized today from a passenger who arrived at nearby Karipur international airport from Riyadh, customs officials said. The gold was found concealed in his baggage, they said, adding that he was taken into custody. Yesterday, six kg of gold, allegedly smuggled from Dubai and valued at approximately Rs 1.84 crore, was seized from two