Karnataka

Mangalore, Jun 23: The residence of Rashtrakavi Manjeshwar Govinda Pai will be converted into a full-fledged museum in the days to come, M Veerappa Moily, Union Petroleum Minister said. He was speaking after inaugurating 'Saaketha' guest house and commencement ceremony of 'Bhavanika' bulding under 'Gilivindu' project at a programme held at the premises of the legendary poet's residence in

Mangalore, Jun 23: In a daring rescue operation, Indian Coast Guard has saved 16 lives from fishing boat Al-Husaini left stranded by pirates off the coast of Lakshadweep islands on Sunday. The rescued fishermen include 13 Iranians and three Pakistanis. They were on board Al-Husaini, over 250 nautical miles west of Lakshadweep. The coast guard ship Varuna, which had saved 22 lives on 12 june

Jeddah, Jun 23: Starting this week, the official working days in the Kingdom will be from Sunday to Thursday and the weekly holiday on Friday and Saturday, according to a royal order carried by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah issued the royal order based on public interest, said the SPA, citing the need to synchronize work days with

Mangalore, Jun 23: Minorities and backward classes can expect better days in the future as Chief Minister Siddharamaiah is keen on addressing their problems with utmost sincerity, said B Ramanath Rai, district in-charge minister, Dakshina Kannada. Speaking at a felicitation programme organized by Muslim Central Committee in Mangalore on Sunday, Mr. Rai said that the Chief Minister comes from

Mangalore, Jun 23: 'Behind the Silicon Mask', the debut novel of Eshwar Sundaresan was launched in the city at a function held at Lions Seva Mandir here. The function was jointly organized by city based NGO Centre for Integrated Learning along with Lions Club Mangalore and Westland Ltd., the publishers of the book. Prof. Maria D'costa, Director of UXCEL and Director, Trinity Guide Hall London

Manipal, Jun 23: Karnataka Home Minister KJ George on Sunday visited the MBBS student of KMC, who was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped on the college campus earlier this week. The victim, who is recovering at Kasturba Medical College Hospital in Manipal, reported narrated the incident to the minister. Speaking to media persons Mr George expressed concern over the increasing crimes in the

Mangalore, Jun 23: A delegation of community leaders led by Mohamed Ali Uchil, President Bearys Welfare Forum-Abu Dhabi met U T Khader, Minister for Health and Family Affairs, Govt. of Karnataka, recently in Mangalore. The delegation urged to Minister to direct Karnataka government to simplify the process of obtaining seats in professional colleges for Non-resident Indians of south Indian state

Manipal, Jun 23: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has exhorted the police to intensify the probe into the case of gang-rape case of a medical student in Mainpal and trace all the culprits. "We have already instructed the police to trace the accused immediately and take stringent action against them," he told reporters in Bangalore. The 22-year old student from Kerala was allegedly kidnapped

Mangalore, Jun 23: “Laughter has the power to erase our pain. In these days when everyone is experiencing extreme stress, laughter is the best way to enjoy relief from the pressures of life,” said former chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda. He was addressing the audience from the sets of 'Bale Thelipaale', a Tulu comedy competition at Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadav, Mijar

Manipal, Jun 23: The Udupi police have reportedly taken three persons from Athradi and Hiriyadka villages into custody in in connection with the gang-rape of an MBBS student of Manipal University here. Earlier, the police claimed that they have gathered crucial clues in the gang-rape case. Around eight teams have been formed under Superintendent of Police M B Boralingaiah to track down the