Karnataka

Bantwal, Mar 31: In the pretext of solving the problems that had cropped up in the married life of a couple, a woman was kept locked at a place for several hours for refusing to accept terms of negotiation. Cases have been booked against seven persons in this regard with the Bantwal rural police. Hemavathi from Panjikallu is the victim and Rajesh Panjikallu, Ramesh Panjikallu, Ravi, Gopal Bantwal

Bangalore, Mar 31: With campaigning on for the May five Assembly polls, the ruling BJP in Karnataka is pouring out much of its vitriol on former party strongman B S Yeddyurappa while holding its fire on main rival Congress. The picture, the BJP leaders are now portraying, is that of a party that has become "pure" after the exit of Yeddyurappa, who has been credited with mostly being responsible

Mangalore, Mar 31: An incident of a city based marble dealer escaping a bullet attack has been reported from Kadri Temple in Mangalore on Sunday. Prakash Sherigar, Proprietor, Avinash Marbles, has claimed that he was attacked by a gunman on Sunday morning near his shop in Kadri, located in the vicinity of the Kadri temple. Mr. Sherigar luckily sustained no injuries. The cartridge fired as a result

Mangalore, Mar 31: Konaje SI S S Meti came under severe criticism from members of Dalit community for allegedly harassing a Dalit couple on the behest of a few rich and influential people, at the monthly SC/ST grievance meet held at the Police Commissioner's office in Mangalore on Sunday. Laxman and his wife Nalini from Amlamogar, Konaje, who were in attendance at the meet, pointed fingers at

Bangalore, Mar 31: Karnataka's ruling BJP began district-wise candidate selection for the May 5 assembly poll on Saturday while the Congress continued its exercise for the sixth day in New Delhi. State BJP president Pralhad Joshi, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and other senior state party leaders along with a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh representative are holding meetings in Bangalore with

Mangalore, Mar 31: Air India Express has announced its summer schedule to and from Mangalore that comes into force from Sunday, March 31. The new schedule is as follows. Mangalore-Dammam IX 385 Departure from Mangalore at 1700 hrs on Wednesdays, Saturdays. IX 386 Arrival at Mangalore at 0320 hrs on Thursdays, Sundays. Mangalore-Dubai IX 383 Departure from Mangalore 1400 hrs. IX 384 Arrival at

Mangalore, Mar 31: A driver was killed and around 20 passengers sustained minor injuries after a private bus skidded off the road and overturned at Kalpane near Kulshekar on the outskirts of the city Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Nandish (40), a resident of Saripalla. Though he was rushed to a hospital from accident spot, he succumbed to his injuries after a few hours. The

Mangalore, Mar 31: To say that holding discussions on the life and message of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is futile in this age needs a second thought as his teachings are still very much relevant in our society, said Rafeeyuddin Kudroli, President, Universal Welfare Forum (UNIWEF). He was delivering the presidential address at the valedictory ceremony of the 'Know the Prophet of Mankind' campaign of

Bangalore, Mar 30: The award-presentation ceremony of the 8th edition of Shining India Awards 2013 for the state of Karnataka was organised on Thursday at the Academy of Music, Chowdiah Memorial Hall here in Bangalore. Organised by Shining India Infomedia Ltd – a media company, the honours in this year's edition were awarded to personalities from Karnataka. In previous editions, award ceremonies

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 30: Saudi Arabia's new labour policy, which is expected to affect expatriate workers of the state, has not created a panic situation and India is trying to find a solution to the issue based on its cordial relations with that country, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said today. "We expect to resolve the matter amicably as India has a good and friendly trade relation