Karnataka

Mangalore, Mar 2: Even though the Government of India has revised the clauses for duty-free gold that can be carried by passengers to India in the 2013 budget, Indian expatriates in Gulf countries including UAE and Saudi Arabia voiced mixed responses to the new rule. Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday had announced amendment to a 1967 customs rule that had fixed the value of gold that can

Ullal, Mar 2: Police have arrested two persons in connection to the three month old gang-rape of a minor at K C Road near Talapady. Ismail from K C Road and Razak from Pernadka, Kasargod are the two youth nabbed. While the police nabbed Razak from his home, based on his information they could later trapped Ismail in Bangalore. A minor girl aged 14-years was living in a rented house along with her

Bangalore, Mar 2: The Election Commission today set the ball rolling on the formal preparatory exercise for the Assembly polls in Karnataka, expected in May, by interacting with representatives of political parties here. The full bench of the EC, led by Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath and comprising Election Commissioners H S Brahma and Nasim Zaidi, held discussions and listened to

Udupi, Mar 2: Strongly opposing the Karnataka government's plan of setting up an Ultra Mega Power Plant (UMPP) at Niddodi village in Dakshina Kannada district, Pejawar Mutt pontiff Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji has urged the local people to fight against it. Addressing mediapersons here, the seer said that he would request the Union and State governments to give up the project. The proposed UMPP at

Kasargod, Mar 2: A 15-year-old boy was killed in a ghastly road mishap at Poinachi, 10 km from here on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Sabith, a class IX student of Chattamchal higher secondary school. The tragedy occurred when the boy's motorbike dashed against a tipper lorry. He sustained grievous injuries and died on way to hospital. The boy was returning home on the bike after

Mangalore, Mar 1: The 'American Business Corner' was inaugurated at Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangalore, by Judy Reinke, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, American Embassy, New Delhi, on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Reinke said that the initiative has “broadened American business spheres in an important part of the country” and termed the move as a

Mangalore, Mar 1: The Congress party has proposed to bring Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) project to Mangalore if voted to power in the upcoming Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) polls. Speaking after releasing the election manifesto of the party for the MCC polls at a programme in Mangalore on Friday, Oscar Fernandes, Rajya Sabha MP, said that the Congress intends to take

Mangalore, Mar 1: With regard to the upcoming elections for urban local bodies to be held on March 7, District spokesperson of KJP A Hameed Kandak said that the achievements and accomplishments of former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa themselves would serve as the party manifesto for the elections. Addressing mediapersons at a press conference here on Friday, he said that Yeddyurappa had released

Mangalore, Mar 1: The Indian diaspora in the US is one of the most influential and vibrant communities, which has played a valuable role as a bridge between our cultures and has helped accelerate the transformation of US – India relations, said US Commercial Service Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs Judy Reinke. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 'Experience America', an outreach

Mangalore, Mar 1: Friday afternoon was a day to showcase creativity and artistic skills of children with special needs. Dabbling vibrant colours on white sheets with enthusiasm, these children rightfully proved that they are no less competent than any 'normal' school-going kids. Close to 50 children from four special schools across the city of Mangalore brought colours to life in 'Splash' – a