Karnataka

Mangalore, Feb 2: The elaborate activities of the three-day gala that was 'Aloysian Fest – 2013' drew to a close on Saturday with the valedictory and prize distribution ceremony at St Aloysius College, Mangalore. Since a total of six distinct fests were held together over a period of three days, six colleges emerged victorious, winning in individual fests such as 'Acme', 'Art-Beat', 'Spin-Out',

Bangalore, Feb 2: Five BJP MLCs owing allegiance to former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa facing disqualification threat for alleged anti-party activities seem to have earned temporary reprieve, with Chairman of Legislative Council D H Shankaramurthy today saying he is in no hurry to take a decision on the matter. BJP got two of its MLCs to file a petition against the five on January 29 seeking

Mangalore, Feb 1: Terming BJP, KJP and BSR parties as “irrelevant” in the coming Assembly elections, H D Kumaraswamy, former chief minister and JD(S) State President took on the Congress, stating that it is the prime opponent of the JD(S) in the polls. Addressing media persons at a news conference at the residence of a party worker in Jalligudda on the outskirts of Mangalore on Saturday, Mr

Panaji, Feb 2: Taking on Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar for trying to "slight" Justice (retd) N. Santosh Hegde's credibility, India Against Corruption (IAC) said Saturday those who criticise the former Karnataka lokayukta "should have the stature to sit at his feet". "Before making comments about his credibility, those who criticise him should see whether they have the stature to even sit at

Mangalore, Feb 2: Highlighting the increasingly evident communal disharmony among communities in the region, state President of Janata Dal (Secular) H D Kumaraswamy pointed fingers at the BJP and the Congress and said that the main agenda of the two parties in the state was ensuring division of people by creating conflicts to ensure majority votes in each of their bags. Speaking after inaugurating

Mangalore, Feb 2: Citizens would be penalized for using plastic carry bags which do not comply with the prescribed rules as Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) has decided to strictly implement the Plastic Waste Management and Handling Rules 2011. Addressing media persons on Saturday, Dr. Harish Kumar, Commissioner, MCC, said that in compliance of the rules of the Act, people who use coloured plastic

Bangalore, Feb 2: With the fate of his government hanging by a thread, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar is busy making preparations to present the budget proposals on February 8. With one more MLA submitting his resignation on Friday, the total number of?BJP?MLAs who have put in their papers has touched 14. While 12 resignations were accepted on January 28, the resignation of Vittala Katakadonda

Shiroor, Feb 2: No matter, which field you choose to make your career, keep the country and mind and be the heroes of the country, said veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. Speaking as the chief guest of the annual day programme at Green Valley National School, Shiroor, on Friday, Mr. Singh opted to have a talk with the kids to motivate them. He, calling them the future of the country advised them

Karwar, Feb 2: The 36th anniversary of Indian Coast Guard was celebrated here on Friday. The Coast Guard station here, a three-year-old establishment, remained open to visitors for some time, showcasing its capabilities for young men and women interested in taking up a career in white uniform. School and college students, who visited the station, were guided by Coast Guard personnel. Sources in

Kasargod, Feb 2: Unidentified miscreants attacked a place of worship at nearby Paravanadukkam in Kasargod on Friday. A motorbike parked on a residential premises at Fort Road here was also set on fire by the miscreants. The police said miscreants smashed window panes of the place of worship under the cover of darkness. In another incident, the motorbike parked on the residential premises of a