Karnataka

Bangalore, Jan 23: Thirteen BJP MLAs, including two Ministers, loyal to former party strongman B S Yeddyurappa, today met Governor H R Bhardwaj and requested him to take suitable steps for acceptance of their resignations by Speaker K G Bopaiah. Earlier today, the MLAs led by Public Works Minister C M Udasi and Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje, went to the Speaker's office to submit their

Mangalore, Jan 23: To highlight the problems of consumers due to the cap on subsidized LPG cylinders, along with the delay in handing them over to registered users, members and activists of various groups under the banner of 'Gas and Ration Card Consumers Forum' will organise a public contact meet (Jana-samparka Sabhe) on January 28 at Town Hall here at 2.30 p.m. Announcing this at a press meet

Bangalore, Jan 23: In a development that could trigger fresh crisis for ruling BJP in Karnataka, two Ministers loyal to the B S Yeddyurappa-led Karnataka Janata Party today resigned from the Jagadish Shettar Ministry. Public Works Minister C M Udasi and Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje handed over their resignations to the Chief Minister this morning. Official sources said the resignation letters

Mangalore, Jan 23: A fresh notification from the Karnataka State Nursing Council with regard to admission eligibility in nursing schools has become a cause of worry for a few students studying in these schools with them facing the possible prospect of losing an entire year. As per a fresh notification from the state Nursing Council, students who passed their PUC through private means are not

Mangalore, Jan 23: A 65-year-old physically challenged man, who had come to the city from Maharashtra for medical treatment, was alleged tortured by Mangalore police and sent to prison on charges of “suspicious behaviour”. Noor Muhammad, a small trader, was picked up by the sleuths of Mangalore North Police Station on January 13, a day after he arrived in the city after being referred for

New Delhi, Jan 23: Does growing flowing beard by a religious Muslim policeman clash with his professional requirement? The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine the issue and sought response from the Union ministry of home affairs to settle the dispute once and for all. Zahirddin oShamsuddin Bedade, a constable in the Maharashtra Reserve Police Force, was permitted by the Commandant to keep

Bangalore, Jan 23: Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar is readying to present his maiden budget Feb 8 amid claims from former BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa's supporters that four ministers and 15 legislators will quit Jan 23 to pull down the government. Shettar became chief minister last July and is heading the BJP's third government since it came to power in the state for the first time in

Mangalore, Jan 22: As part of Karavali Utsav 2012-13, a three-day Beach Utsav will be underway from January 25 at Panambur Beach situated on the outskirts of the city. Announcing this at a press conference here on Tuesday, Assistant Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada Dr Venkatesh M V said that the Utsav would include a food festival and a variety of competitions and programmes spread over the three

Mangalore, Jan 22: Playing down Congress veteran B Janardhan Poojary's remarks against his saffron clothing during his formal induction into Congress party earlier this month, industrialist Vijaynath Shetty said that it was a minor incident that sparked controversy unfortunately. In a statement issued to media Mr Shetty said that he was deeply distressed to note that there was a lot of noise over

Mangalore, Jan 22: Forum Against Atrocities on Women along with likeminded organizations will hold a silent march, candle light vigil and public meeting in Mangalore on Thursday, January 24 as a symbolic protest against repeated instances of sexual assault and other forms of exploitation of women. Briefing media persons at Press Club in Mangalore on Tuesday, Gulabi Bilimale of Forum Against