Karnataka

Kozhikod, Jan 7: All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama General Secretary of A P Aboobacker Musliyar Kanthapuram said that the existing laws alone would never be able to offer full justice to the people of the country. Speaking at the annual convocation of Markaz Ssaquafathi Ssunniyya, in which 941 students were awarded their certificates on Sunday, he said there should be efforts to incorporate

Bangalore, Jan 6: Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) leader B S Yeddyurappa on Sunday said he will not have any objection if Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar decides to drop Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje from the State Cabinet. Speaking to reporters, he suggested that instead of removing one or two ministers, Shettar should drop all his supporters from the Cabinet. “Why remove one or two ministers

Mangalore, Jan 7: Three motorbike riders were killed while three pillion riders sustained severe injuries in three separate mishaps on Sunday. 35-year-old Karunakar, a resident of Kodikal was killed and pillion rider Sandeep was crucially injured when their vehicle was hit by a speeding jeep from behind near A J Hospital in the city. The duo was plying from KPT to Kodikal when the accident took

Udupi, Jan 7: Pejawar Mutt Seer Sri Vishweshatheertha Swami said that the term of the present government in State should end at the earliest and fresh public mandate should be sought in order to get rid off unstable administrative atmosphere. Speaking to media persons, the Seer said that the government is in total confusion and the situation calls for concern over the development of the State. The

Mangalore, Jan 6: In a major allegation, Dean of Arts faculty at Mangalore University Prof K Abhaya Kumar has been purported to have sexually harassed a student from the Dalit community who had been pursuing her Ph.D research under his supervision. Dalit activist Narayan Punchame came forward with this complaint at the monthly SC/ST grievance meeting held in the office of Superintendent of Police

Mangalore, Jan 6: The ongoing Paradise Cricket Fest-2013 at Krishnapur, on the outskirts of the city, is proving to be a big hit in the region and has successfully wooed both young and old spectators back to local cricket. Since the tournament got under way on New Year's Day, thousands of cricket fans have flocked to cricket grounds around the coastal distracts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi to

Kasargod, Jan 6: After two-and-half years of the horrific Mangalore air crash that claimed 158 lives, a film will be produced to shed light on the plight of the victims' families. A Malayalam feature film titled 'Oru Katha Pravasiyude' (A story of traveler) will be directed by Shahir Umar under the banner of V R Production. The Muhurath for the film will be held on January 22, 2013 and the film

Mangalore, Jan 6: The foundation stone laying ceremony for Max City Commercial Complex was held on Sunday at Maidan Cross Road, Bunder, Mangalore. The state of art complex, which will house 54 commercial outlets is the new project of Hindustan NGC Builders and Developers. The foundation stone laying ceremony was led by Al-Haj E K Ibrahim Musliyar Madani, Khatheeb, Badriya Juma Masjid, Krishnapur

Lucknow, Jan 6: She is known to the world only as India's Daughter following her sickening gang rape and murder. But today, with permission of her devastated father, we can reveal her name: Jyoti Singh Pandey. Brave dad Badri, 53, said: “We want the world to know her real name. Badri Singh Pandey, father of Jyoti Singh Pandey “My daughter didn't do anything wrong, she died while protecting herself

Bangalore, Jan 6: The three-day hunger strike launched by the 'Forum Against Illegal Arrest of Journalists' at Freedom Park in the city demanding the release of Mangalore based TV reporter Naveen Soorinje entered second day on Sunday. Dozens of journalists and senior editors from a cross-section of print and electronic media outlets have extended support to the ongoing strike. On Saturday