Karnataka

Mangalore, December 4: In response to a statewide call, the district unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a demonstration at Bunt's Hostel Circle in Mangalore here on Monday in protest against permitting private universities and urged the government to come out with clear-cut guidelines for establishing such universities. The ABVP has expressed concern over the State

Mangalore, December 3: Justice Markandeya Katju, President of the Press Council of India (PCI) and former judge of the Supreme Court of India, has warned the Karnataka government against violation of the fundamental right of journalists and suppression of the freedom of the press. Speaking to mediapersons on Monday at the Circuit House in Mangalore where he arrived today to participate in a

Mangalore, December 3: N Prakash officially took charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district on Monday at the DC's office in Mangalore. Hailing from Nanjangud, Mysore, and an IAS officer of 2011 batch, Mr. Prakash has replaced Dr. Chennappa Gowda, as the Deputy Commissioner of the district. Speaking to media persons after taking charge, Mr. Prakash said that a Deputy

Mangalore, December 3: A 40-year-old man, who had been arrested on charges of attempting to murder three girls including his two daughters, has been remanded to judicial custody. Gangayya Gowda, a resident of Arkepadavu near here had allegedly attempted to murder his daughters, Hemalatha, Sunitha and their friend Pooja by feeding bananas mixed with glass powder on Thursday. When the victims

Mangalore, December 3: Four persons were detained for interrogation in connection with the murder of rowdy- sheeter Bejai Raja alias Shailesh, who was brutally done to death on Falnir Road on Saturday night. The identity of the detained is yet to be known. Police sources said that they have definite clues about the persons involved in the murder. Meanwhile, a man claiming to be Ravi Pujari called

Mangalore, December 3: Abdul Basheer Padil, a resident of Mangalore passed away at his residence here on December 2 following a brief illness. He was 43. He was employed at Qatar Navigation since 1992 and was a long time resident at Qatar since last 24 years. He is survived with his wife and two children. The deceased was an active member in the Mangalorean community at Qatar. He served as the

Mumbai, December 2: Public sector carrier Air India on Sunday said that it has successfully completed the Hajj 2012 operations, terming it as one of the most successful operation ever by the carrier. "Air India has successfully completed the Hajj 2012 operation. In fact, this has been one of the most successful operations ever by Air India," the company said. As per the carrier, the last Hajj

Mangalore, December 2: Although Former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has parted ways with the BJP, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar believes that the development will have no impact on the electoral results in the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking to mediapersons upon his arrival in Mangalore on Sunday, Mr. Shettar said that the BJP continues to have a “strong presence” in the state and there

Mangalore, December 2: The glory of Mangalore's historic tradition came alive once again at the slushy field near Manjunatha temple at Kadri during annual 'Kambala' on Sunday. Events like 'kesarugadde ota', 'tug-of-war', twin-track buffalo slush track race, 'teppangai' and a treasure hunt competition were held for men and women prior to the actual Kambla. A distinct feature of Kadri Kambala is

Mangalore/ Dubai, December 2: Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF), with the help of UAE Government Authorities and Indian Consulate, Dubai, managed to repatriate the body of Abbas to his hometown Mangalore recently. Son of Moosa Kunhi, 39-year-old-Abbas hailing from Peravdeguli Montepadav, Mangalore, died of cardiac arrest on November 24 in Sharjah. He owned Ghalib Hussain Abdulla Grocery shop