Karnataka

Mangalore, August 17: "A recent survey and study report had revealed that only 10% of engineering graduates in the state are employable and the rest fail to meet the employment criteria because of of suitable training facilities which is alarming," said Dr B Devdas Rai, Rotary Dist Governor. He was addressing final year engineering students after inaugurating 'How to face college campus interviews

Udupi, August 17: One person died while seven others have lost their vision after undergoing cataract surgery at the Charmakki Narayana Shetty Lions (CNSL) Eye Hospital at Kota in Udupi district from August 1 to 3. The cause of the tragedy is suspected to be contamination of solution used during surgery. District Health Officer Ramachandra Bairy said on Thursday that of the 38 who underwent

Mangalore, August 17: The Air India Dubai flight which hard landed on the tarmac at Mangalore Airport, was cleared to fly by the authorities after inspection and it flew to Abu Dhabi, Air India officials have said. The Air India official said hard landings were common during monsoon to prevent any untoward incident. Tuesday's landing by Flight 814 was not an emergency landing. Though the

Mangalore, August 17: City Centre Mall celebrated Independence Day in the premises on August 15. The guests of honor were Dr Monappa Bhandary, former district BJP president and now an MLC, Srikar Prabhu, BJP leader, K S Mohammed Masood, president and former Chairman of Karnataka Minorities Commission and also a former MLC, U T Khadar, MLA Ullal constituency, Ivan D'souza, social activist

Bangalore, August 16: It is sheer fear fuelled by rumour mills that has prompted North East people like Disen Basumataray, a technology student from Kokrajhar in Assam, to leave the city as they huddled together at the railway station here eager to get back to their homes. Though the Bangalore-Guwahati Express leaves around midnight, many have reached the station since the wee hours considering it

Mangalore, August 16: There was drama at the 'Jaago Mangalore' protest which was scheduled for inauguration this evening with police coming into the picture and taking into custody the protestors for not taking prior permission for the purpose. Among those taken into custody were Vijaynath Vittal Shetty, Convenor, Jaago Mangalore Association, Dinesh Hegde Ulepady, advocate, and victims of the

Thiruvananthapuram, August 16: Half a million believers from across Kerala and the neighboring states gathered for overnight prayers Wednesday in Malappuram district and took the pledge against terrorism. They also offered special prayers for world peace. The congregation takes place on the 27th night of Ramadan every year and this year it had special significance since it coincided with India's

Shiruru, August 16: Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony and patriotic song singing competitions were held at Green Valley National School and Junior College on the occasion of Independence Day. A special assembly was held in the quadrangle of the school with students and prefects displaying colorful pageantry. The Principal Mr. John Mathew hoisted the national flag. He was accompanied by all

Mangalore, August 16: A helpline service for the homeless was launched at the Centre for Homeless near Saharavu Temple in Mangalore on Thursday under the auspices of Mangalore City Corporation. Mayor Gulzar Banu inaugurated the service. Dr. Harish Kumar, Commissioner, MCC, said that the helpline service is meant for people who come to Mangalore in search of livelihood but spend their days without

Bhatkal, August 16: Two persons who arrived at Bhatkal from Hyderabad on Wednesday were found in possession of 7.5 kilograms of Ganja (marijuana) and were taken into custody by the police in Bhatkal. The two men have been identified as Mohammed Humayun (42), son of Mohammed Hussain Gulme from Bhatkal, and Abdul Rahman (53), son of Mohammed Gulme, also from Bhatkal. The police acted on information