Karnataka

Mangalore, July 10: A decomposed body, suspected to be that of a foreigner has been found at the shores of Panambur beach here on Tuesday. Speaking to Coastaldigest.com, Harish, Panambur Assistant ASI, said that the body has decomposed but the skin is whitish, which could be an indication that the body is of a foreign national. Both hands from the body have been found dislocated, he added. The

Mangalore, July 10: The Dakshina Kannada district unit of Janata Dal (Secular) has expressed opposition to Yettinahole project stating that it is just a pretext to divert Netravati waters. Addressing media persons at a press meet JDS leader M G Hegde said that in spite of being aware that Mangalore struggled for water during summer, the authorities are looking to divert Netravati River water to

Muscat, July 10: One more low-wage Indian worker has taken his life in Oman. Jisine Govindan, a 30-year-old mason, who was reported missing by his friends last Friday, was found hanging from a tree in Oman's southern town of Salalah on Monday. In the first two months of this year, 15 Indian workers committed suicide, prompting cultural organisations to run anti-suicide campaigns across the country

Mangalore, July 10: The BJP will suffer in the days to come for its decision to remove D V Sadananda Gowda from the Chief Minister's post, said D P Sadananda Gowda, Treasurer, Vokkaligara Yane Gowdara Seva Sangha. Addressing media persons at Press Club in Mangalore on Tuesday, Mr. Gowda said that the community will give a suitable answer for the move in the elections. The Sangha demanded that D V

Bantwal, July 10: The Bantwal Rural Police have registered a case against a local resident for allegedly posting derogatory photo and comments about Prophet Muhammad and Islam on his social networking page. The police booked Dilip Shetty, following a complaint lodged one Abdul Khader, a resident of Amaimar. Shetty was being booked under Sections 295 A (deliberate act intended to outrage religious

New Delhi, July 10: Hit hard by one of the biggest doping scandals in the run-up to the Olympic Games, India's athletics team, including a couple of medal hopefuls, would hope to seek solace and redeem their reputation with some strong performances in London. Athletics was hit by the steroid doping scandal that involved six top quartermilers, including Asian Games double gold medallist Ashwini

Mangalore, July 10: Members of the Mangalore Bar Association will stay away from Court proceedings on July 11 and 12 besides holding a protest on July 11 in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in the city against the central government's decision to bring the Advocates Act (1961) under the purview of Higher Education and Research Bill 2011 and five other Bills. Addressing media persons at

Mangalore, July 10: Rev. Fr Antony Joseph D'Souza, who was a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore, passed away on Monday July 9 at 11 p.m. in a private hospital in Mangalore. He was 80 years old and a priest for the last 53 years. His funeral Mass would be conducted at St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia at 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday July 11 and the mortal remains would be interred at priests' cemetery

Mangalore, July 10: Ullal girl Sahana Kumari, who has been selected to represent India at the upcoming London Olympics, was felicitated at Gokarnatheshwara College here on Monday. Ms. Kumari has been selected to represent India in the long jump category in the Games. Speaking after the felicitation, Ms. Kumari, a student of Gokarnatheshwara College, thanked the College authorities for supporting

Mangalore, July 10: Students of University College, a constituent of Mangalore University, boycotted classes on Monday as they wanted the college authorities to rectify rainwater leakage in classrooms and take steps to prevent water stagnation at the entrance of the college. Students demanded a cleaner premises. They asked authorities to fix bolts inside doors of all toilets used by women. The