Karnataka

Kasargod, January 30: A fisherman drowned after he fell from his boat off the Kasaba beach here. The deceased has been identified as Suresh (42), a resident of Kasaba. Sources said that the fell from the boat 8 km off the beach while casting the fishing net. The incident occurred two hours after he, along with nine others, had ventured into the sea. Suresh, who got trapped in the ring rod of the

Malpe, January 30: Thousands of enthusiasts thronged Malpe beech on Sunday evening to enjoy the last moments of two-day beech Utsav, organized as part of the platinum jubilee celebration of Udupi City Municipal Council. Colourful kites of various shapes and sizes dominated the skies. One kite was in the shape of the bat and the other had a design of an antelope on it. One other kite belonging to

Mangalore, January 30: Nitte Education Trust organised half marathon, 10 km and five km run on Sunday to promote a healthy lifestyle along with celebrating the rich and bright culture of Dakshina Kannada district. The event was organised with the support of Life is Calling Sports and Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project. Noted Cine Actor Likith Shetty attended the event. Runners came from

Karwar, January 29: In a bizarre incident, a teenage boy has allegedly killed his own father at Sea Bird colony in Chittakula in Karwar. The victim has been identified as Deepak Kharvi, an ex-serviceman. His son Madhusudhan, who has confessed to stabbing his father to death, claimed that the deceased used to torture his mother. The gruesome murder that occurred on Saturday night, came to light

Mulki, January 29: Somappa Suvarna, former MLA of Mulki-Moodbidri constituency, died after a brief illness in Mulki on Saturday. He was 83. Suvarna served as MLA between 1989 and 1994. He was a retired teacher and was honourary president of Mulki Billava Samaja Seva Sangha. He was also Mulki Block Congress Committee President. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. The mortal remains of

Mangalore, January 29: The 68th birth anniversary of Balaganghadharanatha Swamiji of Shri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Mutt was celebrated at Abhiman Green Lawns, backyard of BGS School in the city on Saturday. Participating in the grand event Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda lauded the role of Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt in unity of the nation. Mr Gowda also opined that the

Mangalore, January 29: 32nd All-India Major Ports Shuttle Badminton Tournament – 2011-12 jointly hosted by New Mangalore Port Sports Council and Major Ports Sports Control Board commenced at NMPT on Saturday. Dr P D Vaghela, Chairman, Kandla Port Trust and Major Ports Sports Control Board inaugurated the Tournament at the NMPT Gymkhana premises in the presence of Dr P Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT

Mangalore, January 29: The prize distribution ceremony for the students of Scouts and Guides was held at Deputy Commissioner's residence here on Sunday. The event was organized by Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada District Organization. Deputy Commissioner NS Chennappa Gowda, Honorary President of the Dakshina Kannada District Association presented "Thritiya Sopan Prashasthi" to

Karkala, January 29: Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Motamma has said that Congress would win the by polls in Udupi- Chikmaglur Loksabha constituency. In an informal chat with media persons, she opined that the people were happy with Union Government's special package for coffee growers other pro-people programmes like employment guarantee scheme. Stating that the BJP government

Karkala, January 29: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Saturday stressed the need to make younger generation aware of the ideals, sacrifices and teachings of Koti and Chennayya, legendary heroes of Tulunadu. Inaugurating the first phase of the Koti Chennayya Theme Park here, Mr. Gowda said the work had been completed at a cost of Rs. 1.78 crore. In the second phase, an herbal garden in memory