Karnataka

Udupi, January 27: Maintaining law and order to make way for the forthcoming Udupi-Chikmagalur parliamentary by-election would be his immediate priority, said Dr Boralingaiah MB, who took charge as Udupi SP here on Friday. An IPS officer of 2008 batch, Dr Boralingaiah, is an MBBS graduate from Mysore Medical College. Hailing from Mallanayakana Halli in Mandya, Boralingaiah had served as the ASP at

Udupi, January 27: Senior educationist and Secretary of Kodagu Academy for Education Culture, Gonikoppal, Prof MD Nanjunda has been chosen for the prestigious Alevoor Group Award instituted by the Alevoor Group for Education. District Governor, Lions District 324-D4, Jayakar Shetty Indrali will present the Award to Prof Nanjunda, at the school day celebrations of Shanthiniketan English Medium Hr

Mangalore, January 27: After several postponements, the construction work of a new state-of-the-art synthetic track at Manala Stadium in the city was commenced on Friday. Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat performed the guddali pooja in the presence of Mangalore MLA U T Khader and Deputy Commissioner N S Chennappa Gowda. Speaking to media persons on the occasion, Mr

Mangalore, January 27: Accusing the BJP-led state government of pressurizing the police department not to take any action against anti-social elements, Congress workers in the city on Friday staged a protest in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner, here. Speaking on the occasion KPCC Secretary Ivan D'Souza lamented that even though criminal cases were registered against RSS leader Kalladka

Mangalore, January 27: Giving out a piece of advice to the Yakshagana artistes, senior Yakshagana artiste K Govind Bhat insisted the artistes not to demand monthly allowance for the artistes from the government. Instead, the artistes should work with dedication and ensure that it is possible to lead a decent life through Yakshagana art. He was delivering the address from the President's chair at

Karwar, January 27: The Karnataka government has prepared a proposal for upgrading the infrastructure facilities in villages close to the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant in Uttar Kannada district. The Karnataka government has informed the NDMA about its proposal. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), a unit under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, had carried out mock exercises in

Mangalore, January 27: The Bhoota Aradhane culture of Tulu Nadu marked its first presence at the Capital of India, when a colourful tableau from Karnataka rolled down Rajpath at Republic Day parade depicting the cultural heritage of Dakshina Kannad district. Interestingly Karnataka was the sole participant from the South India during the Republic Day parade at the Capital of India this year. The

Managalor, January 27: T R Puttaswame Gowda, Circle Police Inspector, Karkala Circle and K Rajesh, APC -169, DAR, Udupi have bagged the President's Police Medal for Gallantry. In a grand ceremony President Pratibha Patil conferred the medals to the police officers on the occasion of Republic Day - 2012. The President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service were conferred on - R H Auradkar

Mangalore, January 27: Striking an optimistic note for Dakshina Kannada district in the aftermath of the Uppinangady incident which saw mob frenzy after Hindu Samajotsava there on Sunday, IGP (Western Range) Pratap Reddy said leaders of both communities have realised the importance of maintaining peace. Although divergent views did emanate from community leaders, peace committee meetings held

Mangalore, January 26: The UAE Exchange Vintage and Classic Car Carnival named “Make Oldage a Smileage” was held to spread an awareness among the public about the need for caring aged parents and relatives at Nehru Maidan in Mangalore here on the occasion of Republic Day. This is the eighth time that the carnival is being held in the city. A fleet of vintage cars including 1946-Dodge Power Wagon