Karnataka

Mangalore, January 10: Amidst the intensified internal rift in ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka, a prominent minister from coastal Karnataka has decided to quit the ministry. According to reliable sources, Minister for Higher Education V S Acharya is said to have requested the BJP leadership to let him step down because of ill-health. The party has decided to respect the 72-year-old

Mangalore, January 10: The coastal city is wearing a bridal look to host the 17th National Youth Festival from January 12 to January 16, being organised jointly by the Union government, Karnataka government, Nehru Yuva Kendra and National Service Scheme, under the theme, 'Celebrating Diversity in Unity' City roads, medians and boundary walls are being given fresh coats of colours while major

Mangalore, January 10: Even as the organisers are busy with last minute preparations for National Youth festival, the localites in Mangalore have seized the opportunity to taste the adventure sports. Ahead of the commencement of the formal competitions, the organisers have kept the adventure activities open to the public in separate venues. “It is a rare opportunity to the public to take part in

Manipal, January 10: Manipal University and Kasturba Hospital athletes won seven gold, 13 silver, and three bronze medals to enable Udupi district win the 32nd Karnataka Masters Athletic Championship organised by the Mandya District Masters Athletic Association at Sir Visvesvaraya Kridangana in Mandya on January 7 and 8. A release issued by Kasturba Hospital here on Monday said the meet served as

Mangalore, January 10: Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party led Karnataka government of spreading communalism in the state and dividing the people, All India Congress Committee general secretary Madhusudan Mistry called upon the voters to teach an unforgettable lesson to the communal forces. Addressing party workers at a meeting, Mr Mistry, who is also in-charge of the party in the State, asked the

Abu Dhabi, January 10: Indian ambassador to the UAE, MK Lokesh has urged the Indian expatriate community in the UAE to register on the mission's website to be eligible for voting in the upcoming Assembly elections of 2012 in India. Talking to Khaleej Times on Monday, the Indian Ambassador said that anybody can register online on the websites of the Indian missions in the UAE and the Election

Mangalore, January 9: Mangalore city unit of Popular Front of India staged a demonstration in front of the office of deputy commissioner here on Monday, to register their protest against the recent incident where traitors unfurled Pakistani national flag at the tehshildar's office at Sindagi in Bijapur. Addressing the protesters, noted thinker G Rajshekhar congratulated the Bijapur police for

Udupi, January 9: Pejavar mutt head Sri Visvesha Thirtha Swamiji on Monday launched a three-day fast protesting the state government's decision to drop two experts appointed to a panel to study the environmental impact on the proposed thermal power plant at Nandikur, which he has been opposing. Putthige Mutt seer Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji, Palimaru Mutt seer Vidyadheesha Theertha Swamiji, Kemaru

Mangalore, January 9: As part of the 'Physio week 2012', being organised by South Kanara Physiotherapy Teacher's Association, a fruit distribution programmes was organized for patients on Monday, the third day. The event was inaugurated by Praveen Kumar, Mayor of Mangalore City Corporation. Dr GM Sangameshwara, District Medical Officer, Government Wenlock Hospital was the chief guest. Dr Hansraj

Mangalore, January 9: Warning the BJP led state government against what he called 'anti-secular steps', leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Siddaramaiah on Monday said that it was wrong to introduce the Bhagavad Gita in schools. The Congress leader's statement comes a day after Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda's controversial announcement that the government was considering