Karnataka

Jeddah, December 23: Abdul Khader, son of Abdul Hameed, a native of Karaje Bantwal, died in an accident at his work place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The 24 year old youth had been working at a plastic company in Jeddah since one and half year. He is survived by his father, mother and four sisters. The funeral was held on Wednesday night at Jeddah-Jeezan Road graveyard after the Janaza Prayer. The

Manipal, December 23: “Manipal Centre for Virus Research (MCVR) has done remarkable progress in one year. What MCVR has achieved in one year others will take four years, said Dr Vishwa Mohan Katoch, secretary to Government of India Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Director General Indian Council of Medical Research at the first annual day of the Centre here

Manipal, December 23: Chancellor of Manipal University, Dr. Ramdas M. Pai became the second Indian to be honored with “Datuk”, a Malaysian award on December 10, 2011. Dr Pai was conferred the award of Darjah Mulia Seri Melaka (DMSM) on that day in conjunction with the birthday of the Governor of Melaka. Shah Rukh Khan is the other Indian to get the award. This honorary title began in the year 1978

Mangalore, December 22: As a prelude to this year's Christmas festival, the city based St Agnes College showcased a variety entertainment through 'Navidad 2011', an annual Xmas tiding programme. Noted social activist and former president of Maand Sobhann Loius Pinto and his wife Patricia Pinto were the chief guests of the evening. The celebrations began with a prayer song by the St Agnes Special

Mangalore, December 22: The Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre and Srinivas Hospital, built under the auspices of A Shama Rao Foundation, are all set for inauguration at Srinivas Nagar, Mukka near Suratkal on the outskirts of the city. Karnataka chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda is expected to inaugurate the Research Centre and Hospital on Friday, December 25, in the

Kasargod, December 22: The Kerala state government has taken all necessary measures to fulfill its promise of establishing a medical college in Ukkinadka near Badiadka in Kasargod district, according to Health Minister Adoor Prakash. The minister revealed that 50 acres of land has been identified for the purpose. Dr K G R Pillai has been appointed as special officer of the medical college, he said

Kasargod, December 22: K.P. Satheesh Chandran, who had represented Trikaripur Assembly constituency for two consecutive terms, will continue as the district unit secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for the second term in a row. The unanimous decision was taken at the three-day party district committee meeting held at Kalikadavu here. Mr. Satheesh Chandran has served as the district

Mangalore, December 22: Well-known body builder Vincent Prakash Carlo, who bagged top honours at the Commonwealth Unequipped Power-lifting and Bench-press Championship-2011, held in London recently, returned home on Thursday to a rousing reception from fans at Mangalore Central Railway Station. He was one among the three achievers from Dakshina Kannada, who won medals at the event. While Vincent

Mangalore, December 22: The Mangalore chapter of Youth Against Corruption (YAC) inaugurated at the Dr Shivaram Karanth Hall of University College here on Wednesday, December 21. The organization aimed to create awareness against the corruption in the country. Main demands of YAC are, the arrest of Union Home Minister P Chidambara in the 2G Spectrum scam, repatriation of black money stashed in tax

Udupi, December 22: Count down has begun for the inauguration of DC office complex 'Rajathadri' situated at Manipal. The complex was built at the cost of Rs 30 crore. The complex will start functioning from December 26. More than 35 government departments will be shifted to the new building. The complex was constructed by Karnataka Housing Board. The complex has three blocks—A, B and C. 'A' block