Karnataka

Mangalore, December 18: Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Mangalore South MLA N Yogish Bhat narrowly escaped unhurt in what could have been a fatal road mishap at Peraje near Sullia on the outskirts of the city. However, his wife Vijaya Bhat and five others sustained injuries when the car in which they were travelling turned turtle after falling into a roadside ditch. The

Mangalore, December 18: B A Nazeer of Unopack Industries, Baikampady has been unanimously reelected as the new president of Kanara Small Industries Association for the year 2011-2012. The election was held at the annual general body meeting of the Association held on Saturday at KSIA Hall, at Baikampady Industrial Area, here. A new team of office bearers was also formed on the occasion. President

Mangalore, December 18: The 72nd All India Inter University Athletic Championship which is organised for the first time in Dakshina Kannada, began with a colourful note at Swarajya Maidan in Moodbidri on Saturday evening. Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) which was shouldered with the responsibility of organising the five days event, arranged the inaugural programme differently

Mangalore, December 17: The Beary's group, well known for its real estate and educational projects across the city is now venturing into the knowledge based industry of Information Technology. The Bearys Global InfoTech Ltd(BGIL), an IT company which will be focusing on projects both international and domestic is all set to take off at the year's end. Speaking at a news conference Chief Managing

Mangalore, December 18: Air India Express has effected changes in schedule of Mangalore-Muscat-Abu Dhabi and Mangalore-Abu Dhabi flights from December 19 to January 31. The Mangalore-Muscat-Abu Dhabi flight IX 817, will operate on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It will leave Mangalore at 9.25 pm and reach Muscat at 11.45 pm. This flight will depart from Muscat at 12.30 am and reach Abu Dhabi at

Mangalore, December 18: Union Minister for Tourism Subodh Kant Sahay agreed to include Mangalore and Udupi in 'Mega circuit' to promote tourism by providing infrastructure in the region. Speaking to presspersons on the sidelines of stakeholders meet on holistic development of coastal region here on Saturday, he said the mega circuit aims at integrated development of tourism prospectus of the

Mangalore, December 17: The Hindu Young World Fest 2011 was held at the Town Hall here on December 12 and 13 with Canara Higher Primary School, Urwa, Mangalore emerging as overall champions. The school bagged first place both in Indian Folk Dance and Indian Classical Dance. The two days mega event was organised by The Hindu Newspaper, Mangalore in association with the Corporation Bank. Beary's

Udupi, December 17: Director General of Police Shankar Bidari informed that he will visit all districts in the state every month to ensure effective maintenance of law and order. Speaking to media persons on his maiden visit to the district on Friday, after taking charge, the DGP said the districts comprising Naxal prone areas are given additional priority. Measures will be taken at zonal level to

Mangalore, December 17: Two Syndicate members of the Mangalore University have demanded action against the principal of Government First Grade College Vittal for his irresponsible behavior and the injustice meted out to an MSW student. Speaking at a press conference in Mangalore on Saturday, Ravichandra P.M. and HarishAchar alleged that Kumari Swasthika had been denied admission to MSW “without

Mangalore, December 17: A massive rally and meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th December in Mangalore protesting against the 'misleading' CBI report on the mysterious death of former Mangalore Qazi C.M. Abdullah Musliyar a couple of years ago. The rally will begin at the Ambedkar Circle (Jyothi Circle) and will conclude at the D.C. Office with a protest meeting to be addressed by the Dakshina