Karnataka

Mangalore November 19: A competition of western music was held for kindergarten students on Friday at Gitanjali music school in the city. The programme was a part of 'Kala Sangam', a series of competitions being organised by Mangalore Musical and Cultural Association from October 29 to November 20 for children of various age group to exhibit their talents like singing, dancing and mimicry

Mangalore, November 19: Two people died on spot and three others sustained severe injuries in a ghastly road accident on National Highway 66 near NITK Gate on the outskirts of the city on Friday night. Deceased have been identified as Ram Suvarath Dind, a driver from Gujarat and Sonu from Surat. The tragedy occurred at around 10:00pm, when the driver and crew of a trailer lorry from Haryana were

Nitte, November 19: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda announced that as an attempt towards preparing students for taking up higher education, the State government has decided to set up model colleges at 20 districts in the state at the total cost of Rs 180 crore. Speaking after inaugurating the silver jubilee functions of NMAM Institute of Technology here on Friday, he said that the State

Bangalore, November 19: The Food and Civil Supplies Department will begin receiving online applications for new ration cards from Saturday. It has been a year since the department had stopped issuing new cards. At the same time, as many as 30 lakh bogus ration cards, both in urban and rural areas, have been identified. The measures come as part of the streamlining of the public distribution system

Mangalore, November 18: Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee is expecting a crowd of at least 10,000 people for its scheduled four-day 'Padayatra' from Sampaje to Mani. KPCC Secretary Ivan D'Souza addressing a press meet on Friday said that a galaxy of senior party leaders would participate in the rally which will commence on November 21. Amongst them are Union Minister for Corporate

Mangalore, November 18: Expert PV Science College on Friday won the Mangalore City finals of Limca Book of Records Quiz 2011 held at Jugul Tower, Mangalore. The young geniuses from the Expert PV Science College in Mangalore would now be amongst the 80 schools to compete in the Semi finals. Not far behind, Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 emerged as the runners up. Around 132 students from 66 schools

Mangalore, November 18: There will be no compromise on the issues of Kannada language, land and border of the state, said Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda. He was speaking after inaugurating the 17th district Kannada Sahitya Sammelana organised by Dakshina Kannada District Kannada Sahitya Parishat at Sri Satya Sayi Seva Vidya Kendra at Alike in Bantwal taluk near here on Friday. He

Mangalore, November 18: Union Minister of State for Railways KH Muniyappa on Friday flagged off 22609/22610 Mangalore Central-Palakkad Junction Intercity Express at Mangalore Central Railway Station here. Train 22609 Mangalore Central - Palakkad Intercity (daily) Express is scheduled to leave Mangalore Central at 12 noon and to reach Palakkad junction at 6.15 pm. In the return direction, train

Bangalore, November 18: Higher Education and Udupi district in-charge minister V S Acharya collapsed at the door of the committee room in Vidhana Soudha while he was about to brief mediapersons after the cabinet meeting. He was attended to by law minister S Suresh Kumar and others. After resting for a few minutes, Acharya, who had fractured his leg, walked in with Suresh Kumar to address media

Mangalore, November 18: Gurji Deepothsava Samithi Ballalbagh will be celebrating its diamond jubilee on November 22 on the grounds near Ballalbagh. Honorary President of the Samithi Sundhar Shetty said in a press conference that a Sathyanarayana Pooja will be held on November 20 from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. K S Nithyananda, seer of Vedh Vigyan Mandhir, Chikmagalur, will bless the programme. Deputy