Karnataka

Mangalore, September 24: A seminar-cum-interaction meet on 'Future of Coastal Tourism' was organised on the eve of World Tourism Day 2011; jointly by the State Dept. of Tourism, DK Zilla Panchayat, Mangalore Association of Coastal Tourism and Pananmbur Beach Tourism Dev. Organisation in the presence of senior officials of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) and Deputy

Mangalore, September 24: The team led by Kudroli Ganesh of Vismaya Jadoo Folk Magic fame has entered the finals of the prestigious reality show 'India's Got Talent', being aired by Colors television network. The presentation of a Yakshagana episode titled 'Kimpurusha Leele' interspersed with magical skills, in the allotted five minutes, mesmerized the spectators and the judges alike. The panel

Mangalore, September 24: The full-fledged registration process of Aadhar (Unique Identity Card) in Dakshina Kannada district will begin on September 29 and 225 stations will be opened in various parts of the district to facilitate the quick implementation of the programme, informed Centre for e-Governance Chief Executive Officer Dr D H Ravindran. Speaking to media persons prior to the workshop on

Mangalore, September 24: Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor Prof Mallepuram G Venkatesh said that any piece of work should be stimulating rather than rigid. The work should be applicable to all times. Speaking at a seminar on review of Veerappa Moily's work organised jointly by M Veerappa Moily Sahithyavalokana Samithi in association with Janashakthi Seva Trust here on Friday, he said “a piece of

Mangalore, September 24: An accomplice of Madooru Isubu, who is in custody for his alleged links with notorious underworld kingpin Chota Shakil was arrested by Bajpe police on Thursday night. The accused is Mohammad Iqbal alias Iqbal (30) from Shanthinagar near Kavoor. A case had been booked against him at the police station for extortion a month back. He was produced before a local court on

Mangalore, September 23: The inaugural ceremony of the year-long celebrations to mark the 25th year of the presence of the lady staff and students on the campus of city based St Aloysius College was held on Friday. The programme was inaugurated at the Eric Mathias Hall by unveiling the list of celebrations and activities planned for women during the year. Social worker Olinda Periera was the chief

Mangalore, September 23: Hundreds of people under the banner of Karnataka Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (Krishnappa) on Friday staged a demonstration in the city demanding the immediate arrest of those behind the killings of city based taxi driver Govardhana. The protesters, who took out a rally from Jyothi Circle, gathered in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner raising slogans against the

Mangalore, September 23: One of the most urgent tasks before the human rights community in India is to focus consistently on the root causes of human rights violation both nationally and internationally and its specific political context, according to Nadoja Dr Justice S R Nayak, Chairperson, Karnataka State Human Rights Commission. Addressing the students as chief guest at the inaugural session

Kasargod, September 23: The Central Bureau of Investigation, which has launched second phase of investigation into unsolved death case of former Mangalore Qazi C M Abdullah Musliyar Chembarikka, is expected to submit report within a month to the High Court, sources said. The dead body of Musliyar had found by the seashore near his residence in Chembarikka under suspicious circumstances on February

Mangalore September 23: A motorcycle expedition flagged off from Mysore with twin goals of celebrating the golden jubilee year of 2 Air Force Selection Board (2AFSB) and to encourage youth to join the Indian Air Force reached Mangalore on Thursday. The team of 16 'Air warriors' from the unit rode into St Aloysius College and disbursed handbills with the message to join IAF in order to realise a