Karnataka

Mangalore September 18: Two youths died on the spot after being run over by a speeding train at Mudayi Majalu, Punchatharu village in Putur taluk. The victims of Friday night's incident have been identified as Thirumaleshwar (22), a resident of Punchatharu in Puttur taluk and Hariyappa (24) of Murulya village in Sullia taluk. Thirumaleshwar was working as a conductor in a tourist tempo, while

Mangalore, September 18: In yet another offshore tragedy, an elderly fisherman lost his life, after slipping into the Arabian Sea on Sunday after noon. The victim has been identified as 65 year old Chandraya Ameen, a resident of Bolur here. Chandraya, who was engaged in fishing activity along with 23 other fishermen on board 'Sri Ganga Devi' parseen boat owned by one Padmanabha, lost his balance

Mangalore, September 18: Prerana, the employees' social service trust of Infosys, Mangalore today organized Pratibha Poshak 2011 which is an initiative to support academically outstanding students who cannot afford the cost of their education. This is a state-wide initiative, with social service organizations and individuals joining hands to offer financial support to deserving students. A

Mangalore, September 18: The members of Mangalore Air India crash victims' Families Association have demanded the government to appoint a special judge to hear the compensation case between Air India and the legal heirs of victims of last year's aviation disaster. A meeting organised by the Association here on Sunday to discuss its next course of action, concluded with a resolution to go ahead

Mangalore, September 18: Noted linguist and lexicographer U P Upadhyaya said that there was no need to invent its own script for Beary language, as it could easily be written in Kannada. Speaking on the topic 'regionalism in Beary language' at a programme organised by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy here on Sunday, he strongly argued that both Beary and Tulu should be written in Kannada, despite

Mangalore, September 18: With little over 10-days left for Dasara festivities to start, management of Sri Gokarnanatha Temple at Kudroli has started preparations for Mangalore Dasara in right earnestness. The festival would be celebrated at the Kshetra from September 28 to October 6, H S Sairam, President of temple management committee said. "The finale will be held on October 6 with traditional

Mangalore, September 18: A rresident of Panjimogaru area of the city has alleged that Panambur police tortured him for four days to force him to say that he had carried out the Panjimogaru double murder of a woman and her daughter. Speaking from his bed at the Highland Hospital, Musheer (24), said that the police allegedly abused him by meting out cruel treatment. He said he was given only one

Mangalore, September 18: A motorcyclist met with a tragic accident near Ekkur railway bridge on Saturday evening when he flung off his bike while negotiating a pothole and was run over by a lorry moving in the same direction. The deceased is believed to be around 25 years of age and was riding on a pulsar bike bearing number KA19- 1444 with Fazil written on it. According to the Kankanady police

Udupi, September 17: Without changing the mindset of the society, it is impossible to prevent atrocities on women, according to Kannada novelist Sara Aboobakar. Seaking at a novel releasing function organised by Abhinaya Pratishtana here on Saturday, she said that we can create a healthy society where man cannot subjugate woman, only through awareness. The writer pointed out that despite the

Mangalore, September 17: Blaming the state government's 'faulty sand mining policy' for steep hike in rate of sand, Mangalore MLA U T Khader has demanded a separate sand mining policy for Dakshina Kannada district. Addressing a press meet here on Saturday, the MLA said only a region specific policy would fulfil local needs of local people as far as sand mining in Karnataka is concerned. He