Karnataka

Udupi, Jun 19: AICC General Secretary and Rajyasabha member Oscar Fernandies accused the BJP led Karnataka Government of weakening the Panchayat Raj system by diverting funds of Gram Panchayats to the MLAs. He was speaking at the Congress Nadige - Janara Balige, programme organized at the residence of Moodumane Sanjiv Sherigar, near Karval in Alevoor village here on Sunday. Oscar said that the

Mangalore, June 19: With the inauguration of a 'Day Care Centre' for physically challenged persons in Kokkada village of Belthangady taluk, one of the promises of Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa to the endosulfan victims of the region, fulfilled on Sunday. Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated the Centre, which came into existence with the joint effort of Karnataka State Government, Dakshina

Mangalore, June 19: “We are ready to sacrifice our lives, but will not allow to divert River Nethravathi, the lifeline of coastal districts of Karnataka,” said Rohitaksha Rai, DK district unit President of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha. Like Mr Rai, a number of local activists, experts and representatives of the people expressed their strong opposition to controversial 'Netravati Diversion Project

Mangalore, June 19: Eighty seven students of MCA and M Sc(Software Technology) section of AIMIT, St Aloysius College, Mangalore spent five days in Mundgod, North Karnataka, starting from 9th to 14th June, 2011. They were sent to remote villages of Mundgod taluk in groups of seven to ten. Most of the students lived with families and had a rich experience of interacting with the village folk and

Mangalore, June 19: Pejawar Mutt pontiff Vishvesha Thirtha Swamiji clarified his stance on casteism in Hindu religion, stating that it is impossible to impossible to abolish caste system in present political and social scenario. “We should only try to eradicate untouchability and achieve equality realizing the undeniable fact that caste system cannot be abolished in present political and social

Belthangady, June 19: The Mahamastakabhisheka of Bahubali at Venur will be performed from January 28 to February 5, 2012. Officially announcing the dates of the Mahamastakabhisheka at a preparation meet Dr D Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadhikari of the Sri Kshetra who is also president of Mahamastakabhisheka Committee on Saturday, said several reception committees and sub committees have been set up

Mangalore, June 19: A mass blood donation camp was conducted at Dakshina Kannada District Urdu Higher Primary School, Bunder here on Sunday under the aegis of Mangalore Social Service Centre. The Programme was inaugurated by Al-Haj Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar, the Qazi of Mangalore. Speaking on the occasion Qazi said that donating blood with a philanthropic intention has a high value in the religious

Udupi, June 19: Personnel of DCIB arrested three persons who were transporting sandalwood logs and billets on a motorbike on Saturday under the Brahmavar police station limits. The arrested are Sanjeeva alias Mani alias Manikanta (26) from Kinnimulky labour colony, Prakash (21), a resident of Fakiranakatte in Mallaru village, Kaup and Prashantha alias Pachu (21) of Arooru village. Police recovered

Mangalore, June 19: One of the two persons of Dakshina Kannada, who were kidnapped by a group of miscreants, was found murdered on Saturday at Agrahara-Ungra village in Gubbi taluk of Tumkur district. The police identified the victim as Mohiyuddin Kunhi (45), a native of Punnaccha village in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district. His body, which was lying in a poultry, was noticed by village

Mangalore, June 19: A parked lorry moved on its own and plunged into a ravine near Kapitanio School in the city on Saturday evening. There was no one onboard the lorry named 'Nishat' bearing registration number KA 20, 268. The lorry was parked in neutral gear at the right side of the road leading to Kapitanio School from Pump-well when the incident took place. The driver, who had a stop for