Karnataka

Mangalore, April 3: Representatives of Dalits have urged the district police to take appropriate measures to effectively implement the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act-1989 in Dakshina Kannada, as in many instances the cases filed by Dalits end up with a “compromise”. The voice against finalising the cases filed by Dalits, especially Dalit women was raised during the

Mangalore, April 3: The 11th annual day celebration of his Grace Montessori House of Children was held on April 2, at the school ground. The function was presided over by Syed Mohammed Beary, Managing Trustee of Bearys Academy of Learning . The Chief Guest, Patricia Lobo, Faculty of The Teacher's Foundation addressed the gathering and lauded the school for providing soft skill to the students. The

Mangalore, April 3: Dakshina Kannada district unit of Patanjali Yoga Samithi will organize free yoga camp on April 16 at Nehru Maidan between 5 am to 7.30 am. Yoga teacher Baba Swami Ramdev will lead the camp. Pradeep Urs, State President of the unit told media persons that the camp is intended to bring Yoga awareness among the people of Dakshina Kannada. The entry is open for all and the

Mangalore, April 3: The Third Additional district session court has awarded life imprisonment on Saturday to a murder accused. The accused has been identified as Yamunappa (40), resident of Huliyapura in Kustagi taluk. He murdered his companion Vijayalakshmi near Krishnapura Chakravarthi maidan near Surathkal on June 1, 2010. He had dumped the body in a well projecting it as suicide. However

Mangalore, April 3: Mangalore police have registered a case in connection with the assault on two women BPO employees reported from the Attavar area of the city after India defeated Pakistan in the semi final of the ICC World Cup cricket. Inspector for Mangalore South Thilakchandra said the driver of the vehicle in which the BPO employees were travelling, had alleged that the women were molested

Mangalore, April 3: Central Railway will operate traffic block for Vidyavihar yard remodelling and commissioning of Kurla-Thane fifth and sixth line from 12.30 am to 3.30 pm on Sunday between Ghatkopar and Kurla on up fast line, fifth and sixth lines for carrying out works of connecting Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to Kurla-Thane fifth and sixth lines. Due to this, no trains will be leaving

Mangalore, April 3: As MS Dhoni whacked a six over long-on to help India become the World Cup champions, the city erupted in joy as fireworks lit the skyline across various parts. Jubilant fans took out impromptu rally in places like Kankanady, Jeppu, Hampankatta, Bunder, Karangalpady, Bejai, MG Road and several other places. Sweets were also distributed in several places and the youths fluttering

Mangalore, April 2: The New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) and Port Users will celebrate the 48th National Maritime Day at the NMPT administrative office auditorium at Panambur near here on April 5. Revealing this at a press meet in Mangalore on Saturday PKS Pilley, Vice president, NMPT Port Users Welfare Association, said the theme of this year's maritime day celebrations is 'Indian Coast Line - A

Mangalore, April 2: The opposition party of the Mangalore City Corporation has condemned the decision of Mayor Praveen Anchan to unilaterally increase the property tax rates by 15% with affect from April 1, without consulting them. Addressing media persons here on Saturday, MCC Opposition leader Lancelot Pinto said that none of the opposition party Corporators were present when the Mayor formally

Mangalore, April 2: Officials of Mangalore City Corporation led by Commissioner Dr K N Vijayaprakash on Saturday raided many shops in Central Market area and seized large quantity of plastic bags below 40 microns in thickness. Environment officer Manjunath and Assistant Health Officer Krishnappa Gowda, Health Inspectors Basavaraj and Babu Mallan and Revenue Officer Meghan also accompanied him in