Karnataka

Konaje, March 4: On account of World Dentists' Day, a team of dentists of MB Shetty Dental College, Deralakatte, organized a talk and exhibition about dental care at Vishwamangala School, Konaje. Prof Amith HV led the team consisted Dr Ravi Raman Shastry, Dr Adri, Dr Prasad and Dr Jyothika. The students of Vishwamangala School benefited from the programme, stated a press release.

Mangalore, March 4: Mangalore police have taken two persons into custody in connection with a major fraud case that created shock wave across the city. The arrested are Shekar Bhat alias Purushotham Bhat (43), a resident of Shishila in Belthangady taluk and Ashok Kumar (44), resident of Kottara, who are among others facing the charge of defrauding people under the pretext of investment scheme. The

Kadaba, March 4: A ghastly accident involving a jeep and a tipper at Ramakunja village under Kadaba Police station limits on Friday morning left at least three people dead and six others injured, two among them seriously, police sources said. Police identified the deceased as Podiya alias Padmayya Gowda (55), a resident of Kindovu in Bajathur, Kushalappa Gowda (40), a resident of Alankaur Nadumane

Mangalore, March 4: Two drivers were admitted to a private hospital after they sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision between two bullet tankers on national highway 48 in Hosamajalu near Nelyady, around 50 kilo metres away from here. The injured have been identified as Murali (25) and Balamurugan (27), both residents of Selam in Tamil Nadu. The collision took place on Thursday between

Mangalore, March 4: Announcing the Programme for Hajj-2011 (Hijra-1432), the Hajj Committee of India has called for Hajj Applications from Muslims from all over India including coastal region, who intend to undertake the holy journey and holding or applied for valid International Passport. Hajj Application Forms for Hajj-2011 will be available with all the State Hajj Committees with effect from

Kasargod, March 3: Contradicting the statement of Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar that Endosulfan was a harmless pesticide, Congress leader V M Sudheeran on Thursday said various lobbies were at work to retain Endosulfan in the country. Speaking to media persons here, he said the pesticide lobby was active to deter the country from taking a stand in favour of the countrywide ban on

Mangalore, March 4: As registration of medical establishments under the Karnataka Private Medical Establishments Act 2007 has become mandatory from March 1, confusion prevails as to whether the clinics are covered under the Act. While the Act states that the medical establishments, including clinics, have to be registered, Medical Education Minister S.A. Ramdas during his recent visit to the city

Mangalore, March 4: A 30-year-old man was murdered allegedly by his younger brother from Macchina village in Belthangady on Thursday. According to Belthangady police, the deceased Deekayya's throat was slit by his younger brother Lokesh (28) when the former was asleep. Deekayya's another brother Harish came to the house on Thursday morning and found the former dead. The police said Deekayya and

Manipal, March 03: The seminar on the “Prospect of Jewellery Industry in India” organized by the Manipal Institute of Jewellery Management at the Dr TMA Pai Planetarium opened with Sumesh Wadhera, Publisher and chief editor of “The Art of Jewellery” assuring students of the institute that they were pursuing a bright career as the industry in the country was looking up. While outlining the future

Udupi, Mar 3: Playing of (Chende) drums round the clock, by Marpalli Chende Balaga, marked the Maha Shivarathri celebrations at Sri Mahalingeshwara Mahaganapathi Temple, Marpalli, near here on from Wednesday evening till Thursday night. Thousands of devotees witnessed this mega event. The Marpalli Chende Balaga had organized this Akhanda Chende Seve' on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. Chende