Karnataka

Mangalore, February 21: Hundreds of homeless and shelter less poor citizens of Mangalore on Monday laid siege to Mangalore City Corporation under the banner of Democratic Youth Federation of India to exert pressure on the district administration and State Government to allow them to lead a life with dignity by granting them a place to dwell and restoring House Rent Control Act. Addressing the

Mangalore, February 21: City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has said that talks are on to get a space in Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) for the buildings of Mangalore Police Commissionerate.He was speaking in an interaction programme organised by Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) here recently.He said the space is needed to keep arms, vehicles and to set up quarters

Mangalore, February 21: Two boys, Mohammed Shoyeb (12) and Zulfikar (15) from Mysore who had been missing since February 14 after visiting Mangalore were traced in the premises of Ullal Dargah near here on Sunday. The family members had lodged a complaint in Narasimharaja police station and sought the assistance of police in tracing them after they searched in vain in friends and relatives houses

Kaikamba, February 21: NFC Angaragundi, beat Gori Young Boys in the finals of Torpedos Amaco Trophy 2011 conducted by Torpedos Youth Association Kana here on Sunday, February 20. The tournament featured limited 8 overs under arm cricket. While Pool 'A' matches were held on February 13, Pool 'B' matches and Finals were held on February 20. In Pool 'A', Gori Young Boys beat Reliance Katipalla in the

Mangalore, February 20: The concept of real success in Islam is surrendering to Almighty Allah. To attain success, it is obligatory for an individual to surrender himself to the Almighty in all means rather than to his own wishes, said Abdullah Javed, State President, Jamat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Karnataka-Goa.He was speaking after inaugurating the valedictory conference of the month-long campaign

Mangalore, February 21: Close on the heels of sharing power with BJP in Mysore Zilla Panchayat, opposition JDS today admitted into its fold a sangh parivar leader, reportedly involved in church attacks in Karnataka to "weaken communal forces and strengthen secular forces". Former convenor of Bajrang Dal Mahendra Kumar today joined JDS led by former Prime Minister H D Devegowda along with his

Udupi, February 20: BJP government's one thousands days struggle for the seat (power) can not be termed as an achievement, said former CM S Bangarappa. He was replying to press persons on the BJP's convention organized to mark 1000 days in power in the state. There were many chief ministers who served for over 1000 days. For how long you are in power is immaterial. What is important is what

Udupi, February 20: In the past politics was on the basis of haves and have-nots. Though the very poor people continue to exist in the society, pro poor programmes had been extinguishing, said former Chief Minister S Bangarappa. Speaking at a meeting of the toddy tappers and his followers organized to discuss their problems, held at Sri Gurunarayana Sabhabhavana Bannane, here on Sunday Bangarappa

Mangalore, February 20: The members of Domestic Workers Integral Development Forum (DWIDF) Mangalore took out a rally in support of their demands on Saturday at St. Joseph's High School Campus Kankanady here. Rita Norohnha, retired Professor of School of Social Work Rohni Nilaya inaugurated the rally which was culminated at youth Training centre Olivet House, Jeppu. Addressing the domestic workers

Mangalore, February 20: The city of Mangalore on Sunday witnessed an unprecedented Christian show of strength, as over 60 thousand worshippers of Jesus Christ converged at the Nehru Maidan, to express their 'peaceful anger' against the much controversial final report of the Somasekhara Commission of Inquiry set up to go in to the attacks on religious places in September 2008 across the state