Karnataka

Mangalore, February 17: Deputy Commissioner Subodh Yadav has sacked Pradeep Kumar, a second division assistant (SDA) for forgery, and misuse funds of Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) as well as DCs office. Pradeep was accused of misappropriating Rs 73.69-lakh while serving as second division assistant at KIADB office and for encashing cheque for Rs 3 lakh in the name of

Mangalore, February 16: People should join hands cutting across religious and caste-based divide to eradicate corruption from the country, said renowned spiritual guru and founder of the Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He was addressing thousands of his fans and followers gathered at the 'Mangala Sandhya' held at Mangala Stadium on Wednesday evening. After convincing his followers about the

Udupi, Feb 16: As many as 30 Christian families, living in Baavali Kudru, an island, spread across 100 acres since six generations have demanded for a permanent bridge connecting the Kudru to the mainland Neelavar, near Brahmavar. During rainy seasons River Sita inundates many parts of the island. In the year 1969 floods made the residents to shift from their houses, to the safer places. In the

Udupi, February 16: Famous Neuro Surgeon Dr A Raja and his team after a 12-hour marathon surgery gave a new life to a 15 days old double- headed baby in Adarsha Hospital, Udupi. Prior to the surgery the doctors team which included Dr Jaspreeth Singh Dil, Dr Sanjay Udupa and Dr Ashok Kumar had diagnosed the Occipital Encephelocele, said the medical director of the hospital Dr GS Chandrashelkar, in

Mangalore, February 16: Advocating stringent provisions in the Lokpal Bill, the first woman IPS officer Dr Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said corruption can't be dealt with weak and defective laws. She was speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory function of an inter-collegiate State-level Management Fest 'Memorabilia 2011' organised by Mangalore Business School at TMA Pai Convention Centre here

Modankap, February 16: The blessing and formal inauguration of the new building of Carmel College, Modankap, was held on Wednesday, February 16. Dr Sr Agatha Mary A C, Superior General, Apostolic Carmel presided over the programme. Dr T C Shivashankara Murthy was the chief guest. Sr M Linette A C, Superior, Karnataka Province, B Ramanath Rai, MLA, B Dinesh Bhandary, President, Bantwal Town

Mangalore, February 16: An 'All India Coordinators' Meeting' was inaugurated at Dr MV Shetty College of Speech and Hearing at Kavoor here on Wednesday, February 16. Speaking at the inaugural session, RCI Chairman Major General (retd) Ian Cardoz threw light on the issues that will be discussed in the next three days and also on few current issues. He said that dedication, commitment and the love

Mangalore, February 16: As in the previous years, ISKCON, Arya Samaj Road, Mangalore, is celebrating Sri Sri Krishna Balarama Rathayatra on Saturday, February 19. It is the day on which Sri Krishna along with his elder brother Balarama embarked on a journey to give 'Darshana' to all his devotees. The chariots carrying the deities of Sri Krishna and Balarama will proceed through the streets of

Mangalore, February 16: Spice Jet is considering starting domestic operations from Mangalore Airport, M R Vasudeva, Director, Mangalore Airport, has said. “Their team had come and they are considering starting operations here. However, nothing has been finalized. It is being considered”, Vasudeva said. If they do so, it is expected that the airline would connect Mangalore to cities like Bangalore

Udupi, February 16: “It's our duty to spread virtues or goodness and try to eradicate the evils in the society. Evils such as alcohol, drugs, immorality, and exploitation of women have damaged the health of the society. Fighting against such evils is an integral part of our faith” said Moulvi Abdussalam Uppingadi, Regional Organizer, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind who was here to deliver a talk on the