Karnataka

Mangalore, February 15: Writer and retired principal of Ganapathi Pre-University College, Chandrakala Nandavar on Tuesday urged students from less affluent families to win poverty through hard work and dedication. She was speaking as the chief guest at the 68th Annual Day function of the Navabharath Night School held at Town Hall. "Poverty should not become a hindrance for those who want to

Udupi, February 15: Politicians and activists, under the banner of Railway Yathri Sangha, Udupi, on Tuesday held a Rail Roko demanding the extension of Bangalore-Kannur train till Karwar. When the Poorna Express reached the Udupi Railway Station at Indrali, at 9.05 am, agitators boarded Railway engine, shouted slogans against the Union government and Railway Minister from the state KH Muniyappa

Mangalore, February 15: Despite repeated appeals from Dakshina Kannada district administration to withdraw its decision, the Akhila Bharatha Karmika Sangha (ABKS) on Tuesday launched a continuous day-night silent dharana in front of the Wenlock hospital and Lady Goschen Hospitals against the move to charge labourers and APL card holders seeking treatment at Government Wenlock District Hospital

Mangalore, February 15: Muslims of Mangalore city took out a massive procession to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Tuesday which culminated at Bhavutagudde Idgah Masjid with a grand Meelad meeting attended by community leaders as well as religious scholars. The procession was flagged off at Zeenath Baksh Jumma Masjid with a duva by Mangalore Qazi Twaqa Ahmed Musliyar after Asar

Manipal, February 15: Nrithyothsava - the Dance Festival of Madhava Kripa School, Manipal was celebrated recently. Every student of the School performed on the stage amidst applauds of thousand plus parents. The concept of Dance Festival is introduced by the Principal Dr Kusum to focus the rich tradition of the country through Dance. Around 1000 children danced to the tunes of folk, semi classical

Mangalore, February 15: Mangalore Airport Director MR Vasudeva has said that although Mangalore Airport has all qualifications to get international status, the government has a major role to play with regard to extension of the runway.He was speaking at “Meet the Press” programme organised by Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalist Association at Press Club here on Tuesday. The major demand

Vitla/Kanyana, February 15: About 15 people were injured, two of them seriously, after a Milaad rally vehicle overturned at Mandiyur near Kanyana on Tuesday, February 15. The vehicle which was reportedly carrying about 18 people, overturned when it reached a sharp curve near Mandiyur. The injured included 11 students as well. The injured have been identified as Abubakkar (25), Ismail (21), Khaleel

. . . Mulky, February 15: Three persons, including the driver were killed, and nine others injured when a Sports Utility Vehicle in which they were travelling fell into a roadside ditch at Kolnad near Padupanambur under Mulki police station limits on Tuesday. According to an eye witness, the accident took place when the SUV in an attempt to avoid an oncoming vehicle veered to the left, lost

Mangalore, February 15: Several organizations, political parties and nearly 500 residents of Konaje police limits held a protest on Monday night at Konaje police station against the transfer of Sub Inspector Sunil B Patil. On Monday, City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh has ordered the transfer of Patil who served for two years as Sub Inspector in Konaje Police Station.Protesters said

Mangalore, February 15: The Johannes Gutenburg University, Germany and Yenepoya University, Mangalore, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, February 15, at Yenepoya Medical College. Johannes Gutenburg University is one of the oldest German Universities, named after the famous fifteenth-century printer, who revolutionaized printing with movable types. The signatories to the