Karnataka

Udupi, February 9: “We should be grateful to God that we are Muslims. It is a blessing from God. With this great blessing comes great responsibility of propagating this blessing in this religion to the entire humanity. The Muslim ummah is also a “balanced ummah” The arrival of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the mercy to humankind”, said Muhammad Abdulla Javed, State president of Jamaat-e-Islami

Udupi, February 9: Exams conducted by the Board of Islamic Education across 350 centres in the state of Karnataka have concluded. This is an initiative taken by the Board 9 years ago to familiarise Islamic teachings to all, irrespective of religion, caste, etc. Two courses are prescribed in the curriculum - a two year Islamic certifficate course and a three year diploma in Islamic studies. The

Mangalore, February 9: Belief in superstition cost several women dearly when they befriended a pavement astrologer with a flair for marriage and race horses. The police arrested Nityananda Shatri (40) after Vijaya Saraswati, a devotee from the city lost Rs. 20 lakh in cash and 50 grams of gold by falling for the charms of the fake astrologer in Bangalore. The police were aghast when they realised

Mangalore, February 9: Dozens of State Government employees staged a demonstration in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner here on Wednesday, seeking the fulfilment of their various demands including immediate hike in their salary on par with the Centre's Sixth Pay Commission recommendations. Addressing the protesters H Sanjeeva, District President the Karnataka State Government Employees'

Mangalore, February 9: The fourth edition of 'Nethravathi - Phalguni Jodukere Kambala' will be held at Pilikula Nisargadhama near here on February 12.It will be organized by Pilikula Nisargadhama Society.Addressing media persons at Press Club here on Wednesday Dr Jeevandhar Ballal, President, Kambala Samithi, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts said Kambala, a popular folk sport of coastal region

Mangalore, February 9: District units of various trade unions have decided to join nationwide “Parliament Chalo” programme organised by left parties on February 23 to protest against the alleged anti-labour policies of the Union Government.B Madhava, Vice President of CITU State committee on Wednesday told media persons that the proposed agitation is aimed at stressing the need for a consensus

Mangalore, February 9: The Annual Day celebration of Hira Women's College, managed by Shanthi Educational Trust, was held recently at its premises in Babbukatte near here.Addressing the students, chief guest Sheikh Jamal Abdul Khaliq, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Sheikh Abdullah Anoori Charitable Society, Kuwait said that the original sense of development lies in value based education. In

Mangalore, February 8: “Sky is the limit” for 24-year-old Captain Sarfaraz Zakir, who has become Karnataka's youngest commander after acquiring his Advanced Training Pilot License (ATPL) recently. This Mangalorean youngster has created history after he became the youngest Commander in India. Captain Sarfaraz, son of former Rajya Sabha Member B Ibrahim and Maimoona, currently works with Kingfisher

Mangalore, February 9: Renowned film director and writer Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar has expressed grave concern over the storm of liberalisation and modernisation in the country, which according to him moving is in the wrong direction.Speaking after receiving Prof SVP Memorial award-2011 at a programme organised by city based Prof SV Parameshwara Bhatta Memorial Committee at Canara College here

Udupi, February 8: Former Udupi MLA UR Sabhapathi, who has been inactive in Congress since the last Assembly elections, is all set to join JD(S). Sabhapathi has called a meeting of his followers on Wednesday in Udupi and is likely to announce his decision to join JD(S) on February 18, at Bangalore, in the presence of former Chief Ministers HD Kumar Swamy and S Bangarappa. He also has a plans to