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New Delhi, Apr 28: Well-known for his controversial remarks, BJP leader Sakshi Maharaj has made heads turn again by stating that Rahul Gandhi's impure visit to Kedarnath has led to the disastrous earthquake in Nepal. Slamming the Congress vice-president, Sakshi Maharaj stated that he ate beef and visited Kedarnath without purifying himself and hence, the earthquake took place. Reacting to Sakshi

Bengaluru, Apr 28: A six-member team of doctors from the State left for Nepal to extend medical aid to victims of earthquake at the Himalayan nation. The team left from the residence of U T Khader, minister for health and family welfare, in the City on Monday along with a large quantity of drugs. Four others would start early in the morning on Tuesday. Speaking on the occasion, Khader said: “The

Chikkamagaluru, Apr 28: Santhosh Babu, the former DCP of Mangaluru, who took charge as the Superintendent of Police of Chikkamagaluru district, has said the future action plan to counter Maoist activities would be prepared after consulting senior officials from ANF and inputs from intelligence wing. Briefing reporters, after taking charge on Monday, he said measures will be taken on community

Udupi, Apr 28: A person, who was thrown off in a collision between two motorbikes was run over by a truck and died on the spot at Yadady-Matyady village in Kota police station limits in Udupi district. The police said Narasimha Kulal (65) was riding his motorcycle from Gudeangady to Shiriyar, when another motorcyclist coming from the opposite direction collided with his vehicle on Monday. As a

Gopalganj, Apr 28: Claiming that the majority community was not safe in their own country, VHP International President Praveen Togadia today defended 'Ghar Wapsi' aimed at re-converting members of other religious groups into Hinduism and said such events will continue in future too. "Be it any part of the country, the Hindus are not safe," he said at a function held in Deen Dayal Stadium here

Bengaluru, Apr 28: Members of both Houses of the State legislature, including ministers, on Monday unanimously decided to donate one month’s salary towards relief works in the earthquake-hit Nepal. Speaking while offering condolence to the victims of earthquake in the Legislative Assembly, Revenue Minister V Srinivas Prasad said he said many legislators have even expressed eagerness to give a

Udupi, Apr 27: A person was killed when a lorry carrying an earthmoving vehicle fell on a car at Tenka Yermal village in Padubidri police station limits on Monday. The police said the lorry carrying the earthmover was going from Udupi to Mangaluru, while the car carrying two passengers, was moving from Padubidri to Udupi, when the driver of the lorry lost control over the vehicle on National

Mangaluru, Apr 27: The officers of Customs at Mangalore International Airport on Monday seized smuggled gold from the possession of a passenger who arrived from Dubai. The seized gold was in the form of 16 pieces of 10 tola gold bars totally weighing 1865.650 grams worth nearly Rs 51 lakh. The passenger had brought these gold rods by concealing them underneath the seat in the aircraft in which he

Mangaluru, Apr 27: Members of Nepali Students Association along with the students of Dr M V Shetty College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, and others are coming forward to collect funds and relief materials and lend a helping hand for the victims of the massive Himalayan earthquake. The fundraising drive was launched through a formal programme in the premises of City Centre mall in the city. Speaking

Mangaluru, Apr 27: Activists and families affected by Endosulfan pesticide, which has affected over 7,000 individuals in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada, staged a demonstration under the banner of Endosulfan Virodhi Horata Samiti in front of the deputy commissioner’s office here on Monday, demanding payment of pending monthly stipends and free bus pass facility