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Mangalore, Jun 16: The Mangalore International Airport at Bajpe near here has been put on alert as part of stepped up security across airports in the country after the terror attack on Karachi airport in Pakistan. The Central Industrial Security Force at the airport has formed a team to prevent and counter any attack, police said. Following the Intelligence Bureau alert, security has been

Bangalore, Jun 16: Karnataka Minorities and Wakf Minister Qamarul Islam today said the state government has issued orders to extend a monthly honorarium payment scheme to Pesh Imams (chief imams in Masjid) and Muazzins (those who call people for the congregational prayer in Masjids) and those working in various wakf institutions in the state. "A monthly honorarium of Rs 3,100 to the Pesh Imams and

Firozabad (UP), Jun 16: Violent protests broke out here today in which several persons, including a DIG of police, were injured following the killing of two police constables by unidentified assailants. Protests erupted in the city at Subhash crossing near the district hospital with locals demanding immediate arrest of those involved in the killing of the two constables last night at Sailai road

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 16: The story of celebrated Indian English poet and littérateur Kamala Surayya, who shocked communal forces by accepting Islam towards the end of her life, will come alive on the silver screen, possibly with Vidya Balan in the title role. Eminent director Kamal is planning to bring out the movie on Surayya, who wrote in English as Kamala Das and enriched Malayalam

Thimpu, Jun 16: Oops he did it again! Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is notorious in his country for goof-ups in public speeches, has now exhibited his slip-up skills in Bhutan Parliament too. Otherwise known for his mocking skills, the newly elected PM of world 's largest democracy made a funny slip and invited the wrath of Twitteratis. During his address in Bhutan Parliament Modi said

Alutgama, Jun 16: Violence between Buddhists and Muslims in southern Sri Lanka has left three people dead and another 100 people seriously injured, the justice minister said Monday."Three deaths have occurred," minister Rauf Hakeem told reporters in the town of Alutgama, where police have maintained a curfew following clashes late Sunday between a hardline Buddhist group and local Muslims.

Mangalore, Jun 16: “Creators and empathizers will rule the world in the future, hence the role of medical professionals will be paramount,” said Dr. C. P. Habeeb Rahman, Chairman, Unity Hospital, Mangalore. He was addressing the delegates after inaugurating Dr. M. Sudhakar Shetty Memorial 32nd Mangalore Orthopedic Course organized by Canara Orthopedic Association in the city. Explaining the

Guruvayur, Jun 16: Nine more students were arrested by Kerala police on charge of using invectives to describe Prime Minister Narendra Modi through a crossword puzzle in a college magazine. The arrested students are from Sree Krishna College in Guruvayur and activists of Students Federation of India, the student wing of CPM. Student editor Vibin Raj, sub-editor P K Shihab, editorial members V A

Mangalore/Udupi, Jun 16: Sea erosion has continued to haunt residents in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Around two dozens of houses are on the verge of collapse following the intensification of sea erosion in Ullal, Kaiko, Hilary Nagar and Rifayiya Nagar in Dakshina Kannada district. At least 100 people were shifted to a nearby godown for safety on Saturday. Around 25 persons belonging to

Mangalore, Jun 16: In a shocking incident, a 75-year-old man allegedly molested a seven-year-old girl on Sunday afternoon at Panamabur Police Station limits.According to police the accused is Hanumantappa, a retiree who owns the house where the family of the victim stays. Hanumantappa called out the girl to his house nearby around 3 p.m. In her statement to the police, the victim said the man