Karnataka

Udupi: November 26: There is a need to create class society to move away from caste society, said Jnanpith awardee and veteran litterateur Dr U R Ananthmurthy Delivering a talk on 'Is there any possibilities of living outside caste system in India,' he called upon people to remain context free in the process of setting up caste free society in India. “A person should go beyond historical context

Belthangady: November 26: Former Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda has affirmed that the State government will not allow the implementation of those projects which help to protect wild animals at the cost of farmers. Addressing the public rally at Subrahmanya organized by Malnad Janahitha Rakshana Vedike and Malnad Janti Kriya Samithi against the proposed Elephant Corridor Project — to be

Chikmagalur, November 26: Datta Mala Abhiyan led by Sri Ram Sena was peaceful, on Sunday. Hundreds of Sri Rama Sene workers wearing Datta Mala, took out Shobhayathre as a part of Datta Mala Abhiyana and had the darshan of Dattapaduke at Dattatreya Peeta. With the Datta cave under repair, the devotees could not have the darshan of the Paduke in the last four years. As the officials from Muzrai

Kasargod, November 26: Dr Mohammed Asheel, Assistant Nodal Officer of the Endosulfan Rehabilitation Cell here, has been chosen by the Department of Health to attend a three-week leadership training in the health sector in Japan. Dr. Asheel is part of a 15-member delegation from India — three physicians and 12 IAS officials — who will visit Japan to undergo training in community-based health

Mangalore, November 25: Today, India lacks good leadership, national vision, national strategy and national character, said Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Ian Cardozo, Chairman of Rehabilitation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Speaking at Rachana Awards 2012, an award presentation ceremony hosted by Rachana, a forum of Catholic businessmen, professionals and entrepreneurs, at

Mangalore, November 25: The statewide mobile jatha of Communist Party of India Marxist (CPIM) creating awareness among people about the maladministration of BJP government in the state and Congress led central government, reached Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday. Addressing the gathering in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in Mangalore, K Nagaraj, Karnataka State Secretriat Member, CPI

Mangalore, November 25: On the occasion of third anniversary of Mashara Friends, a programme 'Bajpe Souhardha Ceremony' was held at Bajpe on Saturday. Ravikumar S, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Panambur inaugurated the programme while Gulam Ahmed, Executive President, JDS Udupi district, presided over the programme. As part of the programme, financial aid was given to four people by the

Mangalore, November 25: At the monthly SC/ST grievance meeting held at the Police Commissioner's office in the city on Sunday, Sadashiv from Urwa Store alleged that he had been humiliated by Pandeshwar police constable Shaaju twice, but no action had been taken against him in spite of having registered a criminal case. According to Mr Sadashiv, Shaaju had hurled verbal abuses on him near the

Mangalore, November 25: Poets touched upon daring subjects while reciting their respective poems at the 'Amchi Konkani' four day programme being organised byKonkani Sahitya Academy. Poetry was recited on the occasion by Konkani, Tulu, Kannada, Beary and Malayalam poets. While the Konkani poem 'Majraka Ghaant Kon Baandoche?' (Who will bell the cat) depicted that people are like rats facing the

Mangalore, November 25: Bowing to the pressure from Dakshina Kannada Bus Operators' Association and Canara Bus Operators Association, the district regional transport authority has allowed to hike the fares of express and ordinary service buses, as well as city buses (urban and rural) from Monday. The minimum fare is Rs 6 for the first 2kms for city services and the first 6.5kms for express/service