Karnataka

Mangaluru, Oct 14: Even before it could reach the Yettinahole project site, the four-day padayatra led by Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel against water diversion came to an abrupt end on Tuesday evening thanks to police intervention. The Hassan Police detained Mr Kateel, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Karandlaje and others under the Karnataka Police Act at the Dakshina Kannada-Hassan

Bengaluru, Oct 14: A uniform civil code (UCC) is the “need of the hour and in national interest”, according to Union Law Minister Sadananda Gowda. Speaking to media persons in response to the Supreme Court’s observation asking the government to make its position clear on ushering in the UCC within three weeks, the minister said that “a step should be taken in that direction.” But, he added that

Bengaluru: Oct 14: Health Minister U T Khader on Tuesday said State government will not allow online sale of medicine without prescription in the State in the interest of public health. Speaking to reporters, he said the State is not against online sale of medicine. “But, there is a scope for its misuse. The Centre should frame comprehensive guidelines to regulate the online sale. The State will

Dharwad: Oct 14: Umadevi, wife of slain scholar M?M?Kalburgi, has declined to accept the Basavashri award from Murugha Mutt in Chitradurga. In a letter to the Mutt, Umadevi has stated that the family was unable to overcome the shock of Kalburgi’s death and under such circumstances, receiving the Basavashri award would not be proper. On October 7, the Mutt had decided to confer the prestigious

Mysuru: Oct 14: Puttaiah, a 67-year-old progressive farmer from H D Kote taluk in the district, on Tuesday shared his success formula of comprehensive farming to instil confidence among fellow farmers who are in distress due to drought and declining crop prices. Puttaiah, who inaugurated the 405th Navaratri festivities, by offering floral tributes to the idol of Goddess Chamundeshwari atop the

Bengaluru, Oct 14: Health Minister U T Khader virtually gave the hospitals a clean chit on Tuesday when he said 19-month-old Gagana died due to the severity of the injuries she sustained after falling from the second floor of her residence. Speaking to reporters here, Khader said there was no negligence on the part of doctors at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (Nimhans)

Mysuru, Oct 14: Traditional music and chanting of mantras set an upbeat mood at the Amba Vilas Palace, with the scion of the former royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar ascending the golden throne, his debut ‘khasagi durbar’ (private audience), in Mysuru on Tuesday. The private durbar lasted about 40 minutes. Yaduveer, wearing a pink and gold silk attire with pink turban, with

Mangaluru, Oct 13: The idea of Hindu nationalism is an attack on the concept of secularism in India. It is a political tactic to undermine the democratic set up in the country, said renowned writer and human rights activist from Mumbai Prof Ram Puniyani. Delivering a talk on 'Rising Intolerance: Future of Indian Democracy' organised by the district unit of Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of

Bengaluru, Oct 13: Taxi aggregator Ola today launched a new 'Share' feature on its app that will allow its users in the city to share rides, making their travel cheaper. The carpooling feature, which is still in the beta phase and will be rolled out to select users in Bengaluru, will be made available across 5 cities over the next three months. The service will be available for an introductory

Mangaluru, Oct 13: Navaratri celebrations were off to a big start in the undivided Dakshina Kannada district, even as streets here were illuminated with lights to mark Dasara festivities. Prominent among the temples celebrating the festivities has been the Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, which is also the venue for Mangaluru Dasara. The celebrations began with installation of idols of Nava