Karnataka

Bengaluru, Jun 5: An RTI query has revealed that Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala has spent Rs 2.3 crore in renovating the Raj Bhavan and around Rs 10 lakhs on chartered flights used for his official visits. The Governor made the state government spend Rs 40 lakhs for doing the interiors in his chamber and ADC's chambers, Rs 30 lakh for the interiors in the offices of OSD, private

Mangaluru, Jun 4: Islamic Educational Board of India (IEBI), run by Samastha Kerala Islam Matha Vidyabhyasa Board, will organize public examination for students studying in madrasas affiliated to IEBI on June 6 and 7 in several states across the country. Announcing this at a press conference here on Thursday, Athoor Saad Musliyar said that the examination would be held in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar

Mangaluru, Jun 4: Heavy rains coupled with thunder and lightning lashed the coastal city of Mangaluru and other part of Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday afternoon. The pre-monsoon showers threw normal life out of gear in the city with reports of water-logging on roads and low-lying areas in different parts. A monsoon-like atmosphere prevailed in the coastal city and surroundings thanks to

Gaza City, Jun 4: The warplanes of war-mongering Israeli army have targeted several areas in the besieged Gaza Strip. According to reports, the Israeli jets carried out the airstrikes early on Thursday in retaliation for an alleged earlier rocket attack on southern Israel. On Wednesday, the Israeli military claimed that two rockets shot from Gaza had landed in Sdot Negev region. The Palestinian

Mangaluru, Jun 4: Among 12 CET helpline centres set up by Karnataka Examination Authority across the state, one Helpline Centre has been set up in Mangaluru at Karnataka (Government) Polytechnic (KPT), Kadri Hills, for online seat allotment and document verification for CET professional courses aspirants. Announcing this at a press conference here on Thursday, CET - Helpline Centre, Mangaluru

Riyadh, Jun 4: Expats who leave Saudi Arabia on re-entry visas and fail to return before their expiry will be banned from re-entering the Kingdom for 3 years, the Passport Department has clarified. Col. Mohammed Al-Saad, director of public relations, said this while responding to queries of employers willing to employ those expats who left the Kingdom on re-entry visas but did not return before

Mangaluru, Jun 4: Two brothers allegedly stabbed a youth and thrashed his brother over a trivial issue under the limits of Kavoor Police Station in the city on Wednesday night. Mustafa (35), who suffered multiple stab injuries on his body, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the city. He is said to be out of danger. The accused have been identified Satish and Dinesh, two brothers. The

Mangaluru, Jun 4: Popular Front of India has hailed Chief Minister Siddaramaiah led Karnataka government for deciding to drop cases against dozens of Popular Front of India activists, accused of involving in communal riots in different parts of the state in recent years. Mohamed Shakib, PFI state president, has welcome the step and described it as a bold decision of the state government to

New Delhi, Jun 4: The Prime Minister's image started appearing for the Google search query 'Top 10 criminals in India'. Internet giant Google on Wednesday apologised “for any confusion or misunderstanding” caused after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s images started appearing in image search results for query on “Top 10 criminals in India”. “These results trouble us and are not reflective of the

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 4: Monsoon seemed set to hit Kerala within 48 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday. The temperature in several parts of Kerala rose on Tuesday but on Wednesday evening, dark clouds formed at many places, suggesting possible rains. Fishermen have been warned about winds blowing 45 to 55 km an hour on the coast. Weather officials are analysing