Karnataka

Bengaluru, Feb 9: The organisers of the Virat Hindu Samajotsava in the City played a pre-recorded video clip of a fiery speech by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international working president Praveen Togadia in Hindi on Sunday. This is despite a police ban on airing his speeches in any form. In the speech, Togadia said: “Let no one come and teach us religious tolerance. From the time of creation of

New Delhi, Feb 8: Foreign suppliers of atomic reactors to India cannot be sued for the damages by victims of a nuclear accident but can be held liable by the operator who has the right of recourse, government said today releasing details of the understanding reached with the US recently. In a seven-page 'frequently asked questions' dealing with contentious issues including liability, compensation

Bengaluru, Feb 8: Bengaluru Rural police on Sunday afternoon arrested Ambarish (20), a resident of Cholappanahalli on the charges of raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl at Pillagumpa Industrial Area near Hoskote. Ambarish, is said to be a construction worker, was in Pillagumpa Industrial Area to visit a relative, when the incident took place. The accused was reportedly drunk and was

Mangaluru, Feb 8: “Medical profession should aim to develop patient’s confidence by assuring good, fair and ethical treatment. This will enhance your standing in society,” said A. B. Ibrahim, Deputy Commissioner, DK district. He was delivering the inaugural address at the State Level Conference 2015 for medical technographers organized by Karnataka Medical Radiographers and Allied Technologists

Udupi, Feb 8: In a case of negligent driving, a person was killed and 10 others were injured when an express bus collided into another bus on the national highway at Udyavar on Sunday. Santhosh Nandalike, aged 27, was instantly killed in the accident. Due to the impact of the collision, the mini bus is said to have rolled over. Santhosh and others injured were travelling in a mini bus from Belman

Kundapur, Feb 8: State Revenue Minister V Shrinivas Prasad said that new taluks would be formed in the state including the ones proposed by the previous government in Karnataka. Speaking at a programme after inaugurating the Kundapur-Kodi connecting bridge and Kundapur mini-Vidhana Soudha on Saturday, he said Brahmavar and Byndoor will be declared as separate taluks in Udupi district. He added

Mangaluru, Feb 8: Newly published Beary novel 'Suvaad' penned by journalist Hamza Malar was released at a book-release ceremony held at the Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy office here on Saturday. Speaking after releasing the novel, senior researcher Prof B M Ichlamgodu said that works of literature should not be penned merely for the sake of the development of language but also for the welfare of

Udupi, Feb 8: Udupi police have arrested two interstate thieves and recovered several valuables from their possession. The accused have been identified as Anil Kumar from Koppa in Chikmagalur district and Nagesh, aged 49, from Nittoor Kodankur in Shikaripura in Shivamogga district. It is learnt that the two had broken into the house of Praveen Kumar located on Beedinagudde-Pilichandi route in

Mangaluru, Feb 8: In a daring burglary, unidentified miscreants broke into a jewellery shop on Bhavanti Street in the city and made away with more than 1.8 kg of gold jewellery worth around Rs 50 lakh and a cash amount of Rs 3,000. The broad daylight burglary came to light when the owner of the Gulab Jewellers located in front of Roopavani Talkies returned to the shop at around 4 p.m. after

Mangaluru, Feb 8: In a bid to make administration matters easier, the district administration in Dakshina Kannada has decided to increase the number of hobli centres in the district. A meeting of ministers and elected representatives held on Saturday at DC’s office under the chairmanship of minister in-charge of the district B. Ramanath Rai took the crucial decision in this regard. The district