Karnataka

New Delhi, Aug 10: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has condemned the sharp communal divide between minorities, especially Muslims, Dalits and Sikhs, in recent months leading to violence, arson and killings in Uttar Pradesh instigated by the political parties across the spectrum which have high stakes to capture power in the state. A Sayeed, National President SDPI in a press release

Kolkata, Aug 10: Amidst speculation that India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna may be conferred on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a majority of his family members today disapproved of the idea and instead demanded that the mystery of his disappearance be solved first. "Netaji has been missing since 1945. When you award him with Bharat Ratna posthumously, you have to say when he died, but where

Udupi, Aug 10: Mangalore based author and retired engineer B T Salian Kashyap' has been selected for Paniyadi award' for his Tulu novel Nammoorgonji Posa Pudar' (A new name for our village). The award instituted by Tulukoota Udupi will be presented at a function in Hotel Kidiyoor in Udupi. Mr Salian, stepped into literary world after an active life as an Engineer. Basically a Science graduate and

Bangalore, Aug 10: State Health Minister U T Khader has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan to step up vigilance for possible Ebola virus affected patients landing at Delhi and Mumbai airports; the only two airports in the country that receive direct flights from Africa. Mr Khader told the media on Saturday that all the flights from affected areas

Mangalore, Aug 10: 92.7 BIG FM, South Canaras most heard FM station organized the finals of Benedryl BIG Golden voice Mangalore regional round on Saturday, August 9 at City Centre Mall, Mangalore. Lavita Lobo won the finals of regional round by leading with maximum votes and has been nominated to enter into the next round to be held in Mumbai. BIG Golden Voice is a unique format of On Air singing

New Delhi, Aug 10: Speculation is rife that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose may be named for the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna. The speculation has been fuelled by the home ministry placing an order of five Bharat Ratna medallions. BJP leaders have in the past demanded Bharat Ratna be awarded to Vajpayee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who

Dubai, Aug 10: Effective Aug. 1, the new visa costs after price structure change is being implemented by the United Arab Emirates, according to a local English daily. The new visa price structure signed by Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, states that the residence visa for an investor or partner will cost Dh250 per year, according to the

Bantwal, Aug 10: Brother of Thouseef who was arrested in connection with the murder case of rowdy sheeter Naushad on June 21, 2014 was found murdered at Netharekere near Maripalla in Bantwal taluk. 25-year-old Rifayee, resident of Maripalla went missing since August 9. Sources said that some unidentified people booked his autorickshaw, but never returned. Upon searching, his auto was found near

Kasaragod, Aug 10: A group of contractors from the district waved black flags at Public Works Minister VK Ebrahim Kunju here on Saturday in protest against the delay in clearing their dues for executed works. The incident occurred shortly after the Minister alighted from a train at the Kasaragod railway station in the morning. The contractors had reached the railway station to submit a memorandum

Mangalore, Aug 10: MLC Ivan D'Souza has urged the government to increase the number of staff at Passport Seva Kendra in Mangalore to process about 1,000 passport applications a day. Currently PSK is processing 350 applications per day.Mr D'Souza, who visited the kendra on Friday, said in a statement that there was a delay in issuing passports.People and local organisations had brought to his