Karnataka

New Delhi, Sep 10: Her cries for help went unheeded as the six people, including a juvenile, tortured her for an hour, took turns to rape her, bit her, hit her with an iron rod, shoved it inside her and even used hands to tear her inner organs out, the gang rape victim said in her last testimony. In her four-page statement in Hindi to the magistrate five days after the barbaric attack on her, the

Mangalore, Sep 10: In the backdrop of ambiguity persisting with regard to the 'Yettinahole project', Belthangady Taluk Hitarakshana Vedike (BTHV) has urged the state government to postpone the foundation stone laying ceremony for Yettinahole project, scheduled to be held on September 14. In this regard, the Vedike President K Prathapa Simha Nayak has demanded the government to first hold briefing

Bangalore, Sep 10: The absconding eighth accused in the gang rape of a law student in Bangalore University campus last year, was arrested Tuesday - six days after a fast track court sentenced six of his accomplices to life imprisonment. "Muthuraj alias Raja, 24, who hails from the neighbouring Ramanagar district and was absconding since the date of crime (Oct 10, 2012) has been arrested by the

Mangalore, Sep 10: Besant First Grade Evening College, Mangalore will be organising a UGC-sponsored national seminar on'Effective Partnerships between Commercial banks and Micro-finance Institutions' in the college auditorium on Thursday, said principal of the college Dr Carmelita Goveas. Speaking at a press meet here on Tuesday, she said that the seminar is aimed at students who pursue

Mangalore, Sep 10: Louis Pinto has been elected the President of Mandd Sobhann for the year 2013-14. Mandd Sobhann is an organisation working for the welfare of Konkani language and community. Office Bearers: Gurkaar- Eric Ozario President - Louis J. Pinto Vice – President - Ashok Shet Secretary - Irine Rebello Treasurer - Lawrence Dsouza Joint - Secretary - Rony Crasta Co-ordinator - Stany

Dubai, Sep 10: India's decision last month to impose import duty on flat television panels, one of the measures the government adopted to arrest the steep fall of rupee, has led to a sharp decline in the number of Indians in Qatar carrying TV sets home, according to a report. As India has been discouraging people from importing goods, especially gold and TV sets, to control capital outflows, this

Mangalore, Sep 10: The reconstructed road of Chamber Garden near Shadi Mahal in Bolara was inaugurated on Tuesday by Mangalore South MLA J R Lobo. The 150 metre interlocked-road laid at a cost of Rs 5 lakh has been sponsored by the Zakaria Foundation. Speaking on the occasion Mr Lobo lauded the efforts of Zakaria, Chairman of the Foundation for contributing to the society expecting no returns and

Bangalore, Sep 10: Milk prices in the state are set to go up by Rs two from tomorrow, sources in Karnataka Milk Federation said today. Increase in diesel prices leading to rise in transportation costs and funds needed to augment infrastructure have contributed to the decision. However the prices are still lower compared to neighbouring States, sources said. Meanwhile, the state government sought

Belthangady, Sep 10: Haneef Laila, president of Belthangady taluk JD(S) Minorities cell, hung himself near his residence and committed suicide. The incident came to light at 8 a.m. here on Tuesday. The reason for committing suicide is not known yet. According to few locals who knew him, it is suspected that Haneef had suffered huge losses in betting, which may have driven him into taking the

Mangalor, Sep 10: The rumours that JD(S) Corporator Aziz Kudroli's decision of going to High Court, questioning the reservation of MCC Mayor's post for women, was backed by a Congress Corporator has bagged huge contempt. Responding bitterly to this, District in charge Minister B Ramanath Rai has said that the Congress corporator who has opted to oppose the decision of the party clandestinely