Karnataka

Mangalore, Jul 22: Disgruntled employees of United Toyota showroom located at Padil on the outskirts of Mangalore halted their work on Monday and went on strike against the management of the Toyota car dealer citing various management issues. Complaining about the treatment meted out to them by company officials, the employees alleged that the management failed to understand their problems, and

Mangalore, Jul 22: Protesting against the privatisation of government hospitals in the district, members of the Koraga community held a demonstration as part of a state-wide campaign in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office here on Monday. Under the banner of Koraga Abhivruddhi Sanghagala Okkoota, Karnataka-Kerala, the Koragas have placed several demands in front of the state government with

Mangalore, Jul 22: Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel has raised voice against Niddodi thermal power plant. Visiting Niddodi area on Monday, Mr Kateel promised the villagers of doing whatever little he can within his ability to save their properties which have been notified for the thermal power plant. Villager, Alban Lobo briefing the MP said, “Since my ancestors lived here and we had grown here we

Kasargod, Jul 22: Two Kasargod men along with 22 Indian crew on board a hijacked Turkish ship were released by suspected pirates after keeping them in captivity for a week. The ship was hijacked off the coast of the West African nation Gabon on July 15. Sources said that all were unharmed. T R Vasanth Kumar (36) of Melparamba and V K Babu (34) of Palakkunnu, near Uduma, in the district were part

Kasargod, Jul 22: What best can someone find on the shores of the sea. Dead fish and shells. But, here in Kasargod, the shores have been hosting some unusual things like refrigerator, football, bulbs etc. The reason for the same has not been ascertained and all of this is sounding mysterious because there has been no news of any cargo ship sinking deep sea so far, anywhere in the region. The Coast

Bangalore, Jul 22: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah participated in a iftar get together organised by Bearys Welfare Association, Bangalore at Palace Ground recently. Union Minister for of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises K H Muniyappa, state Forest and Environment Minister Ramanath Rai, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, Revenue Minister Srinivas Prasad, Minister for Health U T Khader, Mangalore

Mangalore, Jul 22: Mangalore based Highland Islamic Forum organised an iftar get-together at Highland Educational and Cultural Centre here recently. Janab Abdul Azeez Moulvi made a religious discourse. Meanwhile HIF released handbook on its annual activities titled “Fee Sabililah”. President, HIF, Mohemmed Rizwan briefed the present status of Muslim community through a video documentary. Programme

Bantwal, Jul 22: The families of the victims of Perne Inferno were given relief amount summing to Rs 43.2 lakh. The cheques were given away to the victims by Minister for Forest and Environment and District-in-charge Minister B Ramnath Rai at his office in Bantwal, on Sunday. Hindustan Petroleum Company limited provided cheques to 14 individuals. Local resident Sundar Rai received Rs 7.43 lakh

Moodbidri, Jul 22: Moodbidri Town Municipal Council Congress Member Shivaraj Rai has committed suicide. The incident came to light on Monday morning. This 41-year old leader was chosen to the Council from Mariyadi ward. Mr Rai who had earlier represented the ward as a JD(S) candidate, had changed his loyalty this time by joining the Congress and contesting from the Congress ticket to the Council

Mangalore, Jul 22: A 55 year old patient underwent unique radical surgery for advanced Pancreatic Cancer at Yenepoya Hospital. The pancreatic cancer had infiltrated surrounding organs and was otherwise deemed unresectable. Dr.Vijay Ramachandran However, in a gruelling 7 hour long surgery, performed by a team of doctors led by Dr.Vijay Ramachandran, Surgical Gastroenterologist and