Karnataka

Jeddah, May 29: A Class 12 Indian student from Dammam reportedly took his own life after failing his exams, the results of which were declared on Monday, according to community members. Mir Ameer Ansari, 18, was an intelligent student, but took his life after failing in one of the subjects. “He just couldn't come to terms with the fact that he could only score 17 out of 100 in mathematics,” said a

Bangalore, May 29: Wearing traditional Maharashtrian headgear, two members took oath in Marathi as maiden session of the 14th Karnataka Legislative Assembly commenced today. Sporting saffron-coloured "pagadi", Arvind Chandrakant Patil (Khanapur) and Sambhaji Laxman Patil (Belgaum Dakshin), belonging to Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) and elected from Belgaum district bordering Maharashtra, were

Lashio, May 29: Hundreds of Buddhists on motorcycles waved iron rods and bamboo poles and threw rocks in the northeastern Myanmar town of Lashio on Wednesday, a day after a mosque and a Muslim orphanage were torched in a new wave of violence targeting the religious minority. Many Buddhists and Muslims stayed locked inside their homes and shops were shuttered after Tuesday's violence in Lashio town

Mangalore, May 29: Social Democratic Party of India has criticized state minister Abhayachandra Jain for hesitating to handle Fisheries portfolio. SDPI State Secretary Mohommad Akram Hasan has said that a minister is elected for the welfare of the people and it is the duty of the minister to responsibly handle the charge given to him without any prejudice. “Mr Jain hails from coastal district and

Bangalore, May 29: Authorities, doctors and patients at two government hospitals in Bangalore were surprised to see Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader in the wee hours of Wednesday. Clad in casual attire, Mr Khder boarded a private car and raided Jayanagar Government Hospital and Government HSIS Gosha Hospital, Shivajinagar. The mid-night raid came as a shock for doctors, nurses and

Puttur, May 29: The demand for forming Puttur district has gained weight with Minister for Urban Development Vinay Kumar Sorake joining his voice. “I will rest only after forming Puttur district,” Mr Sorake proclaimed while addressing a 'Vijayothsava' organized in Puttur, on Tuesday. Apart from forming Puttur district, Mr Sorake said that 'Brihat Mangalur' will be formed in the same lines as BBMP

Mangalore, May 29: Two persons indulging into looting the tourists at Panambur beach have been nabbed by the Panmabur police on Tuesday. The arrested are Rahul from Harihara and Deepak from Kerala. It is said that on Monday night at about 8 pm, the duo had looted Rs 5,000 from a group of tourists from Davangere. The modus operandi of the duo is quite smart to which any person will fall trap. On

Mangalore, May 29: It was a unique experience for kids from the city as they experienced the life amidst woods in the thick of the Western Ghats at the recently concluded Jungle Survival Camp organized by the Centre for Integrated Learning, a city based individual development organization. The three-day camp was organized in view of providing an exposure to the children and youth on the life of

Mysore, May 29: A whopping 83.84 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in the election to the Periyapatna Assembly constituency of the district on Tuesday. The voting passed off peacefully, barring minor incidents. Polling started 45 minutes late at the Pete Beedhi and Koppa booths as the electronic voting machines (EVM) developed a snag. Besides, Congress and JD(S) workers clashed

Mangalore, May 28: Announcement of CET results has spread cheer in Dakshina Kannada district, as many students who have scored ranks within 25 either hail or have pursued their PUC in the colleges in the district. Medha N Rao, who has secured the second rank in medical is very excited about her fete. Medha said that she did not expect such a high ranking and is on cloud nine, since she heard about