Karnataka

Mangalore, May 18: Stating that the roots of culture should be strong, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy President Kasaragodu Chinna called upon the people to show interest in writing which would help preserve our language and culture to next generation. He was delivering the inaugural address during Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy honorary awards ceremony and felicitation to the achievers for the

Mangalore, May 18: Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy has announced Honorary Awards for the year 2012-13 that is being given in the category Konkani language, culture, art and literatur. Speaking to media persons here on Saturday, Academy President Kasargod Chinna informed that the awards will be given away on March 26 at on Saturday May 25 at 5 pm in Dr Rajendraprasad Convention Hall, Gibs High

Bangalore, May 18: Protests broke out in parts of Karnataka on Saturday as supporters of Congress leaders who failed to get berth in Cabinet expansion effected by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah gave vent to their anger. In the district headquarters town of Yadgir, Congress workers ransacked the party office and set fire to windows over denial of ministership to senior leader A B Maalaka Reddy, police

Mangalore, May 18: The prestigious state level annual “Vandana Award” instituted by Rotary Club of Mangalore Central jointly with Rotaract Club of Mangalore City as a part of their vocational service projects was conferred on renowned artist Kasaragod Chinna and to Mobility Training Centre for the Blind, Mangalore at a function held Friday at Rotary Bala Bhavan, Mangalore. Chairman of Alva's

Bangalore, May 18: Minister U T Khader has pledged to utilize his power to restore communal harmony, peace in the coastal district besides giving utmost priority to development works. Speaking to Coastaldigest.com after taking oath as cabinet minister on Saturday at Raj Bhavan in Bangalore, Mr Khader said he would work taking every body into confidence and would not betray people. “We have senior

Bangalore, May 18: Largely keeping away "tainted" MLAs, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expanded his Ministry with the induction of 28 Ministers. But the exercise -- five days after he was sworn-in alone -- has set off dissatisfaction among a section of Congress legislators who failed to get the berth. Significantly, none of the MLCs were accommodated. Mining baron and Rajya

Mangalore, May 18: After massive scam running up to crores with regard to the Wakf Board property came to light, the Board President Riyaz Ahmed Khan has said that he is determined to protect the property of the Board. Mr Khan was on a tour to Dakshina Kannada district, on Friday and after visiting Zeenath Baksh Masjid, he said that discussions have been held with Central minister Rehman Khan with

Mysore, May 18: Whenever Siddaramaiah met his childhood friend Ramu, the latter had a ready dialogue, “I will die only after you ascend the coveted post of the State — when you become Chief Minister”. It indeed turned out to be true, as Ramu passed away exactly four days after Siddarmaiah took oath as chief minister on May 13. On Friday morning, Ramu, 70, passed away at his Manasa Road residence

New Delhi/Bangalore, May 18: With a mix of veteran and new faces, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to constitute his council of ministers on Saturday by inducting 28 ministers. As per party policy, there won't be a deputy chief minister's post. Also, there will be no place for “tainted” leaders in the new dispensation. Interestingly, as per the list available with Deccan Herald, none of the

Bangalore, May 17: Four MLAs from the twin coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are expected to swear in as Ministers on Saturday morning along with other 24 other MLAs at Raj Bhavan in Bangalore. Three MLAs from Dakshina Kannada district -Bantwal MLA B Ramanath Rai, Mangalore MLA U T Khader and Mulky-Moodbidri MLA Abhayachandra Jain- and one MLA from Udupi district-Vinay Kumar Sorake