Karnataka

Bangalore, Apr 28: More than 50,000 central paramilitary forces personnel will be deployed during the forthcoming Assembly elections in Karnataka to ensure free and fair polls. The Centre has earmarked a total of 52,500 security personnel (525 companies) drawn from various paramilitary forces like CRPF, ITBP and BSF to keep strict vigil and ensure peace during the polling process in the southern

Bangalore, Apr 28: Saddled with perceptible anti- incumbency sentiments, the ruling BJP is expected to yield ground in Bangalore urban areas that account for a significant 28 seats in the May five Assembly elections. In the 2008 elections, the party had bagged 17 of those seats under the leadership of B S Yeddyurappa and on the back of a "sympathy factor" after the JDS refused to hand over power

Mangalore, Apr 28: The issuance of notices to some 'noted' Dalits under the Section 107 of Indian Penal Code has left a section of Dalits unhappy. The notice is issued to those who are suspected to cause disruption during the election period. Speaking about the same, during the monthly SC/ST grievance meet chaired by Manish Karbikar, Mangalore Police Commissioner, at his office on Sunday, Dalit

Mangalore, Apr 29: The foundation stone-laying ceremony for Hamco Builders and Developers' new project 'Hamco Titania' residential apartment was held opposite R L Hall in Pandeshwar here on Friday. Chief guest of the ceremony B Abdul Haji Mohiuddin of B A Group Thumbay unveiled the model of the proposed apartment. Chairman of Sri Devi Education Trust A Sadananda Shetty released the brochure of the

Riyadh, Apr 28: A.P. Aboobacker Musliar, general secretary, All India Sunni Jamiyyathul Ulama, held discussions with Saudi Deputy Labor Minister and the Director of Labor Affairs Ahmed Humaidan in Riyadh early this week. Musliar said that during the discussions, he had raised the issues concerning thousands of Keralites in the wake of the Nitaqat rules in Saudi Arabia. He said Dr. Humaidan had

Mangalore, Apr 28: N Umesh Bhat, younger brother of Mangalore South BJP MLA candidate N Yogish Bhat has alleged that a fake Facebook profile had been created in his name which carries publicity material in support of the Congress leaders along with other explicit content. “Using a fake e-mail ID, a fake profile has been created on the social networking site in my name. I have been actively

Bijapur, Apr 28: JD(U) candidate Devappagouda G Patil contesting from Sindagi Assembly constituency died at a hospital in Solapur in Maharashtra, an official said. Patil (55) was admitted to Bijapur Hospital five days ago after he suffered a heart attack while campaigning. Subsequently, he was shifted to Solapur Hospital for further treatment. Deputy Commissioner Shivayogi Kalasad, who is district

Jeddah/Taif, Apr 28: The heads of general services offices have confirmed that more than 20 lakh expatriates have already rectified their residency status taking advantage of the grace period granted by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah. Many of those who have benefited from the relaxation of the rules work in 100,000 plus contracting companies that have employed huge numbers of

Cairo, Apr 28: A turtle considered to be the world's second-oldest animal has died in Egypt's Giza Zoo aged 270, a local newspaper reported. King Farouk, who became ruler of Egypt in 1936, dedicated the ancient turtle to the zoo. Giza Zoo was established in 1891, and is considered to be the biggest in the Middle East and Africa. The royal turtle was considered the second oldest animal on earth

Bangalore, Apr 28: The family members of the Malleswaram bomb blast terror suspects, who arrived in Bangalore Thursday, managed to get permission to meet their arrested relatives from a city court after the police had turned down their request. S.I. Abdul Kalam Bagadur Sha, their advocate, said the court has permitted them to meet the suspects once in two days. After Police Commissioner