Karnataka

Udupi, Apr 3: Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar mutt at a public meeting here on Tuesday questioned the genuineness of the CD exposed last week that landed Udupi MLA K Raghupathi Bhat in a tight spot, and demanded that a detailed probe be conducted in the matter. Speaking at the meeting organised by Democracy Protection Forum against the alleged attempt to tarnish the image of the MLA in

Bangalore, Apr 3: In an apparent blow to KJP president B S Yeddyurappa, Karnataka Industries Minister Murgesh Nirani has decided to contest from the Jamakhandi Assembly constituency instead of home turf Bilagi in Bagalkot distric on BJP ticket. Nirani on Tuesday is understood to have bargained hard with Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and BJP?state president Pralhad Joshi in Hubli to allow him to

Mangalore, April 3: Amidst the indifferent attitude of Karnataka government towards the thousands of expatriate Kannadigas, who might be affected by the new 'nitaqat' employment policy of Saudi Arabian government, Coastaldigest.com has decided to take up the issue. Even though Kerala government exhibited utmost concern about the reported imminent exodus of Keralite expatriates, who are working in

Udupi, Apr 3: Although a green signal for the construction of Misbahul Uloom Masjid has been given by the Deputy Commissioner of Udupi district, the Gangolli Gram Panchayat has been denying permission for the same. Although attempts are on to obtain permission for the Masjid from the past 3 years, the negative stand taken by the Gangolli Gram Panchayat has enraged the locals. The Misbahul Uloom

Bangalore, April 2: BJP?MLC?Mohan Limbikai submitted his resignation to Council chairperson D?H?Shankaramurthy. He is set to contest the Assembly elections from the Hubli-Dharwad West seat on a KJP ticket. Limbikai has been an ardent follower of KJP chief B?S?Yeddyurappa. The resignation has been accepted with immediate effect. Limbikai had entered the Upper House by defeating senior Congress

Riyadh, Apr 2: Indian workers without valid passports, who wish to travel back to India, may approach Indian Embassy in Riyadh and submit applications for emergency travel certificates, said Sibi George, deputy chief of the Indian mission, here. “To facilitate advance documentation procedures for workers in distress, the embassy has already collected 1,200 applications for travel certificates

Bangalore, Apr 2: Yet to finalise its candidates for the May 5 assembly polls, the Congress in Karnataka is being threatened with dissidence with supporters and opponents of probables holding demonstrations at the party office here. The demonstrations started Monday and continued Tuesday with indications that the situation in the party would worsen once the candidates for 224 constituencies are

Mangalore, Apr 2: The BJP national leadership is keenly following political developments in Karnataka and values the upcoming state Assembly elections with the same focus and intensity as the scheduled 2014 Lok Sabha elections, said D V Sadananda Gowda, former Chief Minister. He was speaking at a programme organized by the district BJP unit in Mangalore on Tuesday to felicitate him on being

Kannur April 2: Kerala's Forest Minister K B Ganesh Kumar handed over his resignation to Chief Minister Oommen Chandy late on Monday night after his estranged wife accused him of ill-treatment. Forty-six-year old film star-turned-politician was accompanied by his friend and State Labour Minister Shibu Baby John and other friends from the film industry including ace director Shaji Kailas and

Bangalore, Apr 2: The Congress party is being looked at many as a party capable of bringing in transparent administration. This party has been receiving outstanding acceptance from the voters who are now dismissing BJP for its failure to provide infrastructure, services to the common man along with transparent and stable government. Good administration A survey conducted by a private news channel