Karnataka

Udupi, Mar 2: Strongly opposing the Karnataka government's plan of setting up an Ultra Mega Power Plant (UMPP) at Niddodi village in Dakshina Kannada district, Pejawar Mutt pontiff Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji has urged the local people to fight against it. Addressing mediapersons here, the seer said that he would request the Union and State governments to give up the project. The proposed UMPP at

Kasargod, Mar 2: A 15-year-old boy was killed in a ghastly road mishap at Poinachi, 10 km from here on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Sabith, a class IX student of Chattamchal higher secondary school. The tragedy occurred when the boy's motorbike dashed against a tipper lorry. He sustained grievous injuries and died on way to hospital. The boy was returning home on the bike after

Mangalore, Mar 1: The 'American Business Corner' was inaugurated at Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangalore, by Judy Reinke, Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, American Embassy, New Delhi, on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Reinke said that the initiative has “broadened American business spheres in an important part of the country” and termed the move as a

Mangalore, Mar 1: The Congress party has proposed to bring Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) project to Mangalore if voted to power in the upcoming Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) polls. Speaking after releasing the election manifesto of the party for the MCC polls at a programme in Mangalore on Friday, Oscar Fernandes, Rajya Sabha MP, said that the Congress intends to take

Mangalore, Mar 1: With regard to the upcoming elections for urban local bodies to be held on March 7, District spokesperson of KJP A Hameed Kandak said that the achievements and accomplishments of former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa themselves would serve as the party manifesto for the elections. Addressing mediapersons at a press conference here on Friday, he said that Yeddyurappa had released

Mangalore, Mar 1: The Indian diaspora in the US is one of the most influential and vibrant communities, which has played a valuable role as a bridge between our cultures and has helped accelerate the transformation of US – India relations, said US Commercial Service Minister Counsellor for Commercial Affairs Judy Reinke. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 'Experience America', an outreach

Mangalore, Mar 1: Friday afternoon was a day to showcase creativity and artistic skills of children with special needs. Dabbling vibrant colours on white sheets with enthusiasm, these children rightfully proved that they are no less competent than any 'normal' school-going kids. Close to 50 children from four special schools across the city of Mangalore brought colours to life in 'Splash' – a

Mangalore, Mar 1: State Human Rights Commission has called upon the police to be judicious in their approach and stop lifting innocent people in the name of investigation. Chairing a review meeting with regard to human rights violation at Deputy Commissioner's office on Firday in Mangalore, C G Hunagunda, Commission Member said that police must stop looking at minority communities with a 'jaundice

Mangalore, Mar 1: Gas Mathu Padithara Balakedarara Vedike has submitted a memorandum to Food and Civil Supplies Department Deputy Director Mr Sharanabasappa, informing him of the decision of the Vedike to pull the gas agencies to Court if they continue to harass the general public. The Vedike informed that during a grievances meet held recently, the officials from the department had said that they

Bantwal, Mar 1: An eighteen year old boy engaged in painting works of a building fell off after being electrocuted, at Golthamajalu near Kalladka in Bantwal taluk, on Thursday evening. The deceased is Ayyoob, resident of Nandavara near Sajipamunnur village. Ayubh had heading for painting work at Hajaj industries at Golthamajal on Thursday along with his neighbor Monaka. He had been working on the