Karnataka

Bangalore, Jan 23: Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar is readying to present his maiden budget Feb 8 amid claims from former BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa's supporters that four ministers and 15 legislators will quit Jan 23 to pull down the government. Shettar became chief minister last July and is heading the BJP's third government since it came to power in the state for the first time in

Mangalore, Jan 22: As part of Karavali Utsav 2012-13, a three-day Beach Utsav will be underway from January 25 at Panambur Beach situated on the outskirts of the city. Announcing this at a press conference here on Tuesday, Assistant Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada Dr Venkatesh M V said that the Utsav would include a food festival and a variety of competitions and programmes spread over the three

Mangalore, Jan 22: Playing down Congress veteran B Janardhan Poojary's remarks against his saffron clothing during his formal induction into Congress party earlier this month, industrialist Vijaynath Shetty said that it was a minor incident that sparked controversy unfortunately. In a statement issued to media Mr Shetty said that he was deeply distressed to note that there was a lot of noise over

Mangalore, Jan 22: Forum Against Atrocities on Women along with likeminded organizations will hold a silent march, candle light vigil and public meeting in Mangalore on Thursday, January 24 as a symbolic protest against repeated instances of sexual assault and other forms of exploitation of women. Briefing media persons at Press Club in Mangalore on Tuesday, Gulabi Bilimale of Forum Against

Mangalore, Jan 22: Popular Front of India has lauded Home Minister Susheel Kumar Shinde for exposing the Hindutva terrorist activities, at the Jaipur session of India National Congress. However, the organistion has said that the Home Minister should now come forward with concrete proposals to dismantle the Hindutwa terror network through unbiased and effective police work and application of penal

Mangalore, Jan 22: The inaugural programme of Jamiyyatul Falah's Silver Jubilee Celebrations will be held in Mangalore on January 27. Addressing a news conference on Tuesday, in Mangalore, Khaleel Ahmed, President, Jamiyyatul Falah, DK and Udupi, said that the organization, which was formed in 1988, has over the last 24 years carried out various social service activities including construction of

Udupi, Jan 22: After arresting six persons Udupi police were on the lookout for two more accused including an astrologer in connection with the murder of RTI activist and Congress worker Vasudeva Adiga. Addressing media persons Udupi Superintendent of Police M.B. Boralingaiah said that an advocate was also among six arrested on January 17 and 18 for their alleged involvement in the case

Mangalore, Jan 22: Lifeguards of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project on Monday rescued a youth from drowning at Panambur beach. The youth has been identified as Shivu (20), son of Devappa, a resident of Malur in Bijapur. Shivu, who had come with his friend to the beach was swept away by a rip current, and was promptly rescued by the lifeguards. This is the 70th life that the lifeguards of

?Mangalore, Jan 22: Protesting against the assault on a party worker in Belthangady recently, members of the district unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday staged a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in the city. The protesters demanded a fair, in-depth inquiry into the incident, and the arrest of the remaining accused. On January 17, B.M. Bhat, advocate

Mangalore, Jan 22: Flex hoardings and advertisements in a couple of areas in the city of Mangalore were blackened on Monday by officials of Mangalore City Corporation. Speaking to Coastaldigest.com, Praveen from MCC Revenue Department said that a couple of hoardings were removed and flex banners were blackened in Hampankatta, Pandeshwar, Kadri and Mangaladevi by MCC workers. The Department