Karnataka

Mangalore, Jan 6: In a major allegation, Dean of Arts faculty at Mangalore University Prof K Abhaya Kumar has been purported to have sexually harassed a student from the Dalit community who had been pursuing her Ph.D research under his supervision. Dalit activist Narayan Punchame came forward with this complaint at the monthly SC/ST grievance meeting held in the office of Superintendent of Police

Mangalore, Jan 6: The ongoing Paradise Cricket Fest-2013 at Krishnapur, on the outskirts of the city, is proving to be a big hit in the region and has successfully wooed both young and old spectators back to local cricket. Since the tournament got under way on New Year's Day, thousands of cricket fans have flocked to cricket grounds around the coastal distracts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi to

Kasargod, Jan 6: After two-and-half years of the horrific Mangalore air crash that claimed 158 lives, a film will be produced to shed light on the plight of the victims' families. A Malayalam feature film titled 'Oru Katha Pravasiyude' (A story of traveler) will be directed by Shahir Umar under the banner of V R Production. The Muhurath for the film will be held on January 22, 2013 and the film

Mangalore, Jan 6: The foundation stone laying ceremony for Max City Commercial Complex was held on Sunday at Maidan Cross Road, Bunder, Mangalore. The state of art complex, which will house 54 commercial outlets is the new project of Hindustan NGC Builders and Developers. The foundation stone laying ceremony was led by Al-Haj E K Ibrahim Musliyar Madani, Khatheeb, Badriya Juma Masjid, Krishnapur

Lucknow, Jan 6: She is known to the world only as India's Daughter following her sickening gang rape and murder. But today, with permission of her devastated father, we can reveal her name: Jyoti Singh Pandey. Brave dad Badri, 53, said: “We want the world to know her real name. Badri Singh Pandey, father of Jyoti Singh Pandey “My daughter didn't do anything wrong, she died while protecting herself

Bangalore, Jan 6: The three-day hunger strike launched by the 'Forum Against Illegal Arrest of Journalists' at Freedom Park in the city demanding the release of Mangalore based TV reporter Naveen Soorinje entered second day on Sunday. Dozens of journalists and senior editors from a cross-section of print and electronic media outlets have extended support to the ongoing strike. On Saturday

Mangalore, Jan 6: Police successfully arrested one more person in connection to the home stay attack. According to police sources, Udaya Thumbe, 35th accused was arrested from Thumbay. Sharan, the cameraman working for local news channel 'Sahaya TV' was arrested last Wednesday. Following his arrest three persons were arrested in connection to the home stay attack. After the arrest of TV reporter

Udupi, Jan 6: Dozens of hijab-clad activists of Girls' Islamic Organisation (GIO) and the women's wing of Jamaat-E-Islami Hind on Saturday staged a demonstration here protesting against increasing atrocities on women. The protesters took out a procession from Jodu Katte and moved through Diana Circle, K.M. Road, Service Bus Stand, Bannanje and culminated in front of the District Police Office. In

Mumbai, Jan 5: National Investigation Agency (NIA) today formally arrested key accused in 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, Lokesh Sharma, in connection with the 2006 Malegaon bomb blasts case. Sharma, who is already under judicial custody, was produced before a special court here, which remanded him in NIA custody till January 19, police said. "Sharma was produced before the court which remanded

Bangalore, Jan 5: Karnataka Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje, who is under the eye of a storm for her outbursts over safety of women in the state, is likely to be axed from the ministry, according to BJP sources. There was a demand for dropping Shobha, considered close to KJP chief B S Yeddyurappa, from the ministry with immediate effect at the BJP Core Committee meeting held here, sources said