Karnataka

Mangalore, December 25: Central Government has approved an alternate 3 span flyover project near Thokkottu junction along the Mangalore-Kasaragod highway, said U T Khader, MLA. Addressing media persons at a press meet in Mangalore on Tuesday, Mr. Khader said that the earlier plan of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) of having an elevated highway was not only one-way but was also

Mangalore, December 25: Amittrajit Ghosh from Kolkata and co-driver Ashwin Naik from Mangalore emerged as overall winners of the Indian National Rally Championship (INRC) 2012, after the Maharashtra leg (Round 3) of the national rally was cancelled by the organisers due to failure to secure necessary permissions. Finishing first in the Chikmagalur Rally (Round 2) in November earlier this year

Mangalore, December 25: Veteran Congress leader B Janardhan Poojary has demanded arrest of Deputy Chief Minister K S Eshwarappa on charges of corruption, following Lokayukta raid on the latter's residence. Addressing media persons at Press Club in Mangalore on Tuesday, Mr. Poojary said that the Lokayukta sleuths have recovered gold, silver, cash and property documents from Mr Eshwarappa's

Mangalore, December 25: The body of an unidentified person in his late twenties was discovered among bushes along the Nanthoor-KPT stretch in the city around noon on Tuesday. The identity of the dead person has not yet been established, although he's suspected to be a lorry cleaner. There were visible injuries on the head and nose of the victim. The Kadri police visited the spot and searched for

Belthangady, December 25: A delegation of Child Rights Protection Commission led by its Chairperson Umesh Aradhya H S visited the family members of Pangalamane Saujanya, who was found murdered about two-and-half months ago. Meeting the family members of the victim in Belthangady on Monday, the Commission promised to see to it that there is no delay in dispensation of justice in the case. Speaking

New Delhi, December 25: Saffron terrorist Rajendra Pehelwan alias Samandar, who planted one of four bombs in Samjhauta Express train, is emerging as a prime suspect in the murder of former RSS Pracharak Sunil Joshi. According to sources, Joshi was murdered in December 2007 to keep a lid on the whole right-wing terror conspiracy. Samandar was arrested last Saturday by the NIA from Nagda in Ujjain

Bhatkal, Dec 25: JD(S) leader and President of Bhatkal Town Municipal Council Inayatullah Shabandari has been chosen as the “Muslim candidate” for the upcoming assembly elections. In an election held at Majlise Islah-wa-tanzeem hall recently to decide whom to represent Bhatkal Muslims in the elections, Mr Shabandari emerged victorious. He is supposed to secure JD(S) ticket in Bhatkal assembly

Mangalore, December 25: Rome of the East, as this port city is referred to, celebrated Christmas by exchanging of gifts, chocolates, cakes and carol-singing on Tuesday. Devout Christians started their celebrations with the morning mass, sang carols and exchanged greetings and gifts. Churches in the city came alive with festive frolic. Shops, restaurants, houses, hotels, streets, all are decked out

Mangalore, December 25: The Regional Passport Office Bangalore has decided to open further 'Walk in with ARN' (Application Reference Number) appointments for applicants with effect from January 1, 2013 at Passport Seva Kendra in Mangalore. The categories of the applicants include senior citizens, who are 60 years and above; minor applicants below 15 years of age provided both parents have valid

Mangalore, December 25: Chairperson of Karnataka Minorities Development Corporation N B Abubakar and vice chairperson of Non-Resident Indian Committee Ganesh Karnik have been removed by the government. The move comes, following an order from Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, who on Monday directed heads of all departments to cancel appointments of chairpersons of all boards and corporations coming