Karnataka

Mangalore, November 7: Members of Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held a protest in Mangalore on Wednesday opposing the state government's decision to introduce National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) for entrance in medical education from the current academic year itself, calling the move 'uncientific'. Karnataka has entered into an agreement with the Central government in this

Mangalore, November 7: In spite of manual scavenging being made illegal, an incident of a person being asked to enter a manhole for cleaning has come to light in Kankanady. A person was asked to get into the manhole in the Kankanady-Pumpwell road for cleaning. The process was on for almost an hour, eye witnesses said. People hailing from poor and Dalit sections are still being asked to carry out

Mangalore, November 7: Police have cracked an inter-state vehicle theft case and arrested four persons in this regard. The arrested are Abdul Basheer (21) of Padnoor, Vittla, Mohammed Haaris (19) of Madnooru, Puttur, Kamalaaksha (29) of Kodapadavu, Bantwal, and Mohammed Faisal (21) of Savanoor, Puttur. Addressing mediapersons at his office in Mangalore, Abhishek Goyal, SP, Dakshina Kannada

Bantwal, November 7: An auto-rickshaw carrying school children overturned when its front wheel got detached from its place, while plying on the four-lane bridge in B.C. Road, on Tuesday. The auto-rickshaw driver Siddeeq (26) was seriously injured in the mishap, while students of Modankap Infant Jesus Primary School Ashrith (8), Nasha (14), Nisha (14) and Tasreef (14) escaped with minor injuries

Karwar, November 7: A five-year-old boy was run over by a speeding tipper on National Highway 17 at Belekeri Cross near here on Tuesday. The victim has been identified as Shrinivas. The boy was going to get water with his mother when the accident occurred. The tipper driver, in a bid to overtake a truck, hit the boy, it is said. Shrinivas's parents hail from Karnool in Andhra Pradesh. They came to

Karwar, November 7: The Karwar City Municipal Council (CMC) on Tuesday passed a resolution on solid waste management. The CMC members and officials will not use items made of plastic such as carry bags and cups in functions henceforth. At its general body meeting, the CMC discussed about disposal of solid waste and biodegradable waste in the city. Uday Kumar Shetty, Commissioner of the CMC, said

Mangalore, November 6: Youth Congress of Mangalore Assembly constituency held a protest against BJP National President Nitin Gadkari's statement comparing Swami Vivekananda to Dawood Ibrahim and demanded that he be deported from the country. Speaking on the occasion, U T Khader, MLA, said that by comparing Swami Vivekananda to “traitor” Dawood Ibrahim, Mr. Gadkari has proved that he too is a

Mangalore, November 6: Frustrated with the slow paced work of renewal of meter certification, auto rickshaw drivers held a protest at the RTO office in Mangalore on Tuesday. Speaking to Coastaldigest.com, Shekhar, Leader of Auto Rickshaw Drivers' Union, said that the office was operating with just one staff to handle all certifications and hence the slow paced work was not tolerated by the union.

Mangalore, November 6: Police have arrested two persons in connection with a theft case in an apartment at Shivabagh road in Kadri. The arrested are Vishwanath Deavadiga alias Sharan (23) of Muloor and Abhishek alias Abi (19) of Addoor. On November 1, Shashishekhar Uchil residing in Shivadeep Residency in Shivabhagh, Kadri, had registered a complaint with the Kadri police of copper plates

Mangalore, November 6: Bishop of Mangalore Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza felicitated M R Vasudeva, retired Director of Bajpe-Mangalore International Airport on November 5 at Bishop's House Mangalore on behalf of the Diocese of Mangalore. Speaking on the occasion, the Bishop said Vasudeva has been very instrumental in making Mangalore Airport an international and bridging the distance between gulf and