Karnataka

Mangalore, November 25: Today, India lacks good leadership, national vision, national strategy and national character, said Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Ian Cardozo, Chairman of Rehabilitation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Speaking at Rachana Awards 2012, an award presentation ceremony hosted by Rachana, a forum of Catholic businessmen, professionals and entrepreneurs, at

Mangalore, November 25: The statewide mobile jatha of Communist Party of India Marxist (CPIM) creating awareness among people about the maladministration of BJP government in the state and Congress led central government, reached Dakshina Kannada district on Sunday. Addressing the gathering in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in Mangalore, K Nagaraj, Karnataka State Secretriat Member, CPI

Mangalore, November 25: On the occasion of third anniversary of Mashara Friends, a programme 'Bajpe Souhardha Ceremony' was held at Bajpe on Saturday. Ravikumar S, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Panambur inaugurated the programme while Gulam Ahmed, Executive President, JDS Udupi district, presided over the programme. As part of the programme, financial aid was given to four people by the

Mangalore, November 25: At the monthly SC/ST grievance meeting held at the Police Commissioner's office in the city on Sunday, Sadashiv from Urwa Store alleged that he had been humiliated by Pandeshwar police constable Shaaju twice, but no action had been taken against him in spite of having registered a criminal case. According to Mr Sadashiv, Shaaju had hurled verbal abuses on him near the

Mangalore, November 25: Poets touched upon daring subjects while reciting their respective poems at the 'Amchi Konkani' four day programme being organised byKonkani Sahitya Academy. Poetry was recited on the occasion by Konkani, Tulu, Kannada, Beary and Malayalam poets. While the Konkani poem 'Majraka Ghaant Kon Baandoche?' (Who will bell the cat) depicted that people are like rats facing the

Mangalore, November 25: Bowing to the pressure from Dakshina Kannada Bus Operators' Association and Canara Bus Operators Association, the district regional transport authority has allowed to hike the fares of express and ordinary service buses, as well as city buses (urban and rural) from Monday. The minimum fare is Rs 6 for the first 2kms for city services and the first 6.5kms for express/service

Mangalore, November 25: The Sullia taluk Veterinary Cooperative Society and Subrahmanya Gram Panchayat will be jointly organising Kulkunda cattle fair from November 28 to 30. Though the Gram Panchayat had earlier decided not to hold the cattle fair at Kulkunda this year, following pressure from the Hindu organizations, later Sangh Parivar members said that they are not against holding cattle fair

Mangalore, November 25: Any move by former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa to part ways with the BJP with an intention of hurting the prospects of the party that has given him everything will not do his stature any good, said district in-charge and higher education minister CT Ravi said. "The party is always bigger than any individual and this is the lesson that party workers, including me, who

Mangalore, November 24: Commemorating 25 years of its existence, the Maruthi Yuvaka Mandala (MYM) organised and hosted its maiden beach festival on the shores of Ullal beach, with fun and frolic. The Ullal Beach Festival 2012 beckoned the city-goers of Mangalore on Saturday to its sandy beach for two days of fun and frolic, with several stalls dotting the coastline. Despite the overbearing heat

Gangulli, November 24: Faizuddin Manegar, (58) Joint Secretary of Touheed Educational Trust, Ganguli, passed away recently at Mysore due to cardiac arrest. He is survived by his mother, wife, two brothers, a sister, two sons and a large number of friends and relatives. Mr. Manegar had qualities such as deep respect for the Ulemas, strong conviction, good temperament, a vast circle of friends and