Karnataka

Mangalore, November 23: Departments of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) and Master of Social Work of Mangalore University on Friday organised a 'blood donation camp' in association with the Lions, Lioness and Leo Club of Mangalagangothri and India Red Cross Society of India on the University campus, near here. Addressing the gathering, chief guest Dr Shantharam Shetty M, Pro-Chancellor

Bangalore, November 23: Hundreds of people from various sections of the society Thursday held a massive protest march against the arbitrary arrests of innocent youths under the pretext of terrorism. The 'People's March' organised under the joint auspices of Praja Rajakiya Vedike and Students Islamic Organization Of India (SIO) Karnataka, People's Union for Civil Rights (PUCL), Jamaat-e-Islami Hind

Mangalore, November 23: A businessman lost his life after a motorbike-car collision in front of Hebri Forest Department office on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Dayananda Hegde (50), a resident of Hadimane, and former member of Karkala APMC. The accident occurred when Hegde was on his way from Hebri to Shivapura when a car barged into his motorbike from the opposite direction

Puttur, November 23: Although BJP has always been touted as the 'party with discipline', there has been a decline in disciplinary values in the last three years. It was inevitable in the best interest of the party. But in future the party will not tolerate any indiscipline, said DV Sadananda Gowda, Former Chief Minister. Speaking to mediapersons in Puttur on Thursday, Mr. Gowda said that the party

Mangalore, November 23: Following a construction site mudslide, which killed a north Indian labourer last Tuesday, Mangalore City Corporation has temporarily suspended the license of the upcoming building 'Essel Heights' at Derebail and issued notice to Somayaji Estates Pvt Ltd. MCC Commissioner Dr Harish Kumar said that further action will be taken depending on the response given by Somayaji

Mangalore, November 23: It is a myth that FDI in retail will ensure higher income to farmers and help reduce poverty in India, said Old Bunder Wholesale Kirana and Allied Merchants Association President G G Mohandas Prabhu. Speaking at a protest meet, "Say No to FDI" organised by the Association at KCCI in Mangalore on Thursday, he pointed out that the association is distressed by the decision of

Mangalore, November 23: Mangalore Bishop Rev Aloysius Paul D'Souza said the objective of Christian missionaries is to promote humanity and brotherhood in society and the chair has been established to promote peace and harmony through the study of sacred writings. He was addressing a gathering at during the silver jubilee celebrations of the establishment of Mangalore Diocesan Chair in Christianity

Kasargod, November 23: The sub-jail here was shut down and all its inmates were sent to Kannur central prison to avail of the services of the jail staff to trace the three absconding prisoners who jumped jail on Tuesday. Though four inmates had escaped from the prison, Mohammed Iqbal, a twin murder accused, was rearrested hours later. The escapees had inflicted multiple stab wounds on jail warder

Bangalore, November 22: Karnataka High Court today vacated the stay on the proceedings in a local court in Mangalore against Kannada television channel reporter Naveen Soorinje, who was arrested in connection with the alleged attack on youths in a homestay in Mangalore in July. Justice Nagamohan Das, vacated the stay following a communication sent by the trial judge seeking clarification on the

Mangalore, November 22: Having completed three years, Mashara Friends, Bajpe, will hold 'Bajpe Souharda Ceremony' on November 24 at Bajpe, as part of its third year annual celebration. Announcing this at a press meet held here on Thursday, Althaf Bajpe, former president of Mashara Friends, said that the programme will be inaugurated by Ravishankar S, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Panambur. On