Karnataka

Mangalore, Sep 8: Mangalore police have foiled an attempt of what they called 'the first major human trafficking case in Karnataka' on Saturday. Addressing mediapersons at the Police Commissioner's office in Mangalore on Saturday, Pratap Reddy, IGP, Western Range, said that owing to the timely intervention of Mangalore police, an attempt by 13 people to take about 80 people to Australia via sea

Mangalore, September 8: There is good news for Mangalore's cricket aficionados and aspirants looking forward to learn the game, especially children. The coastal city has got its first bowling machine which would be up for use during coaching sessions. The machine will be used from the upcoming coaching programme beginning on September 16 at St Aloysius Centenary Grounds under the joint auspices of

Udupi, Mangalore, September 8: Saturday saw the district of Udupi celebrate Srikrishna Janmashtami with pomp and gaiety, marking the birth of lord Krishna. Thousands of devotees thronged the Udupi Sri Krishna temple on Saturday to catch a glimpse of the idol of lord Krishna. As part of the celebrations, Shiroor Mutt pontiff Laxmivara Theertha organised a series of competitions and cultural

Puttur, September 8: Three men were nabbed on Friday in a joint operation by the sleuths of District Crime Detection Squad and Kadaba Police. Lokesh Poojari (29), resident of Peramogaru of Kedila in Bantwal taluk, Sadashiva Poojari (35) and Harish Poojari (20), residents of Budoli Bollukallu were arrested in connection with a two-week old robbery case registered in Kadaba police station limits

Mangalore, September 8: Around one hundred pilgrims, who will be undertaking Hajj this year, participated in a Hajj training camp organised by the local unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind in the city on Saturday. Dozens of women also took benefit of the event organized at Hidayat Centre on Bibi Alabi Road. The day long programme was inaugurated by Abdussalam Uppinagady, who explained the significance of

Udupi, September 8: The Udupi and Dakshina Kannada district units of Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike have demanded a probe into the arrest of some persons in Bangalore and Hubli on charges of alleged terror plot. Addressing presspersons here on Friday, president of Udupi district unit of KKSV G. Rajashekhar said that such a probe should be conducted by efficient police officers with a secular

Mangalore, September 8: Students should use opportunities provided by the Central and State governments which enable to participate in science activities, said Dr. Rekha P.D., Deputy Director, Yenepoya Centre. She was speaking at a student-scientist interaction programme and a nature awareness camp sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board

Mangalore, September 8: Members of the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district units of the Janata Dal (Secular) took out a protest marchs in support of farmers in Mangalore and Manipal on Friday. The 'padayatra', culminated at the Deputy Commissioner's Offices in both cities. In a memorandum addressed to Governor H.R. Bharadwaj, and submitted to Deputy Commissioners of twin distrits, presidents of

Kasargod, September 8: Clearing the uncertainty over the formal commencement of works of the Central University of Kerala (CUK) campus, Union Human Resources Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal would lay foundation stone for the prestigious institution at Periye in Kasargod district on October 31. Mr. Sibal has agreed to visit here on October 31 and a formal letter to this respect has been

Bangalore, September 8: Undue delays in issue of police clearance certificates for passport applications submitted by minorities, topped a slew of issues raised during an interaction between elected representatives, NGOs, representatives of various forums and National?Commission for Minorities Vice-Chairman H?T?Sangliana in Bangalore on Friday. Speaking during the interaction, Congress MLA?N?A