Karnataka

Mangalore, August 13: Sportsmanship is knowing that it is a game. It is knowing that you are as good as your opponent, said Dr. Meera Aranha, General Manager of Karnataka Bank, Mangalore. Speaking at the inaugural function of Mangalore University Intercollegiate Swimming Competition 2012-13 organised by St. Agnes College (SAC), Mangalore, on August 13 at Mangala Swimming Pool, Lalbagh, she said

Mangalore, August 13: Mosques in the city are brimming with activity in the final days of the holy month of Ramadan. Arrangements for Ei'tikaaf have been made in mosques for the benefit of people willing to sit through in prayer in the final days of the month. Prayers have intensified in mosques with greater intensity among the devotees with regard to the search for Lailatul Qadr (night of power)

Mangalore, August 13: Members of CPI(M) held a protest in front of the Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) on Monday demanding basic facilities for the people of Bangra Kulur. Speaking on the occasion Sunil Kumar Bajal, CPI(M) leader, said that people of Bangra Kulur have for long been neglected by the authorities as their area continues to lack adequate roads and basic facilities. Improper drainage

Mangalore, August 13: A team headed by Labour Officer Nagesh conducted a surprise raid at a petty snack production unit at Panjimogaru near here on Monday, acting on a tip off against alleged child labour activity. Four children by name Vignesh S/o Ariavalan, Vignesh S/o Balaji, Ajith Kumar S/o Paluswamy and Karnan S/o Kumaran, all hailing from Tamil Nadu were found working at the snack (chakkuli)

New Delhi, August 13: Environmentalist Panduranga Hegde has said that the Karnataka government is opposing Unesco World Heritage tag to the Western Ghats because the politicians of the State have set their eyes on the forest wealth after looting the mines in Bellary. At an interaction on the Unesco heritage status organised by the Delhi Karnataka Sangha here on Sunday, he said that of the six

Mangalore, August 13: The District unit of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) organised an ifthar get-together at Jam'iyyathul Falah auditorium here. District President of SDPI Abdul Jaleel K presided over the function. Speaking on the occasion, SDPI national representation committee member Yasir Hasan urged the youth to participate in politics. He said youth should strive to achieve social

Udupi, August 13: Ravivarma Kumar, senior advocate and former president of Karnataka Backward Classes Commission, said on Sunday that it was incumbent upon the people with progressive bent of mind to protest against reactionary thoughts and acts in the coastal region. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Forum for Inter-Faith Relationship (Jati Mukta Sambandha Vedike) here. A State-level

Mangalore, August 13: Heavy rains that lashed across Dakshina Kannada on Saturday night receded on Sunday. In the last 24 hours, Mangalore taluk has received highest rainfall of 93 mm followed by Kadaba—80 mm, Bantwal—79.6 mm, Puttur—77.4 mm, Moodbidri—71.2 mm, Sullia—65.4 mm and Belthangady—59.2 mm. The aritificial flood has recded in and around Surathkal on Sunday. A boat which was pressed into

Kasargod, August 13: Heavy rains, which has been lashing Kasargod district for last few days, has inundated many low-lying areas, houses and paddy fields, disrupting normal life. While a house at Adur village here was severely damaged, a number of roads in the district, including those in the busy Kasaragod-Mangalore stretch, have become virtually unmotorable at several places. The house of

Moodbidri, August 13: At a time when people are taken aback when it comes to donating any part of the body, a septuagenarian hailing from a traditional family has set an example by donating his body, at Moodukonaje on Friday. Ramakrishna (77), a native of Belagaje in Pambethadi of Sullia taluk, had settled at Moodukonaje after selling his property, two years ago. He was ailing for the last one