Karnataka

Mangalore/Udupi, May 31: Normalcy returned to the major cities and towns of coastal Karnataka, after a day-long Bundh. Though the normal life was disrupted across Dakshina Kannda, Udupi and Uttara Kannda district due to the nationwide protest against petrol price hike described by BJP led NDA as 'Bharat Bundh' and Left parties as 'All India Protest Day', the 12-hour agitation was relatively

Mangalore, May 31: A delegation representing auto rickshaw drivers of Dakshina Kannada district submitted an appeal to Dr. N S Chennappa Gowda, Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday, demanding an increase in the minimum meter charge to Rs. 24 for every 1.5 kms and Rs. 16 for every 1 km. In their appeal, the auto rickshaw drivers have mentioned that they had been facing

Mangalore, May 31: Activists of CPI(M) and BJP held separate protests against the petrol price hike by UPA government in Mangalore on Thursday. Activists of CPI(M) held a 'rail-roko' protest at the city railway station for 15 minutes. Speaking on the occasion, B Madahava, District Secretary, CPI(M), condemned the price hike and blamed the faulty economic policies of the UPA government. Stating

Mangalore, May 31: The day being an auspicious one, weddings are taking place in different auditoriums and marriage halls in the city in spite of the nationwide Bundh. People did have to face a few inconveniences however. Kamalaksha, one of the invitees of a wedding, was seen walking to the marriage venue at Hotel Woodlands near Jyothi along with a group of about 15 people from the railway station

Kasargod, May 31: The District Collectorate premises witnessed a mock fire drill here on Wednesday to test the preparedness of fire-fighting agencies in the event of a fire in the building complex. A team of Fire and Rescue Services personnel, armed with fire-fighting equipment, fanned out on the collectorate premises after being alerted to an 'outbreak of fire.' The fire fighters swung into

Mangalore, May 31: With the arrest of a thief at Bellayur village on Tuesday night Mulky Police have solved a six month old murder case and many theft cases. The arrested has been identified as Abdul Razak, a resident of Mulky. Gold jewelry and other valuables worth Rs 8 lakh have also have been recovered from the accused pertaining to six cases of theft in Mulky and Kinnigoli areas. Police said

Mangalore, May 31: Airport authorities in Mangalore were in for a shock on Thursday morning when a wild animal allegedly intruded into the run way. Sources in Airport said that a bison, which entered into the Airport premises from nearby forest, ran towards the runway creating panic among the authorities. However, Airport staff took immediate and necessary measures to ensure that the runway is

Mangalore, May 31: The cities and towns across coastal Karnataka on Thursday woke up to a total 'Bundh' with all commercial and business activity coming to a grinding halt in Mangalore, Udupi and Karwar. The complete shutdown was in response to a 'Bharat Bandh' called by the NDA and backed by ruling party in the state, the BJP. Both city and service buses and autorickshaws in three major coastal

Mangalore, May 30: 'Small Things That Matter Much', a book authored by Edmond Fernandes, a medical student cum writer, was released at the auditorium of St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, on Wednesday. Dr. Henry D'Souza, Bishop of Bellary Diocese, released the book published by Dhatri Pustaka, Bangalore. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. D'Souza said that Mr. Fernandes is blessed with multi-talents

Mangalore, May 30: The leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party and have determined to ensure a successful Bharat Bundh' on Thursday following a nationwide strike call given by Opposition parties in the Centre in protest against petrol price hike was successful in the region. BJP Yuva Morcha workers were seen on Wednesday evening distributing anti-Congress pamphlets across the city and urging people to