Karnataka

Mangalore, May 15: Condemning the series of scandals of BJP led Karnataka government, the members of the Communist Party India (Marxist) staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office, here. The protesters demanded resignation of Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda as well as his Cabinet colleagues. The Chief Minister should allow investigation into the mining illegality in view of

Mangalore, May 15: The project titled 'design and fabrication of compact organic manure' of students of KVG College of Engineering, Sullia bagged the first prize in the mechanical engineering category at Srishti 2012, 10th edition of the state-level project exhibition and competition organized by Akhila Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad at Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management here on Monday

Karwar, May 15: Haliyal MLA Sunil Hegde on Monday staged a dharna in front of the office of the Superintendent of Police here in protest against filing of cases against 36 people in Dandeli who had participated in the protest against the murder of Madan Nayak, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF). He demanded that the cases be withdrawn immediately. Submitting a memorandum to the Superintendent

Chennai, May 15: There are two things that worry almost every patient from Islamic countries who come to Indian hospitals: the meat they eat and the direction of Makkah. With more than 75% of the medical tourists being from the Middle East, hospitals are eyeing 'halal' certification to make them feel at home. On Monday, Chennai-based Global Health City said it has became the first in the country

Udupi, May 15: The producer of the controversial Kannada film Katari Veera Surasundarangi , Muniratna, said here on Monday that the film would be released again on Friday (May 18) after editing some scenes and dialogues considered objectionable to Hindu activists. Mr. Muniratna and actor of the film, Upendra, met Lakshmivara Tirtha Swami of Shiroor Mutt and held consultations over the release of

Mangalore, May 14: The much awaited Sri Bhoothanantheshwara Halli Cricket Tournament -II will take place from May 17 to 20under the auspices of Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore and Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Bhajana Mandali. The tournament will have rubber ball underarm games of six overs each. Already as many as 50 teams have registered for the event and maximum of

Mangalore, May 14: Prof. G K Govinda Rao, actor and thinker, paid a visit to the Mangalore jail and met Vittala Malekudiya, the tribal boy who has been arrested by ANF for alleged Naxal links. Speaking to media persons after visiting Mr. Vittala and his father Linganna, Prof. Rao said that the duo he feels is innocent. “The boy is innocent. There is no look of wildness in his face. I spoke to him

Mangalore, May 14: Whether former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa should be welcomed to Congress party or not is left to the party High Command to decide, said Dr. G Parameshwar, KPCC President. Speaking to media persons at Mangalore Airport on Monday, Mr. Parameshwar said that the current crisis in the BJP is its internal matter. “Yeddyurappa's entry into Congress is just an imagination. So far he

Mangalore, May 14: 'Maand Sobhann' in association with MCC Qatar will hold the final round of 'Soad – 3 International' Konkani TV reality show on May 25 in Doha, Qatar, informed Eric Ozario, Maand Sobhaan Gurkaar. Addressing media persons at Press Club in Mangalore on Monday, Mr. Ozario said that shooting of the first phase of 'Soad-3 International' had begun in November 2011. Local TV channels

Karwar, May 14: A motorcycle-borne miscreant on Sunday night opened fire at the house of Satish Sail, member of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee and iron ore exporter. His house was situated at Chittakula and is adjacent to the National Highway 17. According to sources close to Mr. Sail, he was in Ankola when the incident took place. His gun man was on leave and the guard who was standing