Karnataka

Udupi, February 24: Bangalore based artist C V Shruthi's five-day solo exhibition of recent works in intaglio printmaking got under way on Thursday at the Vibhuti Art Gallery here. As many as 20 paintings, including five in aquatint media and 15 in dry-point, are on display at the exhibition. Speaking at the inaugural function, senior artist K.L. Bhat said the textures, figures, and colours were

Mangalore, February 24: Chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Thursday expressed confidence of remaining in power till the term of the current state assembly ends. "I'm a disciplined person of the party and have become chief minister with the blessings of my party (high command)," the CM said, adding that he would remain in power (with the blessings of the high command). "I'm also the leader of

Mangalore, February 23: Renowned nuclear scientist Dr Srikumar Banerjee said that University was a place of activation of thinking process and creativity in a natural way in order to have a successful and strong foundation in an individual's life. Delivering the 30th convocation address of Mangalore University here on Thursday at Mangala Auditorium in the campus of Mangalore University

Mangalore, February 23: Following the footprints of the companions of final prophet Muhammad is compulsory for every Muslim to remain as a good Muslim, said senior Islamic scholar Maulana Shaikh Faiz Muhammadi. He was speaking at the publicity meeting organised by South Karnataka Salafi Movement at Town Hall here on Wednesday to promote the two-day national level Jamiat Ahle Hadith conference to

Mangalore, February 23: The Karnataka chapter of Social Democratic Party of India is organising district wise mega conferences across the state with the slogan 'People's Political Conferences'. The conferences have been scheduled from January to March. Revealing this at a press meet here on Thursday SDPI State Committee member Hanif Kodaje said that the party has geared up with all its potential

Mangalore, February 22: City based ISKCON will be celebrating Sri Sri Krishna Balarama Rathayathra on Saturday, February 25. According the Hindu mythology, it is the day on which the Sri Krishna along with his elder brother Balarama makes a journey to give darshana to all his devotees. A press release issued by the organisers stated that the chariots carrying the deities of Sri Krishna and

Mangalore, February 23: Mangalore Photography Club will be holding a day-long 'Photography Post Processing Workshop' on Sunday February 26, at Hotel Moti Mahal, in the city. The workshop is advanced programme useful for both amateurs and professionals alike as it will familiarize the participants with the effective use of technical softwares like Adobe Lightroom, stated a press release issued by

Mangalore, February 23: Mangalore Social Service Centre on Wednesday organized a mass blood donation camp as part of its fifth anniversary celebration. The camp was inaugurated with a Du'a by Boobuk Juma Masjid Khatheeb Sirajuddin Faizi in the morning. Former Mayor K Ashraf presided over the inaugural session. Speaking on the occasion, he said blood donation is the greatest charity. It also

Chikmagalur, February 23: Karnataka BJP Chief K S Eshwarappa has expressed confidence that his party would retain the Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency vacated by Chief Minister D V Sadanada Gowda. Addressing a press conference he said that BJP candidate V Sunil Kumar would win with a wider margin. He said of the eight Legislative Assembly Constituencies in Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha

Karkala, February 23: In a tragic incident, a six-year old girl from Bola village died after having food at an anganwadi centre at Kedinje village in Karkala rural police station limits on Wednesday. Police sources said that Prithvi (6), daughter of Sunanda of Majalukodi in Bola village, fell ill after having food at the anganwadi centre around 10.30 a.m. She was rushed to Pratibha Hospital in