Karnataka

Mangalore, February 16: The newly constructed building of Jalal Masthan Muhammad Maula Hifzul Qur'an and Arabic College on the premises of Zeenth Baksh Juma Masjid was inaugurated on Thursday. In his inaugural address Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar said that there was a need to eradicate the widespread misconception among the local communities, who presume Arabic studies to be mere religious

Mangalore, February 16: Holy Cross Church in Kulshekar, one of the oldest churches in Mangalore diocese, will be celebrating centenary celebrations of its consecration on February 18 at Cordel Church Centenary Memorial Ground in the church premises. Giving details on the same to media persons here on Thursday, Parish Priest Rev Fr Valerian Pinto said Mangalore Diocesan Bishop Rev Dr Aloysius Paul

Mangalore, February 16: Two fishermen, who had left for fishing in a fishing boat from Kollam last week, were shot dead in the high seas off Alappuzha, Kerala on Wednesday. Official sources confirmed that two fishermen, one each from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, were fired upon mistaking them to be pirates by security officials of an Italian cargo vessel in the deep sea after being mistaken for pirates

Mangalore, February 16: Five couples entered into wedlock on Thursday in the presence of a large gathering including religious leaders at the mass marriage ceremony organised by TC Friends, a city based charitable association, as part of its Eid Milad celebration. Haji KS Mohammed Masood, Chairman, Muslim Central Committee inaugurated the programme at Zeenth Baksh Yatheem Khana here at 10 a.m. and

Mangalore, February 16: All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA), DK, will be organizing an 'Educational and Cultural Convention' for Muslim teachers on Saturday, February 18 at Badriya Pre-University College, in the city. Moses Jayashekar, Deputy Director, Department of Public Instruction, will inaugurate the programme. PCM Kunnhi, Convener, Badriya Education Institutions, will preside over

Mangalore, February 16: A Kasargod based woman was died at hospital in the city on Wednesday due to complications reportedly caused by spraying of endosulfan pesticide in cashew plantations. The victim has been identified as Jayanthi, 36, a resident of Karmamthodi near Mullaria, one of the worst endosulfan-affected areas in Kasaragod. Jayanthi's name was on the official list of endosulfan victims

Mangalore, February 16: Father Muller Centre for Hospital Administration will be organizing 'Trends 2012' a workshop on Quality Management in Healthcare Organisations on Saturdya, according to a press release issued by the institution. Ajitkumar Hegde S., Commissioiner, Mangalore Urban Development Authority, will inaugurate the workshop being held at the Decennial Memorial Hall on the Father

Mangalore, February 16: A college student was killed after the motorbike on which he was riding pillion was crushed under a speeding car near Beluwai in Moodbidri near here on Wednesday. The deceased has been identified as Krishnanand Shetty (20), a BBM student at Alva's College in Moodbidri. According to police the tragedy occurred when Shetty was riding pillion with his friend Ranjith, who also

Mangalore, February 16: Home Minister R Ashok has revealed that Dr V S Acharya, who passed away on Tuesday in Bangalore, was not only a minister in BJP government but also a guide to all ministers of Karnataka since last six years. “He was a unique leader and hand friends cutting across party lines. He was also a guide for all ministers in BS Yeddyurappa and DV Sadanada Gowda governments in

Mangalore, February 16: The members of Communist Party of India on Wednesday staged a protest demanding preparation of budget for the fiscal year with genuine concern for people. Staging a stir near Deputy Commissioner's office under the slogan 'People's urge for pre-budget' they said that budget should not be the vehicle for the ruling party to make declarations that would bring them popularity