Karnataka

Mangalore, January 30: Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava-2 will be held from February 17 to 19 February 2012 in the fields adjacent to Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadav, Mijar, near here. The event has evoked very good response from the village sports enthusiasts of coastal Karnataka after the registrations opened last week. “So far we have received about 300 entries and

Mangalore, January 30: The 28th conference of Inspectors of Dock Safety was inaugurated at NMPT auditorium on Monday by Dr P Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT in the presence of dignitaries from DGFASLI and NMPT. In his inaugural address, Dr. Tamilvanan reiterated NMPT's commitment in following all the safety guidelines from Directorate General Factory Advice and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI). He also said

Mangalore, January 30: 'Ocean Gold', the latest jewellery showroom, situated at Vishwas Spring Field building, opposite of Hotel Maya International, here, was inaugurated on Monday. Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar formally opened the showroom in the presence of Mangalore MLA U T Khader and others. Speaking on the occasion Mr Khader opined that gold is always best for the purpose of investment

Mangalore, January 30: Gautam from Alvas' Group, Moodbidri won the South India Level Men's Wrestling Championship held here, in the over 96 kg category. Adarsh, another wrestler from the district, finished second after battling heroically for the top spot with the champion. Prema Uchanavar bagged the top spot Women's 48 kg category. The championship was organized in the city under the aegis of

Mangalore, January 30: The 'Rajiv Gandhi Souharda Cup' will be held from February 24 to 26 at AKU Pre-university College, Suralpady near here. Suralpady based Challenger Friends' Circle (CFC) is organizing this floodlight over arm cricket tournament. Announcing this at a Press meet, Junaid Faiz, Secretary, CFC said that first preference would be given to first 32 teams. He informed that matches

Kasargod, January 30: A fisherman drowned after he fell from his boat off the Kasaba beach here. The deceased has been identified as Suresh (42), a resident of Kasaba. Sources said that the fell from the boat 8 km off the beach while casting the fishing net. The incident occurred two hours after he, along with nine others, had ventured into the sea. Suresh, who got trapped in the ring rod of the

Malpe, January 30: Thousands of enthusiasts thronged Malpe beech on Sunday evening to enjoy the last moments of two-day beech Utsav, organized as part of the platinum jubilee celebration of Udupi City Municipal Council. Colourful kites of various shapes and sizes dominated the skies. One kite was in the shape of the bat and the other had a design of an antelope on it. One other kite belonging to

Mangalore, January 30: Nitte Education Trust organised half marathon, 10 km and five km run on Sunday to promote a healthy lifestyle along with celebrating the rich and bright culture of Dakshina Kannada district. The event was organised with the support of Life is Calling Sports and Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project. Noted Cine Actor Likith Shetty attended the event. Runners came from

Karwar, January 29: In a bizarre incident, a teenage boy has allegedly killed his own father at Sea Bird colony in Chittakula in Karwar. The victim has been identified as Deepak Kharvi, an ex-serviceman. His son Madhusudhan, who has confessed to stabbing his father to death, claimed that the deceased used to torture his mother. The gruesome murder that occurred on Saturday night, came to light

Mulki, January 29: Somappa Suvarna, former MLA of Mulki-Moodbidri constituency, died after a brief illness in Mulki on Saturday. He was 83. Suvarna served as MLA between 1989 and 1994. He was a retired teacher and was honourary president of Mulki Billava Samaja Seva Sangha. He was also Mulki Block Congress Committee President. He is survived by three sons and three daughters. The mortal remains of