Karnataka

Mangalore, February 7: Aloysius Paul D'Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore has denied any wrongdoing on the part of the diocese over a housing project being undertaken to mark the 125th anniversary of the Diocese. Replying to a question while addressing the media to announce the conclusion of the year-long celebration, Mr. D'Souza said. “There is no controversy.” He, however, refused to elaborate any

Mangalore, February 6: The All India Billava's Union , Kudroli will launch its centenary year celebrations on February 12 at 10 AM in Town Hall. The foundation laying ceremony of a Billava's Hostel will also be held on the same day. The programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda. Dakshina Kannada district incharge minister Krishna J Palemar, Udupi District incharge

Mangalore, February 7: Three persons were arrested by Mangalore City police on charges of distributing defamatory pamphlets against Christian clergy on the premises of Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar. Acting on a complaint from parish priest Rev Valerian Pinto, police arrested Issaq, who was distributing the pamphlets, Divyaraj, whose auto was used to store and distribute the pamphlets from and

Bangalore, February 7: Congress MLA, UT Khader has expressed concern over efforts to disturb peace in the Dakshina Kannada district by certain people through provocative speeches targeting minorities. Raising the issue during the zero hour in the Assembly on Monday, Mr. Khader lamented that instead of taking action against the man who had delivered a highly provocative speech in Uppinangady, the

Sirsi, February 6: In a heartrending tragedy two teenage children met watery graves in Manihole River in Uttara Kannada district. The victims have been identified as Vijaykumar Chitragi (14) and Vishab Shetty, (16). Both were high school student. The incident occurred when they had come to see Unchalli falls near Heggarni in Siddapur taluk with their parents from Bhadravati. The two children were

Mangalore, February 6: The two-day post centenary silver jubilee celebrations of Mangalore Diocese will get underway here on February 11. The diocese is completing 125-years of its existence in 2012. Announcing this at a press meet, Mangalore Bishop Rev Aloysius Paul D Souza said though the celebration on February 11 would be held at Rosario Cathedral ground, the main celebration would be held at

Mangalore, February 6: “I became a writer and an orator because of the pressures applied on me by my brother Bannanje Ramacharya ,” said noted scholar Bannanje Govindacharya at a memorial function at Lions Bhavan in Brahmagiri on Sunday. Mr. Govindacharya said his brother was responsible for his writing skills, while his father kindled independent thinking in him. He broke all customs in front of

Mangalore, February 6: Mangalore Chess Academy (MCA) in association with Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan under the auspices of South Kanara district Chess Association conducted inter-district Chess Tournament on Sunday at Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, here. The tournament attracted 48 players from South Kanara, Kasargod and Udupi districts, out of which 15 players were Fide rated. Prizes were distributed in

Malpe, February 6: Music admirers and party revellers could not have asked for anything more. Three-day camp party 'Spring Zouk,' a unique event of its kind, had all the ingredients required to suit the taste buds of those who love head-banging and the sound of metals. It was a three-day event from 3rd feb to 4th feb at St. Mary's island, Malpe, Mangalore and was an amalgamation of various genres

Mangalore, February 6: Beary artiste Rahim Uchil took charge as the new president of Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy at the Academy office at Presidium Complex, Attavar here on Monday. Speaking after formally taking over office, Mr Uchil pledged to carry out his responsibilities without hurting his community. He promised to dedicate his power and time to promote Beary language, literature and