Karnataka

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

Mangalore, January 29: The 68th birth anniversary of Balaganghadharanatha Swamiji of Shri Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Mutt was celebrated at Abhiman Green Lawns, backyard of BGS School in the city on Saturday. Participating in the grand event Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda lauded the role of Sri Adhichunchanagiri Maha Samsthana Mutt in unity of the nation. Mr Gowda also opined that the

Mangalore, January 29: 32nd All-India Major Ports Shuttle Badminton Tournament – 2011-12 jointly hosted by New Mangalore Port Sports Council and Major Ports Sports Control Board commenced at NMPT on Saturday. Dr P D Vaghela, Chairman, Kandla Port Trust and Major Ports Sports Control Board inaugurated the Tournament at the NMPT Gymkhana premises in the presence of Dr P Tamilvanan, Chairman, NMPT

Mangalore, January 29: The prize distribution ceremony for the students of Scouts and Guides was held at Deputy Commissioner's residence here on Sunday. The event was organized by Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada District Organization. Deputy Commissioner NS Chennappa Gowda, Honorary President of the Dakshina Kannada District Association presented "Thritiya Sopan Prashasthi" to

Karkala, January 29: Leader of Opposition in the legislative council Motamma has said that Congress would win the by polls in Udupi- Chikmaglur Loksabha constituency. In an informal chat with media persons, she opined that the people were happy with Union Government's special package for coffee growers other pro-people programmes like employment guarantee scheme. Stating that the BJP government

Karkala, January 29: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Saturday stressed the need to make younger generation aware of the ideals, sacrifices and teachings of Koti and Chennayya, legendary heroes of Tulunadu. Inaugurating the first phase of the Koti Chennayya Theme Park here, Mr. Gowda said the work had been completed at a cost of Rs. 1.78 crore. In the second phase, an herbal garden in memory

Mangalore, January 29: Chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda inaugurated a two-day conference of Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) on the theme 'New dimensions of science and technology: opportunities and challenges' at Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri near here, on Saturday. Announcing Rs 2 crore for KSTA for 2012-13, Gowda said the state needs to strive to increase the

Mangalore, January 28: The second Mahamastakabhisheka (anointing) of the 21st century on Saturday got off to a colourful start with Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda stressing the need for values of Jainism like non-violence, sacrifice and spreading happiness in the tension-striken world. Inaugurating the nine day-long forth Mahamastakabhisheka at historical Venur town in Belthangady taluk, CM

Mangalore, January 28: Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Mangalore, celebrated its golden jubilee at Shanthi Kiran, here on Saturday. The jubilee celebrations were begun with a solemon high mass by Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Poul D'Souza, Bishop of Mangalore. The theme of the celebration was “Women an agent of positive change”. Rev. Sr. Lydia A.C. Superior, St. Ann's Convent, Dr. Olinda Pereira