Karnataka

Mangalore, January 27: Accusing the BJP-led state government of pressurizing the police department not to take any action against anti-social elements, Congress workers in the city on Friday staged a protest in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner, here. Speaking on the occasion KPCC Secretary Ivan D'Souza lamented that even though criminal cases were registered against RSS leader Kalladka

Mangalore, January 27: Giving out a piece of advice to the Yakshagana artistes, senior Yakshagana artiste K Govind Bhat insisted the artistes not to demand monthly allowance for the artistes from the government. Instead, the artistes should work with dedication and ensure that it is possible to lead a decent life through Yakshagana art. He was delivering the address from the President's chair at

Karwar, January 27: The Karnataka government has prepared a proposal for upgrading the infrastructure facilities in villages close to the Kaiga Atomic Power Plant in Uttar Kannada district. The Karnataka government has informed the NDMA about its proposal. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), a unit under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, had carried out mock exercises in

Mangalore, January 27: The Bhoota Aradhane culture of Tulu Nadu marked its first presence at the Capital of India, when a colourful tableau from Karnataka rolled down Rajpath at Republic Day parade depicting the cultural heritage of Dakshina Kannad district. Interestingly Karnataka was the sole participant from the South India during the Republic Day parade at the Capital of India this year. The

Managalor, January 27: T R Puttaswame Gowda, Circle Police Inspector, Karkala Circle and K Rajesh, APC -169, DAR, Udupi have bagged the President's Police Medal for Gallantry. In a grand ceremony President Pratibha Patil conferred the medals to the police officers on the occasion of Republic Day - 2012. The President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service were conferred on - R H Auradkar

Mangalore, January 27: Striking an optimistic note for Dakshina Kannada district in the aftermath of the Uppinangady incident which saw mob frenzy after Hindu Samajotsava there on Sunday, IGP (Western Range) Pratap Reddy said leaders of both communities have realised the importance of maintaining peace. Although divergent views did emanate from community leaders, peace committee meetings held

Mangalore, January 26: The UAE Exchange Vintage and Classic Car Carnival named “Make Oldage a Smileage” was held to spread an awareness among the public about the need for caring aged parents and relatives at Nehru Maidan in Mangalore here on the occasion of Republic Day. This is the eighth time that the carnival is being held in the city. A fleet of vintage cars including 1946-Dodge Power Wagon

Mangalore, January 27: With just 24-hours left for the grand anointing (Maha mastakabhisheka) of the 35-foot tall monolithic statue of Bahubali, at historical Venoor town in Belthangady taluk, devotees from across the country have begun to arrive in large numbers. The nine-day long ritual, scheduled to begin at 4 am on January 28, is expected to attract about three lakh people from all over India

Udupi, January 26: People in Srikrishna Temple, through the caste based discrimination while serving mass meal have been trying prove that they were above the Constitution, said State Secretary of CPI (M) Srirama Reddy. He was addressing the agitators here on Thursday, at a protest organized by Karnataka state unit of CPI (M), to launch its statewide protest against 'Pankthi-bedha' in 250 temples

Mangalore, January 26: A cultural programme was organised under the joint auspices of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Kannada Sahitya Parishath, Department of Kannada and Culture and Department of Public Education at town hall here to mark the Republic Day. The evening began with lamp lighting by noted writer Sarah Abubaker. Giving her inaugural address she laid emphasis on the importance of Republic. She