Karnataka

Mangalore, August 14: “Where is freedom when government imposes 22 restrictions on a peaceful protest against corruption?” questioned K N Umesh, Former President, Democratic Youth Federation of India. He was speaking at 'Save Freedom Rally' organised by the Ullal unit of DYFI in the eve of Independence Day to protest against corruption, neo-liberalism and imperialism at Unity Hall here on Sunday

Ullal, August 14: In yet another act of moral policing, miscreants claiming to be members of a Bajrang Dal raided a rave party arranged in a farm house at Someshwar near Ullal in the wee hours of Sunday. At least five people were injured when a scuffle broke out between two groups. All the injured are recovering at the Netaji Hospital, Thokkottu. The incident occurred at around 3:00 am at Maharani

Kasargod, August 14: The first medial camp for the patients in the endosulfan sprayed areas was conducted here on Saturday. As many as nine thousand patients attended the camp. But each patient was examined and disposed of within minutes. The number of patients who attended the gynecological camp was far below other categories. The patients were mainly drawn from four grama panchayants including

Mangalore, August 14: During his maiden two-day visit to his home district after taking charge as the Chief Minister, D?V?Sadananda Gowda along with his wife Datty, visited eight temples in Dakshina Kannada to seek divine blessings. On Sunday early morning, CM visited Kadri temple, Gokarnanatheshwara temple and Guruvana Sri Kshetra temple. He also visited Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari temple in the

Kalladka, August 14: "Doctor is my guide throughout three decades of my political career. I always follow doctor's advice before taking any major decisions. I also called doctor when the party high command proposed my name for the CM's post. It was doctor, who instilled confidence in me to accept the hot seat at a time when the entire state was facing political instability," said chief minister D

Mangalore, August 14: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Sunday said that his top priority is people-friendly and swift administration. During an interaction with media persons hosted by Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Union at Press Club here, Chief Minister said that he directed the officials concerned not to keep any files for more than 15 days. Explaining his mode of governance, Mr

Mangalore, August 14: Borris Braggs Prabhu of Rosario Management College has been elected president of Mangalore University All College Students Association (MUACSA) for 2011-12 here on Saturday. Surendra of University College, Mangalore, was elected working president, while Shobhith Shetty of Gokarnanatha College, Kudroli became the general secretary. Karavali Group of Institutions Chairman

Malpe, August 14: Among the four fishermen who went missing in the Arabian Sea near Malpe, after a fishing boat capsized on last Friday, Ramachandra (60) and Damodar (40) were found at their homes in Manki, Honnavar. The duo are said to have swam to the shore after the mishap at sea, and had returned to their homes without informing anyone. However, Mahadeva (28) and Ramesh Ganapathi Harikanth (19

Mangalore, August 14: The fast-track court here on Friday sentenced Santhosh K of Salmara, Karkala, accused of circulating fake currency notes to 13 years rigorous imprisonment. Santhosh was sentenced under sections 489 B of IPC to undergo 10 years rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 10,000, and three additional months of imprisonment in case of default in paying fine. He was also sentenced to

Mangalore, August 14: India's Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillai will flag off Bhoothanatheshwara Cross Country Monsoon Marathon on August 15. According to a press release, cash prizes totalling over Rs 7 lakhs will be disbursed to the winners of the marathon, which will commence and end at the Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshawara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore. Separate events will be held