Karnataka

Mangalore, June 27: Until and unless enacted laws are strictly followed by government officials, eradication of drug abuse is not possible. Hostels have turned into hubs of drug supply due to which, most students are getting addicted to drugs. In order to eradicate drug addiction, elders should present themselves as role models, said Ivan D'souza, Advocate, and Secretary of Karnataka Pradesh

Mangalore, June 27: The week-long “aane-pramana” drama in the state reached its climax, when former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy offered the “satyada nivedane” (submission of truth) before the idol of Manjunatha, affirming his allegations of corruption against the Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa. Dharmadhikari of Sri Kshetra D Veerendra Heggade had earlier cautioned both CM B S Yeddyurappa and

Mangalore, June 27: A collision of an Eicher lorry with a bridge wall, left the driver of the lorry dead on the spot near Kullur on Sunday evening. The deceased is identified as Ramakrishna (30), resident of Katpadi, Mangalore. The ill fated lorry was heading to Kullur from Panambur, when it hit the Kullor bridge wall. Due to the speed of lorry, the driver was thrown out of his seat resulting in

Dharmasthala, June 27: “I have not come here to seek anything for me. I have sought God's blessings for the welfare of the state. I have prayed the God to shower his blessings on the annadatha (farmers) and to make him self-dependent,” said BS Yeddyurappa here on Monday. The chief minister spoke to the media after having the darshan of Lord Manjunatheshwara. He reached here by train from Bangalore

Mangalore, June 27: Parvez Kasimji, the former municipal chairman and former Tanzeem secretary on Sunday unanimously elected president of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem - Bhatkal, a popular social organization. The post was vacant following the death of Dr Badrul Hassan Muallim in a road accident recently. Earlier, Tanzeem executive body forwarded three names including Mr Mohiddin Barmawar, Muzammil

Mangalore, June 27: A cleaning drive was held from Urwa Stores to Urwa Market by students and members of the public in the city on Sunday, said Jeevaraj Sorakke, honorary president, Mata Amritanandamayi Seva Samiti, and Managing Director, S.S.C. Hospital. The drive was part of the “Amara Bharatham” programme of Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram. The campaign was launched in Kerala on September 27 last

Mangalore, June 27: Minister for Higher Education Dr V S Acharya has promised to take measures to solve the problems relating to Moolageni system. Speaking at a conference of 'Moolagenidaras' (those under the Moolageni system) organised by Moolageni Okkalu Rakshana Vedike at Government Employees' Association Hall on Sunday, he said the problems of Moolagenidaras has been persisting over the years

Mangalore, June 26: Reforms in higher education proposed by the government are aimed at promoting private-funded education at the cost of public (government) funded education, alleged A James William, President of All India Federation of University and College Teachers' Organisations (AIFUCTO). Addressing teachers at a convention on higher education here on Sunday, Mr William said the Centre had

Mangalore, June 26: Social Democratic of India (SDPI) staged a demonstration near the office of Deputy Commissioner here on Saturday to protest against the hike in prices of diesel, kerosene and cooking gas on Saturday. Addressing the protesters, Akbar Ali, District General Secretary of SDPI said, “Price hike is a direct attack on poor and middle class people who is struggling for their day to day

Mangalore, June 26: World Bunts' Foundation Trust felicitated Dr RN Shetty, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr DK Chowta, Writer and Dharnappa Shetty Poonjalkatte, a Yakshagana artist on Sunday during the annual general body meeting of the Trust held at Geetha SM Shetty auditorium of Bunts alias Nadavara Mathrsangha here. Chartered Accountant student Rohith S Shetty was awarded with 'Late YR