Karnataka

Mangalore, September 14: In a major relief to four policemen, including city crime branch police inspector HN Venkatesh Prasanna, a single bench of the Karnataka high court on Thursday dismissed a demand for CBI probe against them for their alleged role in the murder of human rights advocate Naushad Kashimji. Naushad, who was shot dead outside his apartment in Mangalore on Apr 9, 2009, was

Bangalore, September 13: A local court today extended till September 27 the police custody of journalist Muthi-ur-Rahman Siddiqui and 10 other youths, who were arrested on 'terror charges' last month. City Crime Branch sleuths arrested 11 educated Muslim youths, five from Hubli and six in the city on August 29 in a major operation. Three more were arrested in as many days subsequently. Second

Udupi, September 13: The dead bodies of a couple in love, who committed suicide on Tuesday was recovered from a backwater river in Kadekar near here. Sangeetha (24), wife of Sathish Kuthpady was in love with her colleague from an electronic shop in Udupi, Gaurish (21), a resident of Bannanje. Though Sangeetha had married Sathish, a few years ago and had no issues, it is learnt that Sangeetha was

Mangalore, September 13: The crisis-ridden Air India Express, which had drastically reduced its services for the past few months, announced on Thursday that it would normalize the gulf flight schedule from next week. The prolonged Air India pilots' strike had an impact on the Indian diaspora living in the United Arab Emirates with non-operation of flights from Dubai to Mangalore. Owing to the

Mangalore, September 13: Stany Alvares has been re-elected as the president of Konkani cultural organisation Mandd Sobhann for the second consecutive term. Alvares has been actively involved with Mandd Sobhann for the past 23 years. A press release issued here stated that the elections for the executive committee were held on Wednesday, at Kalaangann, preceded by the annual general body meeting on

Subramanya, September 13: The Anti Naxal Force has continued the combing operation in Maoists affected areas even on Thursday. The ANF team which was combing in Gundya, Kombaru, Subrahmanya, Kulkunda areas in last few days, has now intensified operations in Bisile, Cheru and Yasaluru forests. An ANF personnel said that they have intensified the combing operation this time, never like before.

Kundapur, September 13: A 32-year-old man was killed on spot and his wife and child were critically hurt when a pickup truck crashed into their motorcycle. It happened just after 9:00 am on Thursday morning in front of Bobbarya Daiva temple at Beejady near Kundapur in Udupi district. The deceased has been identified as Sukesh Bhandary, a resident of Tallur. His wife Sunitha and two-and-a-half-year

Mangalore, September 13: Kalopasaka Capt Ganesh Karnik Felicitation Committee will felicitate MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik at a programme on Sunday, September 16 at Town Hall, Mangalore, said secretary of the Committee P Nityananda Rao. Speaking at a press conference here on Thursday, he said that the committee decided to felicitate him to express gratitude to his keen interest in all forms of art and

Mangalore, September 13: National Fishworkers' Forum has vehemently condemned the police firing, lathi-charge and teargas assault on peaceful satyagrahis protesting against the Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant. In a press release issued here, by Pradip Chatterjee, Secretary of NFF, stated that till the last news one fisherman has been killed in the firing, hundreds of protesters have been injures

Bhatkal, September 13: Two cases of unnatural death were reported from Bhatkal on Wednesday. The body of Usman Khader Byari (53) was found floating in the Arabian Sea near Bunder in Bhatkal under mysterious circumstance. He hailed from Gudihittal area in Shirali village. His body was brought to the shore by Coastal Security Police personnel with the help of some local people. The body has been