Karnataka

Mangalore, August 13: The District unit of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) organised an ifthar get-together at Jam'iyyathul Falah auditorium here. District President of SDPI Abdul Jaleel K presided over the function. Speaking on the occasion, SDPI national representation committee member Yasir Hasan urged the youth to participate in politics. He said youth should strive to achieve social

Udupi, August 13: Ravivarma Kumar, senior advocate and former president of Karnataka Backward Classes Commission, said on Sunday that it was incumbent upon the people with progressive bent of mind to protest against reactionary thoughts and acts in the coastal region. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Forum for Inter-Faith Relationship (Jati Mukta Sambandha Vedike) here. A State-level

Mangalore, August 13: Heavy rains that lashed across Dakshina Kannada on Saturday night receded on Sunday. In the last 24 hours, Mangalore taluk has received highest rainfall of 93 mm followed by Kadaba—80 mm, Bantwal—79.6 mm, Puttur—77.4 mm, Moodbidri—71.2 mm, Sullia—65.4 mm and Belthangady—59.2 mm. The aritificial flood has recded in and around Surathkal on Sunday. A boat which was pressed into

Kasargod, August 13: Heavy rains, which has been lashing Kasargod district for last few days, has inundated many low-lying areas, houses and paddy fields, disrupting normal life. While a house at Adur village here was severely damaged, a number of roads in the district, including those in the busy Kasaragod-Mangalore stretch, have become virtually unmotorable at several places. The house of

Moodbidri, August 13: At a time when people are taken aback when it comes to donating any part of the body, a septuagenarian hailing from a traditional family has set an example by donating his body, at Moodukonaje on Friday. Ramakrishna (77), a native of Belagaje in Pambethadi of Sullia taluk, had settled at Moodukonaje after selling his property, two years ago. He was ailing for the last one

Mangalore, August 12: Superstition is being encouraged through education system itself, Dr. Bhoomi Gowda, Lecturer, St Agnes College said. He was speaking at the valedictory programme of the state level workshop on scientific campaign against 'Banamati' in Mangalore on Sunday. Education system is supposed to be shaped in a way that it develops scientific temper among students. But certain portions

Mangalore, August 12: The Mangalore branch of Trinity Communication Centre, London, organized a 'Save Earth Awareness' walkathon in the city on Sunday from Kadri Park to the Mangala Stadium, Mangalore. N. Vinay Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte University, flagged off the walkathon at Kadri Park. Speaking to Coastaldigest.com, Bina Gonsalves, a member of the branch, said that as many as 1,200 people had

Mangalore, August 12: Besides ensuring that children get good education, it is the responsibility of parents to make sure that they grow up with cultural values, said Umanath Kotian, President, Tulu Sahitya Academy. He was speaking after inaugurating 'Mariyalada Minadana', folk dance competition for college students organized jointly by the Academy and Sri Narayanaguru Yuvavedike at Town Hall in

Mangalore, August 12: Mangalore still has supporters for the anti-corruption movement. This was demonstrated when members of the South Canara wing of Bharat Swabhiman Trust (BST) staged a vehicle rally across the city on August 12 in support of Baba Ramdev's agitation in Delhi. The rally began from the Mangalore City Corporation up till the Deputy Commissioner's Office via Ambedkar Circle and back

Mangalore, August 12: The Open Inter-District Independence Cup chess tournament was inaugurated in Mangalore on Sunday under the aegis of South Kanara District Chess Association. Ratnakar Shetty, Treasurer, Udupi District Chess Association, inaugurated the event. Participants ranging between age groups of 6 and 30 are participating in the open competition. 70 participants have registered for the