Briefs

Hyderabad, Jan 22: Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya, MP extended his heartfelt condolences on the demise of Siddaganga seer. In a message, Mr Dattatreya on Monday said Sri Shiva Kumara Swami Head Pontiff (Seer) of five centuries old Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru attained Sivaikyam on Monday. Sri Shiva Kumara Swami ji is known as walking god who headed a society that

Udupi, Jan 21: District president of Janata Dal (Secular) Yogish Shetty has said that the BJP was trying to dislodge the Congress-Janata Dal(S) coalition government through illegal and unconstitutional methods. He was speaking at a dharna organised by the Janata Dal(S) near Bhujanga Park here. Mr. Shetty said that the BJP was lusting for power and was trying “Operation Kamala” in the State once

Kannur, Jan 4: A Sub-Inspector attached to Ramankari Police Station in Alappuzha allegedly committed suicide by consuming poision in a hotel room here on Friday. Police said the deceased was identified as Augustine. Augustine was to retire from service in March 2019. A suicide note addressed to his family members was also recovered from the room and it was suspected that family dispute was behind

Mangaluru, Dec 25: As per decision of Registrar of Karnataka State Nursing Council, special facility for renewal of registration of nurses arranged at Nursing School of Wenlock District Hospital has been halted due to unavoidable reasons and applications for renewal will no longer be accepted. Applications for renewal of nurses registration should henceforth be sent directly to Karnataka State

Mangaluru, Nov 29: Mind trainer and managing director of Sadhana Academy Dr Surfraz J Hashim was awarded with “National Healthcare Icon 2018” for his outstanding contribution in the field of mind training towards holistic health with the help of traditional science to promote and development of natural health. Dr Surfraz conducts mind mapping programmes for the students, teachers, professionals

Mysuru, Nov 25: Palaces in Mysuru and Bengaluru will remain closed for public today and tomorrow as a mark of respect to film actor turned politician M H Ambareesh who was close friend of Mysuru Royal family. Mysuru royal family expressed deep condolence to actor- politician Ambareesh death in Bengaluru last night. In a message Ms Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, wife of scion Srikantadatta Narasimharaja

Mysuru, Nov 22: Members of the BJP’s farmer wing, Raitha Morcha staged a protest near Gandhi Circle on Wednesday to condemn remarks made by chief minister HD Kumaraswamy at the Suvarna Soudha in Belagavi recently. “Kumaraswamy rode to power on the back of support from the farmers. Now, he is calling them ‘goondas’ and has insulted a woman farmer who was demanding justice. Kumaraswamy has insulted

Mysuru, Nov 16: Swami Jagadatmanandaji is a senior monk of the Ramakrishna Order passed away on Thursday night in a private hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 88 years old ,Swami Jagadatmanandaji developed age related health problems and was shifted to Mysuru for medical treatment where he breathed last. Inspiredm by the lives of Sri Ramakrishna, Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda, he

Mangaluru, Nov 16: First Steps Pre-School, Kudroli celebrated its first year’s Children’s Day on Wednesday, 14th November 2018 with fun and frolic. To mark the celebration, a fancy dress competition was held for the tiny tots. The kids actively participated and were very happy and excited about the costumes they wore. Parents were equally thrilled and overwhelmed due to their child’s participation

Mangaluru, Nov 15: City-based Chetana Child Development Centre in association with GSB Mahila Mandal, Mangaluru celebrated Deepavali in a gala manner on Friday, November 19, 2018. Chetana Child Development Centre situated on V.T. Road in the city is an institution dedicated to the nurture of special children. It is managed under the auspices of Seva Bharati. Prabha Pai, President of G.S.B. Mahila