Karnataka

Kundapur, July 15: Kundapur MLA Haladi Srinivas Shetty said that he was not an aspirant for the post of a minister. “It was the party leaders who directed me to come to Bangalore, to take the oath. The denial of berth after making a promise was not only an insult to me but also to the people of my constituency. I have already made up my mind to tender resignation. I will not change my mind for any

Mangalore, July 15: The Bunt community of coastal region is hurt about Haladi Srinivas Shetty not being given a place in the Shettar cabinet. But with the BJP High Command granting me the ticket to Legislative Council, the wounds of Bunt community will be healed, said Monappa Bhandary. Haladi Srinivas Shetty might have been hurt, but it is our duty to obey the directives of the High Command. His

Mangalore, July 15: A cleanliness awareness programme was organized jointly by the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Gramabhivraddhi Yojane, Moodushedde Gram Panchayat, Pilikula Golf Club and Pragati Bandhu Seva Sangha at Moodushedde on Sunday. Over 600 volunteers cleaned up the areas around Moodushedde Gram Panchayat in five batches. Volunteers from self-help groups participated with great enthusiasm in

Mangalore, July 14: As part of the social service activities of Talent Research Foundation, Mangalore Qazi Thwaqa Ahmed Musliyar on Thursday distributed saplings to various Masjids here to mark 'Vanamahotsava'. He also reviewed the progress of each Masjid of his jurisdiction during the visit. Speaking on the occasion, Qazi highlighted the importance of preserving the environment in Islam. Quoting

Udupi/Bhatkal, July 15: Two persons were killed and six injured in three separate road accidents reported from Udupi and Karwar districts. Mohammad Ibrahim Sahul Hameed (30) of Tattihakla was killed in a road accident at Shirali in Bhatkal taluk on Saturday. The police said that Hameed had gone to Uttarakoppa forest on a picnic along with four others. While returning, van driver Ijaz Ahmad Ali

Uppinangady, July 14: The students of Sri Ramakunjeshwara First Grade Collge continued to stage protest against the College banning the Muslim girls from wearing 'Hijab' (headscarf), even on Saturday. However, on Saturday the college authorities closed the gate and did not allow over 100 students belonging to Muslim community to stage stir in the college premises. The students who continued to

Mangalore, July 15: In order to promote Beary language, literature and culture outside the district, Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy would conduct several programmes in the next three years, said Rahim Uchil, president of the Academy. He was speaking at a meet to discuss the three-year goals of the Academy held at the Academy's office here on Saturday. He said as many as 75 programmes had been

Mangalore, July 14: Agricultural folk artists presented the traditional Pad-dana and Natti Haadu songs at a programme organized at Ravindra Kala Bhavana in Mangalore on Saturday. The all ladies troupe led by Koragu of Yetadka, Kasaragod and Parvathibai of Kenjur, Udupi, sang the traditional songs before the audience. Ms. Koragu and team sang Tulu Paddanas which described the exploitation of Dalit

Mangalore, July 14: A condolence meet for veteran journalist U Narasimha Rao, who passed away on Friday, was held at the Press Club in Mangalore on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion Malar Jayaram Rai, senior journalist, shared his experiences and times spent with Mr. Rao as a colleague. “In stature he was short, but as a mediaman, he possessed a great personality. He was a second generation

Mangalore, July 14: A. Narayana, Udayavani columnist and assistant professor of Azim Premji University Bangalore, on Saturday expressed deep anguish over increasing mediocrity in the media and said that nearly 70 per cent of the journalists presently working in different media organizations do not deserve to be in the field. He was speaking at the “Madhyama Samvada” a sensitisatioin programme