Karnataka

Mangalore, May 30: 'Small Things That Matter Much', a book authored by Edmond Fernandes, a medical student cum writer, was released at the auditorium of St. Aloysius College, Mangalore, on Wednesday. Dr. Henry D'Souza, Bishop of Bellary Diocese, released the book published by Dhatri Pustaka, Bangalore. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. D'Souza said that Mr. Fernandes is blessed with multi-talents

Mangalore, May 30: The leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party and have determined to ensure a successful Bharat Bundh' on Thursday following a nationwide strike call given by Opposition parties in the Centre in protest against petrol price hike was successful in the region. BJP Yuva Morcha workers were seen on Wednesday evening distributing anti-Congress pamphlets across the city and urging people to

Mangalore, May 30: Activists of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishat on Wednesday staged formed a human chain near Karnataka Polytechnic College here blocking the traffic for few minutes. The demonstration was part of ABVP's state wide protest demanding that Karnataka Examinations Authority hold admission process to first year diploma students in nodal centres of all districts in Karnataka. The

Bhatkal, May 30: Omega Hospital has been directed by the Karnataka High Court to pay a compensation of Rs. 17.5 lakhs to the family of Muhammad Ashraf of Bhatkal, who lost his mental stability following negligence from doctors of the hospital ten years ago. In 2002, Mr. Ashraf had approached Dr. Mukund of Omega Hospital, Mangalore, with complaints of chest pain. On September 15 that year, as per

Mangalore, May 30: The local unit of Youth Wing Jamaat-e-Islami Hind organised a blood donation camp at ARK School in Bengre Kasba, here recently. KMC blood bank officer Dr. Shrijith, who was the chief guest on the occasion, explained the significance of blood donation. Tannirbavi Sports Club president Naveen Suvarna appreciated the efforts of Youth Wing. DK district vice president of the

Kundapur, May 30: S Divya, who was hacked to death in BTM Layout on Monday evening, was cremated at her family's hometown late on Tuesday night. Divya's body arrived in Katpadi on Tuesday evening. S Shanta, Divya's mother, collapsed on seeing the body. S Leela, the eldest sister of Divya is yet to know of her murder. She is pregnant and expected to deliver in Katpadi, Udupi district.It was Divya

Mangalore, May 30: International Federation of Karnataka Christian Associations (IFKCA) State Convenor Denis D'Silva said that those responsible for the death of lineman Gerald Veigas who was electrocuted on pole on May 13 in Vamanjoor should be punished. Addressing a press meet here on Tuesday he said that this act of negligence was equal to murder. The branch officer of Vamanjoor feeder

Mangalore, May 30: Schools reopened in the district on Wednesday amidst confusion with regard to the 25% reservation quota for children from marginalized sections in private schools. Many schools had completed the admission formalities a lot earlier. Education Minister Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri had stated that the RTE would be implemented from this academic year itself. Accommodating the 25% quota

Mangalore, May 29: A letter written by the Director General of Foreign Trade to the Campco President, in response to the panic evoked among the areca farmers due to the public notification of the government bringing regulations on the import of areca, has clarified that the public notice was issued is in the interest of the farmers. Informing the same to media persons on Tuesday, Campco President

Madikeri, May 30: Speakers at a protest rally organised by the Hindu Jagarana Vedike here on Tuesday, labeled Popular Front of India and Karnataka Forum for Dignity as terrorist organisations. The protest rally was organised to condemn the recent assault on Bajrang Dal convener Ganesh. HJV Dakshina Pranthya Convenor Sathyajith Suresh urged the government to ban PFI and KFD. He said that both of