Karnataka

Mangalore, April 23: The 385th birth anniversary of Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji was formally celebrated in Mangalore on Monday under the joint auspices of Dakhsina Kannada district administration, Department of Kannada and Culture and Karnataka Kshatria Maratha Parishat, Dakshina Kannada. In his inaugural address Yogish Bhat, MLA, said that from this year the Government of Karnataka has

Mangalore, April 23: An ailing cargo ship loaded with cement and other goods reportedly sank 70 nautical miles off Mangalore on Sunday night, causing heavy losses. However, all the seven crew members including the captain of the vessel were rescued by another boat named 'Good Will', sources said. It is learnt that the ill-fated cargo vessel had started its voyage towards Lakshadweep from the city

Mangalore, April 23: The foundation stone laying ceremony for the much awaited air traffic control tower cum technical block at Mangalore Airport was held on Sunday. The establishment of new facility is aimed at enhancing the safety and security of Mangalore Airport and also bringing different air control units under one roof. Speaking after laying foundation stone, Mangalore Airport Director M R

Mangalore, April 23: Rescuers pulled a 38-year-old worker from a massive heap of mud and broken concrete in the wee hours of Monday, nearly seven hours after a portion of a building under construction caved in near Thokkottu Junction, near here. Four workers from Kolkata identified as Mendel Pinto, Kathik D'Souza, Babu Biswas and Mohammed Riyaz had been trapped when the incident took place around

Karwar, April 23: A foreign tourist lost his life after he was washed away by strong currents in Arabian Sea off Gokarna coast. Police identified the deceased as Powell, a Russian tourist. The incident took place Saturday evening when he stepped into the sea for swimming along with three other tourists. Eye witness said that Powell got caught in a whirlpool within few minutes after he entered the

Mangalore, April 23: In a heartrending tragedy, a three-year-old girl was killed and four others suffered injuries in a ghastly road accident Gardadi village in Belthangady taluk. The deceased has been identified as Neeriksha daughter of Chandrashekar. The accident occurred on Saturday, when a speeding goods tempo collided with the motorcycle on which the little girl was travelling. Chandrashekar

Moodbidri, April 23: In a shocking incident, a married woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances on the terrace of her house at Bodyugudde in Nellikaru Gram Panchayat limits on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Prema (44), wife of Nagappa. The incident came to light, when a family member had gone to terrace to check on the water level in the tank. It is said that since there

Mangalore, April 22: Internships in rural areas for dental students will benefit them as well as the rural population said Dr. Dibyendu Majumdar, President, Dental Council of India. He was speaking at a programme organized as part of the silver jubilee celebrations of Manipal College of Dental Sciences (MCODS) at TMA Pai International Convention Centre in Mangalore on Sunday. Statng that dental

Mangalore, April 22: A bitter experience awaited a foreign couple, who had opted to stay at one of their new friend's room in the city, during their maiden Mangalore visit. Benjamin Charles Ford and Jennifer Marie couple from USA were briefly taken into custody by city police after they were found naked inside the bathroom of a gents paying guest accommodation at Ujjodi, here. However, they were

Mangalore, April 22: Delay in judgements is a serious concern that the legal fraternity needs to address said Justice V Gopal Gowda, Chief Justice, High Court of Orissa. He was speaking after inaugurating the 'Regional Advocates Conference 2012' jointly organized by Karnataka State Bar Council, Bangalore and Mangalore Bar Association in the city on Sunday. Stating that about judgements for 3 crore