Karnataka

Udupi, March 13: For JD(S) politics is a business and so they are contesting in the Udupi-Chikmagalur election, alleged Congress leader Kumar Bangarappa. Speaking to press persons here on Tuesday he said that the BJP rule in the state had been an era of scandals and corruption. Fundamentalism ruled the roost at the cost of minorities. Replying a question on his brother Madhu Bangarappa seeking

Udupi, March 13: Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda has announced to continue his political tirade against BJP and Congress alike till the next parliamentary elections and contribute to the development of the third front from the state. Speaking to press persons here on Tuesday Mr Gowda said that both Congress and BJP are two faces of the same coin and both are self- centered. “I will not go to

Mangalore, March 13: M V CMB Pomerol, a new bulk carrier owned by M/s Pacific Bridge Shipping Corporation, Republic of Panama, carrying 89,794 metric tonnes of coal called at New Mangalore Port as her maiden voyage. This is the highest parcel size of coal ever handled at the port. The vessel has been received on behalf of the Port Management and garlanded the captain of the vessel, Eduardp H

Mangalore, March 13: The newly elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Mangalore City Corporation were given a warm felicitation by the alumni association and management committee of BEM High School and College in the city on Tuesday. Interestingly, both Mayor Gulzar Banu and Deputy Mayor Amitha Kala were the alumni of same institution. Established in 1838, the institution has a history of over 173

Mangalore, March 13: Five individuals were given the Lifetime Achievement Award by Corporation Bank in the city on Monday. The recognition was part of the celebrations to mark the 107th Foundation Day of the Mangalore-based public sector bank. The bank was founded in Udupi by Khan Bahadur Haji Abdullah Haji Kasim Saheb Bahadur in 1906. Individuals who received the awards were B.M. Hegde, physician

Mangalore, March 13: Professor M. Abdul Rahman, former vice-chancellor of Kannur and Calicut Universities released “Quthuvath” (footsteps), a souvenir of the School Of Qur'anic Studies, run by Zeenath Educational Trust, KC Road, Talapady, at the Patrika Bhavan here. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Rahman highlighted the importance of imparting moral and ethical values and guidance to young

Kasargod, March 13: A 24-year-old woman from Kumbadaje village in the district gave birth to four boys at a private hospital here. The woman has been identified as Thahira wife of Abdul Lathif, who is employed in the Gulf. This was her maiden delivery. Doctors said the mother and babies were doing well. Two boys weighed 750 grams each, while the other two weighed 900 and 800 grams. The natural

Karvar, March 13: Members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist –Lenin) on Monday took out a procession in the city demanding the closure of nuclear power stations in the country. The protesters demanded that nuclear weapons be banned all over the world. Addressing the protesters, Uday, State secretary of CPI (ML), said people were being misguided that there was no danger from nuclear stations

Bangalore, March 13: The Mangalore airport has secured OHSAS:18001-2000 certification by Giant Accreditation Board of Australia and New Zealand, Australia, on Monday. The recognition comes for the Airport's Occupational Health and Safety Management System. Mangalore Airport is the first to get the recognition in entire South India. Airport Director M R Vasudeva said the certification will be valid

New Delhi, March 12: With air traffic growing, the Government on Monday said it would set up a Civil Aviation Authority to make air travel safe and secure and take steps to modernise more airports and air traffic management services. It would also set up an independent air accident probe panel and initiate measures to protect the interests of air travellers. These promises were made by the