Karnataka

Mangalore, February 20: The concept of real success in Islam is surrendering to Almighty Allah. To attain success, it is obligatory for an individual to surrender himself to the Almighty in all means rather than to his own wishes, said Abdullah Javed, State President, Jamat-e-Islami Hind (JIH), Karnataka-Goa.He was speaking after inaugurating the valedictory conference of the month-long campaign

Mangalore, February 21: Close on the heels of sharing power with BJP in Mysore Zilla Panchayat, opposition JDS today admitted into its fold a sangh parivar leader, reportedly involved in church attacks in Karnataka to "weaken communal forces and strengthen secular forces". Former convenor of Bajrang Dal Mahendra Kumar today joined JDS led by former Prime Minister H D Devegowda along with his

Udupi, February 20: BJP government's one thousands days struggle for the seat (power) can not be termed as an achievement, said former CM S Bangarappa. He was replying to press persons on the BJP's convention organized to mark 1000 days in power in the state. There were many chief ministers who served for over 1000 days. For how long you are in power is immaterial. What is important is what

Udupi, February 20: In the past politics was on the basis of haves and have-nots. Though the very poor people continue to exist in the society, pro poor programmes had been extinguishing, said former Chief Minister S Bangarappa. Speaking at a meeting of the toddy tappers and his followers organized to discuss their problems, held at Sri Gurunarayana Sabhabhavana Bannane, here on Sunday Bangarappa

Mangalore, February 20: The members of Domestic Workers Integral Development Forum (DWIDF) Mangalore took out a rally in support of their demands on Saturday at St. Joseph's High School Campus Kankanady here. Rita Norohnha, retired Professor of School of Social Work Rohni Nilaya inaugurated the rally which was culminated at youth Training centre Olivet House, Jeppu. Addressing the domestic workers

Mangalore, February 20: The city of Mangalore on Sunday witnessed an unprecedented Christian show of strength, as over 60 thousand worshippers of Jesus Christ converged at the Nehru Maidan, to express their 'peaceful anger' against the much controversial final report of the Somasekhara Commission of Inquiry set up to go in to the attacks on religious places in September 2008 across the state

Mangalore, February 20: Although Mangalore has contributed a considerable number of sports talents to the nation, the lack of interest on part of administration was a major hindrance to the overall development in the field of sports in this part of the country, said Payyoli Express P T Usha. She was speaking at the valedictory ceremony of the 21 km long half-marathon and 6 km long mini-marathon at

Mangalore, February 20: Devotees of Sri Mariamma temple have dedicated a golden offering to the presiding deity at the annual Jatra Mahotsava on Sunday at Urwastore here. The offering is in the form of a gold pinnacle atop the sanctum sanctorum weighing nearly 4 kg and costing nearly Rs 88 lakh. The current pinnacle atop the sanctum sanctorum is made out of copper. The annual jatra mahotsava has

Mangalore, February 20: Cousins and first time corporators will vie for the post of mayor when elections to the same will be held on February 28. With the state government on Thursday finally announcing the roster of reservations to the post of mayor and deputy mayors of all city corporations in the state, political activity among the ruling BJP in Mangalore City Corporation has gone up a notch

Mangalore, February 20: The catechism day celebration began with the holy Eucharistic mass at 4.30 Pm followed by the cultural programme on values and message of Christ. Mr M P Norohna was the chief guest, Very Rev Fr Valerian Pinto, parish priest presided the occasion, other guest on the stage included Assistant parish Priest Rev Fr Arun Lobo, and Rev Fr John Moras, Mr Praveen Patrao the vice