The prohibitory orders under Section 144(1) have been extended in the Malpe coastal area till December 20. It may be recalled here that ban orders were imposed by the administration late last month following protest by local fishermen over illegal fishing of cuttle fish by fishermen from other states in the Malpe coastal area.
A variety cultural competition ‘Konkani Galgalo’ was organised at Town Hall in Mangalore on December 5, Wednesday, to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Konkani fortnightly-‘Kodial Khabar.’ Basti Vaman Shenoy, Vishwa Konkani Sardar, inaugurated the contest.
Accredited Social Health Activists(ASHA) staged a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mangalore on December 5, Wednesday in support of several of their demands
The Karnataka Janatha Party of former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa is trying to establish its base in Dakshina Kannada district, considered a stronghold of the BJP, a party with which BSY severed ties recently.
Justice Markandeya Katju, Chairman of Press Council of India has said that Freedom of Press has no value in itself unless it benefits the masses.
A correspondent of Madhyamam News Paper was brutally attacked by a gang of assailants which barged into his house on the night of December 4, Tuesday. The injured journalist Anees has been admitted to Manjeshwar government hospital.
The High Court, on December 4, Tuesday has adjourned hearing into the bail petition of Kasturi channel reporter Naveen Soorinje, to next week......
Mangalore Urban Development Authority Chairman S Ramesh has said that the initial project report for the first phase of the ambitious Mangala Corniche project was ready and Sulthan Battery, Car Street, Old Port and Morgans Gate area covering a total of 12 kms will be developed in the first phase.
An off-site emergency mock drill was conducted at the premises of the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) on December 4, Tuesday,
District Congress President and Bantwal MLA B Ramanatha Rai has said that the BJP government has created a conducive environment for the Congress victory in the upcoming assembly elections.
Fans of Sandalwood star Darshan, went almost crazy on catching a glimpse of their favourite actor in Mangalore on December 4, Saturday.
St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore will organize a 2- day National Level Intercollegiate fest ‘Bonne Volonte Cirque’, on December 7and 8.
“India has progressed much better than its neighbouring nations, mainly owing to its secular constitution,” said Justice Markandeya Katju, Chairman of Press Council of India.
A pedestrian was killed on the spot after he was run over by a Puttur-Mangalore bus near Nagori on December 3, Monday night. The incident occurred at around 8.45 pm near Blue Park at Nagori.
Including fish n the daily diet is an excellent way of getting the proteins vital for the body,” said Prof.H.P.C.Shetty, former chairman of the Asia Fisheries Society, Indian Branch.