Dr. P. Gururaj Bhat: The Historian Who Brought to Life Tulunadu History and Culture
It is said, Historians neglected and in a way resident Barkurians unaware of the rich heritage of Barkur. Especially after the fall of Vijaya Nagara Empire and more so thereafter during Keladi Kings, the place lost its prominence…. Once the capital of Alupa Kings with a royal fort with a palace near Shimhasana Gudde, the seat of political power in Coastal Karnataka or Governorate of Vijaya Nagara rulers with a more larger and planned fort and palace near today’s NJC, a prosperous commercial sea port, an all seasons natural harbour, then the gate way to the West..[By Archibald Furtado]
To clear debts, Axis Bank manager loots ICICI branch, kills officer
The incident happened late on Thursday around 8.00 p.m., after the close of banking hours at the ICICI Bank’s Virar East Branch. According to Virar Police Station Senior Police Inspector Suresh Warade, the accused Anil Dubey —
India records new 44K Covid cases in 24 hours
On Tuesday, India had registered 29,689 new Covid cases, less than the 30,000-mark in 132 days, and 415 deaths. The total number of deaths has reached 4,23,217 as per the government data and active cases number 4,05,155. According to the government,
No dearth of funds for flood relief, says Karnataka CM
After his day-long tour in flood-affected areas of Uttar Kannada district, ravaged due torrential rains since onset of the southwest monsoon, Bommai told reporters that there is no dearth of funds to tackle devastation of such magnitude. "Flood victims will soon be provided..
Former Union Minister Ananth Kumar’s daughter bats for JD-S
Ananth Kumar was always known for following party principles and never issued any statement against the party in his entire career. However, the party did not field his wife Tejaswini Ananth Kumar from Bengaluru South constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections in spite of the state unit..
‘My vow to replace corrupt regime fulfilled’, says BJP leader Yatnal
After taking part in the swearing-in ceremony of new chief minister, Basavaraj Bommai at Raj Bhavan here, Yatnal said that he had neither lobbied for any post nor demanded anything except to replace Yediyurappa..
Basavaraj Bommai sworn-in as 30th Chief Minister of Karnataka
Hailing from socialist philosophy and now married to BJP principles, Bommai’s political journey marked a new milestone as he took oath as the Chief Minister. Bommai completed 60 years on January 28. Though he is sworn in as 30th chief minister of Karnataka,
4 BRO men among 9 missing in Himachal’s flash flood
The disaster occurred following a flash flood in the Tozing rivulet in Udaipur subdivision, some 15 km from district headquarters Keylong, after a cloudburst. Superintendent of Police Manav Verma told IANS over the phone that the missing people include four BRO men and..
Karnataka logs 1,501 new Covid cases, 32 deaths
As epicentre of the pandemic in the state, Bengaluru, however, reported only 354 fresh cases on Monday, taking its Covid tally to 12,25,581, including 8,047 active cases, while recoveries rose to 12,01,693, with 484 discharged in the day.
Three held for human trafficking in UP
ADG, law and order, Prashant Kumar, said, “Mohammed Noor was a Bangladeshi and mastermind of the gang, while Rehmatullah and Shabiullah were Rohingyas. The gang members were involved in human trafficking, gold smuggling and helping other refugees including women and children..
Udupi diocese releases list of priestly transfers, new assignments
Udupi diocese released the first list of transfers of priests on Tuesday July 27. Bishop of Udupi diocese, Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, has released the first list of transfers of priests and assignments for the year 2021.
Bengaluru: Basavaraj Bommai is the new Karnataka CM
Three-time legislator Basavaraj Bommai is Karnataka’s new chief minister, a decision the BJP took Tuesday keeping in mind several factors, including the long-pending demand for the post to be occupied by someone from north Karnataka. Bommai, 61, is expected to take oath as the state’s 26th..
Kerala Bishop offers sops for families having 5 or more kids
This was announced by the Pala bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt while taking part in an online meeting organised by him. Posters have come out which explain the details. Among the sops that have been offered in the poster, which reads: "Year of the Family,
Woman’s nose cut off due to business rivalry
The victim, identified as Rekha, has been admitted to a hospital. The victim in her complaint, has alleged that one Vinod, a canteen operator of the hospital, first asked her to remove her tea kiosk from near the hospital and then got into a heated argument with her.
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Wilfred Menezes: Amazing Journey From a Simple Village to the ‘Corporate World’
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