After long-drawn deliberations, the state legislative assembly finally passed the ’Goa Lokayukta Bill 2011,’ which empowers the ombudsman to even investigate the chief minister.The Bill, which was put up for reconsideration and passing on the floor of the House, was unanimously
After the 9 days of Shrinavarathri Mahotsava in Shri Kshethra Adapadi Shri Umamaheshwara Temple in Palli, near Moodubelle the celebrations were concluded on Wednesday in the presence of Shri Durgaparameshwari Devi. Shri Durgadevi Bhajana Mandali of Belman conducted
The Taj Mahal will collapse within five years unless urgent action is taken to fix its rotting foundations, campaigners warn. The 358-year-old marble mausoleum is India’s most famous tourist attraction, bringing four million visitors a year to the northern city of Agra. But the river crucial to
On Sunday afternoon, October 2, Regina Paul travelled in Pasha’s auto from Kacharkanahalli to home after attending church service. Along with her three kids, she had the additional responsibility of taking along an Korg guitar processor, which is used in the Kings
Organizations organized a unique traditional Seemanta (Baby Shower) for the 18 pregnant women at Belman Primary Health Centre. They were given Arashina Kunkuma, Saubhagya dravya, Pushpadharane, sweets and momento and were lit with Arathi singing Shobana songs by
Aiming to bridge the digital divide in the country, India Wednesday launched the world’s cheapest tablet computing device Akash costing Rs.2,250. "It is a milestone in history. It will bring a paradigm shift in education delivery," Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister..
Ayudha Puja is an integral part of the Dasara festival (festival of triumph). It is also called "Astra Puja", the synonym for Ayudha Puja. In simple terms, it means “Worship of Implements”. It is celebrated in Karnataka as “Ayudha Puje”. The festival falls on the ninth day or Navami
Engineering Students of Manipal Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) have designed and constructed an model of un-manned aircraft. In the world competitions held in the United States of America recently, this aircraft model has received certificate from NASA. This is the only Indian model and one
The progress made in the Central government schemes is far too short of the target in Dakshina Kannada. This emerged at the District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting, chaired by Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel here on Tuesday.
In the picturesque ecological environment surrounding the Assisi Nilaya, the Formation House (Minor Seminary) near Naalku-beedi in Kattingeri, the Annual Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the Capuchin Friars and the
’Karaval Milan’, the unified voice from the last decade for 19 coastal parishes of Mangalore diocese stretching from Kundapur to Kallianpur under the astute leadership of Eric D’Souza will hold a Twin Sports Gala for all Kannada, Tulu and Konkani speaking people. The sports event comprising
The Eighth World Kannada Cultural Convention organized by Kannada Sangha, Bahrain and Hradayavahini Kannada monthly bulletin was inaugurated at Al Raza School auditorium, Manama, here on Thursday September 29
There is a good news for Mumbaikars during this diwali holidays. Wilfy’s group is all set to give a memorable entertainment as a tribute to Late Wilfy Rebimbus. Wilfy’s ever popular numbers and new songs composed by Vishwas and Veena performed by 25 members troupe
While voluntarily conducting the service activities in the rural areas, Rotary should also become a platform for the interaction to the people’s representatives so that the common man can avail the various government programs for the people, said Rotary International District
The K. J. Shetty Kadandali Award was conferred on young journalist Steven Rego at a special awards ceremony organized by Yugapurusha and Vijaya Kalavidaru on the premises of Yugapurusha in Kinnigoli on Sunday, October 2, 2011.Presiding over the event, Harikrishna