Japan issued a state of emergency at a nuclear power plant after its cooling system had a mechanical failure. Trouble was reported at two other nuclear plants as well but there was no radiation leak at any. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the measure at the nuclear power
The three-day State-level inter-collegiate cultural fest titled âAnandotsava 2011â organised by NMAM Institute of Technology as part of its silver jubilee celebrations, got off to a colourful start at Nitte in Udupi district on Thursday. Nearly 800 students from 30 colleges from
Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily on Wednesday launched the âLegal Information Institute (LII) of India,â an online portal that comprises 108 legal databases covering all States, Union Territories and Central government jurisdictions.LII of India, a joint project developed by
Bangladesh kept their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals alive by notching up a comfortable six-wicket triumph over the Netherlands in a Group B match of the cricket World Cup here on Monday. Dominance of the spinners and a stack of run-outs ensured Bangladesh
Inspired by Michael Clarkeâs 80-ball 93, Australia produced a splendid batting display to notch up an emphatic 60-run victory over Kenya in their Group A match and ease into the quarterfinals of the cricket World Cup here on Sunday. Clarke and fit-again Michael Hussey (54)
Brendon McCullum slammed his maidenWorld Cup century as New Zealand routed minnows Canada by 97 runs in their penultimate Group A match to seal a berth in the quarterfinals here on Sunday. Wicketkeeper McCullum slammed 101 in 109 balls, studded with
Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani were counted among the worldâs ten richest persons as 50 Indians made it to the Forbes list of World Billionaires 2011. Here is a complete list of Indian billionaires in order of India Rank, World Rank, Name, Net Worth
Using a cellphone while driving attracts a fine of Rs 300. But in a medical college campus here, itâs Rs 10,000, plus confiscation of the cellphone and a weekâs suspension from class. It does not matter whether the cellphone is used in the classroom or campus. There are other
The Vishwa Kannada Teru (chariot) from Udupi district, which will participate in the Vishwa Kannada Sammelan, was flagged off here on Wednesday. The chariot is intended to create awareness among people about the Vishwa Kannada Sammelan to be held
An inspired bowling spell by Dale Steyn (5/50) and sensible batting by Robin Peterson (18 off 7 balls) helped South Africa clinch a thriller against India by three wickets at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Saturday. Steyn with his fierce pace
Bangladesh relied on their tail-enders to return from the dead and pull off a sensational two-wicket upset victory over England in a World Cup group B match to keep their quarter-final hopes alive here on Friday. Chasing a modest 226, the hosts were precariously were placed at
Chinese President Hu Jintao, who rules over one-fifth of worldâs population, has topped the list of worldâs most powerful person while UPA Chairperson and Congress President Sonia Gandhi has been ranked ninth by the US Forbes magazine.
A driver of a bullet tanker suffered severe injuries when his speedy vehicle overturned on National Highway 48 at Bedrodi near here. The injured has been identified as Kullan Devi (22), hailing from Tamil Nadu. He was rushed to the Puttur government hospital for emergency
The coal-based thermal plant of Udupi Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL) will wreak havoc on the environment in Udupi district and should be closed down, said Vijaykumar Hegde, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) district unit president, here on Tuesday. He was speaking at a dharna
âProvide not just compassion, but also provide the necessary provisions and opportunities to women which they deserveâ said Udupi Deputy Commissioner P. Hemalatha. She was speaking upon inaugurating the function organised to mark IWD
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