Mangaluru

Karnataka government not to take over temples, religious institutes: Muzrai minister

The Karnataka government has no plans to take control of temples or 'maths' in the state,? Minister for Muzrai (Religious Endowment) Rudrappa Manappa? Lamani has said.

Oct 25, 2016, 13:56 PM IST

Ganesh idol immersion turns tragic, 12 feared drown as coracle capsizes

At least twelve persons are said to be feared drowned after a coracle carrying more than 20 people capsized in Tungabadra river in Shivamogga district on Wednesday.

Sep 07, 2016, 20:11 PM IST

Huge controversy breaks out as Mangaluru college bans hijab, beard; protests on

Hundreds of people on Sunday gathered in front of a Mangaluru college and protested against the college administration after a ban was imposed on hijab and beard in the campus. 

Aug 28, 2016, 13:29 PM IST

Sri Rama Sene protest: Mangaluru school decides to suspend Arabic, Urdu classes

The management of St Thomas Aided Higher Primary School at Padu Bandanthila near here on Saturday decided to suspend classes teaching Arabic and Urdu languages following a protest by Sri Rama Sene activists on July 30.

Aug 06, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Karnataka: 13 more Sri Rama Sene activists held for raid at school over 'forced' Urdu, Arabic classes

Thirteen more Sri Rama Sene activists were on Tuesday arrested in connection with the 'raid' on a school here over alleged forcible teaching of Urdu and Arabic languages, taking the total of arrests in the case to 16, police said.

Aug 03, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

Two students arrested for posting pro-Pak slogans, released

Two college students were arrested for posting pro-Pakistan slogans on Whatsapp during the India-Pakistan cricket match on March 19 and released the same day upon executing a 'good conduct' bond, police said on Friday.

Mar 25, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

Nation grows only when human rights are protected: Setalvad

The true growth of a nation should be measured based on its record in protection of human rights and not by its GDP and other economic factors, noted human rights activist Teesta Setalvad said on Friday.

Jan 29, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

Zakir Naik to hold Manguluru programme at the same venue but after two months

Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who was banned from visiting Mangaluru, is expected to hold the programme at the same venue but after two months.

Dec 31, 2015, 14:43 PM IST

Pravin Togadia, Zakir Naik banned from visiting Mangaluru

In the wake of communal tension in Mangaluru, the Karnataka police have banned the entry of Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik and Vishwa Hindu Parishad president Pravin Togadia in the city.

Dec 28, 2015, 13:14 PM IST

Bajrang Dal activists stop screening of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Dilwale' in Mangaluru

Bajrang Dal activists stopped the screening of Shah Rukh Khan's film "Dilwale" at theatres here to protest against the Bollywood superstar's comments on

Dec 21, 2015, 16:07 PM IST

Anti-cow slaughter activist murder: Mangaluru Police arrests one more accused

Another accused in the murder of a Bajrang Dal activist Prashanth Poojary involved in busting illegal slaughter houses was arrested on Saturday before he was to fly to Dubai from Mumbai airport.

Oct 24, 2015, 17:27 PM IST

Four more suspects arrested in Prashant Poojary murder case

Four more persons have been arrested in connection with the murder of Bajrang Dal activist Prashant Poojary.

Oct 21, 2015, 09:44 AM IST