Centre-States must work together to check price rise:Kharge
Gulbarga, Karnataka, Feb 9 : Union Labour and Employment Minister M Mallikharjun Kharge today felt the Union and the State Governments should work together to contain the spiralling prices of essential commodities.

DRDO to host global meet on Electronic Warfare
Bangalore, Feb 9 : Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) would host the first International Conference on Electronic Warfare, EWCI 2010, for two days from tomorrow, U K Revankar, Director, Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) informed here today.

India to build intelligent satellite for surveillance
Bangalore, Feb 9 : India is set to develop a dedicated network-centric communication intelligence satellite for detecting conversations and espionage activities in the region, a top defence scientist said Tuesday.

India to develop indigenous EW capability: Scientist
Bangalore, Feb 9 : Having attained the technological capability to build an indigenous Electronic Warfare(EW) system, defence PUS Bharat Electronics Ltd here, has bagged a Rupees 22,500 crore order to equip the armed forces with EW System, Director, Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE) U K Revankar said today.

Two people drowned due to capsize of boat
Mangalore, Feb 9 : Two people among the three who had gone for fishing were drowned when their boat capsized in the Netravati River near Adamkudru area under Ullal police station limits yesterday. The deceased have been identified as Anil Furtado and Suresh.

Commission did indict any organisation for Church Attack
Bangalore, Feb 09 : The Justice B K Somashekhar Commission, inquiring into the Church attack incidents in Karantaka, had clarified that it had not recorded any inference or findings holding any specific organisations or district administration responsible for incidents.

ISRO to launch Defence Satellite: Scientist
Bangalore, Feb 9 : Indian Defence Research Agencies, including DRDO were working out to develop a Communication Intelligence Satellite, module, for Indian Arm Forces for Surveillance in its borders, Dr U K Revankar, Director Defence Avionics Research Establishment (DARE), said here today.

Raichur records minimum temperature of 13.9 degree in the State
Bangalore, Feb 9 : Following is a summary of observations recorded in weather office here at 0830 hrs today.

Centre-State should work together to check price rise-Kharge
Gulbarga, Feb 9 : Union Labour and Employment Minister M Mallikharjun Kharge today felt that the central goverment and the state government shuld work together to contain the spiralling of essential commodities.

Councillor's servant found brutally murdered
Madikeri, Feb 9 : A helper working in the house of a councilor here was found dead amid a pool of blood here yesterday.

Strides Arcolab gets ANDA approval
Bangalore, Feb 9 : Strides Arcolab Limited (Strides), a global pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Bangalore, today announced the receipt of ANDA approval for Labetalol Hydrochloride (HCL) Injection, USP, 100 mg per 20 ml and 200 mg per 40 ml, multi-dose vials.

USFDA approves Labetalal Hydrochloride injection by Strides Arcolab
Bangalore, Feb 9 : Strides Arcolab Limited (Strides), a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bangalore, today announced receipt of ANDA approval for Labetalol Hydrochloride (HCl)injection, USP, 100 mg per 20 mL and 200 mg per 40 mL, Multi-dose Vials.

Cabinet Expansion after Budget session:Yeddyurappa
Shimoga, Feb 8 : Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said that cabinet reshuffle will be undertaken after budget session.

'Air Quality Atlas' in the offing in Karnataka
Bangalore, Feb 8 : 'Air Quality Atlas' is in the offing in Karnataka to generate information on pollution status and locate pollution hotspots, State Ecology and Environment Department Secretary Kanwerpal said today.

Karnataka Govt fails to utilise funds for Backward Region
Bangalore, Feb 8: Despite hype created over abject poverty and regional imbalance in over 114 taluks in the State, the BJP Government in Karnataka failed to implement plans and utilise the available resources as recommended by the Nanjundappa Committee on Regional Imbalance.

Cabinet expansion after Budget session: Yeddyurappa
Shimoga, Feb 8 : Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said cabinet reshuffle will be carried out after the budget session.

'Air Quality Atlas' in offing in K'taka
Bangalore, Feb 8: 'Air Quality Atlas' is in the offing in Karnataka to generate information on pollution status and locate pollution hotspots, State Ecology and Environment Department Secretary Kanwerpal said today.

KSOU VC opposes Varsities starting distance education
Mysore, Feb 8 : Karnataka State Open University (KS0U) Vice Chancellor, Dr K S Rangappa, today strongly opposed Universities starting distance education programme.

4 held in connection with murder of a rowdy
Bangalore, Feb 8 : Police today arrested four persons in connection with murder of a rowdy sheeter Shekar on February two in the city.

Tenstion prevailed in Bhalki town, Section-144 imposed
Bidar, Karnataka, Feb 8 : Tension prevailed in Bhalki town of the district and section 144 has been imposed following the removal of an Idol (Nandi) at a place of worship by the authorities last night.

Four person arrested in connection with murder of a rowdy sheeter
Bangalore, Feb 8 : Police today arrested four persons in connection with murder of a rowdy sheeter Shekar on February two in the city.

Commission should have submitted the report to the Government:BJP
Mangalore, Feb 8 : Taking strong exception to Justice Somashekara Committee appointed to inquire into attacks on Church and place of worships in Karnataka releasing interim report to the media and District authorities, BJP Karnataka President K S Eshwarappa today reiterated his charge that the Commission had broken all tradition followed all these years by various Commissions.

Boards, Corpn will be revamped after Budget Session: Eshwarappa
Mangalore, Feb 8 : Karnataka BJP President K S Eshwarapa today said Boards and Corporations will have new heads after Budget Session.

NABARD sanctions Rupees 69.89 Crore to Karnataka under RIDFXV
Bangalore, Feb 8 : The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned Rupees 69.89 crore under RIDF XV for infrastructure development in Karnataka.

Boards and Corporations will be revamped after budget session:BJP
Mangalore, Feb 8 : Karnataka BJP President K S Eshwarapa today said that Boards and Corporations will have new heads after budget session.

KBA to organise book exhibition in Mysore
Mysore, Feb 7 : A State-level book exhibition organised by Karnataka Book Academy would be organised at Maharaja College grounds in city from February 10 to 14, KBA Chairman Siddalingaiah said today.

Karnataka CM seeks Police IT Research and Development Centre
New Delhi, Feb 7 : The Karnataka Government today offered land for setting up a national-level Police IT Research and Development Centre for utilising technology more effectively at the cutting edge level in policing for better service delivery.

Five killed, 20 injured in two road accidents in Karnataka
Bangalore, Feb 7 : Five people were killed and 20 otheres injured in two separate road accidents in Karnataka today.

Car Street in Udupi is now vehicle-free zone
Udupi, Feb 7 : Though it was a harsh decision taken by the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) to make Car Street in the heart of the city here a vehicle-free zone, the road, wearing a deserted look, now boasts of serene ambience being free from hustle bustle of city life.

Sand boa rescued from poachers to have new home in Mysore Zoo
Mysore, Feb 6 : A Sand boa, which was rescued from poachers in Gulbarga forest division by the wildlife squad recently, will now have a home in the reptile enclosure of the Mysore Zoo here.

Karnataka Excise revenue to grow 20 pc more than the target: Minister
Mysore, Feb 6: Karnataka Minister for Excise M P Renukacharya today said that the revenue through excise is expected to be more than 20 per cent against the target of Rs 6565 crores fixed for the year 2009-2010.

Centre to give Rs 9 cr for Karnataka vehicle fitness testing centre
New Delhi, Feb 6 : The Centre will give Karnataka Rs 9 crore for establishment of a modern vehicle testing centre in Bangalore.

Wipro seeks 50 acre of land for IT Park
Bangalore, Feb 6 : IT Major Wipro has sought 50 acres of land near Bangalore International Airport for establishing an IT Park, Karnataka Principal Secretary (Industry) V P Baligar said today.

Karnataka Excise revenue to grow 20pc more: Minister
Mysore, Feb 6 : Karnataka Minister for Excise M P Renukacharya today said the revenue through Excise was expected to be more than 20 per cent over the target of Rs 6,565 crore fixed for 2009-2010.

Accident at flyover construction site injures 2 lebourers
Mangalore, Feb 6: Two labourers on work at the site of flyover construction at Bikarnakatte-Kaikamba on National Highway 13 here were injured when the metal plates, rods fixed for concreting works and supporting wood collapsed in the early hours today.

BT Brinjal issue: Ramesh loses his cool, but says his ministry will decide now
Bangalore, Feb.6 : Minister of State for Environment and Forests (Independent Charge) Jairam Ramesh today had a heated exchange on the controversial BT Brinjal issue with opponents of the proposal here, and at the end of the nearly four-hour-long meeting, said all shades of public opinion had been given a chance to express their views, and it was now for his ministry to take a final decision.

BJP challenges Congress to use Article 356
Bangalore, Feb 6 : Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Venkaiah Naidu today challenged Congress to use Article 356 and dismiss the BJP government in Karnataka on the basis of Justice Somashekar Commission interim report on Church attacks.

BJP to launch 'Parliament Chalo' in March against price rise
Bangalore, Feb 6 : The main Opposition in the Lok Sabha Bharatiya Janata Party will launch 'Parliament Chalo' agitation in March during the Budget Session in protest against sky racketing price rise of essential commodities, Senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu said today.

India should not hold talks with Pak: Venkaiah
Bangalore, Feb 6 : India should not hold talks with Pakistan until it shows concrete measures taken to eliminate Terrorism from its land, Senior Bharatiaya Janata Party leader Venkaiah Naidu said today.

Ramesh to face stormy Bangalore meeting on BT Brinjal
Bangalore, Feb.6 : Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests (Independent Charge) Jairam Ramesh will preside over the last in a series of nation-wide public consultation meetings on Bt Brinjal here on Saturday.

Boy cheats at ATM
Madikeri, Feb 6 : An incident of a boy cheating a mother and daughter of Rupees 15,000 was reported from Somwarpet.

Wholesale prices of Oils, Sugar, Commodities
Bangalore, Feb 6 : Following were the wholesale prices (per 10kg) in the Bangalore Oil market today.

VIP family wedding at Club Mahindra
Madikeri, Karnataka, Feb 6 : Kodagu is flooded with VIPs from all over, including foreign nationals to attend the 'Hi Fi' wedding of the Mahindra and Mahindra family.

Four killed, 15 injured in bus accident
Mysore, Feb 6 : Four people were killed on the spot and 15 seriously injured when a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus in which they were travelling dashed against a stationary lorry at Thandavapura village on Mysore-Ooty highway, early today.