'JD(S) will remain equidistant from both BJP and Congress' "The JD(S) welcomes the Election Commission's decision to hold assembly elections in May. The Congress and the BJP are equal competitors and, but we are confident for a majority mandate," said former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Friday.
Scheme to draw Netravathi water mooted Former minister T B Jayachandra has come out with a novel scheme to make Netravathi water available to Tumkur district.
Convergence of festivals celebrated It was a day of joy as festivals of the prominent religions in India i,e., Hinduism, Christianity and Islam had all converged on Friday lending a festive air to the atmosphere.
Villagers demand drinking water 'Water water everywhere not a drop to drink!' Coleridge's famous lines holds good for residents of Sampige village as they don't get drinking water supply though Hemavati river flows near the village.
'Managing fiscal deficit biggest achievement' "Union budget is not an exercise in accountancy. It is not a populist or election budget either. Budget is not just to give hopes but it is to create an environment for faster and inclusive growth," said former chief minister M Veerappa Moily.
In memory of the sacrifice... Devotees offering prayers during the 'Way of the cross' on Good Friday at Milagres church, one
of the oldest churches, in Mangalore. DH Photo
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