Centre reviews State projects For the second time this month, the Centre held a meeting to review the ongoing projects of Karnataka and directed various Union ministries concerned to speed up clearances.
Red-corner notice likely in Hamza The City police might approach the appropriate authority for helping them in issuing an Interpol notice for Lashkar-e-Toiba chief Abu Hamza.
Dhonis contract issue for arbitration The Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL) has made public the cancellation of its contract with Indian crickets one-day captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, in December 2007. The matter has now been referred for arbitration.
Truckers stir to hit goods movement The state-wide indefinite strike call given by the Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association (FKSLOAA) and allied associations from neighbouring states will not only affect movement of goods but also cause monetary losses worth crores of rupees.
New species of fish found There is a good news for fish lovers, as three more species of fish have been discovered in the Western Ghats.
Growing family... Elephant Vanita delivered a female calf at Bannerghatta Biological Park near Bangalore on Monday night. Now the elephant and the calf would be given hot water bath for the next 15 days and Vanita will also get special food. In all, the Park has ten elephants.DH photo
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