Mangaluru (K'taka): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday charged that the Congress and the JD(S) believed in 18th century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan and that the two parties cannot do any good for Karnataka, while hailing the ruling BJP which was inspired by 16th century Tuluva queen of Ullal Rani Abbakka Chowta, for a prosperous rule in the state.

Mangaluru: A roadshow of Union Home Minister Amit Shah which was planned in Mangaluru on Saturday has been cancelled due to security reasons, according to the local BJP unit.

Kasaragod: In a life-saving venture, 8-year-old boy Mohammad Hibatullah on Thursday rescued an 11-year-old boy from drowning in the Payaswini River in Pallangodu near Adoor.

Karnataka ADGP Alok Kumar has said that suitable action will be taken against police officers facing accusations of any sort if the allegations are supported by valid documents.

The ruling BJP in Karnataka has made all arrangements to capitalise on the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to the communally volatile Dakshina Kannada district on Saturday.

Udupi: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), Fast Track Court in Udupi sentenced a youngster to life imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor girl about three years ago in Karkala.

Mangaluru: Muslim Educational Institutions Federation (MEIF) on Thursday organized a press conference here in the city stating that it will be organising an educational conference at Town Hall in Mangaluru on Monday 13 February.

The inaugural ceremony of the Masjid Hajira Hassan and Sullia Community Centre is being organized by the Sullia Educational and Charitable Trust (SECT) on Sunday, February 12.