Mangaluru: Dr Salma Suhana of Mangaluru, studying her DM (super speciality) in Neurology at SSIMS and RC Medical College in Davangere has been selected for the prestigious International Scholarship award, instituted by the American Academy of Neurology .

Udupi: After the outbreak of the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Sagar taluk, people in Udupi district are fearing of getting afflicted from the disease. The caracas of four monkeys were found in Siddapura, Hallihole and Hosangady in Kundapur taluk, said DHO Dr Rohini.

Udupi: The JCTU Udupi district committee lead several protests in Udupi as the the nationwide strike called by various trade unions continued for the second day on Wednesday.

Bantwal: Senior religious scholar, vice president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulema Mithabail Abdul Jabbar Musliyar-Mithabail Ustad (72), who was passed away on Tuesday night, has been laid to rest on the premises of Mithabail Masjid as per Islamic rituals on Wednesday afternoon.

Bantwal: Senior religious scholar, vice president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulema, director of Karnataka Islamic Academy Kumbra Shaikhuna Alhaj Abdul Jabbar Musliyar Mittabail Ustad (72) breathed his last at his residence in Mittabailu on BC Road on Tuesday night.

Bantwal: General Secretary of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama Shaikhuna Shaikhul Jamiya Alikutty Ustad lead the Maiyyath Namaz. of the Senior religious scholar, Sunni leader, vice president of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulema Mithabail Abdul Jabbar Musliyar. Shaikhuna Maniyur Ustad lead the prayers.

Bhatkal: Total 18 fishermen from Bhatkal, Kumata, Murudeshwar and Manki who ventured into fishing from Dubai, and arrested by the Iran government on last July 27 on charges of entering the Iran border, were released on Tuesday with the continuous efforts of Dubai Karnataka Forum, sources said.

Udupi: The district police on Tuesday sought the help of ISRO to search the boat and fishermen who were missing while fishing for the last 24 days.