Smartphones have completely revolutionized the way communication is perceived these days. Instant messaging, internet and a zillion apps have taken the entire world in its grip. People, irrespective of their age group, have started valuing this “wonder of technology” more than their friends. The most affected segment of the population […]
PSU bank staff go on two day strike; salary disbursement, ATM operation likely to be hit
Banking activities in public sector banks across the country have been interrupted as employees go on two-day nation-wide strike against the meagre 2% salary hike offered by the management – Indian Banks Association. However, operations in the private banks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank were almost normal, barring few […]
Heavy rain lashes Mangaluru, southwest monsoon advances
Heavy downpour lashed Mangaluru and its surrounding areas for the third day on Wednesday. Continuous rain since Sunday has inundated low-lying areas and has thrown life out of gear in the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. Residents in Mangaluru said that it was an “unforeseen rainfall” and that […]