Bhatkal news

Heavy rain to lash Karnataka till Jul 10, red alert issued for Dakshina Kannada, Uttar Kannada and Udupi

Bengaluru, Jul 6 (IANS): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain to lash Karnataka till July 10, while it also issued a red alert for the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada (DK), Uttara Kannada and Udupi. The much awaited monsoon rain have arrived in the state, bring

IMD issues red alert for coastal Karnataka till tomorrow, forecasts heavy rain for several areas

Bhatkal, Jul 4: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  The Department of Meteorology has predicted the occurrence of very heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, in the coastal region. As a result, a red alert has been declared from the afternoon of July 4 until 8:30 am on July 5. Post the noon of

Applications for Griha Laxmi scheme to be accepted from Jun 16: Laxmi Hebbalkar

Bengaluru, Jun 15 (IANS): Congress government in Karnataka has announced that the applications for Griha Laxmi scheme under which Rs 2,000 monthly allowance would be given to women heads of the family will be received from Friday (June 16). Speaking to reporters, Minister for Women and Child Welf

Mankal Vaidya named as district in-charge minister of Uttara Kannada

Bhatkal: Bhatkal-Honnavar MLA, Mankal Vaidya was on Friday named as the district in-charge minister of Uttara Kannada district. Mankal Vaidya, a second-term MLA from the Bhatkal-Honnavar constituency is the minister of Fisheries & Ports in Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in the state.

Heavy rains expected in Karnataka from Jun 5

Bengaluru, Jun 3: Weather department has warned of heavy rains in the state in the coming five days. In the coastal districts, moderate rains are expected for four days from Saturday June 3 and heavy rains on June 7. In northern interior Karnataka, moderate rains will shower on all the five days.

Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed, new rates applicable from today

New Delhi, Jun 1 (IANS): The Oil marketing companies on Thursday slashed prices of commercial LPG cylinder, however prices of domestic LPG cylinder have been left unchanged. After the latest revision, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in New Delhi has come down by Rs 83.50 to Rs 1,773

CM guarantees implementation of all 5 Cong Guarantees, final decision on Friday

Bengaluru, May 31: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has confirmed implantation of all 5 Congress Guarantees and declared that the State Cabinet will take a final decision at the next meeting on Friday. “I guarantee on behalf of the government that we will implement all the 5 guarantees,’’ he declared

Five-time Mangaluru MLA U T Khader unanimously elected Speaker of Karnataka Assembly

Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS): Senior Congress leader and five-time MLA from Dakshina Kannada district U.T. Khader was unanimously elected as Karnataka Assembly Speaker on Wednesday. Khader became the first Muslim Speaker in the history of Karnataka legislature. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Opposit

Suspense ends, Siddaramaiah to be next CM with D K Shivakumar as DyCM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS): After three days of regular meetings, the Congress finally ended the suspense and decided to announce party veteran leader Siddaramaiah as the next Karnataka Chief Minister and its state unit chief D.K. Shivakumar as his deputy. According to party sources, Congress presi

Mangaluru: Direct flight to Hajj cancelled – Pilgrims unhappy

Mangaluru, May 6: The direct flight service from the international airport in the city for the holy Hajj pilgrimage is cancelled this year. After Covid pandemic, facility was offered for Hajj pilgrims to travel from the city airport directly. The pilgrims were also given the opportunity to choose

Muslim quota unconstitutional, hence took conscious decision to discontinue it: Karnataka govt to SC

New Delhi, Apr 26 (IANS): The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court that it took a conscious decision not to continue with the reservation for the Muslim community on the sole basis of religion since it is unconstitutional and contrary to the mandate of Article 14 to 16 of the Constitution.

Maulana Abdul Aleem Nadvi delivers Eid message

Bhatkal: 23, March (Bhatkallys News Bureau) After the completion of thirty days of fasting in Bhathkal and surrounding areas, Muslims celebrated the Eid al-Fitr by offering Eid prayer and exchanging greetings with each other. On this occasion, Maulana Abdul Aleem Khateeb Nadvi, who led th

World-renowned Islamic scholar Moulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi passes away aged 93

Lucknow: Moulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi, a world-renowned Islamic scholar and President of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, April 13, at the age of 93. He was a well-respected figure in the Muslim community in India and had contributed imme

Karnataka polls: BJP under pressure over ticket distribution

Bengaluru, Apr 10 (IANS): With just a month left for elections to the 224-seat Karnataka Assembly, the ruling BJP is under pressure over the distribution of tickets to the aspirants. The list of candidates was expected to be released on Monday. However, things are yet to be decided as a marathon

Photos: BJP's Vijay Sankalp Yatra reaches Bhatkal

On foot to Mecca, Shihab Chottur to finally begin Pakistan leg

KOZHIKODE: Shihab Chottur (29) from Malappuram, who is on a journey by foot to Mecca for Haj pilgrimage, has said that he has finally received official papers from Pakistan permitting him to travel through the country. On Monday, he will resume his journey from Punjab, where he has been staying for

Eight Bhatkal players part of Karnataka Football team that will play national beach championship in Gujarat

Bhatkal: 25 January 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Eight players from Bhatkal will be part of the Karnataka beach football team that will take part in Hero Beach Soccer championship in Gujarat on January 26. The tournament will be played in Surat city of Gujarat. The team trials for team select

New Shams School emerged winner in U-10, U-12, U-14 UKDFA Football tournament, UB Shetty Byndoor wins U-17 category

Bhatkal: 25 December 2022 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) New Shams School Bhatkal emerged as the champions at the Uttara Kannada District Football Association (UKDFA) Football tournament by winning the U10, U12, and U14 categories of the tournament. The 14th edition of the UKDFA’s annual tournament