Bhatkal news

Tahsildar office in disorder: Karnataka Vedike

October 17, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Requests made by public are not completed at the tahsildar's office in Bhatkal despite waiting in queues for extended hours, alleged Karnataka Vedike in a memorandum submitted to the Assistant Commissioner of Bhatkal. The appeal that

Markaz Al-Nawayat Abu Dhabi to host annual get-together on Oct 29

October 13, 2015 | Press Release | Bhatkallys News Abu Dhabi: Markaz Al-Nawayat Abu Dhabi is going to organize its annual community get-together program on Thursday October 29, 2015, 8 pm at Beach Rotana Hotel in Abu Dhabi, informed a press release sent by the organization. The organizers have

Bajrang Dal activists attack cattle trader in Udupi

A cattle trader in Karnataka had a narrow escape after Bajrang Dal activists attacked him with metal rods and chains on a rumour about a stolen cow even as protests erupt across the country against the lynching of a Muslim man on suspicion of slaughtering a cow. Police arrived in the nick of time

Photos: Karnataka State Law Commission chairman S. R. Nayak visits Bhatkal Tanzeem

Youth allegedly beaten by cop; locals protest in front of police station

October 01, 2015 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: A 22-year-old youth, identified as Rehan Zakariya Shabandari (22), sustained injuries after he was allegedly beaten up by a cop at Bhatkal police station. The locals of the area protested Wednesday evening in front of the police st

2006 Mumbai train blasts: 5 convicts get death, life for 7 others

Nine years after the July 11, 2006 serial blasts on Mumbai local trains that left 189 dead and hundreds injured, five persons were sentenced to death while seven others were given life terms by a special court here on Wednesday. On September 11, the court had convicted 12 of the 13 accused. The pros

Theft attempt at Masjid Khadeejatul Kubra foiled

September 30, 2015 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Alert locals foiled a bid to steal money from Masjid Khadeejatul Kubra's donation box Wednesday morning at around 7.30 am, a source informed. The locals who heard sounds from the masjid rushed to the spot, but the thief, sensing

Anjuman student awarded university blue in shuttle badminton

29 Sep 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: In a moment of pride for Anjuman and Bhatkalis, a final year student of Anjuman Degree College Bhatkal, Jasim Fakerdey, has been awarded with University Blue in shuttle badminton competition. A resident of Nagappa Naik Road in Bhatkal, Jas

BJP braces itself for second phase of Raitha Chaitanya Yatra

Pressing for waiver of farm loans, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday said it would launch the second phase of the Raitha Chaitanya Yatra in October to pressure the Congress government to come to the aid of farmers reeling under drought. Addressing a gathering at the valedictory function of the

Boat capsizes in Arabia Sea off Tenginagundi coast

September 27, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: A boat that went for fishing off Tenginagundi coast in Bhatkal on Saturday capsized in the Arabian Sea because of the rough sea due to the high tides. The boat owner incurred a loss of Rs 5 lakhs, however there were no casualties. T

Bhatkal celebrates festival of Eid al-Adha

September 24, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated across Bhatkal with traditional fervour and gaiety on Thursday. Thousands of Muslims thronged the eidgah to offer prayers led by Maulana Irshad Naite Nadvi. The Eid sermon highlighted the significance of E

1 kg gold seized at Dabolim airport, two from Bhatkal held

VASCO: Goa Customs seized 1,047 gm of gold bars worth 25.20 lakh from a domestic passenger at Dabolim airport on Friday. The passenger and an accomplice – both natives of Bhatkal – were arrested. Additional Commissioner of Customs G B Santimano informed that the smugglers had arrived from Mumbai by

2 killed, 3 injured in tragic crash near Ankola

September 18, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: In a tragic crash, two persons were killed on the spot and three persons were severely injured in a fatal crash that took place between Swift Car and a truck at Hebbul National Highway near Ankola Friday morning. The victims were id

Man thrashes auto driver over sounding horn

September 18, 2015 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: An auto-rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten up on Friday evening by a youth near Lowna Complex due to a tiff that erupted between them over sounding the horn. As per sources, the auto-driver identified as Jalal Mohammed Meeran w

Incidents of cattle confiscation on rise in Bhatkal as Eid nears

September 17, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Incidents of cattle confiscations are on rise day-by-day as Eid-ul-Adha nears, and at different places cattle are being confiscated and men who transport them have been arrested. Barely a few days ago, a huge truck carrying cattle f

First phase of election for new administration of Tanzeem held

September 16, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Elections for new administration of Bhatkal's socio-political organization Majlise Islah Wa Tanzeem will be held on December 12, 2015. 10 members have been elected from the outgoing administration after first phase of voting held today

Heavy rains pound Bhatkal

September 15, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Heavy rains lashed Bhatkal for more than 14 hours throwing normal life out of gear in the coastal town. The rain, which started late on Monday night pounded Bhatkal till Tuesday noon. The town recorded a rainfall of 60.6 mm of rain

Zonal-level Sports Competitions held at Taluka grounds

September 15, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Various sports competitions were held between students of Higher Primary Schools at Taluka Ground in Nawayat Colony. Students from many schools participated in the competitions in which winners were awarded with medals and certifica