Bhatkal news

Now, an app that provides real-time guidance to every step of Hajj

September 20 2014 | Bhatkallys News A Dubai-based start-up has launched the regions’ first smartphone app dedicated to supporting millions during the Haj pilgrimage. With key features that can run without a live Internet connection, Hajjnet’s app HajjSalam offers today’s pilgrims real-time, lo

Haj phone-in service begins Sunday

The Ministry of Health will launch a phone-in service on Sunday focusing on prevention of viral and infectious diseases. The service, ‘Saha Ziyufur Ar Rahman’ (Health for the guests of Allah) will be formally launched in the presence of senior health officials of the ministry at its call center in

Mufti Qari Qasim Ansari Bhopali passes away

September 13, 2014 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhopal: Mufti Qari Qasim Ansari Bhopali, a man well-known for his unique style of Quran recitation in India, passed away Friday evening. He was born in Bhopal in the year 1957. As a student he showed keen interest in Quran and learnt Quranic

International Literacy Day celebrated in Bhatkal

September 09, 2014 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: In an effort to promote reading and education, government officials here observed the International Literacy Day at the panchayat hall in Bhatkal on Monday.  MLA of Bhatkal, Mr. Mankal Vaidya who was present at the occasion, gave be

Link your EPIC number with ration card immediately

Even though the Karnataka state government has made it mandatory for all ration cards holders in the State to link their Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number with ration card number, a majority of people are still unaware of the scheme, which was launched during the second week of May. Off

Two Moons Hoax: Mars Won't be as Big as 'Full Moon' on 27 August

Sky watchers, who are eagerly waiting to witness a celestial wonder, will be disappointed to know that the appearance of two moons, on Wednesday, 27 August, is a hoax. "There'll be no such celestial wonder on August 27. It's Saturn and Mars coming adjacent to each other. It surely is a nice sight

Vidyanjali Public School holds workshop on Child Sex Abuse

05th August 2014 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal – In an effort to create awareness among school children on child molestation, Vidyanjali Public School in Bhatkal held a workshop on Child sexual abuse on 1- Aug-14 with support of School Management and Staff. A Girl Child Protectio

BJP Kisan Morcha meet HESCOM AEE, demand resolution to power issues

04th August 2014 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal – In a bid to resolve power issues faced by farmers here, members of Bhatkal unit of BJP Kisan Morcha took out a rally today in Bhatkal and submitted a memorandum to Assistant Executive Engineer of HESCOM demanding resolution to the

Central Agencies too involved in bomb blasts across country: Ajit Sahi

02nd August 2014 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal – "Central agencies are also involved in terror activities across the country and the proof of this is the successful execution of bomb blasts else what is the reason that Muslims are arrested within few days or months of the attack

Prof. A. M. Mulla honoured for his exemplary services

31st July 2014 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal – Prof. A. M. Mulla, Principal, Anjuman Degree College and PG Center has been awarded with prestigious Dr. Abdul Kalam Life Time Achievement International Award for excellence in the field of education and administration at Ravindra Kala Sh

Heavy rains pound Bhatkal

July 31, 2014 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Torrential rains pounded Bhatkal and several towns and villages in Uttar Kannada district since Wednesday confining people to stay indoors. Heavy rains that began on Wednesday resulted in several rivers and sea approaching the danger mar

Bhatkal celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr peacefully with religious fervour

30th July 2014 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal – Thousands of Bhatkalis and residents across the state offered morning prayers on Tuesday as India celebrated the first day of Eid Al Fitr. Earlier the Moon Sighting Committee announced Tuesday as the first day of Eid Al Fitr, as Mon

Bhatkal to celebrate first day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday

28th July 2014 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal – Since the crescent moon of the month of Shawwaal was not witnessed on Sunday, residents of Bhatkal and nearby towns completed the 30 days of fasting on Monday and will observe first day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Tuesday. Due to rains, Eid pr

Five tourists from Bangalore drown in Murudeshwar sea

July 27, 2014 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Five persons, all tourists from Bangalore, drowned in the sea at Murudeshwar Saturday evening, sources said. Fourteen people, all belonging to the same family, hired a mini-bus and left for a tour on Friday. They visited Kuloor, Sindhoor

100% Distinction or First class in Anjuman BA Final of Women Degree College

July 26, 2014 | Press Release | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Anjuman Women Degree College has added one more laurel to it's regular record of achievements. In the recent exam of BA 6th Semester final exam held in May/June 2014 all the 40 students who passed have obtained Distinction or First Class. (

Mari Habba peacefully celebrated in Bhatkal amid tight security

July 24, 2014 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Taluka’s famous Mari Habba that began yesterday ended today after immersion of Mari idol in the sea. Strict security arrangements were put into place here in view of the Mari Habba procession. Hindu brethren from nearby towns and vill

BJP representatives in Bhatkal demand restoring of 108 ambulance service

July 23, 2014 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Expressing anger on the nonfunctional 108 ambulance service in Bhatkal, a memorandum was submitted by BJP representatives here in Bhatkal to the Assistant Commissioner demanding immediate restoration of its service. 108 ambulance service

Guru Sudheendra College raises voice to curb crime against women

July 23, 2014 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: In a bid to raise voice against increasing rate of crime against women in the country, a special function was held here at Guru Sudheendra College in Bhatkal. Speaking at the function as the chief guest, Uttar Karnataka district's SP Mr.