By : Shafaat Ahmed ShabandriBhatkallys News Service It's been many years since I left Bhatkal and a lot has changed in this once quaint coastal town in all these years, except for two things - its pristine beauty, which is still unspoilt and the nature of its people. It's the second of the two thin

Bhatkal - 25 Dec 2011: Shams English Medium High School celebrated its Annual Gathering here at Syed Ali Campus located off Jamia Abad Road, Bhatkal. On this occasion Najm-e-Ikhwan, a Gold Medal was awarded to Mr Mohammed Pillur for his best academic performance in the school for the year 2010-11. I

ai - 24 Dec 2011: Bhatkal Trophy Cricket Tournament which was organized by BMJ-Dubai concluded here at Zabeel Park, Dubai with Bhatkal Warriors clinching the trophy in a thrilling encounter. Here is the full report of the tournament. 16th Dec Results: Opening Ceremony - S.M. Syed Khaleel CA. Har

Dubai - 23 Dec 2011: Moulana Mahmood Madani, an MP from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, visited the Bhatkalli community in Dubai to discuss issues of mutual interest. A dinner reception was hosted in his honour by S.M. Syed Khalil. Lamenting the lack of political leadership in Bhatkal and the la

Bangalore - 23 Dec 2011: The father of alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Yasin Bhatkal has sued The Hindu newspaper's Editor-in-chief N Ram and reporter Praveen Swami for defamation to the tune of Rs 5 crore.Muhammed Zarar Sidibapa, resident of Bhatkal, Karnataka, has sent a legal notice to T

Doha - 23 Dec 2011: Bhatkal community in Qatar has celebrated National day by organizing a picnic program in Sumaisma Beach. The program initiated and organized by Mr. Ebrahim Khaleel Siddi Ahmada with excellent arrangement. People had good times enjoying the event with plenty of Fun, Games, BBQ and

Bhatkal - 21 Dec 2011: Moon Star Bhatkal clinched Assadullah District Level T20 Cricket Trophy by defeating Crown Honnavar by 18 runs here at Kola Ground, Azad Nagar, Bhatkal. Moon Star won the toss and decided to bat first. They posted 170 runs in their allotted 20 overs with the help of breezy 46

Bhatkal - 21 Dec 2011: Islamia Anglo Urdu High School celebrated its Annual Sports Day here at Anjuman Ground on Tuesday 20th December at 9:15 am. The inaugural program commenced with the Qirat of Maaz Bafaqi, Prof J C Devaraj delivered welcome speech. The program was presided over by Bhatkal CPI, M

Bhatkal - 20 Dec 2011: Moon Star and Crown Honnavar will clash in the final of Assadullah Cup District Level T-20 Cricket Tournament which is underway here at Kola Ground, Azad Nagar, Bhatkal. In semi-finals, Moon Star defeated Youth Federation by 25 runs. Mohammed Mohsin Bafaqi adjudged man of the

Bhatkal - 19 Dec 2011: Moulana Abul Hasan Islamic Academy's Annual Islamiyat Exams will be conducted on Wednesday, 1st February 2012 at 11:00 am in all High Schools and College Centers across India. This was announced by Exam Administrator, Moulana Afzal Nadvi at a press meet held here at Moulana Ab

Bhatkal - 17 Dec 2011: The controversial sign board in Azadnagar near Hamza Masjid which created tension between two communities was removed by Forest department with the help of police and district administration. The area is also sealed by erecting barriers around it. The tension prevailed between

Bhatkal - 17 Dec 2011: A program on Legal awareness and Lok Adalat was held here at Taluka Panchayat office on the occasion of arrival of Lok Adalat Rath in Bhatkal. Taluka Panchayat President, Mr Pashunath Jain delivered welcome speech while Advocate Bomai presided over the function. In his preside

Bhatkal - 17 Dec 2011: Rotary International Club's 'Polio Awareness Campaign which was launched in 3201 districts of India reached Bhatkal recently. On this occasion, Bhatkal Rotary club received the delegates from Kerala including Kerala Rotary Club President, Mr George and other volunteers. As a p

Bhatkal - 17 Dec 2011: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and state JDS leader Mr H D Kumaraswaymy's 53rd birthday was celebrated here in Bhatkal on Friday, 16 December 2011. On this occasion fruits and food stuffs were distributed among patients at Bhatkal Govt Hospital. Bhatkal JDS leader, Mr Inayatu

Dubai - 16 Dec 2011: Harbhajan Singh was the star attraction on the first weekend of Bhatkal Cricket Tournament in Dubai. The 'spin-king' sported an orange t-shirt as he walked into the Zabeel Park Cricket Grounds to a roaring cheer from the Bhatkalli crowd. Crooning with excitement, Harbhajan was

Image: Majid Deobandi presenting his Kalam Image: Sho'ra Hazrath on the stage Manama - An International Urdu Mushaira was held here in Bahrain recently wherein renowned poets and litterateur from around the globe including India have participated and rendered their poetry in-front of large number

Riyadh - 15 Dec 2011: BMJ-Riyadh, an organization representing Bhatkalli community in Riyadh recently elected its new office bearers for the next term in its first executive meeting of the newly elected members. The names are as follows, Mr. Mohammed Ismail Arif Akrami - President Mr. S. M. Syed Ib

Doha - 15 Dec 2011: Qatarand India has started their trade and banking relation with the formal start of the commercial operation of State Bank of India in the State of Qatar. This 170thoverseas operation of State of Bank of India was attended by high profile SBI dignitaries from India, Indian dias