Bhatkal news

Bhatkal Journalist Association extends support to Anna Hazare

Bhatkal - 19 August 2011: Bhatkal Taluka Working Journalist Association yesterday staged protest in-front of Assistant Commissioner's office and submitted a memorandum to the Bhatkal AC, Mr Raju Moger supporting Anna Hazare's movement against corruption and for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill. On this occa

Indian community in Qatar celebrated I-Day

Doha - 18 August 2011: Indian community in Qatar celebrated India's 65th Independence Day here in Doha, Qatar. On this occasion large number of Indians including Indian Ambassador, Ms Deepa Gopalan participated in the event and while addressing the gathering she expressed deep concern over the corru

Condolence meet held

Bhatkal - 17 August 2011: A condolence meet was held here at Masjid Yusuf to pay tributes to late Ruknuddin Musaddiq, ex-president of Yusuf Masjid Committee who passed away recently. Speaking on this occasion, Moulana Iqbal Naite Nadvi highlighted the good work of late Musaddique and delivered a com

Bhatkal celebrates 65th Independence Day

Bhatkal - 16 August 2011: Bhatkal witnessed 65th Independence Day with colourful celebrations across the town. All Schools, Colleges, Govt offices and Non Governmental Organizations had hoisted the tricolor and remembered the martyrs and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the Independen

Road accident near Tengingundi Cross; 2 injured

Bhatkal - 14 August 2011: Two people injured as a result of collision between Tata Sumo and Splendor Bike near Tengingundi Cross, NH-17 Bhatkal at around 6:45 pm. The injured have been identified as Krishnaiah Subraiah Naik and Mahadeva Narayana Naik and were taken to Bhatkal Govt Hospital for treat

Two Bangalore Youngsters Feared Drowned in Arabian Sea at Murdeshwar Beach

Bhatkal 14 August 2011: Two Bangaloreans in their early twenties are feared to have drowned in Murdeshwar beach here, after they were swept away by strong waves early on Sunday August 14 morning. On Sunday morning, a group of 11 from Bangalore reached Murdeshwar at around 6.30 am, and by 6.45 they v

Bhatkal Student wins Gold medal in Athletics

Bangalore - 12 August 2011: Bhatkal student, Shridhar Shyamu Baidamane won Gold medal in 400 meter hurdles at 27th Karnataka State Athletics Event held in Bangalore. Shyamu, a BA student from SDM College, Ujire clocked 56.6 sec to emerge winner in 400 meter hurdles race. It may be interesting to not

AIMCA achieves 100% results in BBA final exam

Bhatkal - 12 August 2011: Anjuman Institute of Management and Computer Applications (AIMCA) registered 100% results in BBA final examinations which was held in the month of June this year. According to the press release issued by Anjuman General Secretary, Mr Jukaku Abdul Raheem, all 42 students who

Umer stars for Uniforge Bhatkal in Dulsco Ramadan T20

Dubai - 12 August 2011: Uniforge Bhatkal CC defeated Brookfield Multiplex by 56 runs in the 10th Dulsco Ramadan Twenty20 tournament being played at Zabeel Park Cricket Grounds Dubai.Electing to bat first on winning the toss, Bhatkal CC scored 149 for the loss of seven wickets and later bowled out th

NHAI submits proposal for highway widening project between Karwar and Kundapur

Mangalore - 11 August 2011: Close on the heels of taking up national highway widening work between Kundapur and Suratkal, the highways department has proposed a widening project of the national highway between Majali village on Karnataka's border with Goa, and Kundapur. The project is estimated

ABVP holds demonstration in Bhatkal

Bhatkal - 11 August 2011: Students' organization, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) recently held a demonstration against corruption in UPA Govt here at Bhatkal. The protestors shouted slogans, displayed placards and temporarily blocked NH-17 near Shamsuddin Circle. Speaking on the occasion,

Student injured in road accident

Bhatkal - 10 August 2011: Student belonging to Anjuman Engineering College, Mohammed Arfat s/o. Moulana Ashraf Muallim was severely injured in a road accident near TFC Hotel. According to the sources, the accident took place at 8:30 am when an Auto rickshaw coming from Nagappa Naik road rammed into

Rotary Club holds Quiz Competition at Convent School Bhatkal

Bhatkal - 08 August 2011: Rotary Club of Bhatkal has recently organized a Quiz Competition here at Anand Ashram Convent School located at Sagar road. The students from 8 Schools have been participated in the competition which was open for 8th, 9th and 10th class children. Anand Ashram Convent School

PRS facility launched at Bhatkal Railway Station

Bhatkal - 08 August 2011: Passenger Reservation System (PRS) facility was recently launched here at Bhatkal Railway Station. With this, residents of Bhatkal can now book their train tickets to travel anywhere in India. According to the Station Master, Mr K S N Murthy, this facility will be available

Jamia Islamia Bhatkal to host series of events to mark its Golden Jubilee

Bhatkal - 04 August 2011: Jamia Islamia Bhatkal is going to organize series of events to mark its 50 years in March 2012. This was announced by Convener of the Organizing Committee, Moulana Ilyas Jakti Nadvi at a press conference held here in Bhatkal. Speaking to the reporters he said, 'The decision

Bhatkal's famous social worker, Fayyaz Mulla injured in road accident

Bhatkal - 02 August 2011: Bhatkal's famous social worker and ex-municipal councillor, Mr Fayyaz Mulla severely injured in a road accident that took place here at main road, Bhatkal. The accident occurred when a municipality lorry hit Mulla's scooter head-on near old bus stand. According to the sourc

Ramadan Mubarak: Holy month of Ramadan begins in Bhatkal

Bhatkal - 01 August 2011: Bhatkal Qazis declared the beginning of holy month of Ramadan after receiving reports of crescent moon from Honnavar and Shirur. However, in Bhatkal there were no reports of moon sighting from any place as it was raining in the evening. According to the sources, in Chennai

Interaction session between Anjuman Management and Teaching Staff held

Bhatkal - 28 July 2011: An interaction session between newly elected Anjuman Management and the Teaching Staff was held here at Anjuman College premises on Wednesday, 27 July. The main topic of discussion here was 'How to raise the Standard and Quality of Education in Anjuman Institutions.' Speaking