Bhatkal news

No Muslim specific survey in Bhatkal, says SP

Karwar, June 21: Brushing aside the allegations of 'Muslim specific survey' by 'men in khaki', in some minority dominated areas of Bhatkal, Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police R Ramesh on Tuesday said the police are carrying out their responsibility without any bias and prejudice. Confusion prev

Farmer drowns in pool in Bengre

Bhatkal - 21 June 2011: A farmer drowned in a pool here in Bengre village of Bhatkal taluk. The incident occurred when the farmer after finishing his field work went for a bath in the pool. Nobody noticed him while drowning in the pool as the place was isolated. A case has been registered at Bhatkal

Anjuman election concludes; winners announced

Bhatkal - 20 June 2011: Much anticipated elections to elect 23 executive members concluded yesterday here at Anjumn Hami-e-Muslimeen office, Bhatkal. There were total 32 candidates in the fray. Around 70% polling was recorded which started in the morning 9:00 am and closed at 5:00 pm. The election c

TMC President participates in cleaning drive

Bhatkal - 20 June 2011: Roadside garbage is a big problem faced by Bhatkal residents. One can easily notice waste and garbage piling up at several places especially the areas coming under gram panchayat limits. The situation in municipality areas have improved tremendously after Inayatullah Shabandr

One person electrocuted, 2 injured in Murdeshwar

Murdeshwar - 19 June 2011: One person electrocuted and died on the spot and two injured when they came in contact with 11 KV transmission line while working on an electric pole. The deceased has been identified as Bhaskar Saniyara Naik. According to the sources, the incident took place at a compound

Two children missing from Madeena colony

Bhatkal - 19 June 2011: Two minor siblings are missing from their home in Madina Colony, near Kadi machine from 12th June. According to the complaint filed by their father Rafiq Abdul Lateef Sheikh in Bhatkal town Police Station, on June 12th when he reached home in the evening, he found his both ch

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3,40,570.71 metric ton record fishing last year in Uttara Kannada district

Bhatkal/Karwar - 18 June 2011: Fishermen in Uttar Kannada district caught record 3,40,570.71 metric tons of fish in their fishing nets last year and earned nearly 1,373.92 crore rupees. According to the sources this figure is around 91640.26 ton more than that of last year which was 2,48,930.45 metr

Tanzeem donates money to families of Chandrappa Lamani and Rajeshwari

Bhatkal - 18 June 2011: At a function held in Tanzeem office yesterday, Majlis-e- Islah wa Tanzeem donated cheques of Rs 30,000 and 20,000 to the families of policemen Chandrappa Lamani and Rajeshwari respectively. It may be noted that, Mr Chandrappa Lamani lost his life and Rajeshwari was injured i

Illegal wood worth Rs 5 lakh seized from a house in Venkatapur

Bhatkal - 18 June 2011: Forest officials yesterday conducted a raid on a house located in Venkatapur and seized illegal wood worth Rs 5 lakh. Two persons Krishna Murthy Bhatt and Neer Kantayya are allegedly involved in this illegal wood trade who are now absconding. According to the sources, they us

Heavy rain disrupts normal life in Bhatkal

Bhatkal - 18 June 2011: Heavy downpour from the last few days in Bhatkal throws normal life out of gear. Most of the people prefer to stay indoor as rain continues to play spoilsport and attendance in schools and colleges are also affected. The rivulet and streets were flooded with rain waters. In s

Agriculture activity begins as rain delight farmers

Bhatkal - 18 June 2011: With incessant rain from the past one week and ideal weather for famers to lay their crops, agricultural activity begins here in Bhatkal on around 3800 hectares of land. According to the farmers, if the rain continues like this, good crop is expected this year and if the rain

Matsyagandha Train cancelled due to landslide

Mangalore - 18 June 2011: All traffic on the Konkan Railway route came to a standstill after heavy rains and landslide led to a safety wall collapsing on the tracks near Nivar station in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The wall, which collapsed on Thursday night, was 60 meters long and six meters

Maoists enforce bandh, attack railway station and police station in Bihar

GAYA (BIHAR) - 16 June 2011: Suspected Maoist guerrillas set fire a railway station, attacked a police station and blew up six mobile phone towers of private telecom companies at different places to enforce 24-hour bandh to protest the arrest of their central committee leaderJagdish Masteralias Jagd

Little Champ of Bhatkal bags first prize in Speech Competition in Dubai

Dubai - Mahasin D/o Mohsin Usman Hallare, a 4th grade student of 'Our Own Indian High School Fujairah (Dubai), bagged first prize in Speech competition held on 25th May 2011 here at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium in Dubai. This speech competition was held as a part of Annual Jawaharlal Nehru Declamation C

Anjuman Elections; Final list of candidates released

Bhatkal - 13 June 2011: Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen yesterday released the final list of candidates contesting for the Management body elections for the next 5 year term (2011-2015). According to the Election commissioner, Mr Abdubaker Ali Kasimji, total 32 members are in the fray for 23 seats. Total 4

BMJ-Q hosts Mushaira

Doha - 12 June 2011: Bhatkalli community residing here in Qatar on Thursday organized a Poetic-concert (Mushaira) wherein large number of people participated and enjoyed the event. The Mushaira was graced by several eminent poets including Mr Jailani Shabandri, who was especially invited for this ev

BMJ-R organizes family picnic

Riyadh - 12 June 2011: Bhatkalli community in Rayadh celebrated family picnic on 9th June 2011 here at Istirahatal Arjwan in Riyah. On this occasion large number of Bhatkalli people along with their family participated and enjoyed the event. On this occasion, BMJ-R's general programme also know as '