In a major decision, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has removed the Aadhaar card from the list of documents acceptable as date of birth (DOB) proof.  The EPFO notified the removal of Aadhaar Card as an acceptable document for date of Birth after a directive from the Uniqu

Bhatkal: Tensions flared on Tuesday following an attempt to install a Devinagar board near the Makkah Masjid at Second Cross on Jali Road in Bahtkal. Despite authorities denying permission, protestors were advised to submit a written memorandum to the Jali Panchayat for further consideration. The

Karwar, Jan 16 (IANS): BJP MP and former Union Minister Anantkumar Hegde on Tuesday challenged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for an open debate on decency. Hegde had stirred a controversy by addressing Siddaramaiah as his son while criticising him for issuing statements in connection

Bhatkal: 4 December 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Anjuman Girls High School (AGHS) on Basti Road celebrated its annual social gathering, where students were honored with the coveted 'Batool-e-Anjuman' awards.  The prestigious 'Batool-e-Anjuman' award for the academic ye

Bhatkal: 4 December 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Fathima D/O Masood Alam  Manegar, a resident of Shiroor, emerged victorious in the Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Quran Hifz competition held recently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Her remarkable proficiency in reciting the Holy

In a recent announcement, the Karnataka State Akka Mahadevi Women's University announced results for the B.A/B.Sc/B.Com 6th semester examinations conducted in September/October 2023 have been made public. The students of Anjuman College for Women have made achieved significant results in the exa

Bhatkal: The Aimty Wellness Expo 2023, held in rememberance of Mohammed Ali Andale and Dr. MT Hasan Bapa Sada on December 30, 2023, marked a significant success, drawing approximately 450 participants, with additional attendees off the books. The event featured a free medical camp held in two sessio

Bhatkal: 31 December (Bhatkallys News Bureau) In a recent incident of theft, a residence on Nagappa Naik Road was robbed on Sunday night. The thieves not only made away with nearly one lakh in cash but also caused significant damage to the valuables within the house. The homeowner, Badarud Duja B

Mangaluru, Dec 26: In a significant development, the semi high-speed Vande Bharat Express train conducted its trial run, reaching the Central railway station in the city on Monday evening.  The flag-off ceremony was conducted in the presence of Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel,

Mohammed Muzaffer, a student from Bhatkal and son of Afzal Mohtesham, was recently recognized by The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka, at the Alvas Virasat 2023 fest held at Alvas Campus in Moodbidri. Muzaffer, a former student of Ali Public School, Bhatkal, achieved academic excellence in

New Delhi: A drone strike caused an explosion and fire on a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea on Saturday, but no casualties have been reported. The crew includes 20 Indians, and an Indian Coast Guard vessel is moving towards the merchant vessel, MV Chem Pluto, which is 217 nautical miles off the Por

Bhatkal: 17 November 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Islamia Anglo-Urdu High School organised its annual literary event on Thursday at the Usman Hasan Hall here in its campus. The event consisted various categories, including recitation, Naat, ghazal, Urdu, English, and Kannada speeches. The

Uttara Kannada, Dec 5 (IANS): A fishing boat carrying 40 fishermen has gone missing in the Arabian Sea, sources said on Tuesday. The incident has been reported from Karwar in the Uttara Kannada district of the state. As per the sources, the boat went missing last week coinciding with extr

In a recent incident near Kotakhanda of Marukeri, an auto-rickshaw driver lost his life after sustaining severe injuries in an attempt to avoid a collision with a cow that unexpectedly appeared on the road.  The driver, identified as Nagesh Krishna Gonda, was en route from Bhatkal to Maruker

Bhatkal: 30 November 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) State Minority Commission Chairman Abdul Azim paid a visit to coastal Karnataka, including Bhatkal, where he engaged with local journalists to shed light on initiatives aimed at the development of minority communities. During his visit, Chairman

Bhatkal: November (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Bhatkal's 13-year-old karate prodigy, Ismail Nameer Ruknuddin, has added two more medals to his overall tally by securing two gold medals at a national-level competition organized by Guru Goju Ryu Karate Academy India in Mangalore.   Nameer c

Mangaluru:28 November 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A tragic incident was reported in Mangaluru as a fire engulfed a residential flat on the twelfth floor of a seventeen-storied building in Attavar, resulting in the death of Zareena Shaheen Kola (57) from Bhatkal. The incident occurred in the

Bhatkal: 26 Nov (Bhatkallys News Bureau) In a road accident reported on Sunday morning a 23-year-old after a truck rammed into a bike before fleeing from the scene here on NH 66 in Shirali. The deceased woman has been identified as Nikita Gonda (23), a resident of Kargil near Sagar. While Nikita