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JeM probe: four terror suspects released after 3 days; not ‘enough evidence’

Delhi, May 8: After more than three days of questioning and not finding “enough evidence” against them, the Delhi Police Special Cell let off four youths — suspected to be Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) sympathisers — on Saturday. The four were among the 10 detained by the Cell during simultaneous raids in

Garbage piles up in Pattan panchayat areas, officials display lack of concern

May 07, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: It has been six months since the old members of Jaali panchayat were isolated and the panchayat was upgraded to Pattan panchayat. In this duration, litter has started piling up in areas falling under Jaali Pattan panchayat limit and no offic

UAE committed to transparent, safe workplace for expat workers

Dubai (May 7, 2016): The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has published the first annual report entitled 'Workers Welfare Report 2015,' highlighting the labour rights in the UAE. The 2015 report focuses on measures to ensure that all workers that come to the UAE "are recruited and em

Rain brings respite from heat

NEW DELHI (MAY 7, 2016): Rains lashed several parts of the country bringing the mercury down and giving respite from the scorching heat. In the national capital New Delhi, it was a cloudy and sunny day in patches with the mercury hovering below the normal levels. The maximum temperature was r

Ishwar Naik elected new President of Bhatkal Taluka Panchayat

May 07, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Ishwar Naik has been elected as the new President of Bhatkal Taluka Panchayat while Radha Ashok Vaidya has been elected as the Vice President. Both belong to the Congress Party and have been elected unopposed without any opposition. The e

Meet India's Youngest Pilot Ayesha Aziz

BENGALURU (May 7, 2016): Her dream was to do something challenging and unconventional. Ever since she was a child, Ayesha Aziz knew she wanted to fly a plane. At 16, she fulfilled her dream by becoming India’s youngest woman pilot. Ayesha, now 20, says, “More than being India’s youngest pilot, I

Missing Haveri woman found Safe and back with family

May 06, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Farhat Jabeen, a native of Haveri in Karnataka, who went missing 15 days ago has been found safe and is now back with her family. After praising almighty Allaah, her family members thanked public for the cooperation and Bhatkallys.com for th

Scientists Make Sea Water Drinkable, Produce 6.3 Million Litres A Day

MUMBAI: As 13 states struggle with drought, scientists in a corner of India have devised a way to make potable water - 6.3 million litres of it every day - from sea water.  They have also developed certain filteration methods that ensure groundwater containing arsenic and uranium are safe to drink.

Notable poet Samiullaah Barmawar visits Bhatkallys' office

May 05, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Bhatkal's renowned Naity poet Samiullaah Barmawar paid visit to Bhatkallys.com's Head Office here in Bhatkal. Speaking to Bhatkallys.com's Manager Jailani Shabandari, he said that Bhatkallys.com is the first organization which was founded

Public help sought to trace missing Haveri woman

May 05, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Bhatkallys.com is appealing to the public for help in finding a 32-year-old woman from Haveri who has been missing since last week. Farhat Jabeen, a native of Haveri in Karnataka, left his family home 12 days ago and hasn't been seen sinc

Intolerance in India rose in 2015, says USCIRF

NEW DELHI: Religious freedom in India was on a "negative trajectory" in 2015 as religious tolerance "deteriorated" and religious freedom violations "increased", alleged US Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) in its 2016 annual report. The USCIRF suggested that the Indian gover

After 2 years of Modi govt, survey says many see 'no change'

New Delhi: With the Modi government close tocompleting its two years in office, a new survey on Saturday said nearly half of the respondents (49 per cent) feel "no change" in their living standards while another 15 per cent feel the situation has actually worsened. The survey, conducted by the Ce

Illegal beef trading busted at Honnavar, two arrested

May 01, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Honnavar: Honnavar police has arrested a Christian couple for selling beef illegally. The duo has been identified as Victor Ambrose Rodrigues and his wife Mary, residents of Kelaginapalya in Honnavar. Police has seized 25 kg beef from their home.

Bhatkallys.com appoints Jailani Shabandari as New Manager

May 01, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Jailani Shabandari has been appointed as the new Manager and Bureau Chief of Bhatkallys.com. A resident of Umar Street in Bhatkal, Jailani worked in Gulf for around 40 years. He acquired his elementary education at Anjuman in Bhatkal and

Petrol price hiked by 1.06 a litre, diesel 2.094 paise

NEW DELHI: Petrol price was today hiked by Rs 1.06 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.94 a litre. Petrol in Delhi will cost Rs 62.19 per litre from midnight tonight as against Rs 61.13 currently, said Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's largest fuel retailer. Similarly, a litre of diesel will

Madrassa Talimul Islam Honnavar holds its annual function

April 30, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Madrassa Talimul Islam Roshan Mohalla Honnavar held its annual function after Isha prayers on Friday. The function was presided over by Principal of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Maulana Maqbool Kobatte. On this occasion, the students entertai

Video interview of Abdul Rehman Batin released

April 30, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Bhatkal's renowned poet and Vice President of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen, Abdul Rehman Batin today visited Bhatkallys.com's Head Office here in Bhatkal and released his special video interview with Bhatkallys.com. On this occasion, Rabita

PM Modi not doing enough to bring black money home: Congress

New Delhi : The Congress party on Friday said that the NDA regime at the Centre is not doing enough to bring back black money to India, and alleged that it was colluding and conniving with liquor baron Vijay Mallya. “Stark truth is that Vijay Mallya ran away with active connivance and protection