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Photos: Maulana Abdul Bari's body being taken to Jamia Masjid for Namaz-e-Janaza and burial

Photos: Thousands pay tribute to Maulana Abdul Bari Nadvi

28 shot in West Bank clash with Israeli troops: Palestinians

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories: Hundreds of stone-throwing Palestinian youths clashed with Israeli soldiers who raided a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Monday, leaving 28 with gunshot injuries. The Palestinian health ministry said 28 people were shot and wounded, including one in th

Ten-year-old donates birthday money to Islamia Hospital

Kolkata: Ashna Khan, a ten-year-old girl from Kolkata, set a fine example of kindness by donating the entire amount received on her birthday to Islamia Hospital, Kolkata. The daughter of a state Waqf member, Ashna, who is currently in Class V at the prestigious Kolkata Pratt Memorial School, dona

Freedom 251 'Cheapest Smartphone' to Launch on Wednesday

Considered a luxury not too long ago, smartphones have reached a point that they can now be considered a commodity. But on Wednesday, things will reach a whole new level. As part of its attempt to connect every Indian, local smartphone manufacturer Ringing Bells 'with immense support' from the In

Dubai Government awards Shafaat Ahmed Shahbandari

Dubai, 16 February 2016 - Shafaat Ahmad Shahbandari, a Bhatkalli journalist working with Dubai-based Gulf News has received a top honor from Government of Dubai for his journalistic work. He was awarded with the best journalist award at Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST 2016). The award

National Green Tribunal clears decks for Hubli-Ankola railway line in Karnataka

NEW DELHI: Decks have been cleared for the controversial Hubli-Ankola railway line, cutting across the eco-sensitive Western Ghats in Karnataka, with the National Green Tribunal giving its nod to Railways to approach the state government. The order assumes significance as Supreme Court-appointed

6 new Dubai roads that might make you change your daily commute this year

  As the new Sheikh Zayed Road Interchange 2 flyover readies to open to southbound commute, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has unveiled its plans that will put the brakes on traffic as we know it by end of 2016. While key interchanges and widening of road junctio

New UAE Labour Law: 7 points your employment contract must include

Since January 1, 2016, the UAE has implemented sweeping reforms to the old Labour Law, plugging loopholes that now make employees even more content and secure in their workplace. Primary changes in the new regulations pertain to employment contracts for workers hired from abroad, termination of j

Lawyers, JNU students clash in Patiala House court premises

Violence broke out in Patiala House court complex when groups of lawyers today attacked journalists, students and teachers of JNU and unidentified people in and outside the court dubbing them as anti-nationals in the wake of a raging row over the arrest of a student leader of the university. A De

Indian Americans condemn the abuse of sedition laws in quelling student protests

Arrest of JNU students is an assault on civil rights says joint statement February 13, 2016 Washington DC Leading Indian American Advocacy organizations have condemned the recent suppression of student protests and violation of civil rights at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in New

Private schools in Dubai allowed to hike fees by up to 6.4%

Outstanding private schools in Dubai can hike their fees by 6.4 per cent as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced that school tuition fees for the academic year 2016-17 can be raised by between 3.2 and 6.4 per cent. A new Education Cost Index (ECI) for 2016 announced by D

Clash of minimum wages affects hiring of Indians in UAE

A clash between minimum wages stipulated by the Indian government and those prevailing in the UAE labour market is resulting in rejection of applications by some UAE employers trying to recruit Indian workers, Khaleej Times has learnt. As per the new UAE labour law, it is mandatory for employers

AITM organizes two-day seminar on Networking

February 15, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Anjuman Institute of Technology and Management in cooperation with premier Engineering organisation, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur organized a 2-day seminar on Networking. Addressing the students on the inauguration of two d

Over 400 people screened at medical camp

  Febuary 15, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: More than 400 people were screened for various ailments at a free medical camp organised jointly by Anand Ashram School, St. Milagris Credit Souhardha Co-operative Ltd Karwar, KDCC Karwar, Anand Ashram PU College, Kasturba Medi

Photos: Free medical camp held at Anand Ashram P.U College

Huge fire at 'Make in India' event in Mumbai

A massive fire broke out on stage during a cultural programme tonight at the ongoing 'Make In India Week' event at Girgaum Chowpatty here. No injuries were reported so far. Several political and film personalities including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan were

Photos:Two days workshop on networking begins in Anjuman College Bhatkal