JEDDAH: Remittances by expatriates in the Kingdom reached an all-time high of SR156.9 billion in 2015, up 2.3 percent from a total of SR153.3 billion in remittances during 2014. In all, SR1.5 trillion in remittances sent by expatriates in the Kingdom have been recorded over a 22-year period. The i

Ramallah: A Palestinian opened fire at a checkpoint near a Jewish settlement in the West Bank on Sunday, wounding three Israelis before being shot dead, officials said, the latest in four months of violence. An attempted car-ramming also occurred later in the day at a military checkpoint in the Wes

WASHINGTON: President Obama will make his first visit as president to a US mosque next week in a defense of religious freedom, the White House said, following a rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric in the United States. Obama will visit on Wednesday the Islamic Society of Baltimore mosque, where he will

Dubai International (DXB) retained its position as the world’s number one hub for international passengers by registering annual traffic of just over 78 million in 2015, according to a traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Boosted by the growth of some 100 airlines that connect Dubai

Miffed at authorities for not enforcing the ban on trucks carrying protruding rods and other materials despite bringing the rule two years ago, the Centre has now asked states to take strict action against violators. The Union Home Ministry has now shot off identical letters to all states, remind

It's not just using a cellphone while driving that's a menace to society. Charging it in the car has consequences too. That's because a phone drawing electricity from an USB port cuts 0.03 miles from each gallon of gasoline in a tank. Across US, that would mean about 970,000 tonnes of extra planet-w

New Delhi: Prophet Muhammad said, “Do not take away the shade of mosque of the women.” A group of Muslim women has decided to move the Supreme Court demanding entry into all mosques in the country. The petition is expected to be filed on Monday, the advocate for the petitioners, K.V. Dhananjay

ºThe lowest temperature recorded in the UAE this morning was -0.3 deg C on the Jais Mountain this morning at 00.15am, the NCMS has tweeted on Saturday. The NCMS, in its forecast for Sunday added rough seas in the Arabian Gulf to the chilly climes and for Monday and Tuesday, forecast mist and fog

The Federal Traffic Council of the UAE has made a recommendation that car owners be allowed to install video cameras on the front dashboards of their vehicles, according to an ‘Emarat Al Youm’ report. This came at a council meeting held on Thursday (January 28), with the use of cameras on front d

January 30, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Coastal King Welfare Association organized a Naatia competition at Moosa Nagar on Thursday evening in which students recited naats and enthralled the audience with their melodious voices. Maulana Ansar Nadwi Madani presided over the f

January 30, 2016 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Yusuf Kola has been appointed as the new Vice-Principal of Anjuman Pre University College, sources in Anjuman informed Bhatkallys. Yusuf, an MBA graduate from AITM, had completed all his studies post 7th standard in Anjuman Institutio

A fire at Deonar dumping ground two days ago has led Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to shut down 74 schools run by it for two days, as the smoke from the ground veiled the area causing breathing difficulties. The schools are located in M-ward where people are complaining about foul smel

Google Maps is all set to receive its first major update in 2016 which brings several new features including Driving mode and more. The new Google Maps for Android version 9.19 is currently not available on Google Play and can be expected to be rolled out soon. For those who can't wait for the ne

Stepping up the offensive on Dalit scholar suicide issue, Rahul Gandhi today commenced a day-long fast along with agitating students of Hyderabad Central University here after participating in a candle light vigil in the wee hours. The Congress Vice President spent about two hours with agitating

A new rule, to be operational from February 15, a person can only book a maximum of six railway tickets from one email ID in a month. Currently, an individual user can purchase up to 10 tickets on IRCTC website. The decision has been taken to prevent touts from misusing the online ticketing facil

A month after the BJP-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra allotted a 2,000 sq mt land to actor-politician Hema Malini for setting up a dance academy, an RTI query has revealed that the plot was given away at a meagre sum of Rs 70,000, whereas the actual price is in several crores. On December 29,

Motorists found using their mobile phones while driving should be penalised heavily, Colonel Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director General of the Dubai Traffic Police said on Wednesday. Al Mazroui said that using a mobile phone while driving is a major cause of fatal accidents on the road, according t

Weather in UAE: Overcast skies and strong winds are forecasted for later today, with UAE residents being warned over unstable weather conditions. The UAE’s National Center for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) issued the alert on Thursday morning, stating: “The NCMS warns against fresh to strong