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Muslims live on average Rs 32.66 a day, says a Govt survey

Among various religious groups, Muslims have the lowest living standard with the average per capita expenditure of just Rs 32.66 in a day, says a government survey. At the other end of the spectrum, Sikh community enjoys a much better lifestyle as the average per capita spending among them is

9,60,00 kg of Fitra rice distributed in Bhatkal

19 Aug 2013 / Rizwan Gangavaly / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: This year, 9,60,00 kg of Fitra rice was collected by Fitra Committee Bhatkal (Karnataka) and was distributed on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr itself. This announcement was made by convenor of Fitra Committee Bhatkal, Maulana Mohammed Ilyas Nadvi

Rabita holds Hindu-Muslim get-together function

19 Aug 2013 / Rizwan Gangavaly / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: To improve the bonds of unity and brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims of Bhatkal, a get-together function was organized yesterday by Rabita Society Bhatkal at Mango Farm. The programme began with the recitation of Quran. Addressing t

Bhatkal Premier League to begin from 3rd Jan 2014

20 Aug 2013 / Press Release / Bhatkallys News Dubai: The third edition of Bhatkal Premier League will begin from 3rd Jan 2014. This announcement was made by Chairman of Bhatkal Premier League in a press release. This season, 8 teams will participate and the entries are open. *(Terms and C

Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) launches e-Newsletter

“Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) launches its e-Newsletter ‘AMP Connect’ on Independence Day” Mumbai, Maharashtra 15 August’13: Association of Muslim Professionals (AMP) launches its e-Newsletter on Independence Day, 15th August 2013. The objective of this e-Newsletter is to share ke

37 killed by express train in Bihar, angry crowd attacks driver

KHAGARIA: 37 pilgrims including women and children standing on rail tracks were killed when a speeding express train ploughed into them on Monday in Bihar's Khagaria district, triggering angry protests by locals who attacked train drivers, set ablaze a coach and vandalised the station. The 'k

Unemployment among Muslims dropping, shows NSSO data

NEW DELHI: Unemployment among Muslims is going down, marking an encouraging trend to gladden the champions of inclusive growth. The unemployment rate for the community declined from 2.3% in 2004-05 to 1.9% in 2009-10 in rural areas and from 4.1% to 3.2% in urban areas. However, a vast majorit

Anjuman holds orientation programme for new engg students

19 Aug 2013 / Press Release / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Anjuman Institute of Technology & Management conducted the orientation programme for the first year engineering students. Many students and their parents who had come from many parts of the country attended the program. It was a one da

Kerala govt gets RBI nod for Islamic banking

KOCHI (TNN): The Kerala government has got a go-ahead from the Reserve Bank of India to launch a financial institution following the principles of Islamic finance.  Cheraman Financial Services Limited (CFSL) will be floated by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation to function as a non

RV Deshpande inaugurates blood storage unit in Bhatkal Govt Hospital

18 Aug 2013 / Rizwan Gangavaly / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: District in-charge RV Deshpande inaugurated the blood storage unit in Bhatkal Govt Hospital for provision of blood at appropriate rates to needy patients. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Deshpande addressed the public and said that this unit

Rabita to hold Hindu-Muslim get-together function on 18th Aug

17 Aug 2013 / Rizwan Gangavaly / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Rabita Society Bhatkal will organize a Hindu-Muslim get-together function on 18th August 2013 at Mango Farm. Only specially invited guests will be allowed to participate in the function. Various politicians, government officials, social wo

Bhatkali girl honored at Karwar

16 Aug 2013 / Rizwan Gangavaly / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Saubia d/o Mohammed Jameel Mohatisham, a top-ranking student of Anjuman PU College for Women Bhatkal, was felicitated and awarded by the Minister for higher education RV Deshpande at the Indenpendence Day function held in Karwar for securi

Bhatkal celebrates 67th Independence Day

15 Aug 2013 / Staff Reporter / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: On the occasion of 67th Independence Day, various educational institutions, government and non-government offices in Bhatkal hoisted the tricolour and celebrated the Independence Day. A grand function was organized at Bhatkal Police Grounds

Rabita Society to award meritorious students on 23rd August

15 Aug 2013 / Staff Reporter / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: Like previous years, this year too Rabita Society Bhatkal will organize an award ceremony for meritorious students to encourage them and uplift their spirits. In this function, students from Muslim managed institutions scoring 90% and above

Egypt: Death toll rises to 638, Morsi supporters still defiant

CAIRO: The Egyptian health ministry has raised the death toll from Wednesday's violence that followed a crackdown on two camps housing supporters of the ousted president Mohamed Morsi to 638. Ministry spokesman Mohammed Fathallah said on Thursday that the number of injured in the previous day

On way to Jog, 4 killed in accident

Four people were killed and two sustained grievous injuries when a car in which they were travelling, collided with a KSRTC bus near Aalalli-Balegar Cross on NH-206 in Sagar taluk on Thursday.  They were on their way to see Jog Falls, when the accident occurred. Mahesh (30), Hanumantoji Ra

Youth on bike rams pole, sustains severe injuries

15 Aug 2013 / Bhatkal Bureau / Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: A 28-year-old youth sustained severe head injuries when his motorcycle rammed into a pole on Bhatkal National Highway (NH66) near Nishat hospital on Wednesday night at around 9:30pm. According to sources, the youth was heading towards Sha

Egypt death toll rises to 525

(AP) / 15 August 2013 Egyptian authorities on Thursday significantly raised the death toll from clashes the previous day between police and supporters of the ousted president, saying more than 500 people died and laying bare the extent of the violence that swept much of the country and prompted t