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KSA offers India $ 625 bn investment opportunities

[caption id="attachment_28174" align="aligncenter" width="580"] The 2010 meeting of King Abdullah with Premier Manmohan Singh saw the beginning of a new era in relations between the two Asian economic giants. (AN photo)[/caption] JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is offering investment opportunities worth $ 6

Gold Smuggling Case: Abrar Mulla narrates ordeal in DRI custody

Bhatkal – Abrar Mulla, who was arrested on charges of Gold Smuggling on 16th February 2013 at Mangalore International Airport by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials narrated his ordeal in their custody in an exclusive interview with bhatkallys.com after releasing on bail. The sum

Student thrashed at HPS Govt School, Herur

Bhatkal – A student identified as Ravichandra Mangla Gonda studying in 8th class was brutally beaten-up by the member of School Board here at HPS Govt School, Herur. As a result of this, he received head injuries and taken to Bhatkal Govt Hospital for treatment. According to the sources, Scho

Annual Sports Meet held at AIMCA

Bhatkal – Anjuman Institute of Management and Computer Applications organized its Annual Sports Meet here at College Grounds yesterday. The event was declared open by the chief guest of the function Dr Faheem Mohammed, Associate Prof of Family Department, California. Speaking on this occasion he

MLA J D Naik campaigns for Congress candidates in TMC polls

Bhatkal – As the election date coming closer and the assembly election is also coming after TMC polls, all party workers are busy in campaigning for their candidates. As a part of this, Bhatkal MLA Mr J D Naik seen campaigning for the Congress candidate in ward no. 23 of Chautani locality. On thi

Free Eye checkup camp held at Sana Opticals

Bhatkal – Sana Opticals in association with Nethra Jyothi Charitable Trust Udupi, Prasad Nethralaya Udupi and Rotary Club Bhatkal organized a free eye checkup camp here at Govt School, Main Road, Bhatkal. Renowned eye specialist from Udupi, Dr Krishna Prasad and Dr Shamsher along with their team

Soon, babus who delay services may face fines

NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Thursday will consider a Bill providing for time-bound delivery of services like pensions, passports, caste certificates, ration cards and tax refunds with a penalty of Rs 250 a day subject to a maximum of Rs 50,000 for default. The right of citizens for time-bound d

Indian expats in UAE warned about taking rupees home

Rules suggest expats can carry foreign currency without any limit Abu Dhabi: The Indian Embassy in the UAE has warned Indian expatriates not to carry Indian currency while travelling to India. As per Indian rules and regulations, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are not allowed to carry Indian currency

Mexico’s Slim, Gates, Zara chief Ortega world’s richest

Mexico’s Slim, Gates, Zara chief Ortega named among the world's richest [caption id="attachment_28056" align="alignleft" width="475"] Image Credit: AFPFrom right: Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim, Microsoft’s Bill Gates and Zara fashion house boss Amancio Ortega of Spain. The three topped the Forbes li

Bhatkal bristles at terror tag

This article is published in Indian Express Bhatkal, Wed Mar 06 2013:It has been termed "mini Dubai", "mini Pakistan" and the birthplace of the Indian Mujahideen. Yet as Bhatkal returns to focus after the Hyderabad blasts, it shows no sign of the fault-lines that are said to be behind the rise of t

UAE moves towards ‘smarter’ education

[caption id="attachment_27994" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Shaikh Mohammed received education ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries at Zabeel Palace on Tuesday. The ministers are in Dubai to attend the Global Education Forum. — Wam[/caption] Muaz Shabandri / 5 March 2013 D

Fruit laden truck overturns on National Highway; 2 injured

Bhatkal – 2 people sustained minor injuries when a mini-lorry loaded with grapes overturned on National Highway near Nishath Nursing Home yesterday night. According to the sources, the lorry was heading towards Mangalore when the driver lost control of his vehicle and overturned injuring both dr

Bhatkal JDS members protested against lack of representation in TMC polls

Bhatkal – JDS Bhatkal unit members held protest yesterday against lack of representation in the upcoming TMC polls and demanded answer from Bhatkal JDS President Mr Inayatullah Shabandri on this issue. They warned against group resignation if the leadership fails to provide them proper represent

Malala and Clinton in running for Nobel peace

OSLO - Pakistani schoolgirl-turned-icon of Taleban resistance Malala Yousafzai, ex-Eastern bloc activists and former US president Bill Clinton are in the running for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, as the Nobel Institute announced a record 259 nominations on Monday. This year’s list of candidates

Middle East is new global travel crossroads

It’s 1 a.m. and the sprawling airport in this desert city is bustling. Enough languages fill the air to make a United Nations translator’s head spin. Thousands of fliers arrive every hour from China, Australia, India and nearly everywhere else on the planet. Few venture outside the terminal, whic

Millions of expat employees in UAE to save ID card costs biennially

Expat employees' ID card and its renewal sponsor's responsibility, official says [caption id="attachment_27875" align="alignleft" width="475"] Image Credit: Arshad Ali/Gulf NewsFrom now on, the sponsors have to bear the costs of national ID cards of their expatriate employees.[/caption] Abu Dh

Danube BPL Semi-finals: Concord defeats Daffini, SahilOnline overpowers PMG

Dubai – Concord Sailors defeated Daffini Charges and SahilOnline surpassed PMG Strikers to seal berth in the final of Danube Bhatkal Premier League T-20 Cricket Tournament which is underway in Dubai. In the first semi final, electing to bat first Daffini Chargers managed to put 150 runs on bo

Sana opticals to hold free eye check-up camp on 13 March

Bhatkal - Sana opticals is organizing a free eye checkup camp to celebrate its 10th anniversary on 13th March 2013 at its office located opposite to Govt Urdu Primary School, Main Road, Bhatkal. According to the press release issued to media, the camp will be organized in association with Rot