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Muslims will benefit from constitutional status to OBC commission: Naqvi
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), April 17,2017 (IANS): Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday said that the Narendra Modi government’s decision to provide constitutional status to Backward Classes Commission will also benefit a large section of the Muslim community. Add
JD-U calls for debate on triple talaq in Parliament, assemblies
New Delhi, April 17,2017 (IANS): The Janata Dal United (JD-U) on Monday called for “wide ranging debates” on triple talaq, or instant divorce, in Parliament as well as state legislative assemblies, to build a consensus on the issue. “In the context of recent ongoing debate over triple talaq, the
Abu Dhabi to get 1 million sq ft park worth Dh250m
The park will be completed in 2018. Abu DHabi, April 18,2017 :Aldar Properties has announced plans for its 1,000,000 square foot public park worth Dh250 million on Reem Island. The park will be completed in 2018. Situated in the heart of its master planned community on Reem Island, t
Vijay Mallya arrested in London
Mallya had left India in March 2016, days after a consortium of banks moved to hear a petition to recover dues of Rs9,081 crore loaned to Kingfisher Airlines. London, April 18,2017: Vijay Mallya, India's liquor baron and former chairman of United Spirits, was on Tuesday arrested in Lond
Zakir Naik has Malaysian PR status, DPM confirms
PUTRAJAYA: Muslim preacher Dr Zakir Naik (pic) has permanent resident (PR) status in Malaysia, given to him about five years ago. Confirming this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that Malaysia, however, is not the only country in which the controversial Muslim preacher
Qatar Airways plans direct flight to Pune, Mangaluru, Lucknow, Jaipur, Tiruchirapalli, Chandigarh and Madurai
Qatar Airways plans direct flight to Pune, Mangaluru, Lucknow, Jaipur, Tiruchirapalli, Chandigarh and Madurai Doha, Apr 18 : Doha-based Qatar Airways has sought a significant increase in capacity entitlements and access to seven new cities including Mangaluru as it aims to counter the growth of its
Zakir Naik awarded Anugerah Bintang Pahlawan
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 APRIL 2017: International preacher, Dr Zakir Abdul Karim Naik was awarded Anugerah Bintang Pahlawan Pribumi Perkasa Negara by Perkasa. The award was given to Zakir Naik to appreciate his contributions to Islam. Zakir Naik was handed a sash and songkok by Ibrahim Ali. Zakir
Visa-free entry for Indians, UAE nationals in this country
Eighteen countries from various regions selected by the reciprocity principle were included into the list. Citizens of UAE and India are eligible to visit Russia's Far East without visas, Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced on Monday. According to a TASS report, Medvedev said tou
1 million expats expected to leave Saudi Arabia under amnesty plan
RIYADH, April 18,2017: With 70 days to go before the end of the campaign of targeting residency and labor violators, preliminary results are already “positive,” according to officials from the General Directorate of Passports and Ministry of Labor and Social Development. The campaign is helping vio
Civil services awareness session hosted in Anjuman
Bhatkallys News |Service Bhatkal, April 16,2017: Creating an awareness of civil service examinations, an event was hosted in AITM Bhatkal on Sunday. Syed Shahid Hashmi, founder of Hadiya project, an online free learning platform, spoke on the subject. Saduddin Salihi, Professor-
Illegal expats urged to take advantage of amnesty period
JEDDAH: Undocumented expats have ten weeks left to rectify their legal status in Saudi Arabia in a campaign which allows them to leave the country without incurring any penalties. Those in the Kingdom illegally who wish to correct their status will be allowed to do so within a grace period announce
Saudi green card is ‘for investors and scientifically skilled’
JEDDAH: Fahad bin Juma, vice chairman of the Shoura Council Financial Committee, said eligibility for the Saudi green card will be determined by a number of entities topped by the Ministry of Commerce and Investment, according to Al-Watan newspaper. He said in order to meet the eligibility criteria
Saudi Shoura member in favor of women driving
RIYADH: Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, head of Shoura Council’s committee on economy and energy, said he is in favor of women driving “as long as there is a clear system to enable them to drive.” He said in an interview with Okaz newspaper that Shoura Council members should not be silent on this issue. Al
Former Jamia Islamia Bhatkal's Principal Irshad Ali Bhopali passes away
Bhatkal 17 April 2017: Jamia Islamia Bhatkal will hold an condolence meet on Tuesday on the passing away of former principal of the institution, Moulana Irshad Ali Bhopali. The condolence meet is scheduled for 12.00 pm at the Jamia Islamia Campus, Jamia Abad. The Educational reforms of the dec
North Kanara Muslim United forum Kumta distributes Academic awards
Bhatkallys News Service/ Special Correspondent Kumta 15 April 2017: North Kanara Muslim united forum Kumta unit, in n attempt to Honor academically excelled student of Kumta organized an event today at Madrasa-e-Muhammadia hall here in Kumta. The event which began with the recitation of Holy Q
Youth leadership forum gets underway in Bhatkal
Bhatkal, 16 April 2017 (Bhatkallys News) - A two-day forum on leadership by Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation (BMYF) united over 50 students. Syed Habib, a guest speaker at the event said, "We have to work towards nation building and make an effort to give back to our nation. Aspiring to be an IAS,
VAT may impact cash flow of UAE companies: tax consultant
Companies in the UAE are likely to face cash flow issues post-implementation of value-added tax (VAT), according to a tax consultant. The UAE is set to implement 5 percent VAT from January 1, 2018, with federal tax officials having begun organising workshops to ensure firms are ready for the new
Valki to get new school
Bhatkallys News Service Valki, April 15, 2016 (Bhatkallys News) - A new school will soon welcome students from Valki as construction work kicked off. Contributing towards a noble cause, the endeavour to support the creation of an educational institution to help residents of Valki has been made poss