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90 feared drowned after smuggler’s boat carrying mostly Pakistani migrants capsizes off Libya coast: UN
About 90 people were feared drowned after a smuggler’s boat mostly carrying Pakistani migrants capsized off Libya’s coast early Friday, the UN’s migration agency said. Ten bodies have washed ashore near the Libyan town of Zuwara following the tragedy in the early morning, said International O
Russia warns citizens against travelling abroad, says the US may get them arrested
Russia on Thursday issued an advisory to its citizens against travelling abroad, claiming that they may be arrested in other countries at the request of the United States, Reuters reported. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Washington was “hunting” for Russian citizens, who after being arrested woul
South Africa: more than 950 trapped gold miners brought to surface
At least 900 gold miners who were trapped in a South African mine for more than 24 hours after a power outage were safely evacuated on Friday morning. The Sibanye-Stillwater company, which manages the Beatrix mine in Free State province, said the miners will have medical tests and counselling and
Bhatkal: Farmers submit memorandum against Forest Department
Bhatkallys News Bureau/ Rizwan Gangavali Bhatkal 02 Feb 2018: Karnataka Farmer’s Association on Friday submitted a memorandum to Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner against the deforestation drive in Belli locality initiated recently by the local Forest Department. The association claimed that the
Bhatkal: Mosque theft mystery unravels in compromise
Bhatkallys News Bureau/ Ismail Zaorez Bhatkal 31 Jan 2018: A case of theft was reported at the Siddiqui Masjid on Qidwai road in Bhatkal on Wednesday morning. The thieves allegedly broke open a window near the tomb and entered the Mosque using a rope to slide down from the top. The incident
London to build memorial for Sikh soldiers who fought for Britain
The Theresa May government on Tuesday approved building a memorial in London to honour the sacrifices and contribution of Sikh servicemen who fought in the two world wars for Britain and its allies. The decision meets a major demand of the Sikh community. The announcement of erecting the Sikh war
Wife of indian techie, killed in hate crime in US, attends trump's address
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES: Sunayana Dumala, the wife of an Indian engineer who was shot dead in a hate crime shooting in the US last year, on Wednesday attended President Donald Trump's first State of the Union Address. Sunayana, 32, was invited as a guest by Congressman Kevin Yoder to attend the
5 acts that will land you a Dh500 fine in Dubai
The city of Dubai has certain rules, regulations and laws for tourists, visitors and Dubai residents alike. Non-adherence to those can lead to a serious imposition of fines and punishments. Below is a list of five acts that can get you penalised for Dh500. Refrain from doing these things and avoi
1,200 IIT, NIT graduates to teach engineering students in backward areas: Javadekar
Over 1,200 graduates from premier institutions like IITs and NITs have been selected to teach in 53 state-run engineering colleges in backward areas across 11 states and Union Territories for three years, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday. “This is the first time such a measure h
Air Force Officer accused of leaking information on WhatsApp, Detained
NEW DELHI: A senior Indian Air Force officer has been taken into custody after he was accused of passing on classified information to a woman he had reportedly befriended on Facebook. Sources told NDTV that the woman was likely to have been a spy who appeared to have honey-trapped the Group Captain-
Karnataka Sixth Pay Commission recommends 30 per cent salary hike for govt employees
The Karnataka government on Wednesday recommended 30 per cent salary hike to the government employees and pensioners in its Sixth Pay Commission. The move will benefit around 5.2 lakh government employees, about 5.3 lakh pensioners, and about 73,000 employees of government-aided educational insti
جے این ایم سی کے شعبۂ سرجری میں ڈاکٹر سومترا راوت کا توسیعی خطبہ
علی گڑھ مسلم یونیورسٹی (اے ایم یو) کے جواہر لعل نہرو میڈیکل کالج (جے این ایم سی) میں سرگنگا رام اسپتال نئی دہلی کے گیسٹرو انٹسٹائنل سرجری و لیور ٹرانسپلانٹ شعبہ کے سربراہ پدم شری ڈاکٹر سومترا راوت نے آنتوں و معدہ کے کینسر کی سرجری کے نئے طور طریقوں پر توسیعی خطبہ دیا ۔ فیکلٹی آف میڈیسن کے ڈین اور جے
کرناٹک انتخابات: کانگریس کا الزام، بی جے پی اور اویسی میں ہوئی خفیہ ڈیل
بنگلورو۔ کرناٹک کانگریس میں اے آئی ایم آئی ایم سربراہ اسد الدین اویسی کو لے کر کھلبلی مچی ہے۔ وزیر اعلی سدارمیا سمیت پارٹی کے سینئر لیڈر الزام لگا رہے ہیں کہ کانگریس کو شکست دینے کے لئے بی جے پی اور اویسی کے درمیان خفیہ ڈیل ہوئی ہے۔ کانگریس کے لیڈر تو یہاں تک کہہ رہے ہیں کہ بی جے پی کے کچھ لیڈروں
Three including a Bhatkalli student killed in road accident in Mysore; two critical
Bhatkallys News Bureau Mysore 31 Jan 2018: In an tragic accident in Mysore three students were killed on the spot including one Bhatkalli lad, while two others were seriously injured and are hospitalized in a critical condition. The accident took place on Wednesday 31 January afternoon. Syed H
India to convert ten beaches into 'Blue Flag Beaches', one from Udupi also in the list; Here's what 'Blue Flag Beaches' mean
Bhatkallys News Bureau Udupi 31 Jan 2018: The Union Environment Ministry has planned to convert India's 10 popular sea beaches into international quality 'Blue Flag Destination' in order to ensure safety and cleanliness of these beaches. Among these 10 beaches, Padukere beach located near Malpe o
Bengaluru: Drug peddler arrested after filing tax returns for Rs 40 lakh
In a bizarre case, a Bengaluru-based drug peddler was arrested after he filed his taxes - honestly. Ranga Rachappa, who on paper works as a construction labourer, filed income tax returns for FY2016-17 against an annual income of Rs 40 lakhs, which raised red flags leading to his arrest. Accordin
SC, HC judges get nearly two-fold salary hike
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court and high court judges have got a nearly two-fold salary hike with President Ram Nath Kovind giving nod to a bill passed by Parliament in this regard. The Chief Justice of India will now get a monthly salary of Rs 2.80 lakh, up from the present Rs one lakh. Similarly,
No Orange coloured passports. Government scraps decision
NEW DELHI: The government has scrapped its plan to issue orange coloured passports to those who have not passed their Class 10 examination. It has also decided not to discontinue printing the last page of the passport, which is used as a valid proof of address. In a statement today, the foreign