New Delhi - 27 Nov 2011 (PTI): Under attack from the Opposition and UPA allyTrinamool Congresson allowing global retail chains in the Indian market, the government on Sunday launched a campaign to sell advantages ofFDI in multi-brandretail.In a full page advertisement in newspapers, the commerce and

New Delhi: The National Conference organized by Popular front of India is started in Ramlila Maidan today. Popular Front of India chairman EM Abdulrahiman hosted the flag in presence of thousands of participants. The Maidain has stood testimony to several historic events since Independence. This soc

Bhatkal - 26 Nov 2011: Around 8 to 10 feet long Python was seen slithering here at a house in Kargedde, near Abu Ubaidah mosque today evening. The house owner with the help of youngsters, Ali , Muzaihir and Misbahul Haque captured the python and later handed over to forest department. It may be note

Karwar - 26 Nov 2011: Power Supply in many parts of the city would be disrupted for a week as the repair of Transformers and replacement of LPT kits is underway. The consumers have been requested to co-operate with the authorities. This was announced by HESCOM Assistant Executive Engineer in a press

Spelling fresh trouble for former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, Lok Ayukta police today filed an FIR against him, Housing Minister V Somanna and two others, alleging irregularities in denotification of land. "An FIR has been filed against Yeddyurappa and Somanna, mainly under the prov

Karwar - 26 Nov 2011: District in-charge minister and Education minister of Karnataka, Mr Vishveswar Hegde Kageri announced that the Govt has passed 116.9 crore rupees for district's highway repair work. He was speaking to the officials at a KDP meeting in Karwar. He said that a concrete road will b

Karwar / Bhatkal - 26 Nov 2011: A proposal for 45 meter wide highway instead of 60 meter was submitted to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) at a meeting of district officials held at Karwar. The meeting was presided over by district in-charge minister, Mr Visveshwar Hegde Kageri. Speaki

Bhatkal - 26 Nov 2011: Labbaik Nawayat Association is hosting a Kabbaddi Tournament on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, December 2011 here at Anjuman High School ground, Bhatkal. According to the press release issued by the Association, the matches will be played day and night. In the first round all Bhatkal team

Kumta - 25 Nov 2011: Thieves made away with gold silver and copper ornaments worth Rs 3 lakh from a jewellery shop in Heravatta near Kumta on Tuesday earlymorning. According to the sources, thieves gained entry into the shop belonging to one Sadananda Mahableshwar Shet of Heravatta by breaking open

Dubai - 25 Nov 2011: According to the organizers, 'Bhatkal Trophy Cricket Tournament' is all set to be held on Friday, 16th December and Friday, 23rd Dec 2011 here at Zabeel Park in Dubai. The registration for Bhatkal teams will be open from Wednesday, 23rd November from 9:00 AM till Friday, 25th No

New Delhi - 25 Nov 2011 (IANS): A year-and-a-half after the tragic Air India crash, Mangalore Airport has earned the tag of being among the most unsafe airports in the country.The government said that it had identified 11 airports which posed a safety risk to flight operations in the country. The sa

New Delhi - 24 Nov 2011: Agriculture ministerSharad Pawarwas today slapped by a youth at a public function claiming he was angry with corruption andprice rise.71-year-old Pawar, who went to a literary function at a public auditorium onParliament Street, was slapped byHarvinder Singh, a transporter i

Jerusalem - 24 Nov 2011 (PTI): Israel's hawkish Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuhas lashed out at Western leaders who have supported the Arab Spring, terming them "naive" in watching favourably the developments in the region, which he believes were taking the Arab world backward not forward.Creditin

Bhatkal - 24 Nov 2011: Pratibha Karanji program for Bhatkal taluka's primary school was held here at the grounds behind Hanumanth Devasthan. Students from 14 schools have participated in this program and showcased their talent infront of large audience. Speaking on this occasion, Bhatkal TMC Preside

Pune - 24 Nov 2011: Additional sessions judge SD Darne on Tuesday sentenced Bangalore serial blast suspect,Maulana Hussain Shabbir Meheruddin Gangavali(32), of Bhatkal village in Karnataka, to five years rigorous imprisonment for the seizure of 250counterfeit currency notesof Rs 100 denomination fro

Bhatkal - 22 Nov 2011: Shams English Medium School which is managed and run by Idara Tarbiat Ikhwan organized a 'Cultural Day' at its Campus located here at Jamia Abad road, Bhatkal. Mr Shafi Shaikh, Principal Shams School presided over the function. The inaugural program started with the Qirat foll

Ahmedabad - 22 Nov 2011:A Special Investigation Team today told the Gujarat High Court that the Ishrat Jahan encounter of 2004 was fake. The High Court ordered FIR to be filed against guilty police officers and men responsible for the killing. For further investigation and indentifying the guilty, t

Bangalore -It was a festive celebration on Sunday afternoon as members from the Bhatkalli community came together to celebrate the joy of Eid in Bangalore's Lincon Hall. Bringing together students, professionals and Bhatkalli families living in Bangalore, the Nawayath fellowship was at its usual bes