By: SOURISH BHATTACHARYA, India Today I had first heard the name Bhatkal in the context of an alleged terrorist belonging to the Indian Mujahideen, the shadowy organisation that gets everybody excited at periodic intervals in our newsroom. The name came back to me like a flash of inspiration when th

Mangalore, May 30, 2011: The Indian coast guard announced the distribution of Distress Alert Transmitter (DAT) devices to fishing trawlers to ensure faster response in case of emergencies on Monday May 30. The device, which uses Global Positioning System (GPS), was developed by the Indian Space Rese

At the end of the Asus press conference at Computex 2011, Chairman Jonney Shih waited until the very last minute to unveil the best product of the night: The Asus PadFone, a convergent device that docks a smartphone into the back of a slate so that they can be used together as a single device. P

Under attack from Congress and JD(S) besides battling threats of being ousted, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Monday said his government enjoyed majority and there was no need for 'Operation Lotus' under which Opposition MLAs were allegedly lured to the BJP. "The Government enjoys m

NEW DELHI: Finally, gory pictorial warnings like that of rotting mouths, hanging gums and infected lungs, will appear on cigarette, bidi, cigar and smokeless or chewing tobacco packets from December 1. The Union health ministry issued the notification on Saturday after years of buckling to resist

Bhatkal - 30 May 2011: In a bid to encourage school management, students and staff of Shams English Medium School for achieving 100 pc results in boys section in a recently concluded SSLC examinations, Mr Abdullah Lanka, executive member of Shams School announced reward for all SSLC passout students

In the next two days, Karnataka police department (CID forests) will erect large signboards with information and pictures of endangered species of fish according to the various schedules of Indian Forest Act (Wildlife) 1972. The first three signboards have already been erected in Baithkol in Karwar,

Lucknow - 30 May 2011: Bhatkalli students studying in Nadvatul Ulema held Taziati Ijlas on the sad demise of Late Badrul Hasan and his four family members in a tragic road accident which took place near Kumta and paid rich tributes to the departed souls. Speaking on the occasion, Moulana Abdul Salam

Dammam / Jubail: Eastern Province Jamaat Secretary Mr. Sadiq Pilloor said here Saturday that vacuum created after demise of eminent leader, Dr. Badrul Hassan Muallim could not be filled for long and eulogized his matchless services for people of Uttara Kannada District. He expressed that the deaths

Southwest monsoon set in over Kerala bringing copious rains in several parts of the state today, the India Meteorological Department said. All the major parameters showed the onset of SW monsoon over Kerala and conditions were favourable for its further advance into remaining parts of A

Riyadh - 29 May, 2011: Bhatkalli community in Riyadh hosted a condolence meet on Friday after Juma Prayers at Moulvi Khubaib Nadvi's residence here in Riyadh but due to large turn out, the program was shifted to nearby Jamia Masjid. Before the commencement of condolence meet, Namaz-e-Janazah of late

Kuwait - 28 May 2011: Bhatkalli community in Kuwait on Wednesday night organized a condolence meet here at Bhatkal Mahal in Kuwait and paid tributes to late Badrul Hasan Muallim, who died along with his four family members in a tragic road accident near Kumta. The program was commenced with the Qir'

In the battlefield called Chepauk, Dhoni's army ambushed the Royal Challengers to defend the citadel they had clinched in Mumbai last year. The Chennai mean machine started working from Ball One with M Vijay (95 off 52 balls) and Mike Hussey (63 off 45 balls) taking over and there was no looking

Bhatkal - 29 May 2011: Mankal Vaidya defeated Storm Riders by 17 runs in the final of Bhatkal Cricket League (BCL) which was being played here at Kola Grounds, Jali Road, Bhatkal. Mankal Vaidya put up 166 runs on board after electing to bat first. In reply, Storm Riders managed to get only 148 runs

Doha - Members of BMJ Q offered Namaz Janazah to all accident victims and Shabandari Chedubapa after juma prayer in Abdullah Bin Thani Grand Mosque. The prayer was led by Moulavi Abdul Azeem Ruknuddin. later he had praised lavishly Dr. Badrul Hassan for his accomodative nature, friendly attitude and

Bhatkal - 27 May 2011: Two Bangaloreans drowned here in Hinjale River some 25 km from Bhatkal which comes under Hadavalli gram panchayath limits. The incident took place in the evening when 3 Bangaloreans with their Bhatkali friends were swimming in the river. The deceased have been identified as Sh

MUMBAI: The results of the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) were declared on Friday with the state recording a passing percentage of 70.69%. Kolhapur division has topped the passing percentage with (82.55%) followed by Pune (79.32%), Mumbai (77.03%), Nashik (76.90%), Nagpur (67.13%

Jeddah - Bhatkali community in Jeddah held condolence meet on Wednesday night here at Amjad Ruknuddin's residence, Jeddah and expressed sympathy to Bader family and paid rich tributes to the departed souls. The program was begun with the Qir'at of Abdul Bari Damda. BMA-J General secretary Mr Qamar S