Dammam - 30 Jan 2011: A strong fire destroyed Al-Muajjal Shopping Complex located here at King Sawood Street, Dammam. According to the sources, fire broke out early morning on Friday and destroyed several shops in the complex however timely action by fire brigade department prevented it from spreadi

Dubai - 30 Jan 2011: YMSA on Friday organized a grand get-together here at Al-Mamzar Park, Dubai. YMSA members in Dubai were invited in this program. Moulana Moula Kirani while speaking on the occasion requested the members to take part generously in the construction work of new Millia Masjid at Nav

New Delhi, January 28, 2011, (IANS): The Supreme Court Friday dismissed a petition by former Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Hindu ideologue Praful Goradia seeking the abolition of the subsidy given to Haj pilgrims."There is no force in this petition and it is dismissed," the court said.The court also

Bhatkal - 29 Jan 2011: Fire erupted on Thursday evening here at Nitra (Pigeon) Islands, a famous tourist destination and bio-heritage site located 25 km off Bhatkal coast. The tourists present over there immediately informed the police and timely action by Coastal Security guards controlled the fire

DUBAI, 29 January 2011 (Khaleejtiimes): Sudden gusts of wind kicking up dust caught people returning from mosques after Friday prayers and other residents by surprise in Dubai and Sharjah, while thunderstorms lashed Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.The winds, packing up to 87 kmph at times

Ahmedabad: One of the three policemen in charge of studying the death of Ishrat Jehan says he believes she was killed in a fake encounter by the Gujarat police. Ahmedabad's Joint Commissioner of Police Satish Verma filed an affidavit in the High Court today stating that early evidence suggests 19-y

Bangalore - 28 Jan 2011:It's the worst piece of news for young cricket enthusiasts and their parents. The World Cup cricket and IPL-4 matches will coincide with the exam season between February and April this year, leaving parents with the difficult task of tearing their children away from televisio

NEW DELHI: Darul Uloom Deoband vice-chancellor Ghulam Mohammed Vastanvi on Thursday refused to resign from his post, throwing down the gauntlet to those who have demanded his removal for allegedly praising Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi. Vastanvi said the issue of his continuation should be de

Bhatkal - 27 Jan 2011: A motorist died on the spot when his scooter lost control and rammed into the bus coming from opposite direction. The accident took place at around 2:30 pm at Mankulli cross near Mudbhatkal bypass. The deceased has been identified as Raju Mastappa Naik (27), a resident of Kadv

JEDDAH, 26,Jan 2011 (Arab News): Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah urged the authorities on Wednesday to take immediate action to tackle problems caused by the heavy rains, warning that those who show negligence would be severely punished.A statement carried by the official Saudi Press

Bhatkal, Jan 27,2011 (Bhatkallys News) :Shaane Naunihaal winner Rouqa Salman Kola (X std) and Afrah Shamul (IX std) of Naunihaal Central High School won the Bhatkal taluk Science Quiz Competition conducted by the Education Department, Government of Karnataka, held on 24 January, 2011. Both the talen

Bhatkal, 26 January 2011: Colourful performance by students and R-Day parade marked the 62nd Republic Day celebrations in Bhatkal. Tri-color was hoisted at all Government and several non-govt offices including Police Ground, Anjuman Islamia Anglo School, Sham s High School, Tanzeem, Jamia Islamia, M

New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) :Colourful tableaux depicting the myriad hues of country's diversity, a vibrant performance by students and armed forces in full battle regalia -- the Republic Day parade today had 'mini-India' in itself.Marching down from the Raisina Hills to Red Fort, the parade showcased I

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS): Former national security advisor Brajesh Mishra, Wipro chief Azim Premji, Planning Commission head Montek Singh Ahluwalia, culture czarina Kapila Vatsyayan and nonagenarian photographer Homai Vyarawalla head the list of the 128 Padma awards announced by the government Tuesd

Bhatkal - People turned out in large number protesting against relocation plan of present highway and demanded up-gradation of present highway into 4-lanes in its current position. The rally was organized by Tanzeem to show public support against by-passing of highway. It may be noted that some peop

It's a sort of Silicon Valley parlor game played by the tech press and hungry, aspiring would-be entrepreneurs: Who will be the next Google? With a shift at the top of the search giant which restores a founder to the corner office, the next Google may just be Google.Co-founder Larry Page, now all gr

Mobile phone subscribers in the UAE will be able to switch between telecom providers etisalat and du without having to change their phone numbers.The number portability system will come into effect from March.Mohammed Al Ghanim, TRA Director-General, told reporters on the sidelines of the two-day I