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Exit polls say Mamata likely to sweep WB, split on TN, Kerala

The Left Front's 34-year rule in West Bengal is set to end with the Trinamool Congress-led alliance likely to win three-fourths of the seats, according to exit polls and post-poll surveys by various media outfits. While unanimous on this, the polls released on Tuesday differed on what will happe

Saudization campaign gets fresh impetus

Jeddah - 10 May 2011: Saudi Arabia announced Sunday new plans to intensify the Saudization of jobs in private companies as part of efforts to reduce the unemployment rate. According to official statistics, there are more than 448,000 Saudi job seekers, including women, in a country with eight millio

Karnataka PU Results : Udupi Tops, Girls Beat Boys

Bangalore - 10 May 2011: The much-awaited results of Karnataka second PUCwere announced on Tuesday, May 10 at 4 pm. 48.98 percent students have passed the examination successfully. Once again girls, beating boys, grabbed the first place. 56.62 percent girls have passed while only 42.19 percent boys

Petrol prices may go up this week; diesel, LPG rates may follow

New Delhi - 10 May 2011: The government may hike diesel and domestic LPG rates next week while an increase in petrol prices may happen later this week. "The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee (on fuel price hike) was to meet tomorrow evening. It has been

Tripoli sites bombed, rebels claim Misrata gains

TRIPOLI: In a one-two punch against Muammar Gaddafi's forces, NATO warplanes struck a command center in the capital, Tripoli, on Tuesday after pounding regime targets around the besieged port of Misrata. Rebels were hopeful the accelerated attacks could help them extend some of their biggest adva

Jamia Islamia to organize Jalsa on Seerat-un-Nabi today

Bhatkal - 11 May 2011: Jamia Islamia Bhatkal is hosting a Jalsa on Seerat-un-Nabi (SAW) today here at Tanzeem ground, opposite to Rabita complex, Nawayath colony, Bhatkal at 9:15 pm. On this occasion, prominent ulemas and intellectuals will deliver speeches and shed light on the life of Prophet Muha

The Somali curse on Karnataka fisherfolk

Karwar - 10 May 2011: The increased depredation of the Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea has some unpleasant fallout for small fishermen operating from the Karnataka coast. Apprehending attacks from the pirates, large cargo vessels now sail closer to the shore, where the fishermen operate. Before th

Abdulla Rafiq enthrals Bhatkalis in Muscat

Muscat - 10 May 2011: Popular Naiti poet Abdulla Rafiq, who is on a personal visit to Oman, enthralled a select crowd at a mushaira held at Shama residence in Ruwi last Thursday. Abdulla Rafiq was at his best as he rendered some of his well-known poetrywhich was well acknowledged by the crowd. Sada

Govt to move bill to amend Land Acquisition Act: PM to RLD

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday assured a delegation of Rashtriya Lok Dal leaders that government will move the crucial bill to amend the Land Acquisition Act in the coming session of Parliament, its leader Ajit Singh said. After a half-an-hour long meeting with the Prime Min

State minister Kagod Timappa leads massive protest against forest department

Bhatkal - 10 May 2011: A criminal case against Atikaram Horata Samiti President, Mr Rama Moger, frequent demolition of houses built on Atikaram land and alleged harassment of poor people by the forest officials led people to come out on streets to protest against the forest officials here in Bhatkal

Bhakal Assistant Commissioner Dr K Anuradha transferred to Bangalore

Bhatkal - 10 May 2010: Dr K Anuradha who took charge as Bhakal Assistant Commissioner around 9 months ago transferred to her hometown Bangalore. According to the sources, Ms Gayatri of Mysore will take charge as a new Assistant Commissioner of Bhatkal on Friday. Meanwhile Mr I G Naik is appointed as

'Naityonline.com' will be available only on 'Bhatkallys.org' hereafter

Bhatkal - 10 May 2011: 'Bhatkallys.com' always committed to provide its readers an easy to use and user friendly environment. In order to achieve this goal and to adopt new technologies and technical advancements in the field of Internet, we have decided to organize and streamline all our sub-sites

Parshuram wins 'Lion taluka level Kabaddi Tournament'

Bhatkal - 08 May 2011: A 2-day Kabaddi Tournament organized by Lion was concluded here at grounds opposite to KFC with Parshuram winning the final against Lion with a huge margin. Total 24 teams have been participated in the tournament. Lion defeated Katteveera in the first semi-final while Parshura

All India seminar on 'Islam & Media' postponed

Bhatkal - 06 May 2011: Aalmi Rabita Adab Islami in association with Moulana Abul Hasan Islamic Academy, Bhatkal is organizing an All India seminar on 'Islam & Media' here in Bhatkal. According to the press release issued by the organizing committee, now the program will be held on 2nd and 3rd June 2

New IT rules give Big Brother free access to sensitive personal information

New IT rules give Big Brother free access to sensitive personal information According to the Information Technology (Reasonable security practices and procedures and sensitive personal data or information) Rules, 2011, the government has the power to obtain sensitive personal information about indiv

HC's Ayodhya verdict (strange order!) stayed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Allahabad High Court verdict that directed division of 2.77 acres of land of the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site in Ayodhya into three parts among Hindus, Muslims and the Nirmohi Akhara.A Bench of Justices Aftab Alam and R.M. Lodha, admitting a batch

UAE airlines reduce fares as holidays loom

Dubai, May 9,2011 (Gulf News): Airlines in the UAE are slashing their ticket prices as residents get ready for the summer holidays.Emirates airline has removed the fuel surcharge on all tickets with immediate effect, the company said in a statement yesterday.Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways also anno

Saudis reject Mecca holy water scare

JEDDAH, May 8,2011 (AFP) - Saudi authorities have rejected claims that holy Zamzam water from a spring inside the Grand Mosque complex of Mecca is polluted and stressed there were no health risks.The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Affairs said in a statement Saturday it had no reports suggesting