MAKKAH: About two million pilgrims listened with rapt attention to Imam Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais' soul-stirring 40-minute sermon on Friday from the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The sermon was carried live on state television and many Arab, African and Asian television stations. On many occasions during the

JEDDAH: Citizens and residents will now be able to get exit/re-entry visas for their dependents through their mobile phones via SMS. The service, which costs SR20 per visa after initial registration, is aimed at reducing lines at Passport Department offices.Raid Mohammad Al-Hussain, spokesperson for

BANGALORE: BJP is screaming hoarse about corruption in the UPA and demanding telecom minister A Raja's scalp for alleged misdeeds related to 2G spectrum allotment. But in Karnataka, where the party is in power, more skeletons are tumbling out of the scam-scarred B S Yeddyurappa government's cupboard

Bhatkal - To clean Bhatkal town from crimes and accidents, Bhatkal Police has conducted a public meet here at Bhatkal Urban Bank's Hafizka Hall yesterday. This meeting was held as a part of public awareness campain launched by Bhatkal Police. Addressing the gathering Bhatkal DySP Mr. M. Narayan w

With just 100 days left, batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has been named the brand ambassador for the 2011 cricket World Cup that would be co-hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said: "We are very lucky to have such an extraordinary player as Sachin supporti

Qatar is considering ending the oft-criticised sponsorship system, under which employers sponsor foreign workers and have a great deal of control over them. Qatar's prime minister Sheikh Hamad said on Thursday, "Changes have been made to the sponsorship system in Qatar," and the council of minister

MAKKAH: There are only 72 hours to go before pilgrims head to the nearby tent city of Mina on the first leg of their five-day journey of a lifetime. All roads across the Kingdom are leading into the holy city where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received the first verses of the Holy Qur'an

Karwar - B N Krishnaiah on Monday took charge as a new Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada district. He hails from Mulbagal of Kolar district. Prior to this assignment he was in Chief Minister's office. In 1985-86, he was served as an Assistant Commissioner in DC's office at Karwar. Speaking to me

Bhatkal - In a fresh incident, forest department bulldozers razed down one more under-construction house belonging to a poor woman. This demolition was believed to be a part of forest department's drive against people who have built their houses on Atikaram land. According to the sources, the woman

Bangalore, November 10: The Karnataka government late Tuesday approved the second phase of the Bangalore Metro project (51 km) at a cost of a whopping Rs.14,774 crore (Rs.147.74 billion). "The cabinet has given approval for the second phase of the Namma Metro comprising 51 km at a cost of Rs.14,774

JEDDAH: Pilgrims will be able to take advantage of the recently completed Jamrat Bridge's fifth floor this Haj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. Pilgrims can reach the top floor of the SR4.2 billion ($1.12 billion) multilevel structure with the help of escalators and stairs. The 9

Bangalore - Minister for Higher Education V.S. Acharya on Wednesday announced that the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) had tentatively fixed April 27 and April 28 for conducting the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to professional courses in the coming academic year. After a meeting

Mumbai -Maharashtra Chief Minister-designate Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday night called on Governor K Sankaranarayan to submit letters of support and stake claim to form the next government in the state. He was accompanied by NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister-designate Ajit Pawar. The swearing-

Panaji -A chartered plane to Moscow with 250 passengers on board had a narrow escape early Thursday when it suffered a bird hit at the runway of Goa's Dabolim international airport. Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials said that immediately after the bird hit, the pilot of the Moscow-bound Ae

Abu Dhabi: The Labour Ministry will soon issue a decision allowing workers, whose contracts have ended, to join new jobs if the market is in real need of them, a senior official told the Federal national Council (FNC) on Tuesday. Saqr Gobash Saeed Gobash, Minister of Labour, said in a statement sub

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Bhatkal - Shams English Medium High School held its 38th Annual Sports Meet here at Syed Ali Campus located off Jamia Abad Road, Bhatkal. The program was started at around 10:30 am with the recitation of holy Quran followed by Tarana of Shams School. Later, TMC President Mr Inayatullah Shabandri for

Bhatkal - An annual day was observed here at Anjuman College of Education, (B.Ed) College. The program was started at College's Function Hall with the recitation of Holy Quran followed by a beautiful Naat. Ms Aneetha, a lecturer of the college delivered welcome speech while Incharge Principal, Ms A