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High-five for ISRO's 'slingshot technique' as Aditya-L1 leaves Earth's orbit for its destination

Chennai: 19 September 2023 (Agencies) After 17 days of circling Earth, India's solar observatory Aditya-L1 craft has been slingshot on a long journey towards its destination, 1.5 million kilometres away from Earth. In the wee hours of Tuesday (Indian Standard Time), ISRO issued commands to fire

Udipi police book cheating case against Hindutva hardliner Chaitra Kundapura

UDUPI: Hindutva hardliner Chaitra Kundapura, who was booked by the Bengaluru CCB police in connection with a cheating case, is also accused of cheating a person from Brahmavar in Udupi to the tune of Rs 5 lakh. Chaitra allegedly cheated Sudina, 33, a resident of Kodi village by promising him of hel

UAE-India passenger ship service expected to begin soon; tickets at Rs 10,000, baggage limit 200 kg

Dubai, Sep 19: President of Indian Association Sharjah said that passenger ship travel between Kerala and UAE will be launched soon with ticket prices at just AED 442 (Rs 10,000) and an allowance of 200 kg of baggage. The ship is expected to reach Kerala in three days’ time from UAE. A

Women's Reservation Bill cleared in key Cabinet meet chaired by PM Modi: Sources

New Delhi : 19 September 2023 (Agencies) A proposed legislation to ensure 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies was cleared by the Union Cabinet, sources told India Today TV on Monday. The government is yet to make an official statement on this but it is believed th

Parliament Special Session: 'On Ganesh Chaturthi, we'll move to new Parliament,' says PM Modi

New Delhi: 18 September,2023 ( PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that tomorrow on Ganesh Chaturthi, we will move to the new Parliament. Addressing the media before the commencement of Parliament's special session, Modi said, “Tomorrow, on Ganesh Chaturthi, we will move to

National Anthem played 2 times in Lok Sabha, Speaker orders probe

New Delhi: 18 September 2023 (Agencies) The opposition parties started raising a ruckus calling the National Anthem played in the House without the presence of the Speaker and playing the National Anthem twice as disrespect to the Speaker. Amid uproar from opposition leaders, Lok Sabha Speaker Om

Konkan railways add another train on Bengaluru-Murdeshwar route

Bhatkal: 17 September,2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Konkan Railway Express, Train No. 16586, which operates from Mangaluru Central to Bengaluru, is undergoing a significant route adjustment. The train will now commence its journey from Murdeshwar at 2:10 PM, proceed to Bhatkal, and reach its des

Siraj stars as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown

Siraj got four wickets in one over to help skittle Sri Lanka out for 50, a total the Indian openers Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill surpassed in 6.1 overs for an impressive victory ahead of next month’s one-day international (ODI) World Cup at home. Sri Lanka’s miserably low total in th

More whale carcasses wash ashore in Honnavar, takes count to three in one week

Honnavar: 16 September 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In what turned out to be the third such instance within a week, locals here found two dead whale bodies on Kasarkod Tonka Beach.  The discovery included a young female Baleen whale, around 26 feet long, and a juvenile whale. Just a w

Nipah virus: Educational institutions to remain shut till September 24 in Kerala's Kozhikode

In wake of the rising cases of Nipah virus in Kerala, the state government has extended the school and college holidays till September 24 in Kozhikode district, according to a report by India Today. The announcement was made after one more case of Nipah virus was confirmed on Friday, taking the t

Operation Hasta: 15 plus leaders from BJP, JD-S join Congress in Karnataka

Bengaluru, Sept 15 (IANS): More than 15 prominent leaders and former corporators from BJP and JD-S joined Karnataka's ruling Congress n Bengaluru on Friday in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The function was held at the Bharat Jodo Auditorium at the party office he

Rabita Society to provide special medical services for bedridden elderly patients in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 15 September 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In an initiative aimed at providing medical care to bedridden elderly individuals in the community, a unique opportunity has emerged in Bhatkal. Dr. Wasima Ayub Sidibapa, a healthcare professional currently serving in Muscat, will be offering

Concerns raised over stray dog menace in Kargadde, surrounding areas: Residents seek action

Bhatkal:14  September,2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In response to the growing concern over the menace of stray dogs in Kargadde and the neighboring regions, concerned residents took the initiative to address the issue with local authorities. A memorandum highlighting the threats posed by

Nipah virus: Schools, colleges shut for 2 days in Kozhikode, Kerala on alert

In the wake of the Nipah outbreak in Kerala, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in Kozhikode on Thursday and Friday. The holiday was declared by Kozhikode District Collector A Geetha, who in a Facebook post said educational institutions can arrange online classes on the

Peace Meeting held at Bhatkal Police Station ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

Bhatkal: In anticipation of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi celebration scheduled for September 18, a peace meeting was convened at the Bhatkal Police Station on Wednesday. The primary aim of the gathering was to ensure that the festival is observed peacefully and in an orderly manner across the taluk

Nipah outbreak: Health alert issued on Tamil Nadu-Kerala border

Following the deaths due to Nipah virus in Kozhikode, Kerala, Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has issued an alert in the border areas. Dr. T.S., Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu. In view of the two cases of Nipah

Gold powder worth Rs 14.50 lakhs seized at Mangaluru Airport

Mangaluru, Sep 13: Smuggled gold was seized by customs department officials at Mangaluru International Airport from a passenger on Tuesday September 12. The passenger had arrived from Dubai. The sleuths of the customs department seized 242 grams of gold powder valued at Rs 14.50 lac. C

Covering Controversy: Egypt’s Ban on Niqab Sparks Heated Debate in Schools

Education Minister Reda Hegazy has officially confirmed the decision to ban the wearing of the niqab (full-face veil) in Egyptian schools starting from the next academic year. The new dress code allows students to wear a hair covering that doesn’t obscure their face. According to Minister H