Bhatkal: Over 15 injured in stray dog attacks within 70 hours; Residents demand action
Bhatkal, July 8: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) More than 15 people, including children and elderly individuals, have been injured in a series of stray dog attacks in Bhatkal town over the past 70 hours, according to health officials. While no deaths have been reported, the sudden rise in incidents has ra
Rabita education excellence award ceremony will be held on 24 July 2025
Bhatkal: Rabita Society’s prestigious education awards ceremony to be held on July 24 Bhatkal: The well-known ‘Rabita Education Awards’, presented annually by Rabita Society for over three decades to honour academic excellence, will be held on July 24, 2025, at the Anjuman Groun
New tatkal ticket booking rule from July 1, 2025
Starting tomorrow, July 1, 2025, new tatkal ticket booking rules will come into effect. Announced by the Indian Railways earlier this month, the rule includes mandatory Aadhaar authentication for online booking in addition to OTP verification at reservation counters and booking restrictions for auth
Karnataka bans 15 medicines including Mysuru-made paracetamol after test failure
کرناٹک حکومت نے صحت عامہ کے تحفظ کے پیش نظر پیرسیٹامول (پومول-650) اور اوم شانتی گولڈ کلاس کُم کُم سمیت 15 دواؤں اور کاسمیٹک مصنوعات کے استعمال، فروخت اور تقسیم پر فوری طور پر پابندی عائد کر دی ہے۔ ریاستی فوڈ سیفٹی اینڈ ڈرگ ایڈمنسٹریشن ڈیپارٹمنٹ نے ان اشیاء کے نمونے مئی میں مختلف مقامات سے حاصل کیے
Jamkhandi municipality fines Rs 20,000 per donkey to curb nuisance
Bagalkot, June 26: In an unusual but decisive move, the Jamkhandi municipal council in Bagalkot district has begun rounding up donkeys that have been causing widespread public nuisance in the town. The civic body has not only detained the animals but also imposed a hefty fine of Rs 20,000 per d
Oman to introduce income tax in 2028, becomes first in Gulf region
Muscat, Jun 26: Oman will become the first Gulf nation to implement personal income tax, starting in 2028. The 5% tax will apply to individuals earning over 42,000 rials ($109,000) annually, targeting the top 1% of income earners, according to the state-run Omani News Agency, as reported by Blo
AIMPLB meeting with Karnataka's Non Muslims on Waqf Amendment Act
کرناٹک کے مختلف مذاہب کے رہنما اور سول سوسائٹی کا مسلمانوں کی جدوجہد کے ساتھ تاریخی اظہارِ یکجہتی بنگلور، 24/ جون (پریس ریلیز): ریاست کرناٹک کے دارالحکومت بنگلور کے تاریخی اور باوقار ودھان سودھا کے ایل ہیچ کے کانفرنس ہال میں آل انڈیا مسلم پرسنل لا بورڈ کی زیر قیادت جاری”وقف بچاؤ،دستور بچاؤ
Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass: How to get 200 toll-free trips on NH expressways
In a move aimed at simplifying and incentivizing digital toll collection for private vehicle owners, the Government of India has introduced an “Annual Pass” facility for FASTag users, allowing seamless travel on select toll plazas across the country. The initiative will be operational st
Karnataka govt proposes up to 7-year jail term for fake news on social media, Rs 10 lac fine
Bengaluru, June 21: In a bold move to crack down on digital misinformation, the Karnataka government is preparing to introduce one of the most stringent laws in the country targeting fake news on social media. Under the proposed Karnataka Fake News and Misinformation (Prohibition) Bill, 2025
Karnataka increases reservation for minorities under various housing scheme from 10% to 15%
کرناٹک کی کانگریس حکومت نے جمعرات کو ایک اہم قدم اٹھاتے ہوئے ریاست میں اقلیتی طبقہ کو رہائشی منصوبوں میں ملنے والے ریزرویشن کو 10 فیصد سے بڑھا کر 15 فیصد کر دیا ہے۔ یہ فیصلہ وزیر اعلیٰ سدارمیا کی صدارت میں ہوئی کابینہ میٹنگ میں لیا گیا، جس کا مقصد ریاست کے بے گھر اقلیتی طبقات کو زیادہ فائدہ پہنچانا
73% ATMs now dispense ₹100, ₹200 notes ahead of RBI's Sept 30 deadline
Banks have made notable progress toward meeting the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) mandate to increase the availability of low-denomination currency through ATMs. Ahead of the September 30 deadline, 73 per cent of ATMs are now configured to dispense ₹100 or ₹200 notes from at least one cassette
Haifa oil refineries hit as Iran targets pipelines, power lines
اسرائیل اور ایران کے درمیان جاری شدید لڑائی اس وقت مزید بھڑک گئی جب دونوں ملکوں نے ایک دوسرے کے خلاف رات بھر مسلسل حملے کیے۔ اسرائیل نے ایران کے جنوبی پارس گیس علاقے پر حملہ کر دیا جو کہ دنیا کا سب سے بڑا گیس علاقہ ہے۔ اس کے ساتھ ہی تیل-گیس کی عالمی سپلائی کو لے کر تشویش مزید گہرا گئی ہے۔ ’
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications post-Hajj 2025: This is how you can apply
Days after the successful completion of Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has reopened Umrah visa applications, signalling the start of a new cycle for Muslims eager to undertake the minor pilgrimage. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, follows a Hajj season widely praised for its effici
Explosion on Singapore cargo ship off Kerala coast, crew members missing
At around 9:30 am, the Indian Coast Guard received a distress alert from the Singapore-flagged container vessel. The vessel had departed the port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, with 22 crew onboard on 06 Jun 25, for the Nhava Sheva Port, Mumbai, India, with an estimated time of arrival of 09 Jun 25. As p
Heavy monsoon rains to lash Karnataka again; alert issued for over 20 districts
Bengaluru, Jun 5: The southwest monsoon is set to intensify across Karnataka starting Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing rain alerts for more than 20 districts. The renewed downpour follows a brief lull, after heavy rains in late May led to several incidents and di
Hajj 2025: Over 269,000 Unauthorised Pilgrims Barred from Mecca
Saudi Arabian authorities have barred more than 269,000 individuals lacking Hajj permits from entering the holy city of Mecca, officials said on Sunday, ahead of the annual Islamic pilgrimage. At a press briefing in Mecca, officials stated that 269,678 people without proper documentation were sto
Saudi Arabia employs AI to accommodate Hajj pilgrims
فریضۂ حج کے لیے پوری دنیا سے ہر سال لاکھوں کی تعداد میں لوگ سعودی عرب پہنچتے ہیں۔ ایسے میں وہاں کی حکومت کے سامنے سب سے بڑا چیلنج ہوتا ہے حج کو بحسن و خوبی اختتام تک کیسے پہنچایا جائے؟ یہی وجہ ہے کہ سعودی حکومت گزرتے وقت کے ساتھ حجاج کرام کی خدمات کے لیے نئے نئے طریقوں کا استعمال کرتی رہی ہے۔ رواں
Karnataka enforces stricter tobacco rules: Fine raised to Rs 1,000, legal age increased to 21
Bengaluru, May 31: The Karnataka government has enforced stricter tobacco control measures, increasing the fine for public use of tobacco products from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000 and raising the legal age for purchase from 18 to 21. The changes come after President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the