05-01-2025
IG Bhatkali
A biker sustained severe injuries in an accident on Murdeshwar National Highway 66 in Bhatkal taluk after being struck by a car. The incident occurred on Saturday around 6 PM. The injured individual has been identified as 40-year-old Ronald Anthon Dias, a resident of Kodani in Honnavar Taluk.
The Quran Memorization Competition organized by Jamiat-ul-Huffaz showcased remarkable performances by participants from South Indian states, including Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), an Employment Day was celebrated at the desilting site extending from Murkundi Temple to Hoskere Honnakote Temple in Hanehalli Gram Panchayat limits, Kumta Taluk.
04-01-2025
IG Bhatkali
In a significant decision, the Karnataka government has approved a 15% hike in fares for state-run buses, effective January 5, citing rising operational costs and financial challenges faced by transport corporations.
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday justified 15 per cent increase in government bus fares across the board and hit out at the BJP for its protest against the hike.
In a significant step to promote Karnataka’s rich cultural heritage and tourism, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, along with Minister for Tourism and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. Patil, unveiled photographs of Karnataka’s iconic tourist destinations at Vidhana Soudha and Vikas Soudha.
04-01-2025
S O Staff
The Congress has announced the launch of a 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' campaign to press for the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for "insulting" BR Ambedkar, the principal architect of India's Constitution.
The Supreme Court has stressed on the need of hologram-based colour-coded stickers for vehicles to tackle air pollution, saying it was considering to make it mandatory in states and Union Territories beyond the National Capital Region.
Delhi Police has arrested a 23-year-old man who allegedly scammed over 700 women after befriending them on dating applications by posing as a US-based model, officials said on Saturday.
05-01-2025
IG Bhatkali
The Bhatkal Muslim Jamath (Eastern Province) organized a two-day workshop to raise awareness about breast cancer among women. The first session was held on Friday at the residence of Maulana Sanaullah M.H. in Jubail after Isha prayers, while the second workshop took place on Saturday at the Seiko Building, Madrasa Taleem-ul-Quran, in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
The 11th edition of the Bhatkal Premier League (BPL) T20 Cricket Tournament began on Sunday at the JMR Ground in Sharjah. Four matches were played on the opening day, which were thrilling and entertaining.
29-12-2024
IG Bhatkali
A passenger plane with 181 people on board caught fire after skidding off the runway at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday. The National Fire Agency confirmed that the incident claimed the lives of at least 85 passengers.
The media wing of the interim government of Bangladesh on Sunday said that the person recently killed in the country was not a Hindu priest and his death was linked to theft at a crematorium, and not communal violence.
02-01-2025
S O Staff
The quartet of shooter Manu Bhaker, chess world champion D Gukesh, men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and para-athlete Praveen Kumar were on Thursday named recipients of this year's Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award -- the country's highest sporting honour.
