Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:32:21
On the occasion of International Democracy Day, a historic human chain was witnessed in Bhatkal city, with heavy rainfall failing to break the chain. High school and college students, along with teachers, lecturers, government employees, and officials from various institutions, extended the chain from Belur in Bhatkal taluk to the borders of Shirur, as per the taluka administration directive.
Strongly opposing the Waqf Amendment Bill, members of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) from Bhatkal held a protest demonstration outside the Circuit House along the National Highway. The protesters harshly criticized the central government, accusing it of introducing the Waqf Amendment Bill with the intention of seizing Waqf properties.
In a bid to promote democratic values such as freedom, equality, and fraternity, the Karnataka government has announced plans to form the world’s longest human chain on September 15, coinciding with the International Day of Democracy.
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 18:55:44
In a remarkable display of unity and participatory governance, Karnataka on Sunday celebrated the International Day of Democracy by organizing a monumental 2,500-km-long human chain, touted to be the "longest in the world." This massive event, stretching from Bidar in the north to Chamarajanagar in the south, spanned all 31 districts of the state.
Doctors and staff at the Araluguppe Mallegowda District Hospital here staged a protest on Tuesday by shutting down the outpatient department after a woman allegedly grabbed a physician by his collar and hurled a footwear at him.
Amid growing concerns over alleged biased reporting by mainstream media, which has been accused of fueling Hindu-Muslim narratives and supporting the BJP and fascist powers, many people are increasingly turning to social media platforms, avoiding traditional news outlets accused of spreading division.
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:21:04
Equity benchmark index Sensex rebounded nearly 100 points to hit a lifetime closing high on Monday and Nifty scaled an intra-day record level, propelled by bargain hunting in energy, utility and banking stocks amid sustained foreign fund inflows.
The first round of talks between the West Bengal government and the agitating junior doctors is underway at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence to address the RG Kar impasse.
Mon, 02 Sep 2024 01:09:29
Two residents of Bhatkal passed away in Dubai on Saturday in separate incidents. The body of one of the deceased was handed over to the family members today, Sunday, after completing the paperwork, and his burial took place in the evening. However, the paperwork for the second deceased is yet to be completed.
Maintenance-related activities will cause the Passport Seva Portal to remain unavailable from Thursday (August 29) until September 2, as informed by the department's officials.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged the general elections in India this summer were not fought on a level playing field, asserting that the polls have destroyed the idea of Modi.
To harness the power of Bollywood music, an Indian-American entrepreneur and a major fundraiser for the Democratic party has released a music video to mobilise South Asians in key battleground states to vote for presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 election.
Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:17:31
Defending champions India defeated South Korea 4-1 to storm into the final of the men's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Monday.
Young striker Raj Kumar Pal struck a hat-trick as title-holders India sealed a semifinal spot after thrashing Malaysia 8-1 for their third consecutive win in the Hero Asian Champions Trophy, here on Wednesday.
Fringe players like Rinku Singh along with some seasoned names who have been ignored by the national selectors will be aiming to attract their attention when round two of Duleep Trophy begins here on Thursday.
