Bhatkal news

Huge drop in Muslim voters in Karnataka after SIR, 13.48 lac names deleted

Bengaluru, Nov 11: Following the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Karnataka, a massive drop in the number of registered voters has been recorded across the state. The revision process has resulted in the deletion of a staggering 13.48 lac (18.84 percent) Muslim vo

Bhatkal to host state-level kabaddi tournament from November 27; 10 teams from across Karnataka to participate

Bhatkal: A state-level kabaddi tournament will be held at Yunus Kazia Ground, near the Ice Factory in Bhatkal, from November 27 to 29, with 10 teams from different parts of Karnataka expected to take part. Announcing the tournament at a press conference, Maulana Azeezur Rahman Nadvi, who was pres

BMYF launches awareness drive for external SSLC and PUC examinations in 2027

Bhatkal, November 9: The Education Committee of the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation (BMYF) has launched an awareness campaign to help students who wish to appear for the Karnataka government's External SSLC and PUC examinations under Examination 1, 2027.   According to the announced s

BMYF and Payam-e-Insaniyat Organise Drug Awareness Programmes Across Educational Institutions in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, November 7: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation (BMYF), in association with the Payam-e-Insaniyat Bhatkal Unit, organised a series of awareness programmes at various educational institutions in Bhatkal on Saturday, focusing on drug addiction, responsible use of tech

Uttara Kannada DC Lakshmi Priya transferred to GBA; Bhoyar Harshal to take charge

Bengaluru: Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya K. has been transferred as part of a state-level administrative reshuffle. She has been appointed Special Commissioner (Elections, Disaster Management, Public Relations and Coordination) at the Greater Bengaluru Authority.   Bhoy

Bhatkal cricketer Ritesh earns Karnataka call-up for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after strong Ranji show

Bhatkal, 06 Nov: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Adding another milestone to his cricketing journey, Bhatkal's Ritesh has been selected for the Karnataka squad for the 2026-27 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, following a series of impressive performances in the Ranji Trophy.   The Karnataka St

Bhatkal: House gutted in fire at Bailur, local leader extends financial assistance

Bhatkal: A house belonging to Eshwar Naik Sasihithal, a resident of Moorukatte in Bailur village, was completely damaged after a fire broke out accidentally at around 4 pm on November 2. The incident has left the family in distress. After learning about the fire, Mastappa Naik Balase visited the

Bhatkal: Man sentenced to six months in jail for harassing woman, misusing private video

  Bhatkal: A court has sentenced a man to six months in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 for harassing a woman and misusing her private video. The incident took place on November 13, 2023, within the limits of Murudeshwar Police Station. The woman had filed a complaint against Anthon

First World Konkani Music Mega Convention opens in Mangaluru; Bhatkal’s Nawayathi songs win applause

 

Why a Bhatkal family is following El-Sayed’s bid to make US Senate history

MANGALURU: Michigan is one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the US midterms, with the Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers drawing national and international attention.   If elected, El-Sayed, a 42-year-old Democrat of Egyptian descent, would

BMYF lays foundation stone for fourth drinking water plant in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: The Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation (BMYF) laid the foundation stone for its fourth drinking water plant at the Syedina Ibrahim Jumma Masjid compound, opposite Jamia Islamia on Jamia Abad Road in Bhatkal, on Monday.   Maulana Maqbool Kobatte Nadvi performed the foundation-stone l

Bengaluru man rescued from drowning at Murudeshwar Beach

Bhatkal, 27 October: (Bhatkallys News Buareau)  A man from Bengaluru was rescued by lifeguards after he began drowning at Murudeshwar Beach in Bhatkal taluk on Monday.   According to police sources, the man, identified as Dilip Kumar, was visiting the beach with two friends when the

Bhatkal: Documentary Competition on Indian Muslim Rulers offers Rs 55,555 in prizes

Bhatkal, 27 |October: (Bhatkallys News Bureua)  Caravan-e-Shabab, a wing of the Children's Literary Association (Idara Adab-e-Atfal), has organised a video documentary competition to familiarise young people with the history of Indian Muslim rulers. The organisers have announced a total pri

Bhatkal: Guns licence holders urged to apply for renewal before expiry

Bhatkal, 27 October: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Arms licence holders in Bhatkal taluk have been advised to apply for renewal with the required documents before their licences expire, according to a notice issued by the Tahsildar's office.   Under Rule 24 of the Arms Rules, 2016, applica

Karnataka completes hearings on 43.82 lac SIR notices, final voter list on Oct 27

Bengaluru, Oct 24: Hearings on more than 43.82 lac notices issued under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka have been completed, according to reports. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) announced on Friday that the final electoral roll will be publish

Bhatkal: Fisherman’s body found a day after being swept away by giant wave

Bhatkal: The body of a fisherman who went missing after being swept into the sea by a giant wave while fishing with a hand net was found on the coast on October 22 morning.   The deceased was Suresh Naik, 35, a resident of Sannayyanahithlu in Hadin village.   The incident occur

Dr. Samah Barmawer becomes first from community to complete MS in Ophthalmology

Bhatkal: Dr. Samah, daughter of Syed Nasir Barmawer, has brought pride to the Bhatkally community by completing her Master of Surgery (MS) in Ophthalmology from St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru.   She has the distinction of being the first member of the Bhatkally community to a

Bhatkal student selected as University Blue in badminton

  Bhatkal, 22 Oct: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Sakshi Naik, a student of Sri Guru Sudhindra (SGS) College in Bhatkal, has been selected as a University Blue in shuttle badminton at an inter-university competition organised by Karnatak University, Dharwad. According to a press release issue