Bhatkal: An Eid Milan and National Unity Mushaira programme was organised by the Karnataka Urdu Academy at Amina Palace in Bhatkal on Thursday night, where invited and local poets captivated the audience with their poetry.   The event was presided over by Karnataka Urdu Academy president

Bengaluru, Apr 17: In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court has struck down the state government’s controversial decision to replace marks with grades for third language subjects in the SSLC examination. While the court ordered the immediate restoration of the 625-mark

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Thursday stayed further proceedings against Ashutosh Hegde, son of former BJP MP Anant Kumar Hegde, in connection with an alleged assault case.   The interim relief was granted by a single-judge bench of Justice S. Sunil Dutt Yadav while hearing a pe

Karwar, Apr 16: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in several parts of Karnataka, providing much-needed relief from the soaring temperatures. According to the weather bulletin, districts including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Utt

Bhatkal, April 10: Students from Bhatkal, particularly girls, have delivered an impressive performance in the II PUC examinations, securing top ranks across Arts, Science and Commerce streams and bringing recognition to their institutions and the town.   In Arts, Shifa Anam, daughter of A

Bhatkal, April 8: Authorities carried out a major crackdown on illegal medical activities in Bhatkal and sealed three clinics found operating without proper authorisation.   The action was taken based on public complaints and specific inputs, officials said.   During the inspec

Bangalore, 08 April,2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) today announced the date and time for the release of the Karnataka 2nd PUC result. According to the official notice, the result will be declared on April 9 at 3 pm. The confirmation of the result date and time co

Bhatkal: Uttara Kannada district in-charge minister Mankal S. Vaidya on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a proposed Gurubhavan building in Bhatkal, to come up along Sagar Road at an estimated cost of ₹5 crore. The foundation ceremony was followed by a programme held at the auditorium of Guruv

Bhatkal: Police have taken three persons into custody in separate cases for allegedly consuming ganja in public places in Bhatkal taluk.   According to police sources, the incidents were reported from Heble Jamiabad and near Jagtebail Ground in Venkatapur. The accused were found consuming

Bhatkal: Environmentalist and former chairman of the Western Ghats Task Force Anant Hegde Ashisara has opposed the Sharavathi pumped storage project, alleging that it is being taken up in violation of forest and wildlife laws at a time when issues like landslides are increasing in Uttara Kannada dis

Bangalore, 06 April 2026: Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is expected to declare the Class 12 Pre-University Course (PUC) Examination Result 2026 on April 7, as indicated by the state’s School Education Minister. An official press no

Bhatkal: Baba Saheb Mane has assumed charge as the first Commissioner of the Bhatkal City Municipal Council (CMC), marking an important administrative development following the town’s recent upgrade.   Mane, who was earlier serving at the Kudachi Town Municipal Council, has been tra

Bhatkal: The first phase of Census 2026 will begin in Bhatkal from April 1, with officials gearing up for the House Listing and Housing Census across the taluk. The exercise will continue till May 15 as part of the nationwide decennial census, which is being conducted after a gap since 2011. &nbs

Bhatkal: The delay in taking up the long-pending cleaning and rejuvenation of the Sarabi river has triggered fresh concern in the town, with the Sarabi River Horata Samithi questioning why work has not begun even nine months after ₹10 crore was sanctioned.   The issue was raised at a meet

Bhatkal: A consumer awareness programme was jointly organised by Government First Grade College, Bhatkal, and the Federation of Consumer and Voluntary Organizations, Bengaluru.   The programme was inaugurated by Somashekhar V.K., founder and executive committee member of Grahak Shakti, a

Bhatkal: Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a new court building within the existing court complex in Bhatkal.   The programme was jointly organised by the Uttara Kannada District Judiciary, the Public Works Department and the Bh

Bhatkal, 30 March,2026: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)The Uttara Kannada District Football Association conducted a three-day referee examination programme in Bhatkal from March 27 to 29, aimed at training and certifying aspiring football referees. The programme was organised under the supervision o

Bhatkal, 29 March 2026: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A young achiever from Bhatkal, Anzar Hussain Sukur, has made his mark at the international level by securing top ranks in the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) examinations.   He secured 10th rank globally and 3rd