Bhatkal news

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

Bhatkal police arrest man over Tempo Traveller theft; vehicle traced to Andhra Pradesh

Bhatkal, 22 Oct: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Bhatkal Town Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with the theft of a Tempo Traveller parked near National Highway 66 at Mankuli in September. Investigators suspect that the stolen vehicle was taken to Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh.  

K'taka extends ration card e-KYC deadline to Nov 10, 'Anna Seve' app now available nationwide

Bengaluru, Oct 19: The state government has extended the deadline for ration card beneficiaries to complete their mandatory e-KYC process to November 10. The previous deadline to complete the authentication was October 20. The extension was announced after the Department of Food, Civil Supplies,

Bhatkal: Interfaith meeting highlights Prophet Muhammad’s message of humanity

Bhatkal, 18 October: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A meeting with members of other religious communities was held at Kokos Resort on Jali Road on Sunday as part of the Seerat campaign organised by Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem. The meeting, titled ‘The Life of Prophet Muhammad and the Message of

Ankola: Dr. Sahana Nayak secures first rank in MS

Ankola: Dr. Sahana Nayak, daughter of Suresh Nayak and Savita Nayak of Melinaguli in Ankola taluk, has secured the first rank in the MS degree examination.   Dr. Sahana was previously a student of the first batch of Karwar Medical College, where she secured the first rank in the MBBS exam

Rain likely in Bhatkal, coastal Karnataka from October 16 to 20

Bhatkal: Bhatkal and other parts of coastal Karnataka are likely to receive rainfall from October 16 to 20, according to a forecast issued by the Karnataka Meteorological Department.   The forecast covers Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.   Scattered rainfal

AIMCA Bhatkal students secure three ranks in Karnataka University examinations

Bhatkal, October 14: Students of Anjuman Institute of Management and Computer Application (AIMCA), Bhatkal, have secured three ranks in the University Rank List for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) examination conducted by Karnataka University, Dharwad, in August 2025.   Riha

UEF President Ahmed Buhari Meets AHM Bhatkal President Yunus Kazia

Chennai: United Economic Forum (UEF) President Mr. Ahmed Buhari met  Mr. Yunus Kazia, President of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen (AHM), Bhatkal, in Chennai to explore opportunities for collaboration in the areas of education, entrepreneurship and economic development. The meeting was organised by

Bhatkal police arrest man in cheque bounce case

Bhatkal, 01 Oct: Bhatkal police have arrested Ravish Venkataramana Hegde of Sirsi in connection with a case involving non-repayment of borrowed money and produced him before a court.   According to the complaint, Hegde had borrowed money from Ishwar Honnappa Naik of Bhatkal and had issued

Bhatkal temple theft case cracked within 24 hours; accused arrested

Bhatkal: Bhatkal Rural Police have cracked the theft reported at Sri Bhantagoda Temple in Garadihitla of Belke village within 24 hours and arrested the accused. The stolen gold and silver ornaments and other valuables have also been recovered.   The theft had taken place on the night of S

Bhatkal: Kannada Sahitya Parishat pays tribute to late Dr I.R. Bhat

Bhatkal: The Bhatkal taluk unit of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat organised a condolence programme at Manasmaruthi in Murdeshwar to pay tribute to late Dr I.R. Bhat, a popular doctor from Murdeshwar, senior lifetime member of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat and a person who made significant contributions

Karnataka bans clicking selfies, shooting social media reels on educational college tours

Bengaluru, Sep 19: In a decisive crackdown aimed at safeguarding student lives and restoring strict campus discipline, the Karnataka government has rolled out a rigid 9-point rulebook for educational tours. Breaking away from routine leisure excursions, the Department of Collegiate Education

Security Tightened in Bhatkal on Final Day of Ganesh Festival; Police Conduct Flag March

Bhatkal, 18 September (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Security was tightened across Bhatkal on Friday, the final day of the Ganesh festival, with a special violence-control force deployed in the town to maintain law and order. Following a brief spell of tension reported on Wednesday, police person

From 'Dr' and 'Prof' to 'Tr', Karnataka engineers now get 'Er' prefix!

Bengaluru, Sep 17: Just as doctors use 'Dr' and professors use 'Prof', and teachers in Karnataka were recently granted the title 'Tr', the state government has now officially issued an order permitting engineers to use the prefix 'Er' (Engineer). This progressive

Bhatkal: Mosque windows damaged in alleged stone-pelting during Ganesh procession

Bhatkal, 17 September: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The glass panes of a mosque were damaged after stones were allegedly thrown at the Masjid-e-Ismail in the Gulmi area during a Ganesh idol immersion procession on Wednesday night.   A case has been registered against unidentified persons at t

BMYF Badminton Season 2 Concludes on a Grand Note

Bhatkal, 14 September: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The second edition of the BMYF Badminton Tournament, organised by the Bhatkal Muslim Youth Federation (BMYF), concluded on a grand note at the Abu Faisal Badminton Academy following two days of exciting and competitive matches. Addressing the valedi

Ali Public PU College students secure three top positions in district-level quiz

Bhatkal, September 12: Students of Ali Public Pre-University College, Bhatkal, secured the first, second and fourth positions in the district-level quiz competition “End the Cancer 2026”, held at Dr A.V. Baliga College of Arts and Science, Kumta, on September 12.   The distric

80s trend: Cyber expert warns users against sharing original photos

Bengaluru, Sep 11: Vintage-style posters and retro looks inspired by the 1980s are currently trending across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. Using AI technology, people are transforming their photographs to resemble images captured on old camera film, complete with bell-bottom trousers, vinta