Bhatkal news

Mankal Vaidya misses berth in Shivakumar cabinet; disappointment among supporters in Uttara Kannada

Bhatkal, 06 June: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Former minister and Bhatkal MLA Mankal S. Vaidya has not been included in the newly formed Karnataka cabinet headed by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, disappointing his supporters and triggering discussions within Congress circles in Uttara Kannada district

Uttara Kannada gears up for heavy rain; 294 relief centres kept ready

Karwar: The Uttara Kannada district administration has completed monsoon preparedness measures across the district following forecasts predicting moderate rainfall on June 4 and 5 and heavy rain from June 6 to 10.   Weather alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and th

Bhatkal Court imposes Rs 25,000 fine on vehicle owner for allowing minor to ride two-wheeler

Bhatkal: A court in Bhatkal has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 on a vehicle owner for permitting a minor to ride a two-wheeler.   The case was registered by Murdeshwar police against Seema Akhtar Shaikh Mohiuddin Shirur, a resident of National Colony within Murdeshwar police station limits,

Southwest monsoon to enter Karnataka on Jun 4; IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms

Bengaluru, Jun 3: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has finally brought good news for people awaiting the monsoon. After a prolonged wait, the southwest monsoon is set to make its onset over the Kerala coast on June 4, marking the official beginning of the rainy season across the countr

Murin Katte in Bhatkal to be constructed at its original location

Bhatkal: The long-running Murin Katte dispute, which emerged during the widening of National Highway 66, appears to be moving towards a resolution, with Uttara Kannada MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri announcing that the structure will be rebuilt at its original location.   Addressing reporter

Bhatkal: Tanzeem Urges Public Not to Comment on Murin Katte Dispute on Social Media

Bhatkal: Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Murin Katte issue in BhatkalMajlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, has appealed to the public, especially youngsters, to refrain from posting comments or opinions about the matter on social media.   In a message circulated online, the organisation

Hindu organisations call for Bhatkal Bandh on June 5 over 'Murin Katte' issue

Bhatkal: Several Hindu organisations in Bhatkal have jointly called for a voluntary bandh in the town on June 5, 2026, in connection with the ongoing Murin Katte dispute.   According to a press release issued by the organisations, the bandh will not be observed for the entire day but from

Karnataka Muslim organisations seek greater representation in Rajya Sabha, Legislative Council

Bengaluru: A coalition of Muslim organisations in Karnataka has called on the Congress party to provide greater political representation to the community by allocating at least one Rajya Sabha seat and two Karnataka Legislative Council seats to Muslim leaders in the upcoming elections.  

Byndoor: Haveri-based student drowns while swimming in river at Shiroor

Byndoor, June 1: In a tragic incident, a 16-year-old student from Haveri, who was on a family trip, drowned in the Sankadagundi river in Shiroor while swimming on Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Ayush (16). A group of seven people from Krushi Nagar near Haveri had embarke

Woman found dead in well near Bhatkal

Bhatkal: A 44-year-old woman died after falling into a well at Uttarakoppa village near Golikumbri in Bhatkal taluk.   The deceased has been identified as Latha Vishnu Naik (44). According to sources, she had been undergoing treatment for mental health-related issues for the past few year

One dead, over 20 injured as Goa-bound private bus overturns near Ankola

Karwar: One person was killed and more than 20 passengers were injured after a private bus travelling from Ballari to Goa overturned near Adlur Kanchina Bagilu on National Highway 52 in Ankola taluk early Saturday morning.   According to preliminary information, there were 36 passengers o

Monsoon likely to reach coastal Karnataka around June 4

Mangaluru, May 29: According to the current forecast of the meteorological department, rainfall intensity in the coastal districts is likely to reduce temporarily from Friday. The southwest monsoon is expected to enter the state around June 4. The coastal districts are currently continuing t

Murin Katte row: APCR seeks intervention over alleged detention of minors after Bhatkal tension

Bengaluru/Bhatkal, May 27: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Karnataka chapter of Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has urged the Karnataka State Minorities Commission to ensure that minors and innocent youths are not unnecessarily detained or harassed in connection with the recent t

Case registered against 22 persons over alleged obstruction of police near Murin Katte in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, May 26: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Bhatkal City Police Station police have registered a case against 22 identified persons and several others for allegedly assembling unlawfully near Murin Katte in Bhatkal town and obstructing a police inspector while he was performing official duty.  

Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations demands Rajya Sabha seat for community representative

Bengaluru, May 26: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)The Federation of Karnataka Muslim Organisations has called upon the Congress leadership to ensure representation for the Muslim community in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka by allotting at least one seat to a Muslim candidate.  

Authorities clarify Murin Katte issue in Bhatkal, warn against rumours

Bhatkal, 26 May: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Uttara Kannada district administration has issued a clarification regarding the Murin Katte structure near National Highway-66 in Bhatkal and warned people against spreading false information on social media.    In a statement issued on M

Bhatkal tense after ‘Murin Katte’ dispute escalates; section 144 imposed till May 27

Bhatkal, May 25: (BHatkallys News Bureau) Communal tension gripped coastal town Bhatkal on Sunday after a dispute surrounding the reconstruction of the controversial “Murin Katte” structure near National Highway 66 escalated into protests, political confrontation and late-night police ac

Section 144 imposed in Bhatkal for Two Days After Murin Katte Dispute

Bhatkal: Following tension over the disputed “Murin Katte” structure, the administration has imposed Section 144 across Bhatkal as a precautionary measure. According to police, the prohibitory orders will remain in force from 6 am on May 25 to 6 am on May 27. During this period, gathe