Bhatkal news

Body of missing fisherman found after boat capsized off Bhatkal Coast; Search continues for three others

Bhatkal: 31 July,25 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The body of one of the missing fishermen who went missing after a fishing boat capsized off the Tenginagundi coast near Bhatkal on July 30 was recovered on Thursday. Search operations continue for the remaining three missing fishermen. The deceased has

Boat capsizes off Bhatkal coast; four fishermen missing, two rescued

Bhatkal: 31 July,25 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Four fishermen have gone missing after a fishing boat capsized in the sea off Bhatkal coast, while two others were rescued and shifted to the Bhatkal government hospital. The missing fishermen have been identified as Ramakrishna Mogera, Satish Mogera,

Murdeshwar gets new Police Circle, separated from Bhatkal jurisdiction

Bhatkal: In a administrative decision, the Karnataka government has officially separated Murdeshwar from the Bhatkal rural police circle and established a new Murdeshwar police circle to improve policing and streamline law enforcement in the region.   According to the government order, th

Man arrested for illegal sand transportation in Bhatkal's Gorte area

Bhatkal: 26 July,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Police in Bhatkal have arrested a man and seized a Tata Ace vehicle in connection with illegal sand transportation from the Gorte coastal area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Belke Gram Panchayat.   The arrested person has been i

Mangaluru man held in Bhatkal for circulating fake foreign currency

Bhatkal: 26 July,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A man from Mangaluru has been arrested by Bhatkal Police on charges of circulating counterfeit foreign currency in the coastal town. The accused, identified as Ravin Prakash, was taken into custody from Bundar Road in Bhatkal.   Accordi

Holiday declared in Uttara Kannada’s Coastal towns including Bhatkal on July 26 due to heavy rain, red alert issued

Karwar, July 25: In view of the continuing heavy rainfall and the Indian Meteorological Department’s red alert for the region, the Uttara Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on Friday, July 26, 2025. The holiday will apply to educational insti

Book launched in memory of Dr S.M Syed Khalil at Bhatkal Rabita Award

Bhatkal, July 24: A special tribute was paid to late NRI businessman and community leader Dr. S.M. Syed Khalilur Rahman during the second session of the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards 2025 held in Bhatkal. A compilation book containing condolence and tribute letters received after his passing

Dr. Saud Alam Qasmi addresses students at Rabita Educational Excellence Awards in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, July 24: The first session of the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards 2025 was held on Thursday morning at the Anjuman Islami Anglo Urdu High School Ground in Bhatkal, drawing a large gathering of students, parents, educators, and community members. The event was organised by the Bhatkal M

Heavy rain with strong winds likely in coastal Karnataka till Jul 27: IMD

Mangaluru/Udupi, Jul 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), Bengaluru, have predicted heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in coastal Karnataka till July 27. Gusty winds are also expected over the Arabian Sea, lea

M. Narayana transferred from Uttara Kannada; Deepan M.N appointed new SP

Karwar, July 16: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Karnataka government has issued an order transferring M. Narayana, who had been serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Uttara Kannada district for the past one year.   He will now take charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)

Bhatkal Bomb threat email traced to habitual offender lodged in Mysuru Jail

Karwar, July 16 – (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Uttara Kannada police have successfully cracked the case of a threatening email sent to the Bhatkal Police Station warning of a bomb blast in Bhatkal town within 24 hours. The investigation has led to the identification of a habitual offender, Jat

Bomb threat email sent to Bhatkal Police Station: Security tightened, bomb squad conducts search

Karwar, July 10: A bomb threat email claiming that Bhatkal town will be bombed within 24 hours was sent twice to the Bhatkal Town Police Station, triggering a high alert across the region.   The threat was reportedly sent by an individual using the name Kannan Guruswamy from the email ID&

Karnataka govt announces free bus service for public school students from LKG to PUC

Bengaluru, Jul 11: In a significant move to strengthen public education and support students from economically weaker sections, the Congress-led Karnataka government has announced a new initiative offering free bus transportation to students studying in government schools from LKG to PUC. De

SIO Bhatkal submits memorandum to Tahsildar, seeks immediate action against stray dog menace

Bhatkal, July 10: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO), Bhatkal Unit, has submitted a memorandum to Bhatkal Tahsildar Nagendra Shetty, raising strong concern over the growing number of stray dog attacks in the town and urging immediate intervention from the admin

‘Udaipur Files’ promotes division, must be banned: Bhatkal’s Tanzeem raises strong objection

Bhatkal, July 10: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Raising serious concerns over the upcoming film Udaipur Files, the Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem in Bhatkal has called on authorities to immediately ban its release, stating that the film spreads communal hatred and misrepresents Islamic values. The socio-relig

Yellow alert issued for coastal Karnataka from Jul 10 to 15

Mangaluru, Jul 10: Rainfall across the coastal region remained intermittent on Wednesday, with a brief pause in showers observed in several parts of the district. In Mangaluru, the day began with a mix of sunshine and cloudy skies, followed by moderate rainfall in the afternoon. As per the f

Bhatkal: Over 15 injured in stray dog attacks within 70 hours; Residents demand action

Bhatkal, July 8: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) More than 15 people, including children and elderly individuals, have been injured in a series of stray dog attacks in Bhatkal town over the past 70 hours, according to health officials. While no deaths have been reported, the sudden rise in incidents has ra

Rabita education excellence award ceremony will be held on 24 July 2025

Bhatkal: Rabita Society’s prestigious education awards ceremony to be held on July 24 Bhatkal: The well-known ‘Rabita Education Awards’, presented annually by Rabita Society for over three decades to honour academic excellence, will be held on July 24, 2025, at the Anjuman Groun