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: 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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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

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.  

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.  

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, 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

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

Bhatkal, May 25: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) In a tragic incident reported from Alvekodi seashore in Bhatkal taluk on Sunday, eight members of the same family drowned after being swept away by strong waves while collecting seashells in the water. Three others remain missing, and search operations are u

Bhatkal: Bhatkal Rural Police Station police have arrested a youth on charges of illegally transporting cattle in a car near Halyani in Hadavalli village of the taluk.   The arrested accused has been identified as Mohammed Danish (30), a resident of Magdum Colony. Police said he has been

Bhatkal: The Bhatkal Town Police Station police have cracked a house theft case reported from Purvarga and arrested two accused within eight hours of the complaint being registered.   The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammed Rahil (39) and Naushad Mukhtar Ahmed Hanchi (28), b

Bhatkal: Authorities in Bhatkal have stepped up security and precautionary arrangements ahead of Bakrid celebrations scheduled on May 28, with all taluk-level officials directed to remain at their headquarters till May 30 to maintain peace and public order.   The directions were issued du