Bhatkal news

Seagull with Chinese GPS tracker found near key naval base in Karnataka

A migratory seagull fitted with a Chinese-made GPS tracking device was found along Karnataka's Karwar coast, close to the INS Kadamba naval base, sparking curiosity and suspicion among the locals. Locals spotted the unusual device attached to the bird's back near Timmakka Garden in the Uttar

UT Khader visits Bhatkal, watches cricket match organised by Cosmos Sports Centre

Bhatkal: 13 December 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly U. T. Khader visited Bhatkal in Uttara Kannada district on Saturday and attended a cricket match being played as part of a local tournament organised by the Cosmos Sports Centre. After takin

Bhatkal: Teachers’ body slams KSEAB for ignoring Urdu-medium students in SSLC model papers

Bhatkal: 12 December 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has uploaded the model question papers and blueprints for the 2025–26 SSLC exams on its official website, but only for Kannada and English mediums. As a result, thousands of Urdu-me

RBI clarifies 50 paise coins not demonetised; Re 1, Rs 2, Rs 5, Rs 10 & Rs 20 also valid

Mumbai, Dec 9: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has clarified that coins ranging from 50 paise to Rs 20 continue to be legal tender, addressing growing confusion and misinformation over their validity. In an awareness campaign under the banner "RBI Kehta Hai", the central bank relea

Bhatkal-Sirsi Assistant Commissioner Kavyarani transferred, AC post vacant in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: K. Kavyarani, who has been serving as the Assistant Commissioner (AC) of Sirsi and also holding additional charge of the Bhatkal Subdivision Office, has been transferred. A government order issued on Friday states that she has been posted to the Hunsur Subdivision in Mysuru district. &nb

Bhatkal: Joint raid on shops selling tobacco near schools, 14 booked

Bhatkal: A joint team led by the Health Department carried out raids on shops located within 100 metres of schools and colleges in the town and Bunder Road area for illegally selling tobacco products. Officials said 14 shops were found violating the rules and action has been taken against them. &

Railways makes OTP verification mandatory for all Tatkal bookings in crackdown on misuse

New Delhi, Dec 5: In a major move to curb misuse of the high-demand Tatkal ticketing system and ensure fairer access for genuine passengers, Indian Railways has made One-Time Password (OTP) verification compulsory for all Tatkal bookings, whether made online or at reservation counters. The meas

Schools told not to use PE periods for Grade 10 extra classes following KSCPCR intervention

Bengaluru, Nov 30: The department of school education and literacy has directed all high school teachers and principals across the state not to disrupt physical education and games periods for Class 10 students by conducting additional classes during that time. The directive follows a letter

12 students in ICU after eating mid-day meal at govt school; Parents say food contain rat dropping

Karwar: More than 22 students from the Government Model School in Mundgod taluk fell ill on Saturday after consuming the midday meal, prompting an emergency response from health authorities. The children began complaining of stomach pain and vomiting soon after lunch, according to local reports.

Bhatkal Jamatul Muslimeen elects new executive body for three-year term

Bhatkal: 29 November,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal announced the results of its general election held on November 27, 2025, for selecting members of the Majlis-e-Muntazima, the local administrative body, for the next three-year term.   Election Commissioner Janab

Bhatkal set to officially become ‘Mini-city’ after no objections raised to CMC upgrade proposal

Bhatkal: 29 November, 25 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  The proposal to upgrade Bhatkal Town Municipal Council (TMC) into a City Municipal Council (CMC) has effectively received final clearance, as the one-month period given for the public to raise objections has ended without a single objection bei

Bhatkal Town Police to organise art competition to create traffic awareness on Nov 30; Details here

Bhatkal: 29 November,25 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) An art competition focused on promoting road safety and traffic awareness will be held on November 30 at Tree Park on Sagar Road. The programme is being organised by the Bhatkal Town Police in association with the youth group S-Arts, and is open to st

Bhatkal: Karnataka cabinet approves proposal to upgrade Murdeshwar to Pattan Panchayat

Bhatkal: 29 November,25 (Bhatkallyus News Bureau) The Karnataka State Cabinet has approved a proposal to upgrade Murudeshwar to a Pattan Panchayat, a move aimed at strengthening local governance and improving public infrastructure in the fast-growing coastal town. The decision was taken during a cab

Soon Aadhaar could be needed to enter restaurants, housing societies

New Delhi, Nov 25: Soon, Aadhaar may be required for entry into restaurants, housing societies and other public or private premises, as the government is preparing to roll out a new offline Aadhaar verification system. According to the proposal, visitors entering residential complexes may be

UKDFA Inter-School Football Tournament draws strong participation across Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 24 November,25 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  The UKDFA Inter-School Football Tournament concluded on November 23 with an impressive turnout and spirited performances from school teams across the district. The four-day event, held from November 20 to 23 at the Anjuman multipurpose ground, w

Bhatkal: Kaikini Villagers demand restoration of bus stop at Heradi Cross

Bhatkal: Residents of Kaikini Gram Panchayat have urged the NWKRTC Bhatkal depot to resume bus halts at Heradi Cross, stating that the withdrawal of the stop has caused inconvenience to the public.   Villagers said the area has a school, the gram panchayat office, a bank and several gover

Bhatkal Unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind launches ‘Neighbourhood Rights Campaign’ from Nov 21 to 30

Bhatkal: The Bhatkal unit of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind has announced a ten-day nationwide campaign titled “Neighbourhood Rights Campaign,” scheduled from November 21 to 30. Details were shared by unit president Maulana Syed Zubair S.M. during a press conference held at the Dawat Centre on Wed

Uttara Kannada DC orders strict implementation of SC guidelines on stray dog control

Karwar: 21 November 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmi Priya has issued firm instructions to officials across all concerned departments to fully implement the Supreme Court’s guidelines to curb the rising stray dog menace in the district. She has