Bhatkal news

Karnataka govt makes face recognition attendance compulsory in schools

Bengaluru, Feb 17: The Karnataka government has now made face recognition mandatory for the attendance of school children. Attendance will be recorded through an AI-based student face attendance monitoring system. In this regard, the state education department has issued an order. Instructions

Taxi union stages protest in Bhatkal, denies allegations by auto drivers’ body

Bhatkal: The Bhatkal Taxi Drivers and Owners Association staged a protest at the Town Police Station on Tuesday, expressing strong resentment over allegations made by the Auto Rickshaw Drivers and Owners Association. The taxi union also submitted a memorandum to the Police Inspector, addressed to th

Woman dies by suicide in Bhatkal; sister files complaint

Bhatkal: A 36-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her residence in the Mankuli area of Bhatkal on Sunday, police said.   The deceased has been identified as Roopa Pundalik Pai (36). According to preliminary information, she had reportedly been in frequent telephonic contact with a

‘News Trail’ (English daily)  sets sail on the Karnataka coast

MANGALURU, 14 February,2026: In an age when sensationalism frequently drowns out substance and public faith in the media continues to wane, the emergence of a credible, people-centric newspaper comes as both timely and heartening. News Trail, an English daily published from Bengaluru, Qatar, and Hub

Unity key to building strong community, says Ateequr Rahman Muniri

Bhatkal: Strengthening unity by setting aside differences is essential for building a strong and progressive community, said Ateequr Rahman Muniri, convener of the Fifth Inter-Jamaat Conference.   He was speaking at a meeting held at Tanzeem Milli Masjid at 9 pm on February 11, where deta

Bhatkal youngster killed in road accident near Mangaluru

Bhatkal:10 February, 2026 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)Ifham Shabandri, 18, son of Sameer Shabandri, died in a road accident near Mangaluru on Tuesday. He was a student and was travelling from Bhatkal in a car along with his friends when another car reportedly hit their vehicle. Ifham died on the sp

Teachers to hold ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest on February 5; AITA extends support

Bhatkal, 4 Feb: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Demanding the fulfilment of long-pending issues faced by the teaching community, the All India Teachers’ Joint Action Committee has called for a massive ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest in the national capital on February 5. The All India Ideal Teacher

Man dies after being hit by train in Bhatkal, body found of tracks

Bhatkal, Feb 4: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A man was found dead on the railway tracks near the Gulmi bridge in Bhatkal on Wednesday afternoon.   The deceased has been identified as Nasir, a resident of Gulmi in Bhatkal. According to preliminary information, he is suspected to have been hit

Second Indira Canteen inaugurated in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, Feb 3 : (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Bhatkal got its second Indira Canteen on Sunday with the inauguration of a new outlet at Azad Nagar, near the Rural Police Station. The canteen was inaugurated by Karnataka Minister for Ports, Fisheries and Inland Water Transport and Uttara Kannada district

Campaign planned to strengthen AHINDA organisations in Uttara Kannada; Taluk committees formation soon

Bhatkal, Feb 3: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A district-wide campaign will be launched across Uttara Kannada to strengthen minorities, backward classes and Scheduled Castes and Tribes under the AHINDA platform by creating educational, social and political awareness, said Dr Nagesh Naik Kagal, President

Another accident reported in Bhatkal; One killed three injured in collision between two motorcycles

Bhatkal: Road accidents continue unabated on National Highway 66 passing through Bhatkal, with yet another fatal mishap reported on the Bhatkal–Bengre stretch late Friday night, claiming the life of a young man and leaving three others injured.   The accident occurred within the lim

Uttara Kannada highways turning deadly; 726 Killed in road accidents over three years

Bhatkal: February, 01 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The national highways passing through Uttara Kannada, often described as part of Karnataka’s most scenic coastal belt, are increasingly turning into death traps. Poor road conditions, unscientific construction, delayed projects and unchecked vehic

95 tourism projects underway in coastal Karnataka at cost of ₹126.72 crore: Minister H.K. Patil

Bengaluru January, 31: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Karnataka Tourism Minister H.K. Patil on Wednesday said that as many as 95 tourism-related development works are being implemented across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts at a total cost of ₹126.72 crore, of which ₹76.29 crore has a

Gangadhara Naik, Shridhar Shet receive Karnataka Sadhaka Shreshtha Ratna Award in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, January 30: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Senior writer Gangadhara Naik and teacher–author Shridhar Shet were honoured with the Karnataka Sadhaka Shreshtha Ratna State Award at a state-level journalists’ conference and award ceremony held at the Nagayakshe Sabha Bhavan in Bhatkal.

One killed, another injured in car–scooter collision on NH-66 in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, Jan 28 : (Bhatkallys News Bureau) One person died while another sustained severe injuries in a car–scooter accident that occurred on National Highway 66 near the City Light Cross in Nawayath Colony, Bhatkal, on Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Tausif (40), ori

Bhatkal: BJP hits back at Mankal Vaidya, says claim on no new buses during BJP rule is false

Bhatkal Jan,25: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) BJP leader Anantamurthy Hegde has alleged that Minister Mankal Vaidya’s statement that no new buses were added to the district during the BJP government’s tenure is factually incorrect.   Addressing a press conference at the BJP office

Two arrested in Murdeshwar police raid on speed card gambling den in Bailur

Bhatkal Jan25: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Murdeshwar police raided a gambling spot operating through speed cards at Bailur in Bhatkal taluk and arrested two persons, seizing cash and two motorcycles during the operation.   According to the police, the raid was carried out near a small

Ankola: Male nurse shoots himself with double barrel gun after online criticism over expired medicine

Karwar: A long-time employee of Pikale Nursing Home in Karwar died by suicide on Friday at Aversa village in Ankola taluk of Uttara Kannada district.   The deceased has been identified as Raju Pikale, who reportedly shot himself with a double-barrel gun at his residence.   Acco