Bhatkal news

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

Catch Them Reading! Adab-e-Atfaal Launches Fun-Filled Contest for Kids Under Reading Awareness Drive

Idara Adab-e-Atfal launches reading awareness campaign for children for year 1447H   Bhatkal: In an effort to nurture a love for reading among children, Idara Adab-e-Atfal Bhatkal has announced the launch of its annual Reading Awareness Campaign for the Islamic year 1447 Hijri. The initia

Murudeshwar Temple introduces dress code, bars western attire

Murudeshwar: 25 June 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The management of the famous Murudeshwar Temple in Karnataka has introduced a dress code for devotees entering the inner sanctum, officially restricting western-style clothing in designated sacred areas of the temple premises.   According

FIR filed against former MP Anantkumar Hegde in road rage assault case

Bengaluru: Former BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde has been named as the third accused in a road rage incident near Nelamangala, in which a young businessman was allegedly assaulted by Hegde’s gunman and driver. The incident occurred on Monday while Hegde was travelling from Tumakuru to Bengaluru. &

Uttara Kannada tops state in finance harassment cases; 17 suicides reported

Bengaluru, June 24: Uttara Kannada district has reported the highest number of harassment cases linked to private finance companies in Karnataka, with 25 FIRs registered so far. Haveri and Tumakuru districts follow with 12 cases each, while Gadag stands third with 9 cases. Udupi has recorded 6,

Landslide fear in Bhatkal’s Muttalli: Eight families asked to vacate homes due to monsoon threat

Bhatkal: 23 June,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Amid rising concerns over possible landslides in the Muttalli Gram Panchayat limits of Bhatkal taluk, local authorities have issued notices to eight families residing along the edge of a hill, asking them to relocate to safer areas as a precautionary st

Tourists barred from entering Sea at Murdeshwar as Monsoon sets in

Bhatkal, June 19: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) With the arrival of the monsoon season, authorities have imposed a ban on tourists entering the Arabian Sea at Murdeshwar, a popular coastal destination in Uttara Kannada district. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure public safe

Cochin Shipyard's Cargo Barge Breaks Free and Washes Ashore at Bhatkal Jali Coast

Abandoned ship washes ashore at Bhatkal’s Jail Beach, triggers curiosity, traffic chaos Bhatkal, June 17: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A ship bearing the name “Cochin Shipyard” mysteriously washed ashore at Jail Beach in Bhatkal late on Sunday night, creating a buzz among locals and

Jafar Jabbar Bids Farewell After Half a Century with Tanzeem – Honored with Grand Tribute

‘Tanzeem Jafar’ retires after 50 years of selfless service to Majlis Islah wa Tanzeem Bhatkal   Bhatkal, June 17: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Jafar Ibn Ismail Jabbar, affectionately known as ‘Tanzeem Jafar’ in Bhatkal and beyond, has officially retired after completin

Polluted Sarabi River poses health threat in Bhatkal, dozens affected by Typhoid outbreak

Bhatkal: Repeated discharge of sewage into the historic Sarabi River has led to severe pollution of the water body, causing contamination of nearby wells and triggering a major public health concern in several areas of the town. Residents from Ghausia Street, Qaziya Street, Takiya Street, Jamia Stre

Tahsildar inspects landslide-prone area in Bhatkal Bundar, urges caution

Bhatkal: 11 june,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) In the wake of a potential landslide threat in the Bandar area of Bhatkal taluk, Tahsildar Nagendra Kulashetti visited the affected site on Tuesday and issued key instructions to officials after inspecting the situation on the ground.   The l

Heavy rain likely in coastal Karnataka till June 14; IMD issues red alert for 9 districts

Bengaluru, Jun 11: The monsoon has regained momentum in Karnataka after a brief lull, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread heavy rainfall across the state until June 14. According to the IMD, heavy rain is expected over the next 48 hours, with 13 districts—