Bhatkal news

Dr. Savita Kamat of Bhatkal secures top rank in Hospital Management Course at IIM Bangalore

Bhatkal: Dr. Savita Kamat, Administrative Medical Officer at Bhatkal Taluk Hospital, has secured the top position in a Hospital Management Course conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB).    She was among 20 doctors selected from across Karnataka for the progr

Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem strongly condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, urges unity, fair investigation

Bhatkal: 24 April,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) In the wake of the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, the Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem has strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a barbaric and inhuman act against innocent tourists who had visited the valley f

BJP, SDPI hold separate silent marches in Bhatkal condemning Pahalgam terror attack

Bhatkal, 24 April,2025 (bhatkallys News Bureau) Karnataka: In a stand against terrorism, two political parties — the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) — held separate silent candlelight marches in Bhatkal on Monday, April 22, condemning the terr

Man arrested for slaughtering pregnant cow in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, April 23: The Bhatkal Rural Police have arrested a man accused of slaughtering a pregnant cow and discarding its fetus by the riverbank in Kokner, which falls under the Heble Gram Panchayat limits. The accused has been identified as 45-year-old Hawwa Ibrahim, who is said to be a repeat offe

Bhatkal: Tanzeem slams BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over remarks against Supreme Court

Bhatkal: 22 April,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Majlis-e-Islah Wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal’s prominent socio-political Muslim organisation, has come down heavily on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his recent controversial remarks blaming the Supreme Court for inciting religious tensions in the country. The

Two people on their way to attend engagement ceremony in Murdeshwar, killed in road accident; Three others critical

Honnavar: In a tragic accident near Upponi in Honnavar taluk, two people were killed on the spot and three others sustained serious injuries when a KSRTC bus collided with a Scorpio car on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place around 60 kilometres from Bhatkal.   According to police

Vaccination camp organized for Hajj pilgrims of Uttar Kannada district at Majlis Islah and Tanzeem: A total of 162 pilgrims were vaccinated

 162 Hajj pilgrims receive vaccination at camp organised by Tanzeem in Bhatkal Bhatkal April 22, 2025: Continuing its annual tradition of public service, the district administration, in coordination with the health department, organised a vaccination camp for Hajj pilgrims at the premises of

Dr. Haneef Shabab felicitated for Karnataka Urdu Academy Award; Moulana Ilyas Jakati calls for greater recognition

Bhatkal, April 22, 2025: Renowned writer and poet Dr. Mohammed Haneef Shabab was felicitated in Bhatkal on Sunday for being honoured with the prestigious Karnataka Urdu Academy Award 2024. The felicitation was held during a literary event organised to release a collection of poems by late Urdu poet

Collection of Late Urdu Poet Syed Ashraf Barmawar’s poetry released in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, April 22, 2025: A compilation of poems by renowned Urdu poet Syed Ashraf Barmawar was formally released at a literary event held at Ameena Palace in Bhatkal on Sunday. The event was jointly organised by the Bhatkal unit of Idara Adab-e-Islami Hind and Mehfil-e-Sher-o-Adab to honour the lite

Former Karnataka DGP OM Prakash murdered by wife; taken into custody

Bengaluru, Apr 20: In a shocking incident, retired Karnataka DGP and IGP OM Prakash was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife Pallavi at their residence in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, on Sunday, April 20 afternoon. OM Prakash, a 1981 batch IPS officer from the Karnataka cadre, had served as the

Over 1.2 Lakh Kg rice distributed to 1,859 families in Bhatkal as part of Fitra initiative

Bhatkal, April 10: On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, a large-scale welfare initiative was carried out in Bhatkal and surrounding areas, with 1,20,000 kilograms of rice distributed to 1,859 underprivileged families as part of the annual Fitra program. The Central Fitra Committee’s Convener, Maulana Mo

Bhatkal: Tanzeem to hold public protest on April 18 against Waqf Law; Memorandum to be submitted to Govt

Bhatkal, April 17: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal’s leading socio-religious organisation, has announced a large-scale protest to be held on Friday, April 18, following Jumma prayers, in opposition to the recently introduced Waqf (Amendment) Bill by the central gove

Coastal Muslim leaders unite to oppose Waqf bill peacefully

Muslim Leaders from Coastal Karnataka, Goa unite in Bhatkal against new Waqf law Bhatkal, April 16: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A major meeting was held at Rabita Hall in Bhatkal on Sunday under the banner of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, one of the oldest and largest Muslim organizations in Utta

Two FIRs filed against Sangh Parivar activists over highway blockade, police station protest in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, April 10: Two separate FIRs have been registered at the Bhatkal Town Police Station against activists associated with Sangh Parivar outfits for staging protests in response to an alleged assault on a Hindu activist by Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Narayan. The protests

Rain likely in Uttar Kannada, and other districts from Apr 12–18

Bengaluru, Apr 12: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a fresh spell of rainfall across Karnataka from April 12 to 18, with most districts expected to receive moderate rainfall. Notably, Karnataka has already recorded above-average rainfall in the first week of April. Acc

Dangerous stunt on moving car in Sullia – Police question group of youths

Sullia, Apr 12: In connection with a recent stunt performed on a moving car, the Sullia police have tracked down and questioned a group of youths involved in the reckless act. A few days ago, a video had gone viral showing six out of seven individuals in a speeding car engaging in a dangerou

BJP, Hindu activists protest in Bhatkal over alleged assault on activist by SP

Bhatkal: Tension prevailed in Bhatkal late Tuesday night after BJP leaders and activists of pro-Hindu organizations staged a protest, blocking the national highway and later besieging the Bhatkal Town Police Station. The protest was in response to allegations that Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Na

Fake notes worth Rs 14 crore seized in Uttara Kannada; Goa resident under police watch

Dandeli, April 9: The Dandeli police have recovered a large quantity of fake currency notes amounting to approximately Rs 14 crore from a house located in the Gandhinagar area of the city. According to police sources, the house where the notes were found is owned by a local resident, Noorjan, and