Bhatkal news

Karnataka Class 12 Result 2026: Will results to be out on this date?

Bangalore, 06 April 2026: Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is expected to declare the Class 12 Pre-University Course (PUC) Examination Result 2026 on April 7, as indicated by the state’s School Education Minister. An official press no

Baba Saheb Mane takes charge as first CMC Commissioner in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: Baba Saheb Mane has assumed charge as the first Commissioner of the Bhatkal City Municipal Council (CMC), marking an important administrative development following the town’s recent upgrade.   Mane, who was earlier serving at the Kudachi Town Municipal Council, has been tra

Census 2026 begins in Bhatkal from April 1; online self-enumeration introduced

Bhatkal: The first phase of Census 2026 will begin in Bhatkal from April 1, with officials gearing up for the House Listing and Housing Census across the taluk. The exercise will continue till May 15 as part of the nationwide decennial census, which is being conducted after a gap since 2011. &nbs

Sarabi River Horata Samithi flags delay in project initiation, urges Tanzeem to question Minister

Bhatkal: The delay in taking up the long-pending cleaning and rejuvenation of the Sarabi river has triggered fresh concern in the town, with the Sarabi River Horata Samithi questioning why work has not begun even nine months after ₹10 crore was sanctioned.   The issue was raised at a meet

Consumer awareness programme held at Government College in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: A consumer awareness programme was jointly organised by Government First Grade College, Bhatkal, and the Federation of Consumer and Voluntary Organizations, Bengaluru.   The programme was inaugurated by Somashekhar V.K., founder and executive committee member of Grahak Shakti, a

Karnataka Chief Justice lays foundation stone of new court complex in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court Vibhu Bakhru on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a new court building within the existing court complex in Bhatkal.   The programme was jointly organised by the Uttara Kannada District Judiciary, the Public Works Department and the Bh

Uttara Kannada Football Association conducts football referee training and test in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, 30 March,2026: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)The Uttara Kannada District Football Association conducted a three-day referee examination programme in Bhatkal from March 27 to 29, aimed at training and certifying aspiring football referees. The programme was organised under the supervision o

Bhatkal youth Anzar Hussain Sukur secures global rank in ACCA exams

Bhatkal, 29 March 2026: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A young achiever from Bhatkal, Anzar Hussain Sukur, has made his mark at the international level by securing top ranks in the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) examinations.   He secured 10th rank globally and 3rd

Over 2,100 families receive rice as Bhatkal Fitra Committee completes large-scale Eid distribution of over 1 lakh kg rice

Bhatkal, 29 March,2026: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Central Fitra Committee, Bhatkal, has distributed more than 1.07 lakh kilograms of rice to 2,144 families across Bhatkal and surrounding regions as part of its Eid-ul-Fitr initiative this year.   The distribution covered areas including

Leopard sighting in Bhatkal’s Navayath Colony triggers panic

Bhatkal: Panic gripped residents of Nawayath Colony in Bhatkal after a leopard was spotted in the area on Saturday night, with reports of an attempted attack on an elderly man near Mariyam Ali Masjid.   According to locals, the incident occurred around 8:30 pm when 60-year-old Hassan was

Everything you need to know about Flag controversy near Bhatkal Eidgah

Bhatkal, 29 March,2026: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A brief tense situation prevailed in Bhatkal on Saturday after municipal authorities removed a flag installed near the Idgah ground on Bandar Road as part of Eid-ul-Fitr arrangements.   Following the removal, hundreds of people gathered at

Bhatkal PSI Naveen Naik to receive Chief Minister’s Gold Medal

Bhatkal, 28 March 2026: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Police Sub-Inspector Naveen S. Naik, who is currently posted at the Bhatkal Town Police Station, has been chosen for the Chief Minister’s Gold Medal for 2025.   The honour has been announced by the state government in recognitio

Karnataka cuts SSLC total marks to 525, introduces grading for third language to ease student stress

Bengaluru, Mar 27: In a major reform aimed at reducing academic pressure on students, Karnataka’s School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced that the total marks for SSLC examinations will be reduced from 625 to 525, and third language subjects will now be assessed

Special train between Madgaon and Bengaluru via Mangaluru announced for festive rush

Mangaluru, Mar 22: To facilitate the smooth return of passengers who had travelled to their hometowns for the Ugadi and Ramzan festivals, the South Western Railway (SWR) has announced a special train service. The train will depart from Madgaon and reach Bengaluru city via Karwar, Udupi, and Man

Karnataka rations LPG supply: Hospitals get 100%, hotels capped at 10%

Bengaluru, Mar 19: In a move to prioritise essential services amid supply concerns, the Karnataka government has issued fresh guidelines for the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), granting full allocation to critical sectors while sharply curbing supply to hotels and other commercia

Heavy rain, hail hit Dharwad; Kalghatgi turns ‘mini Kashmir” heatwave relief

Dharwad, 18 March: Heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstones lashed parts of Dharwad district in Karnataka, turning Kalghatgi town into a scene resembling a ‘mini Kashmir’. The sudden weather change brought heaps of hailstones onto roads, disrupting traffic and daily life. Several are

KSRTC offers free bus travel for SSLC students during exams

Bengaluru, Mar 17: With the countdown to the annual SSLC examinations under way, authorities have announced measures aimed at easing the process for students across the state. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has declared free bus travel for students appearing for the exam

Tanzeem delegation urges HESCOM to provide uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan

Tanzeem Delegation meets HESCOM engineer over frequent power cuts in Bhatkal   Bhatkal: In response to repeated public complaints over frequent power disruptions in Bhatkal, a delegation from Majlis-e-Islah-o-Tanzeem met HESCOM Assistant Engineer Manjunath on Tuesday morning to discuss th