Bhatkal news
Holiday declared in Uttara Kannada’s Coastal towns including Bhatkal on July 26 due to heavy rain, red alert issued
Karwar, July 25: In view of the continuing heavy rainfall and the Indian Meteorological Department’s red alert for the region, the Uttara Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for all schools and colleges on Friday, July 26, 2025. The holiday will apply to educational insti
Book launched in memory of Dr S.M Syed Khalil at Bhatkal Rabita Award
Bhatkal, July 24: A special tribute was paid to late NRI businessman and community leader Dr. S.M. Syed Khalilur Rahman during the second session of the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards 2025 held in Bhatkal. A compilation book containing condolence and tribute letters received after his passing
Dr. Saud Alam Qasmi addresses students at Rabita Educational Excellence Awards in Bhatkal
Bhatkal, July 24: The first session of the Rabita Educational Excellence Awards 2025 was held on Thursday morning at the Anjuman Islami Anglo Urdu High School Ground in Bhatkal, drawing a large gathering of students, parents, educators, and community members. The event was organised by the Bhatkal M
Heavy rain with strong winds likely in coastal Karnataka till Jul 27: IMD
Mangaluru/Udupi, Jul 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), Bengaluru, have predicted heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in coastal Karnataka till July 27. Gusty winds are also expected over the Arabian Sea, lea
M. Narayana transferred from Uttara Kannada; Deepan M.N appointed new SP
Karwar, July 16: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Karnataka government has issued an order transferring M. Narayana, who had been serving as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Uttara Kannada district for the past one year. He will now take charge as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)
Bhatkal Bomb threat email traced to habitual offender lodged in Mysuru Jail
Karwar, July 16 – (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Uttara Kannada police have successfully cracked the case of a threatening email sent to the Bhatkal Police Station warning of a bomb blast in Bhatkal town within 24 hours. The investigation has led to the identification of a habitual offender, Jat
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