Bhatkal news

Quran memorization classes for women, girls organised in Bhatkal by Jamaat-e-Muslimeen Makhdoom Colony

Bhatkal, May 17: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Jamaat-e-Muslimeen Makhdoom Colony in Bhatkal has announced the regular conduct of Quran memorization classes exclusively for girls and older women at Madrasa Dar-e-Taalim Wal-Tarbiya. These classes will be held daily after Asr prayers, according to an o

Mock drill simulating wartime attack conducted at Bhatkal Port

Bhatkal, May 17:  (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A large-scale mock drill simulating a wartime emergency was successfully carried out at Mavinakurve Bunder in Bhatkal taluk on Friday evening. The joint operation involved coordinated efforts from the Coastal Security Police, Fire and Emergency Service

Uttara Kannada Police seize 16 two-wheelers including three in Murdeshwar in drunk driving crackdown

Bhatkal, May 17: In a district-wide drive against drunk and reckless driving, police in Uttara Kannada seized a total of 16 two-wheelers after their riders were found riding under the influence of alcohol and at high speeds. The operation was carried out as part of efforts to curb rising road accide

Rs 30-Crore drinking water project underway in Bhatkal under AMRUT 2.0 Scheme

Bhatkal, May 15: With the summer season intensifying and drinking water shortages affecting daily life, a major drinking water supply project is currently being implemented in Bhatkal under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme. The project, with an estimated

Bhatkal residents frustrated with frequent power cuts; Tanzeem submits complaint to HESCOM

Bhatkal: Residents of Bhatkal have been facing hardship due to frequent power outages over the past several days. The situation has worsened following recent rains in some parts of the town, leading to a sharp increase in power cuts, particularly during the night. The rising summer heat, coupled wit

Minister Mankal S. Vaidya Chairs KDP review meeting in Bhatkal, efficient governance, local development discussed

Bhatkal, May 14: The quarterly Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) review meeting for Bhatkal Taluk was held on Tuesday at the Taluk Panchayat Hall under the chairmanship of Uttara Kannada district in-charge minister Mankal S. Vaidya. The meeting focused on reviewing departmental progress and reso

One man sentenced to death, another to life imprisonment in brutal murder case of Bhatkal

Bhatkal, May 13: In a major verdict related to the brutal killing of four members of a family in Hadvalli village near Bhatkal, the Karwar Sessions Court on Tuesday sentenced one of the accused to death and another to life imprisonment.   The incident, which had shocked the coastal region

Half-Hour blackout in Bhatkal, Murdeshwar on May 12: Vehicles restricted on roads; Everything you need to know

Bhatkal, May 12: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A symbolic half-hour blackout will be observed in Bhatkal and Murdeshwar on Monday, May 12, from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM, following directions from the district administration. The blackout is being conducted as part of a preparedness drill in view of the current

Uttara Kannada Police on high alert following Operation Sindoor, launch preventive measures

 Karwar, May 9: In the backdrop of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and India's strong military response under Operation Sindoor, the Uttara Kannada district police have intensified security and surveillance measures to ensure law and order in the region. The police are summoning rowdy

Kumta Jamaatul Muslimeen elects new leadership for next term

Kumta, May 9: Jamaatul Muslimeen in Kumta has elected its new set of office bearers during the Annual General Body Meeting held on Thursday night at Jumma Masjid. The meeting, which took place after Isha prayers, drew the participation of community members who gathered to reflect on past achievement

Bhatkal: New Shams School records 100% pass in ICSE Grade X exams

Bhatkal: 06 May,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) New Shams School, Bhatkal, has once again achieved a remarkable academic feat by securing 100% results in the ICSE Grade X examinations for the academic year 2024–25. All 83 students who appeared for the exams have successfully passed, continuing t

Uttara Kannada: Karavali Utsav 2025 postponed due to unavoidable circumstances

Karwar: The much-anticipated Karavali Utsav 2025, scheduled to be held from May 4 to May 8 in Uttara Kannada district, has been postponed, according to an official statement released by the district administration.   Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada, Lakshmi Priya K, announced the po

Karnataka State SSLC Board results 2025 to be declared on May 2

Bengaluru, May 1: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is all set to announce the results of the SSLC (Class 10) Exam-1 for the academic year 2025 on Friday, May 2. Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa will formal announce the results in the press conferenc

Coastal security stepped up in Bhatkal following Pahalgam terror attack

Bhatkal, April 28: In the wake of heightened tensions following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, security measures have been tightened along the coastal regions of Bhatkal, with the Indian Coast Guard and Coastal Security Police intensifying surveillance and patrolling ope

88 Pakistani nationals with Long-Term Visas, including 14 in Bhatkal, exempted from deportation

Bhatkal, April 28: Following the Central Government's recent exemption order for those holding Long-Term Visas (LTVs), around 88 Pakistani nationals residing in Karnataka, including 14 in Bhatkal, have been relieved from the threat of deportation. The move comes as a relief to families who were

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