10 thousand trees to be cut for Sharavathi project in Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada districts
SHIVAMOGGA: The proposed 2,000-megawatt Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada districts is expected to result in the felling of around 10,000 trees. But this is less than the original estimate of 16,041 trees. Replying to an unstarred question from MLC Dr Dhananjaya
Uttara Kannada DC urges peaceful and eco-friendly celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, Miladun Nabi (SAW)
Karwar: 25 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmi Priya has appealed to the people of Uttara Kannada district to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27 and Miladun NAbi (SAW) on September 5 in a peaceful, harmonious and eco-friendly manner. She was speaking at a peace com
Bhatkal: Student of New Shams School, Falah M.J wins gold at CISCE Regional Karate championship, qualifies for Nationals
Bhatkal: 25 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Falah M.J, a Grade IX student of New Shams School, has made his institution and hometown proud by clinching the gold medal at the CISCE Regional Karate Championship for Karnataka and Goa, held in Bengaluru. With this victory, Falah has n
Bhatkal police arrest three in alleged extortion case involving threats via virtual numbers
Bhatkal: The Bhatkal Town Police have arrested three youths accused of attempting to extort money from a local businessman by threatening to circulate morphed private photos and videos of his family members. The arrests were made following a complaint lodged at the Bhatkal Town Police Station on Aug
Bhatkal students’ startup Alliance ProLearn wins national award in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Alliance ProLearn Private Limited, a startup founded by two young students from Bhatkal, has won the prestigious NexGen Skills Shapers Award 2025 at the 16th edition of India’s Business Iconic Awards held at the White Pearl ASR Convention Centre in Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
Fire breaks out at fruit and vegetable shop in Bhatkal : Watch Video
Bhatkal: 25 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A fire broke out on Friday at Thaseen Fruit and Vegetable shop, located on Jali Road beside the Oceanic Building in Bhatkal, causing panic among nearby residents and businesses as thick smoke spread in the area. Fire brigade personnel re
District-level Dasara Sports Meet in Uttara Kannada on September 6
Karwar, Aug 23: The annual district-level Dasara Sports Meet for Uttara Kannada will be held on September 6 at the Shri Marikamba District Stadium in Sirsi, according to a notification from the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports. A range of competitions will be organised across
Rider killed as tanker runs over him in Bhatkal; wife grievously injured
Bhatkal, Aug 23: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A tragic road accident on National Highway 66 near Noor Masjid in Bhatkal on Saturday morning claimed the life of a 61-year-old rider, while his wife sustained serious injuries after a speeding tanker rammed into their two-wheeler. The deceased has
Bhatkal Panchayat member’s post on waterlogged road prompts quick action
Bhatkal: 22 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A social media post by Heble Panchayat member Syed Ali has forced authorities to act on the poor condition of the Tenginagundi Cross road, where stagnant rainwater had been troubling commuters for days. On Tuesday night, Ali recorded a vi
Bhatkal Police trace lost mobile phones through CEIR Portal, return them to owners
Bhatkal: 22 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Police in Bhatkal town have successfully traced and recovered several lost mobile phones using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal and handed them back to their owners. The initiative, carried out under the Bhatkal Town
Rear Admiral Vikram Menon takes charge as Flag Officer Commanding, Karnataka Naval Area in Karwar
Karwar: 22 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Rear Admiral Vikram Menon on Thursday assumed command as the Flag Officer Commanding, Karnataka Naval Area (FOK), at the naval base in Karwar. A decorated fighter pilot and warship commander, Rear Admiral Menon has completed more than thre
Bhatkal: Annual General Meeting of Markazi Khalifa Jamaat on August 22
Bhatkal: 22 August,2025 (Bhatkallys News Breau) The Annual General Meeting of the Markazi Khalifa Jamaat of Bhatkal will be held on Friday, August 22, after Isha prayers at the Khalifa Juma Masjid, here in Bhatkal. During the meeting, the annual report of the Jamaat will be presented, f
Mobile number linking now mandatory for driving licence, RC
Mangaluru, Aug 21: The government has made it mandatory to link mobile numbers with vehicle registration certificates (RC), driving licences, and Aadhaar cards. This initiative aims to ensure that all information related to traffic violation notices, e-challans, vehicle registration, renewal
Vegetable trader in Bhatkal receives extortion calls, threatened with private photos
Bhatkal: A well-known vegetable trader from Bhatkal and his wife have filed a police complaint after receiving threatening phone calls demanding money in exchange for not circulating alleged private photos and videos. According to the complaint lodged at the Town Police Station by trade
Peace meeting held in Bhatkal ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Miladun Nabi(SAW)
Bhatkal: 20 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A peace meeting was held at the Assistant Commissioner’s office in Bhatkal under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner Bhatkal and Deputy Superintendent of Police Bhatkal, ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi and Miladun Nabi (SAW) ce
Manki Jamatul Muslimeen flags issue of increasing stray dogs, submits memorandum to officials
Honnavar: 20 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A delegation from Jamaatul-Muslimeen, Manki, met the Chief Officer of Manki Pattan Panchayat to submit a memorandum highlighting urgent civic issues affecting residents. During the meeting, the delegation emphasized the growing problem of stray dogs
Bhatkal residents remit over ₹1,000 crore from Gulf, it helps in local development: Rabita Society
Bhatkal: 20 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Bhatkal Muslim Khaleej Council (BMKC), also known as Rabita Society, highlighted the significant role of Gulf remittances in the town’s development during a friendly gathering held at the historic Maulana Bungalow. Addressing the audience, B
Monsoon close to normal in coastal Karnataka, more rains likely
Bhatkal, Aug 19: The southwest monsoon, which has been lashing the coastal region with heavy rains over the past few weeks, is now close to reaching its normal rainfall target. From June to September, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts together are expected to receive 3,10
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