Bhatkal news

NHAI to use 3D sensors to detect potholes, cracks on highways across 23 states

New Delhi, Oct 23: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to roll out advanced sensor-based technology to identify potholes, surface cracks, and other defects along more than 20,000 km of highways across 23 States. The initiative aims to enhance commuter safety and comfort while

INF to host education camp for class 10 students on October 23

Bhatkal, October 22, 2025: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A one-day Career and Leadership Camp titled “INF Launchpad 2025” will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Ameena Palace, Bhatkal, from 10:00 a.m. onwards. Organized by the Indian Nawayath Forum (INF), the camp is designed to inspi

Heavy rain forecast in 7 dists including coastal, yellow alert issued till Oct 21

Bengaluru, Oct 19: The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has issued a yellow alert as heavy rainfall is expected in seven districts, including Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, Kodagu, and Mysuru, until October 21. In coastal districts of Karna

Uttara Kannada SP initiates night checking drive across district to ensure law and order

Karwar: 16 October,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In a bid to strengthen law and order across the district, the Uttara Kannada Police carried out an extensive night checking operation under the supervision of Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N.   Police teams from various stations w

Young student dies after scooter collides with lorry in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 15  october,2025(Bhatkallys  News bureau) An 18-year-old student lost his life in a tragic accident near Tenginagundi Cross on the National Highway late on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Mohammed Mohtasham, son of Anees Mohtasham, a resident of Firdous Nagar, B

Bhatkal food vlogger Abdul Muhaimin Sada wins ‘Rising Star’ award in Oman

Muscat: Abdul Muhaimin Sada, a food vlogger from Bhatkal, has received the ‘Rising Star’ award at the first Indian Content Creators & Inspirations Awards held in Muscat, Oman.   Known online as FoodCompanionOfficial, Muhaimin was recognised for his work in documenting Oman

Bhatkal journalist submits memorandum to Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao seeking blood bank in town

Mangaluru: 11 October,25 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Ismail Zaorez, Senior Sub-Editor at Vartha Bharati and a journalist from Bhatkal, met Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao during his visit to the Vartha Bharati office on October 10 and submitted a detailed memorandum

Bhatkal officer missing after alleging harassment traced in Belagavi; police to probe Kumta chief officer

Bhatkal: The 25-year-old Dalit Revenue Inspector from Kumta Town Municipality, who had gone missing after accusing his senior officer of harassment and caste abuse, has been found safe in Belagavi, days after his disappearance triggered outrage among municipal staff and local residents.  

Karnataka govt extends school holidays till Oct 18 as teachers deployed for caste survey

Bengaluru, Oct 7: In a significant move, the Karnataka government has extended Dasara holidays for all government and aided schools across the state until 18 October, to enable teachers to participate in the ongoing statewide socio-educational (caste-based) survey. The announcement was made

Two arrested for planning mobile phone thefts at Gandhi Falls in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 06 October,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Police have arrested two men accused of planning to steal mobile phones from tourists visiting Gandhi Falls, located near Kadsalgadde in Muttalli-Bilalkhand village of Bhatkal.   The arrested have been identified as Mohammed Ameer, a

50-year-old man dies after bus hits scooter on NH-66 in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 06 October,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A 50-year-old man lost his life after a bus hit his scooter from behind on National Highway 66 at Mood Bhatkal around 10 a.m. on Sunday.   The deceased has been identified as Sundar Achari, a resident of Puruvarga in Bhatkal taluk.

Relief for non-FASTag vehicles: Pay 1.25x via UPI at tolls from Nov 15, not double

New Delhi, Oct 5: In a major relief to highway commuters, the Government of India has announced a significant change to the existing toll payment rules. Beginning November 15, 2025, vehicles without a valid FASTag or with a non-functional tag will no longer have to pay double the toll if they

BJP demands closure of newly opened hi-tech fish market in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 05 October,25 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the immediate closure of the newly opened Hi-Tech Fish Market in Bhatkal, alleging irregularities and political motives behind its operation. The market, inaugurated seven years ago but made functional only

Bhatkal artist wins state-level painting contest, to represent Karnataka at nationals

Bhatkal: Darshan Mahabaleshwar Naik, a young artist from Jali in Bhatkal, has secured first place in a state-level painting competition held under the theme “Viksit Bharat Ke Rang” and has been selected to represent Karnataka at the upcoming national-level contest.   The compe

Uttara Kannada SP inspects parking, traffic management at Murudeshwar beach

Murudeshwar: 5 October,2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Superintendent of Police of Uttara Kannada district Deepan MN, conducted an inspection of the parking arrangements and traffic management at the popular Murudeshwar beach, a key tourist attraction in coastal Karnataka. During the visit, the

Bhatkal Rural Police launch CCTV drive to curb thefts in Temples

Bhatkal: 27 September 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In a move aimed at curbing repeated incidents of hundi thefts in temples, the Bhatkal Rural Police have initiated a campaign to ensure CCTV cameras are installed in all temples under their jurisdiction. As part of this effort, a meeting wa

Modo Technologies to showcase major expansion, strategic partnerships at GITEX Global 2025

Dubai, September 26, 2025: Modo Technologies, a Bengaluru- and Dubai-based provider of smart home and building automation solutions, has announced its participation in GITEX Global 2025, the world’s largest technology exhibition scheduled to be held from October 13 to 17 at the Dubai World Tra

Bhatkal Majlis-e-Islah-o-Tanzeem Holds Training Session on Social and Educational Survey

Tanzeem organise traning session for Karnataka Social and Educational survey    Bhatkal, September 21: A training session was organised at the Tanzeem Hall on Sunday in connection with the upcoming Socio-Educational Survey 2025 (caste census) being conducted under the Karnataka Backw