Bhatkal news

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

82-year-old man heading for Fajr prayers after Sehri dies in accident on NH-66 in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: An elderly man on his way to offer early morning Fajr prayers after Sehri died following a scooter accident near Navayath Colony on National Highway-66 in Bhatkal on Sunday.   The deceased has been identified as 82-year-old Nisar Ali Data.   According to local sources,

WhatsApp introduces 'Parent-Managed Accounts' for children under 13; here’s how it works

Bengaluru, Mar 15: In a significant move to enhance digital safety for minors, Meta-owned WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called 'Parent-Managed Accounts.' Designed specifically for children under the age of 13, this feature allows parents to monitor and control their children'

Over 1,400 cases settled at Lok Adalat in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: As many as 1,402 cases were settled through compromise during the Lok Adalat held at the Bhatkal court complex on Saturday. A total of 1,526 cases had been taken up for consideration during the session.   At the Principal Civil and JMFC Court, Deepa Aralagundi served as the judic

LPG misuse checks carried out at hotels in Bhatkal amid supply concerns

Bhatkal: Authorities conducted inspections at several hotels in Bhatkal town on Wednesday evening to prevent misuse of domestic LPG cylinders following concerns over possible disruptions in cooking gas supply.   The checks were carried out as a precautionary measure after tensions escalat

Bhatkal Congress backs ‘Save Sharavathi’ movement, opposes pumped storage project

Bhatkal: The Bhatkal Block Congress Committee has expressed its support for the “Save Sharavathi” movement and reiterated its opposition to the proposed Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project on the Sharavathi river. The party also criticised what it termed as misleading information being cir

Special traffic restrictions announced around Bhatkal Ramzan Bazaar ahead of Eid

Bhatkal: With large crowds expected for Eid-ul-Fitr shopping, Bhatkal police have announced special traffic regulations and temporary route diversions around the Ramzan Bazaar area to manage congestion and ensure smooth movement of vehicles.   In a press release, Bhatkal Town Police urged