Bhatkal news
Two people on their way to attend engagement ceremony in Murdeshwar, killed in road accident; Three others critical

Honnavar: In a tragic accident near Upponi in Honnavar taluk, two people were killed on the spot and three others sustained serious injuries when a KSRTC bus collided with a Scorpio car on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place around 60 kilometres from Bhatkal. According to police
Vaccination camp organized for Hajj pilgrims of Uttar Kannada district at Majlis Islah and Tanzeem: A total of 162 pilgrims were vaccinated

162 Hajj pilgrims receive vaccination at camp organised by Tanzeem in Bhatkal Bhatkal April 22, 2025: Continuing its annual tradition of public service, the district administration, in coordination with the health department, organised a vaccination camp for Hajj pilgrims at the premises of
Dr. Haneef Shabab felicitated for Karnataka Urdu Academy Award; Moulana Ilyas Jakati calls for greater recognition

Bhatkal, April 22, 2025: Renowned writer and poet Dr. Mohammed Haneef Shabab was felicitated in Bhatkal on Sunday for being honoured with the prestigious Karnataka Urdu Academy Award 2024. The felicitation was held during a literary event organised to release a collection of poems by late Urdu poet
Collection of Late Urdu Poet Syed Ashraf Barmawar’s poetry released in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, April 22, 2025: A compilation of poems by renowned Urdu poet Syed Ashraf Barmawar was formally released at a literary event held at Ameena Palace in Bhatkal on Sunday. The event was jointly organised by the Bhatkal unit of Idara Adab-e-Islami Hind and Mehfil-e-Sher-o-Adab to honour the lite
Former Karnataka DGP OM Prakash murdered by wife; taken into custody

Bengaluru, Apr 20: In a shocking incident, retired Karnataka DGP and IGP OM Prakash was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife Pallavi at their residence in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, on Sunday, April 20 afternoon. OM Prakash, a 1981 batch IPS officer from the Karnataka cadre, had served as the
Over 1.2 Lakh Kg rice distributed to 1,859 families in Bhatkal as part of Fitra initiative

Bhatkal, April 10: On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, a large-scale welfare initiative was carried out in Bhatkal and surrounding areas, with 1,20,000 kilograms of rice distributed to 1,859 underprivileged families as part of the annual Fitra program. The Central Fitra Committee’s Convener, Maulana Mo
Bhatkal: Tanzeem to hold public protest on April 18 against Waqf Law; Memorandum to be submitted to Govt

Bhatkal, April 17: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, Bhatkal’s leading socio-religious organisation, has announced a large-scale protest to be held on Friday, April 18, following Jumma prayers, in opposition to the recently introduced Waqf (Amendment) Bill by the central gove
Coastal Muslim leaders unite to oppose Waqf bill peacefully

Muslim Leaders from Coastal Karnataka, Goa unite in Bhatkal against new Waqf law Bhatkal, April 16: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A major meeting was held at Rabita Hall in Bhatkal on Sunday under the banner of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, one of the oldest and largest Muslim organizations in Utta
Two FIRs filed against Sangh Parivar activists over highway blockade, police station protest in Bhatkal

Bhatkal, April 10: Two separate FIRs have been registered at the Bhatkal Town Police Station against activists associated with Sangh Parivar outfits for staging protests in response to an alleged assault on a Hindu activist by Uttara Kannada Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Narayan. The protests
Rain likely in Uttar Kannada, and other districts from Apr 12–18

Bengaluru, Apr 12: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a fresh spell of rainfall across Karnataka from April 12 to 18, with most districts expected to receive moderate rainfall. Notably, Karnataka has already recorded above-average rainfall in the first week of April. Acc
Dangerous stunt on moving car in Sullia – Police question group of youths

Sullia, Apr 12: In connection with a recent stunt performed on a moving car, the Sullia police have tracked down and questioned a group of youths involved in the reckless act. A few days ago, a video had gone viral showing six out of seven individuals in a speeding car engaging in a dangerou
BJP, Hindu activists protest in Bhatkal over alleged assault on activist by SP

Bhatkal: Tension prevailed in Bhatkal late Tuesday night after BJP leaders and activists of pro-Hindu organizations staged a protest, blocking the national highway and later besieging the Bhatkal Town Police Station. The protest was in response to allegations that Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Na
Fake notes worth Rs 14 crore seized in Uttara Kannada; Goa resident under police watch

Dandeli, April 9: The Dandeli police have recovered a large quantity of fake currency notes amounting to approximately Rs 14 crore from a house located in the Gandhinagar area of the city. According to police sources, the house where the notes were found is owned by a local resident, Noorjan, and
Anjuman Women's College Bhatkal records 91.4% pass percentage in II PUC exams

Bhatkal, April 9: Anjuman Pre-University College for Women has achieved an impressive 91.4% overall result in this year’s II PUC examinations. Out of 422 students who appeared for the exams, 68 secured distinction, 246 passed with first class, 57 with second class, and 15 students achieved pas
II PUC results to be declared on April 8

Bengaluru, April 7: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is set to announce the results of the II Pre-University Course (PUC) exams on April 8, at 1.30 pm through its official results portal. According to a press release issued by the KSEAB, the evaluation of answer
Dr. Muniri Atiqur Rehman of Bhatkal voices strong opposition to Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025

Bhatkal: Dr. Muniri Atiqur Rehman, General Secretary of Rabita Society, Bhatkal, and a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), has strongly criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, calling it a direct interference in the religious affairs of the Muslim community. I
Bhatkal startup wins ‘Best Startup Pitch’ at SAVISHKAR

Bhatkal: A startup from Bhatkal, Alliance ProLearn, has won the Best Startup Pitch title at SAVISHKAR, a state-level fest organized by Moodlakatte Institute of Technology, Kundapura. Founded by Mohammed Ismail and Mohammed Meera, students of Anjuman Institute of Technology and Managemen
Tengangundi Qazi Hafiz Abdul Qadir Dangi seriously injured in road accident

Bhatkal: Hafiz Abdul Qadir Dangi (79), the Qazi of Tengangundi Jamaat-ul-Muslimeen and administrator of Madrasa Arabia Taleem-ul-Quran, Tengangundi, sustained serious injuries in a road accident near Koteshwar, Kundapur on Thursday night. Following initial treatment at a Kundapur hospital, he was sh