Bhatkal news

Bhatkal: Tanzeem organises speech competition for students on Tipu Jayanti

Bhatkal 11 November 2019: To mark the occasion of birth anniversary of Tipu Sultan, Bhatkal's socio-political organization Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem on Sunday organised speech competition on life of Tipu Sultan for school students here at its office. Ahmed Ansar, student of Jamia Islamia bagged t

Hundreds join procession to celebrate Eid Milad in Bhatkal

Bhatkal 11 November 2019: Thousands of people gathered at Idga Groud of Bhatkal to take part in the procession to mark Eid Milad, birth Anniversary Prophet Mohammed here on Sunday. The procession rallied through places of Bhatkal including Shamsuddin Circle, Main road, Sultan Street, Flower marke

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri visits Bhatkal

Bhatkal 11 November 2019: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, on Sunday visited Bhatkal's 'Shir Rama Dyana Mandira' at Karikal and sought blessings at the temple here. Kageri, while attending a program at Honnavar paid visit to Dhyam Madir at Karikal of Bhatkal and so

Two detained for running Matka Gambling Games at their shop

Manki 7 November 2019: Local Police on Wednesday detained two men allegedly while playing and organising Matka Gambling games at their shop in Manki. The detained accused have been identified as Suresh Gopal Shetty and Subash Gopal Shetty both are resident of Manki. Working on a tip off, the p

Tourist dies after drowning at Murdeshwar beach

Bhatkal 2 November 2019: A man who went for swimming along with his family at Murdeshwar beach got drowned here on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Selvaraj Perumal, a resident of Bengaluru. According to Source, Selvaraj along with his family had come to Murdeshwar to pilgrim the Sh

Woman dies two days after delivering baby at Bhatkal Government Hospital; family demands investigation

Bhatkal 1 November 2019: A patient who delivered a baby at Bhatkal Taluk Government Hospital on Tuesday passed away suspiciously on Thursday. The incident has irked family members of the victims who have now demanded an investigation into the matter against the hospital staffs. The deceased postp

Locals stop mini-truck illegally transporting cattle in Bhatkal; driver escapes

Bhatkal 1 November 2019: Local police on Thursday seized a Bolero van on Sagar road which was allegedly being used for illegal transport of cattle. The driver of the van after being stopped by the locals managed to escape from the spot. According to the reports, locals, on suspicion stopped the B

One injured as mini truck carrying fishes overturns on Murdeshwar NH 66

Bhatkal 30 October 2019: One person sustained severe injuries after a Bolero van carrying fishes toppled on National Highway near Basti in Murdeshwar on Tuesday, reportedly after the driver lost control over the wheels. Injured victim has been identified as Raghu Moger, a resident of Byndoor. Acc

Police nab another accused in Affan Jabali murder case; manhunt on for three more accused

Mangaluru: 26, October.2019 (Bhatkallys News Service)  Police on late Friday night nabbed another man in Mangaluru in connection with Affan Jabali murder case of Bhatkal. The arrest was jointly made by Mangaluru Police and a team of Bhatkal Police which is camped in Mangaluru in connection with the

Anjuman students return with bagful of medals from Karnatak University Weight Lifting, Power Lifting and Best Physique Competition

Bhatkal 24 October 2019: Students of Anjuman Arts Science Commerce College and PG Center Bhatkal, achieved big at Karnatak University Dharwad Intercollegiate Weight Lifting, Power Lifting and Best Physique Competition Held at Department of Physical Education, Sports and Games Kridabhavan Karnatak Un

Another man arrested in Bhatkal for running Matka gambling business

Bhatkal 23 October 2019: Bhatkal Police on Tuesday evening arrested another person for running Matka gambling business at his shop here in Marukeri region of Bhatkal Taluk. The detained accused has been identified as Manjappa Naik (64), resident of Marukeri. Working on a tip off, Bhatkal Polic

Hike in prices of Electricity: Al-Falah Association in Bhatkal writes to Karnataka Governor, asks him to direct government to take back order

Bhatkal 23 October 2019: Taking note of the hike in prices of electricity by the state government, local organisation Al-Falah Youth Service Association has written to Karnataka Governor urging him to intervene in the matter. In the memorandum submitted by the organisation, it has urged the Gover

33-year old woman commits suicide in Bhatkal

Bhatkal 23 October 2019: A 33-year old woman on Tuesday committed suicide by hanging herself at her home here at Shirali. The woman has been identified as Savitha Vasant Naik (33), a resident of Shirali. Savitha reportedly hanged herself when she was alone at home as her husband had been to wo

Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayath CEO visits Murdeshwar, takes stock of developmental work

Bhatkal 22 October 2019: Uttara Kannada Zilla Panchayath Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Roshan visited Murdeshwar and took stock of developmental work in Murdeshwar along with Bhatkal-Honnavar MLA Sunil Naik on Monday. Taking note of the officer’s visit, local fisherwomen submitted a memorandum to

Bhatkal: APCR offers legal aid to family of slain youngster Affan Jabali

A delegation of Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) on Monday met family of Affan Jabali, who was brutally murdered on Saturday night in a private lodge in Bhatkal. The delegation condoled the murder of the youngster and advised them to swiftly work towards the legal course of action i

M S Prakash takes charge as new Circle Police Inspector of Bhatkal, will take over investigation of Affan Jabali murder case

Bhatkal: Inspector M S Prakash on Monday took charge as the new Circle Police Inspector (CPI) of Bhatkal the post which was ‘vacant’ for last few weeks according to the official website of Uttara Kannada Police. Prakash was the serving as the CPI of Bantwal before taking charge as the CPI of Bhat

Bhatkal: Man murdered in private lodging by unidentified assailants

Bhatkal: A young man was on Saturday night found murdered in a private lodge in Bhatkal. The victim has been identified as Affan (25), S/O Navran Mohammed Ali, a resident of Muglihonda in Bhatkal. According to the reports, unidentified assailants from Mangaluru had come to Bhatkal to kill Affa

"Gandhi called for Ram Rajya, we are on the path of realizing his dream" MP Anant Kumar Hegde

Bhatkal 19 October 2019: BJP unit of Bhatkal on Friday took out a procession here in Bhatkal and Murdeshwar as a part of BJP’s Gandhi Sankalp Yatra to mark the 150th Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. MLA Sunil Naik led the procession at Murdeshwar and addressed the rally. Sunil added that PM N