Bhatkal news

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

Bhatkal MLA Sunil Naik hands over Rs. five lakh cheque to family of kid who died due to heavy rain

Bhatkal 18 October 2019: Bhatkal MLA Sunil Naik on Thursday handed over Rs.5 Lakh cheque to the family of Three-year-old who died due to heavy rain few days ago at Hosgodu village of Honnavar Taluka. Karthik Ratnakar Gowda, three year old toddler died due to heavy rain few days ago. On Thursda

Another Anjuman student selected as University Blue in swimming

Bhatkal 17 October 2019: Another student of Anjuman Arts, Sci, Comm. College and P.G Centre Bhatkal has been selected as University Blue in swimming event for Karnatak University Dharwad. B.Com III Sem student and star swimmer Mr. Mohammed Ashfaque s/o Mohammed Aslam is selected as the Karnatak U

Bhatkal: SIO submits memorandum to President of India, demands safety for students across India and justice for Najeeb Ahmed

Bhatkal 16 October 2019: Members of Student Islamic Organization of India (SIO), Bhatkal unit submitted a memorandum to the President of India through Bhatkal Assistant Commissioner demanding action against ABVP and to bring back Najeeb, a JNU student who went missing on October 15, 2016. The memora

Zilla Aranya Bhoomi Hakku Horatagarara Vedike submits memorandum to Bhatkal ASP against forest officials

Bhatkal 16 October 2019: Zilla Aranya Bhoomi Hakku Horatagarara Vedike President Ravindra Naik along with several people on Tuesday registered a complaint against forest officials of Bhatkal Taluka at Bhatkal town police station for allegedly harassing and giving mental torture to encroached land ho

Bhatkal Police felicitates auto-driver who returned bag and gold ornament left behind by passenger

Bhatkal 15 October 2019: Bhatkal Police on Monday felicitated a auto-driver after he returned gold ornaments woth Rs. more than three lakhs which was left behind in his auto by a passenger. Anappa Mangala Gonda, a resident of Konar in Bhatkal Taluka on Monday afternoon dropped Jayanti Moger from

HESCOM reports loss worth Rs. Ten lakh in accidental fire at 33kv unit in Bhatkal

Bhatkal 13 October 2019: Due to accidental fire that broke at 33KV unit at Heble, electricity at Bhatkal town was disrupted for around 6 hours here on saturday. Due to technical error, an accidental fire broke in the unit. AS the HESCOM employees failed to put down the fire, Fire brigade personne