Bhatkal news

New hi-tech Bhatkal fish market opens to empty stalls on first day

Bhatkal: The newly built hi-tech fish market on Hospital Road, inaugurated by the Bhatkal Municipality, opened its doors to the public on Monday morning but failed to see a single vendor for several hours, leaving customers disappointed.   The market, designed to provide a clean and moder

Karnataka doubles property registration fee from Aug 31 amid revenue shortfall

Bengaluru, Aug 30: Property buyers in Karnataka will soon face higher costs as the state government has announced a sharp increase in the property registration fee, which will now be doubled from 1% to 2% of the property’s value. This new rate will come into effect on Sunday, August 31.

Bhatkal: Ayushman Card facility that benefits BPL, APL ration card holders, launched at Life Care Hospital

Bhatkal: 30 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Life Care Hospital has introduced the Government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme facility, allowing patients to avail healthcare benefits using just their ration card and Aadhaar card. The announcement was made by Mohammed Yunus Kazia, President of Anjuman

Bhatkal MLA assures old fish market will not be shut, new hi-tech market to open from September 1

Bhatkal, Aug 30: Amid rumours about the closure of Bhatkal’s old fish market and reports of a new hi-tech market opening from September 1, MLA and District In-charge Minister Mankal Vaidya visited the old market on Saturday following public complaints.   During his visit, fish vendo

Seven-Day Online Quiz on Prophet Muhammad’s Teachings and Biography to Begin September 1

Bhatkal: Online Seerah quiz competition from September 1 Bhatkal: 28 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  An online Seerah quiz competition is being organised by the Institute of Teachings of Prophet Muhammad with the aim of spreading the message of the Prophet’s life and teachings. The co

Heavy rainfall: Yellow Alert issued for Uttara Kannada till September 1

Karwar, Aug 26: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Uttara Kannada district, warning of heavy rainfall from August 27. The wet spell is expected to continue till September 1. According to the IMD, the coastal and Malnad regions are like

10 thousand trees to be cut for Sharavathi project in Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada districts

SHIVAMOGGA: The proposed 2,000-megawatt Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada districts is expected to result in the felling of around 10,000 trees. But this is less than the original estimate of 16,041 trees. Replying to an unstarred question from MLC Dr Dhananjaya

Uttara Kannada DC urges peaceful and eco-friendly celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, Miladun Nabi (SAW)

Karwar: 25 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Deputy Commissioner K. Lakshmi Priya has appealed to the people of Uttara Kannada district to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27 and Miladun NAbi (SAW) on September 5 in a peaceful, harmonious and eco-friendly manner. She was speaking at a peace com

Bhatkal: Student of New Shams School, Falah M.J wins gold at CISCE Regional Karate championship, qualifies for Nationals

Bhatkal: 25 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Falah M.J, a Grade IX student of New Shams School, has made his institution and hometown proud by clinching the gold medal at the CISCE Regional Karate Championship for Karnataka and Goa, held in Bengaluru.   With this victory, Falah has n

Bhatkal police arrest three in alleged extortion case involving threats via virtual numbers

Bhatkal: The Bhatkal Town Police have arrested three youths accused of attempting to extort money from a local businessman by threatening to circulate morphed private photos and videos of his family members. The arrests were made following a complaint lodged at the Bhatkal Town Police Station on Aug

Bhatkal students’ startup Alliance ProLearn wins national award in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Alliance ProLearn Private Limited, a startup founded by two young students from Bhatkal, has won the prestigious NexGen Skills Shapers Award 2025 at the 16th edition of India’s Business Iconic Awards held at the White Pearl ASR Convention Centre in Yelahanka, Bengaluru.  

Fire breaks out at fruit and vegetable shop in Bhatkal : Watch Video

Bhatkal: 25 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A fire broke out on Friday at Thaseen Fruit and Vegetable shop, located on Jali Road beside the Oceanic Building in Bhatkal, causing panic among nearby residents and businesses as thick smoke spread in the area.   Fire brigade personnel re

District-level Dasara Sports Meet in Uttara Kannada on September 6

Karwar, Aug 23: The annual district-level Dasara Sports Meet for Uttara Kannada will be held on September 6 at the Shri Marikamba District Stadium in Sirsi, according to a notification from the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports.   A range of competitions will be organised across

Rider killed as tanker runs over him in Bhatkal; wife grievously injured

Bhatkal, Aug 23: (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  A tragic road accident on National Highway 66 near Noor Masjid in Bhatkal on Saturday morning claimed the life of a 61-year-old rider, while his wife sustained serious injuries after a speeding tanker rammed into their two-wheeler. The deceased has

Bhatkal Panchayat member’s post on waterlogged road prompts quick action

Bhatkal: 22 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A social media post by Heble Panchayat member Syed Ali has forced authorities to act on the poor condition of the Tenginagundi Cross road, where stagnant rainwater had been troubling commuters for days.   On Tuesday night, Ali recorded a vi

Bhatkal Police trace lost mobile phones through CEIR Portal, return them to owners

Bhatkal: 22 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Police in Bhatkal town have successfully traced and recovered several lost mobile phones using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal and handed them back to their owners.   The initiative, carried out under the Bhatkal Town

Rear Admiral Vikram Menon takes charge as Flag Officer Commanding, Karnataka Naval Area in Karwar

Karwar: 22 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Rear Admiral Vikram Menon on Thursday assumed command as the Flag Officer Commanding, Karnataka Naval Area (FOK), at the naval base in Karwar.   A decorated fighter pilot and warship commander, Rear Admiral Menon has completed more than thre

Bhatkal: Annual General Meeting of Markazi Khalifa Jamaat on August 22

Bhatkal: 22 August,2025 (Bhatkallys News Breau) The Annual General Meeting of the Markazi Khalifa Jamaat of Bhatkal will be held on Friday, August 22, after Isha prayers at the Khalifa Juma Masjid, here in Bhatkal.   During the meeting, the annual report of the Jamaat will be presented, f