Bhatkal news

Idara Adab e Atfal’s second Book Reading Awareness Campaign to begin on October 5

Bhatkal: 21 September 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  Idara Adab e Atfal, a local organization known for managing children's libraries in Bhatkal, is taking measures to promote reading among young minds. Their latest initiative, the Book Reading Awareness Campaign, is set to inspire children

Nawayath Cricket League's third season begins in Mangaluru for Bhatkal youngsters

Mangaluru's 'Perfect Pass' sports arena in Falnir witnessed the commencement of the third edition of the Nawayath Cricket League (NCL) on September 18. This three-day tournament is exclusively organized for students and working youngsters hailing from Bhatkal and its surrounding regions,

Konkan railways add another train on Bengaluru-Murdeshwar route

Bhatkal: 17 September,2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Konkan Railway Express, Train No. 16586, which operates from Mangaluru Central to Bengaluru, is undergoing a significant route adjustment. The train will now commence its journey from Murdeshwar at 2:10 PM, proceed to Bhatkal, and reach its des

More whale carcasses wash ashore in Honnavar, takes count to three in one week

Honnavar: 16 September 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In what turned out to be the third such instance within a week, locals here found two dead whale bodies on Kasarkod Tonka Beach.  The discovery included a young female Baleen whale, around 26 feet long, and a juvenile whale. Just a w

Nipah virus: Educational institutions to remain shut till September 24 in Kerala's Kozhikode

In wake of the rising cases of Nipah virus in Kerala, the state government has extended the school and college holidays till September 24 in Kozhikode district, according to a report by India Today. The announcement was made after one more case of Nipah virus was confirmed on Friday, taking the t

Rabita Society to provide special medical services for bedridden elderly patients in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 15 September 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In an initiative aimed at providing medical care to bedridden elderly individuals in the community, a unique opportunity has emerged in Bhatkal. Dr. Wasima Ayub Sidibapa, a healthcare professional currently serving in Muscat, will be offering

Concerns raised over stray dog menace in Kargadde, surrounding areas: Residents seek action

Bhatkal:14  September,2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In response to the growing concern over the menace of stray dogs in Kargadde and the neighboring regions, concerned residents took the initiative to address the issue with local authorities. A memorandum highlighting the threats posed by

Peace Meeting held at Bhatkal Police Station ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

Bhatkal: In anticipation of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi celebration scheduled for September 18, a peace meeting was convened at the Bhatkal Police Station on Wednesday. The primary aim of the gathering was to ensure that the festival is observed peacefully and in an orderly manner across the taluk

46-foot-long Whale corpse found in decomposition state at Honnavar beach

Honnavar: 12 September 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau)  In what has turned out to be an unusual sight on the western coast, a deceased whale, measuring an impressive 46 feet in length, was found in a state of decomposition at Magalli in Honnavar.  Marine experts have labeled this discover

Ktaka’s 21 Influential Business Icons honored with ‘Gulf Karnataka Ratna Awards

The Gulf Karnatakotsava, an event dedicated to recognizing the remarkable achievements of business leaders of Karnataka origin in the Gulf region, concluded with grandeur on September 10, 2023. This event was a significant milestone as it honored 21 outstanding business leaders with the title of 

Good news for India: Representing India, Ibrahim Fahim Shabandri of Bhatkal won the second position in the World Quran Memorization Competition

Bhatkal, September 07, 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) It is a matter of great pride for India that Ibrahim bin Fahim Shahbandri from Bhatkal represented India in the International Qur'an Memorization Competition organized by the Saudi government in Makkah. He has won second place in the memorizat

Power supply will be affected in Honavar and Kamta including Bhatkal

Bhatkal: 6/September, 2023 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) (HESCOM) has informed that power supply will be affected in Bhatkal, Honavar, and Kamta from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, September 7.  Executive engineer of Hescom in Karwar has issued a press release saying that on Thursday there will be

Karnataka govt announces three board exams for SSLC, PU; failed students can go to next class

Bengaluru, Sep 5 (IANS): In a major announcement on the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Minister for Education Madhu Bangarappa said that SSLC (Class 10) and PUC (Class 11 & 12) students will have three board examinations from 2023-24 academic year, and the failed students will also go to

Bengaluru: KSRTC to roll out UPI payment system in select buses soon

Bengaluru, Sep 4: UPI payment system will be launched in KSRTC buses in the state soon to avoid frequent arguments with regard to small change between  passengers and bus conductors. The problem of small change has always bothered passengers and conductors in all the passenger

Road accident on Talur National Highway: One youth from Bhatkal was killed and another was seriously injured

Karwar: September 3, 2023 (Bhatkal News Bureau) A young man from Bhatkal was killed while another was seriously injured in a road accident that took place last Saturday late at night on the Talur national highway near Karwar. The deceased youth has been identified as Muhammad Samyan Gangavali (32),

What is source of money for operation lotus, asks Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge

BENGALURU: On BJP national general secretary (organisation) B. L. Santhosh's claim that 40 to 45 MLAs of Congress are in touch with him and he can carry operation Lotus in one day, state minister for IT, BT and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge on Saturday questioned the source

2nd supplementary exam for failed II PU students

Bengaluru: In an effort to push up the gross enrolment ratio in higher education, Karnataka State Education and Examination Board has announced another supplementary exam for II PU students. It will be held from August 21 to September 02. Officials said over 7.2 lakh students appeared for II PU exa

Leaders from 24-political parties arrive in Bengaluru to attend Oppn meet

Bengaluru, Jul 17 (IANS): The leaders from 24 political parties arrived in Bengaluru on Monday afternoon to attend the opposition meeting in an attempt to outline strategy against the BJP for 2024 Lok Sabha. The leaders include Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress Pre