Bhatkal: 26 August (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A series of accidents near Shamsuddin Circle on National Highway 66 has triggered anger against the IRB Company, with the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) Bhatkal unit accusing the contractor of carrying out "unscientific and unsafe" roadw

Bengaluru, Aug 26: Despite several measures taken by the traffic police to ensure road discipline, many motorists continue to flout traffic rules and ignore pending fines. To address this issue, the government introduced a special scheme offering a 50% discount on traffic fines, effective from

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

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: 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: 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

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.  

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

Bengaluru, Aug 24: In what health officials are calling a growing public health concern, Karnataka has recorded a sharp surge in vision problems among children, with excessive screen time and mobile dependency emerging as the key culprits. Over the past year, 1.72 lac children across the sta

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

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

Mangaluru, Aug 23: Extra classes on Saturdays have begun in the district after Dakshina Kannada (DK) deputy director of public instruction (administration), Shashidhar, directed headmasters to hold them to compensate for the holidays declared due to heavy rains. In the current academic year,

Bengaluru, Aug 23: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday declared in the Assembly that though he will not be in the race for the chief minister’s post in the 2028 elections, the Congress party’s return to power is certain. Responding to BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatn

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

Dubai:  22 August 2025 (Bhatkallys News Bureau) The Bhatkal Bulls Team Management will organise the first-ever Bhatkal Pro Kabaddi League (BPKL) on August 31, 2025, at the Indian Model School in Garhoud, Dubai. Matches will begin from 8 am onwards.   The tournament will feature six t

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

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: 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