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Rabita Society delegation discusses Bhatkal's civic, development and law-and-order issues with officials

Bhatkal: A delegation of Rabita Society met Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner Lakshmipriya, Assistant Commissioner Sajid Mulla and Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. on Wednesday and discussed various public, development, administrative and law-and-order issues concerning Bhatkal.   Th

Bhatkal's NH-66 project remains incomplete as traffic, waterlogging worsen

Bhatkal: The four-laning work on National Highway 66 through the main parts of Bhatkal has been going on for months after remaining stalled for several years, but there are still no clear signs of the project being completed soon. Traffic congestion at key junctions, including Shamshuddin Circle, th

Mankal Vaidya receives grand welcome in Bhatkal after being elected Assembly Deputy Speaker

Bhatkal: Celebrations were held in Bhatkal after Bhatkal MLA Mankal S. Vaidya was elected Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.   Vaidya, who arrived in Bhatkal from Bengaluru on Tuesday night after his election, received a grand welcome at the Shiruru toll gate on the Bha

Karnataka plans to reserve 7.5% medical, engineering seats for rural government school students

کرناٹک حکومت نے دیہی علاقوں کے سرکاری اسکولوں میں پڑھنے والے طلبا کے لیے پیشہ ورانہ اور اعلیٰ تعلیم میں 7.5 فیصد ریزرویشن دینے کا اعلان کیا ہے۔ وزیر اعلیٰ ڈی کے شیوکمار نے اعلان کیا تھا کہ یہ ریزرویشن میڈیکل اور انجینئرنگ سمیت پیشہ ورانہ کورسز میں نافذ کیا جائے گا۔ حکومت کا کہنا ہے کہ اس قدم کا مقصد

Madina Welfare Society Bhatkal honors students for academic performances

Bhatkal: Students should be encouraged to develop good character, personality and a sense of social responsibility along with academic excellence, Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen president Yunus Kazia said.   He was speaking at an educational awards ceremony organised by Madina Welfare Society a

Vande Bharat trial run inspected on Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road section

Kadaba, Aug 19: The trial run of a Vande Bharat train on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road railway section was inspected and the progress of various infrastructure and passenger amenity works were reviewed on Tuesday. The Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road section, which passes through the Western Gh

Iran hits back at Trump over Strait of Hormuz map, says ‘delusion’ will be corrected

آبنائے ہرمز پر کنٹرول کو لے کر امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کے دعووں کی قلعی کھل گئی ہے۔ امریکہ اور ایران کے درمیان جب سے کشیدگی بڑھی ہے، آبنائے ہرمز پر ناکہ بندی دیکھنے کو ملی ہے۔ امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ مسلسل دعوے کرتے آ رہے ہیں کہ آبنائے ہرمز پر ان کا قبضہ ہے۔ دوسری طرف ایران نے کہا ہے کہ آبنائے ہرمز پر م

Crocodile sighted in Bhatkal river, residents urged to stay cautious

Bhatkal: A crocodile was spotted in the Bheem River near Kadavinakatta in Kandekodlu village of Bhatkal taluk, raising concerns among people living close to the river. A local resident reportedly noticed the crocodile resting on the riverbank and captured a photograph of it on his mobile phone. T

Bhatkal MLA Mankal Vaidya elected Karnataka Assembly Deputy Speaker

Bengaluru: Congress MLA from Bhatkal Mankal Vaidya, a former minister, was on Tuesday elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.   Vaidya was elected unanimously after Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar proposed his name and Minister Laxman Savadi seconded the propos

Mankal Vaidya, Umashree unanimously elected to top Karnataka Legislature posts

Bengaluru, Aug 18: Bhatkal Congress MLA Mankal Vaidya has been unanimously elected Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, while Congress MLC Umashree has been elected Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council. Both leaders were the only candidates to file nominations for t

JCI, Lifecare Hospital to jointly hold Blood Donation Camp in Bhatkal on August 18

Bhatkal: JCI Bhatkal City and JCI Alumni Club, in association with Lifecare Speciality Hospital, will organise a blood donation camp on August 18 in memory of late Dr Suresh Nayak, the organisers said.   The details were announced at a press conference held at Lifecare Speciality Hospital

SC asks Karnataka to ensure compliance with CWMA directions on water release to TN

نئی دہلی: سپریم کورٹ نے کرناٹک اور تمل ناڈو کے درمیان کاویری ندی کے پانی کی تقسیم کے تنازعہ پر سماعت کرتے ہوئے معاملے کی تازہ صورت حال سے متعلق اعداد و شمار کے ساتھ اسٹیٹس رپورٹ طلب کی ہے۔ عدالت نے کیس کی اگلی سماعت ایک ہفتے بعد مقرر کی ہے اور متعلقہ حکام کو کاویری پانی انتظامیہ سے متعلق احکامات پر

QR codes to be installed in hotels, medical stores for public complaints, announces U T Khader

Bengaluru, Aug 17: QR codes will soon be installed in public places, including hotels and medical stores. By scanning the QR code, the public can submit complaints regarding food quality, service, or other issues, announced health minister U T Khader. Speaking at a press conference in Bengal

'Dimagi Naxal Janta Party' account emerges after PM's remark, garners 57,000 followers in a day

New Delhi, Aug 17: A new account calling itself the ‘Dimagi Naxal Janta Party’ (DNJP) has emerged on social media amid the political controversy surrounding prime minister Narendra Modi’s recent ‘dimagi naxal’ remark. The account, @DNJP_India, has garnered over 57,

K'taka transport dept hikes emission testing fees, issues strict rules for PUCC centres

Bengaluru, Aug 16: The state transport department has announced a hike in vehicle emission testing fees and issued strict guidelines for pollution testing centres to ensure transparency in the issuance of Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC). The revised testing fees, which come into

Bhatkal celebrates 80th Independence Day

بھٹکل: 15  اگست،2026 (بھٹکلیس نیوز بیورو) ملک کے 80ویں یومِ آزادی کے موقع پر آج بھٹکل کا شہر بھی حب الوطنی کے رنگ میں رنگا نظر آیا۔ صبح سے ہی شہر کے مختلف علاقوں میں اور چھوٹے چھوٹے بچوں کے ہاتھوں میں قومی پرچم دکھائی دیے جبکہ تعلیمی اداروں، سرکاری دفاتر، اسپورٹس کلب اور سماجی و ملی تنظیموں کی

CM D K Shivakumar withdraws one-year ban on gutka, pan masala

Bengaluru, Aug 14: The Karnataka government has decided to withdraw the one-year ban imposed on gutka and pan masala products containing tobacco or nicotine. The government took this decision just two days after the ban came into effect. Chief minister D K Shivakumar has instructed officials

Karnataka Cabinet finally allocates portfolios to 19 new ministers

Bengaluru, Aug 13: Ending weeks of anticipation and internal negotiations, the Karnataka government on Wednesday allocated portfolios to the 19 newly inducted ministers in chief minister D K Shivakumar’s Cabinet, with Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot signing the official notification. The all