Bhatkal, May 17:  (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A large-scale mock drill simulating a wartime emergency was successfully carried out at Mavinakurve Bunder in Bhatkal taluk on Friday evening. The joint operation involved coordinated efforts from the Coastal Security Police, Fire and Emergency Service

Bhatkal, May 17: In a district-wide drive against drunk and reckless driving, police in Uttara Kannada seized a total of 16 two-wheelers after their riders were found riding under the influence of alcohol and at high speeds. The operation was carried out as part of efforts to curb rising road accide

Bhatkal, May 15: With the summer season intensifying and drinking water shortages affecting daily life, a major drinking water supply project is currently being implemented in Bhatkal under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 scheme. The project, with an estimated

Bhatkal: Residents of Bhatkal have been facing hardship due to frequent power outages over the past several days. The situation has worsened following recent rains in some parts of the town, leading to a sharp increase in power cuts, particularly during the night. The rising summer heat, coupled wit

Bhatkal, May 14: The quarterly Karnataka Development Programme (KDP) review meeting for Bhatkal Taluk was held on Tuesday at the Taluk Panchayat Hall under the chairmanship of Uttara Kannada district in-charge minister Mankal S. Vaidya. The meeting focused on reviewing departmental progress and reso

Bhatkal, May 13: In a major verdict related to the brutal killing of four members of a family in Hadvalli village near Bhatkal, the Karwar Sessions Court on Tuesday sentenced one of the accused to death and another to life imprisonment.   The incident, which had shocked the coastal region

New Delhi, May 13: India has begun issuing electronic passports (e-passports) equipped with embedded chips, marking a significant technological upgrade aimed at bolstering security and streamlining international travel. The initiative, part of the revamped Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Versi

New Delhi, May 14: In a major digital transformation, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will introduce UPI-based claim processing, enabling members to withdraw their provident fund instantly. Speaking to media, labour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra confirmed that

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in by President Droupadi Murmu as the 52nd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday (May 14, 2025). Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist Chief Justice of India. He took his oath of office, pledging his commitment to uphold the Constitutio

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) decided to examine a contempt petition filed against the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary and other State officials for the alleged demolition of a waqf property in breach of an undertaking given to the apex court on April 17. The Union government had, on Ap

Mumbai, May 13: The BCCI has confirmed that the remainder of the TATA IPL 2025 season will resume on May 17, following a brief suspension earlier this month due to a security scare near Chandigarh. The tournament was paused on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was

Bhatkal, May 12: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) A symbolic half-hour blackout will be observed in Bhatkal and Murdeshwar on Monday, May 12, from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM, following directions from the district administration. The blackout is being conducted as part of a preparedness drill in view of the current

 Karwar, May 9: In the backdrop of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam and India's strong military response under Operation Sindoor, the Uttara Kannada district police have intensified security and surveillance measures to ensure law and order in the region. The police are summoning rowdy

Kumta, May 9: Jamaatul Muslimeen in Kumta has elected its new set of office bearers during the Annual General Body Meeting held on Thursday night at Jumma Masjid. The meeting, which took place after Isha prayers, drew the participation of community members who gathered to reflect on past achievement

New Delhi, May 7: In a pre-dawn precision strike named ‘Operation Sindoor’, India targeted and bombed nine key terror hideouts across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, senior defence officials revealed in a media briefing on Wednesday. Colonel Sophia and Wing Commande

Bengaluru, May 7: Starting from the academic year 2025-26, the Karnataka Department of School Education has made it mandatory for children to be at least four years old for admission to Lower Kindergarten (LKG) and five years old for Upper Kindergarten (UKG). The directive, issued by the Direct

The Government of India has launched a groundbreaking cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims across the country, ensuring swift and hassle-free medical care for those affected. Effective from 5 May 2025, this scheme entitles every road accident victim to receive treatment worth up to

New Delhi: The Centre has asked several states to conduct security mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, for "effective civil defence in the event of a hostile attack" amid tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, sources told NDTV.  The timi