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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

India’s first solar-equipped railway tracks launched in Varanasi; green energy push gains speed

New Delhi, Aug 27: In a landmark step towards sustainable infrastructure, Indian Railways has rolled out India’s first solar-powered railway tracks at Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) in Varanasi. A 70-metre stretch has been fitted with 28 high-strength photovoltaic panels capable of produc

Federation Must Work for Moral and Social Reform of Youth: BMYF President at Annual General Meeting

بھٹکل، 27 اگست 2025: (پریس ریلیز) بھٹکل مسلم یوتھ فیڈریشن (BMYF) کا سالانہ اجلاس عام منگل، 26 اگست 2025 کو رابطہ ہال بھٹکل میں منعقد ہوا۔جلسہ کا آغاز مولانا سید سالک برماور ندوی کی پُراثر تلاوتِ کلامِ پاک سے ہوا، اس کے بعد حافظ عمیر نے نعتِ رسول ﷺ پیش کی۔ جنرل سکریٹری بھٹکل مسلم یوتھ فیڈریشن، جنا

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

SDPI blames IRB Company for unsafe roadwork after accidents on NH-66 in Bhatkal

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

Karnataka traffic fine discount scheme collects over Rs 11 crore in just three days

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

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

Screen-addicted kids: Karnataka sees alarming spike in vision problems, 1.72 lac cases in one year

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

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

Extra classes begin in Dakshina Kannada to make up for rain holidays

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,

Congress certain to return to power in 2028, but I won’t be in CM race: Siddaramaiah

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 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