Special Report

Bhatkal: My Perfectly Imperfect Town!

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:31:50

Bhatkal: NH-66 works continue to cause traffic, drainage woes

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:06:25

Poor rainfall leaves Linganamakki reservoir nearly empty; uncertainty over hydropower, severe drought fears intensify

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:48:48

Nelson Mandela Day renews global focus on human rights, peace and religious freedom

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:30:13

Communities around the world marked Nelson Mandela International Day on July 18, reaffirming the universal values of human rights, peace, reconciliation and social justice

Bhatkal's 60-year-old Haduvalli government school crumbles as students study beneath cracked walls and a leaking roof

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:17:05

In the quiet agrarian village of Haduvalli, a border village in Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada district adjoining Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district, education continues under the shadow of a crumbling school building.

Encroachment by fish, fruit vendors adds to commuters' woes on Bhatkal stretch of NH-66

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:11:06

The deteriorating condition of the under-construction stretch of National Highway-66 in Bhatkal, coupled with alleged roadside encroachments by fish and fruit vendors

Bhatkal: SC verdict on pedestrian rights puts NH-66 shortcomings in Uttara Kannada under spotlight

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:05:10

A recent Supreme Court judgment declaring safe footpaths a fundamental right has brought renewed attention to long-standing concerns over inadequate pedestrian infrastructure along NH 66 in Uttara Kannada district

Bhatkal: NH works crawl amid traffic chaos and massive water wastage

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:33:16

The long-pending National Highway development work in Bhatkal town, which resumed after years of delay, is progressing at a sluggish pace due to multiple hurdles, including poor coordination among authorities

After Trump’s ‘Destroy Iran’ Threat, Sudden Ceasefire; Seen as Major Iranian Victory

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:39:08

US President Donald Trump announced a two-week temporary ceasefire with Iran, in a dramatic turn of events that has eased immediate fears of a large-scale war in the Middle East.

Bhatkal Railway station well-connected, yet passengers flag key civic and infrastructure gaps

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:56:31

Coastal Karnataka’s Bhatkal railway station continues to serve as a crucial transit point, offering rail connectivity to major cities

Historic Sarabi River in Bhatkal awaits revival despite ₹10-crore sanction

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:04:15

The historic Sarabi River, once a thriving centre of maritime trade and regarded as the lifeline of Bhatkal taluk in Uttara Kannada district, continues to await revival despite the State Government sanctioning ₹10 crore

Uttara Kannada highways turn into death traps: 726 killed in three years; Bhatkal worst hit

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 21:26:28

The National Highways of Uttara Kannada district, known for their scenic beauty and tourism potential, are today beating the drums of death.

Bhatkal: My Perfectly Imperfect Town!

Bhatkal: NH-66 works continue to cause traffic, drainage woes

Poor rainfall leaves Linganamakki reservoir nearly empty; uncertainty over hydropower, severe drought fears intensify

Nelson Mandela Day renews global focus on human rights, peace and religious freedom

Bhatkal's 60-year-old Haduvalli government school crumbles as students study beneath cracked walls and a leaking roof

Encroachment by fish, fruit vendors adds to commuters' woes on Bhatkal stretch of NH-66

Bhatkal: SC verdict on pedestrian rights puts NH-66 shortcomings in Uttara Kannada under spotlight

Bhatkal: NH works crawl amid traffic chaos and massive water wastage

After Trump’s ‘Destroy Iran’ Threat, Sudden Ceasefire; Seen as Major Iranian Victory

Bhatkal Railway station well-connected, yet passengers flag key civic and infrastructure gaps

Historic Sarabi River in Bhatkal awaits revival despite ₹10-crore sanction

Uttara Kannada highways turn into death traps: 726 killed in three years; Bhatkal worst hit

Tanzeem felicitates U.T. Khader and Mankal Vaidya in Bhatkal

Bhatkal: Six tipper lorries seized within 24 hours of new ASP taking charge

Man killed after container lorry crashes into bike in Kumta

Bengaluru woman booked for allegedly killing two daughters

Karnataka Congress stages protest against FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi

Mumbai FDA suspends licences of four food businesses over hygiene lapses

Shivakumar says Kumaraswamy’s KPSC attack is aimed at BJP, not Congress

Karnataka Congress stages protest against FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi

Maharashtra govt accepts tribal students’ demands, urges them to end hunger strike

Bhatkal: Six tipper lorries seized within 24 hours of new ASP taking charge