Wed, 29 May 2024 19:42:00
The rainy season is approaching, and like every year in Bhatkal, the roadside drains meant for rainwater drainage are filled with mud, stones, and garbage. This has resulted in pre-monsoon rainfall causing water to overflow from the drains and enter houses and shops in many areas instead of flowing through the drains.
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Wed, 29 May 2024 02:51:44
As the countdown to the monsoon begins, Murdeshwar, a serene coastal town in Bhatkal Taluk, Uttara Kannada district, was inundated with tourists on Sunday. The influx left the popular destination struggling to accommodate the sheer volume of visitors.
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Tue, 21 May 2024 16:22:57
It appears that development work in Bhatkal has primarily resulted in the embezzlement of government funds. There are individuals who seem to know how to exploit these funds, which were intended for various public welfare schemes, for personal gain.
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Sat, 18 May 2024 19:21:29
The suffering caused by the scorching summer heat is untold across Bhatkal taluk. Not only in urban areas, but villagers also are crying for water. Over the past decade, crores of rupees have been misappropriated under the guise of drinking water supply, and the intense heat has further aggravated the suffering.
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:25:30
Whether the city is big or small, the weekly market remains an essential need for the people. Here, farmers from nearby villages sell their daily necessities, especially agricultural produce like fruits and vegetables, at reasonable prices.
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Sun, 17 Mar 2024 01:31:35
The 'Jamboor Mutt Pond', an ancient water source providing clean drinking and consumption water to various Bhatkal regions including Asarkeri, Sonarkeri, Bunder Road, Daranta, and Donger Palli, faces diminishing water levels due to the unchecked accumulation of garbage and silt. This neglect has gradually transformed a once thriving water reservoir into a fading memory.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:19:28
The stark difference in sex ratio between males and females is a pervasive issue nationwide, with its detrimental social impacts becoming increasingly apparent. In response to these challenges, campaigns such as "Stop Female Feticide, Save the Girl Child" are being conducted across the country.
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Thu, 04 Jan 2024 02:15:36
The luxurious new office of Jan Brothers, a renowned company in Bhatkal's Nawayat community, was recently inaugurated on the 8th floor of the Gold Souq Metro Building. The company, founded in 1967 by the late Jan Abdul Qadir Basha, is a family-owned business of the Nawayat Community, now transitioning to the fourth generation within the same family.
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Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:04:48
The Bhatkal Nawayath, a vibrant community nestled along the Arabian Sea in Karnataka, India, carry a rich history woven with threads of trade, migration, and cultural adaptation. Their ancestry is often traced back to the Arab world, specifically the regions of Yemen and Persia, where their forefathers excelled in maritime pursuits and commerce.
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