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Heavy Rain: Holiday Declared for Schools and Colleges in 11 Places of Uttara Kannada District

Karwar (Uttara Kannada): Heavy rains continue to lash coastal and Malnad regions of Uttara Kannada district, prompting the district administration to declare a holiday for all Anganwadi centres, schools, high schools, and pre-university colleges on Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner Lakshmipriya announced that the holiday applies to 11 places across the district, including Joida, Dandeli, Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Haliyal, Bhatkal, Honnavar, Kumta, A…Karwar · Karwar Read Article

SP Vows Crackdown on Illegal Lottery and Matka in Uttara Kannada - The Canara Post

Karwar, Aug 12, 2025 – The district police will take stringent measures to curb illegal lottery, matka rackets, and betting activities, said District Superintendent of Police Deepan MN. Speaking at the first quarterly meeting of the 2025–26 Flying Squad for controlling illegal lottery and matka activities, held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Tuesday, the SP stated that in the current quarter, 86 matka cases have been registered, involvin…Karwar · Karwar Read Article

Holistic Development of Tribal Communities Must Be Priority: ADC Sajid Mulla - The Canara Post

Karwar, Aug 06, 2025: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Sajid Mulla has emphasized that all government departments in Uttara Kannada must work in coordination and unity to ensure the comprehensive and inclusive development of tribal communities in the district. Speaking at the inauguration of a one-day orientation workshop for district-level officials under the Dharati Abha Janajatiya Grama Utkarsha Abhiyana, held at the CRIMS auditorium on W…Karwar · Karwar Read Article

Red Alert: Schools and Colleges Shut in 5 Taluks of Uttara Kannada Due to Heavy Rain

Bhatkal: Given continuous heavy rainfall and a red alert issued by the meteorological department, the Uttara Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in several taluks as a precautionary measure. According to the Deputy Commissioner, all primary and high schools, anganwadis, and colleges in Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, and Bhatkal will remain closed today. The decision has been taken to ensure t…Karwar · Karwar See the Story

Karwar: M.Tech Student and UPSC Aspirant Dies by Suicide After Academic Setbacks

Karwar: Raksha Arun Nayak (23), daughter of Karwar Taluka Medical Officer Dr. Surja Nayak, died by suicide at her residence in KHB Colony, Karwar. Raksha was pursuing her M.Tech at NIT Surathkal and had recently failed one subject in her exams. She had also appeared for the UPSC exam but did not clear it in her second attempt. Reports suggest that she was advised to stay home following these setbacks and may have taken the extreme step out of fe…Karwar · Karwar Read Article

Karwar: Private Bus Falls Off Bridge Near Agasur; 5 Critical, 13 Injured

Karwar: A private bus traveling from Yellapur to Mangaluru fell into a ditch from a bridge near Agasur on National Highway 63 in the early hours of Saturday. The accident occurred within the limits of Ankola taluk. Five passengers sustained serious injuries and were shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for advanced treatment, while 13 others were admitted to the Ankola Government Hospital. Ankola police rushed to the spot and are investigating the…Karwar · Karwar Read Article

Senior Journalist Guruprasad Hegde Passes Away in Karwar at 34

Karwar: Guruprasad Hegde (34), a dedicated reporter for the Kannada Prabha newspaper in Karwar, passed away on Friday after a prolonged illness. A native of Thotadalli village in Manjuguni, Sirsi taluk, Guruprasad had worked in Sirsi for several years before moving to Karwar, where he served as a reporter for the past nine years. Known for his objective reporting, friendly demeanor, and straightforward communication, he was respected in journali…Karwar · Karwar Read Article

Karwar: Class 7 Student Dies by Suicide After Being Scolded for Using Mobile Phone

Karwar: In a tragic incident, a seventh-grade student died by suicide late Tuesday night in Mangalawada village of Haliyal taluk, after being advised not to use his mobile phone excessively. The deceased has been identified as Om Manohar Kadam (13). According to reports, his father, Manohar, had warned him against frequent mobile phone usage. Upset by this, the boy is believed to have taken the extreme step and died by hanging. A case has been r…Mobile Phones · Karwar Read Article

Linganamakki Dam Nears Capacity; First Flood Warning Issued to Villages Along Sharavathi River

Karwar: Due to continuous heavy rainfall, a large volume of water is flowing into the Linganamakki reservoir, prompting the Karnataka Power Corporation (KPC) to issue the first flood warning to residents of villages along the Sharavathi River on Tuesday. The water level in the reservoir is rising steadily. The maximum capacity of the reservoir is 1819.00 feet, and as of 8 AM on July 15, the water level had reached 1801.10 feet, indicating that t…Karwar · Karwar Read Article

New Delivery Centre Inaugurated at Karwar Head Post Office - The Canara Post

Karwar, June 27, 2025: A new delivery centre was inaugurated at the Karwar Head Post Office on Friday. Dhananjay Achar, Superintendent of Posts for the Karwar Division, flagged off the launch of the facility. The newly launched delivery centre aims to provide faster and more efficient postal services to the public. The facility is expected to bring several key benefits to local residents, including improved delivery speed, better punctuality, mo…Post Office · Karwar Read Article

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Heavy Rain: Holiday Declared for Schools and Colleges in 11 Places of Uttara Kannada District

SP Vows Crackdown on Illegal Lottery and Matka in Uttara Kannada - The Canara Post

Holistic Development of Tribal Communities Must Be Priority: ADC Sajid Mulla - The Canara Post

Red Alert: Schools and Colleges Shut in 5 Taluks of Uttara Kannada Due to Heavy Rain

Karwar: M.Tech Student and UPSC Aspirant Dies by Suicide After Academic Setbacks

Karwar: Private Bus Falls Off Bridge Near Agasur; 5 Critical, 13 Injured

Senior Journalist Guruprasad Hegde Passes Away in Karwar at 34

Karwar: Class 7 Student Dies by Suicide After Being Scolded for Using Mobile Phone

Linganamakki Dam Nears Capacity; First Flood Warning Issued to Villages Along Sharavathi River

New Delivery Centre Inaugurated at Karwar Head Post Office - The Canara Post

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Heavy Rain: Holiday Declared for Schools and Colleges in 11 Places of Uttara Kannada District

SP Vows Crackdown on Illegal Lottery and Matka in Uttara Kannada - The Canara Post

Holistic Development of Tribal Communities Must Be Priority: ADC Sajid Mulla - The Canara Post

Red Alert: Schools and Colleges Shut in 5 Taluks of Uttara Kannada Due to Heavy Rain

Karwar: M.Tech Student and UPSC Aspirant Dies by Suicide After Academic Setbacks

Karwar: Private Bus Falls Off Bridge Near Agasur; 5 Critical, 13 Injured

Senior Journalist Guruprasad Hegde Passes Away in Karwar at 34

Karwar: Class 7 Student Dies by Suicide After Being Scolded for Using Mobile Phone

Linganamakki Dam Nears Capacity; First Flood Warning Issued to Villages Along Sharavathi River

New Delivery Centre Inaugurated at Karwar Head Post Office - The Canara Post