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Category: Gokarna

  • Bengaluru: High Court Directs Centre to Repatriate Mother and Children Living in Gokarna Cave to Russia

    Bengaluru, September 27, 2025: The Karnataka High Court has directed the Central Government to facilitate the repatriation of a Russian woman and her two children, who were found living in a cave on Ramatirtha Hill in Gokarna, to Russia.

    The order was issued by Justice B.M. Shyam Prasad while hearing a petition filed by the woman’s husband, Dror Goldstein, a Russian resident. The court disposed of the petition with instructions to provide necessary travel documents for the woman, Nina Kutniya, and her two daughters to return to their home country.

    The woman and her children had come to India from Russia and overstayed their visa, residing in the cave. Goldstein’s petition sought their return, urging the Centre to coordinate with the Russian government and provide all necessary details and permissions.

    The court noted that the Russian government has also instructed its officials to assist in bringing them back. The bench emphasized the urgency of repatriating the mother and children with all required documentation.

    On July 9, 2025, Gokarna police, during an inspection following a landslide, noticed clothes drying near the cave and discovered Nina and her children inside. Meanwhile, Goldstein, an Israeli businessman, had initiated a legal battle for custody of his two daughters.

  • Uttara Kannada: Schools and Colleges Closed on August 28, 2025, Due to Red Alert

    Karwar, August 27, 2025 – The Uttara Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for all primary schools, high schools, anganwadis, and pre-university colleges on August 28, 2025, in response to a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, forecasting heavy rainfall. The closure applies to all taluks, including Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Shirasi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Joida, and Dandeli.

    The decision aims to ensure the safety of students and prevent untoward incidents due to incessant rains, which have raised concerns about flooding and transportation risks. The district administration has urged parents and students to cooperate with this precautionary measure.

  • Uttara Kannada: Holiday Declared for Tuesday in Most Taluks

    Uttara Kannada, August 18, 2025 – The district administration of Uttara Kannada has announced a holiday for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, for schools, anganwadis, and pre-university colleges across 11 taluks, excluding Mundgod, in response to forecasts of heavy rainfall. This decision comes after a similar announcement on Sunday, August 17, 2025, when a holiday was initially declared for 10 taluks, excluding Mundgod, and later extended to include Haliyal.

    The holiday aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid adverse weather conditions in the region. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided as needed. Parents and institutions are advised to stay informed through official channels for any additional announcements.

  • Weather Alert for August 18, 2025: Heavy Rainfall Expected in Karnataka, School Closures Announced

    Bengaluru, August 17, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall in Karnataka’s coastal and south interior districts on August 18, 2025, prompting a red alert for Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga. An orange alert has been issued for north interior districts, including Hassan, Kodagu, Haveri, and Belagavi, while a yellow alert covers Bidar, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayapura, Vijayanagara, Yadgir, Chikkaballapura, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Kolar, and Mysuru. Rainfall is expected to persist across the state until August 23, with the Tunga River flowing above danger levels, raising concerns about flooding and landslides.

    School Closures

    • Chikkamagaluru District: Due to torrential rains in the Malenadu region, the district administration has declared a holiday for anganwadis and schools on August 18 in Mudigere, Kalasa, Sringeri, Koppa, Narasimharajapura, and specific hoblis in Chikkamagaluru taluk (Jagar, Khandya, Aldur, Vastare, Avathi). District Collector Meena Nagaraj issued the order as a precautionary measure.
    • Uttara Kannada District: With a red alert in place, the district administration has announced a holiday for primary and high schools across Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Dandeli, and Joida taluks. District Collector Lakshmipriya issued the directive to ensure safety.

    Public Advisory

    The Udupi District Disaster Management Authority has urged residents, tourists, and fishermen to avoid rivers, water bodies, and the sea due to high waves and strong winds expected in the Arabian Sea. People are advised to stay indoors during rain, wind, or lightning, avoid agricultural activities, and steer clear of unstable trees, power lines, or weak structures. Residents in landslide-prone areas should contact tahsildar offices or gram panchayats for relocation to care centers. Emergency contacts include the toll-free number 1077 and the Udupi District Control Room at 0820-2574802.

    The public is requested to adhere to these safety measures to mitigate risks during this period of intense weather activity.

    Heavy rain forecast | Maravanthe | Photo:Waqqas Kazi

  • ಗೋಕರ್ಣ: ರಸ್ತೆ ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆಗಾಗಿ ದನ ಕರುಗಳಿಗೆ ರಿಫ್ಲೆಕ್ಟಿವ್ ಕಾಲರ್ ಅಳವಡಿಕೆ

    ಕಾರವಾರ, ಜೂ.02,2025: ಗೋಕರ್ಣ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣಾ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಸ್ತೆ ಅಪಘಾತಗಳನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂಜಾಗೃತಾ ಕ್ರಮವಾಗಿ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಇನ್ಸ್‌ಪೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಶ್ರೀಧರ ಎಸ್.ಆರ್ ಅವರ ನೇತೃತ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿನೂತನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವೊಂದನ್ನು ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಬೀಡಾಡಿ ದನ-ಕರುಗಳಿಗೆ ರಿಫ್ಲೆಕ್ಟಿವ್ ಕಾಲರ್‌ಗಳನ್ನು ಅಳವಡಿಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ ರಾತ್ರಿಯ ವೇಳೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಾಹನ ಚಾಲಕರಿಗೆ ಗೋಚರಿಸುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡಿ, ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ಖಾತ್ರಿಪಡಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ.

    ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವು ರಸ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಚರಿಸುವ ದನ-ಕರುಗಳಿಂದ ಉಂಟಾಗಬಹುದಾದ ಅಪಘಾತಗಳನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾಣಿಗಳ ಸುರಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸಲು ಸಹಾಯಕವಾಗಿದೆ. ಗೋಕರ್ಣ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣೆಯ ಈ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನವನ್ನು ಸ್ಥಳೀಯರು ಶ್ಲಾಘಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.