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Category: Honnavar

  • Honnavar: Two Arrested in Bike Overtake Altercation; Victim Stabbed with Knife

    Honnavar, September 19, 2025 – Uttara Kannada police have arrested two individuals in connection with a violent altercation stemming from a bike overtaking incident in Honnavar on September 18, 2025, as detailed in an official press release.

    Around 1:45 PM, Vivek Suresh Naik and Sudeep Naik from Santhi village were riding their bike from Gerusoppe towards Uppooni. Near Mavina Hole Bus Stand, Vivek attempted to overtake another bike, leading to an altercation. The occupants of the other bike, accused Mohammed Adnan (26, Muslimkeri, Honnavar) and Pradeep Ambiga (26, Mavina Hole, Honnavar), allegedly made obscene gestures, escalating into a verbal fight.

    During the scuffle, Mohammed Adnan reportedly pulled out a knife from his pocket and attempted to stab Vivek Naik, causing injuries. Vivek was immediately hospitalized and is reported to be stable.

    A case has been registered at Honnavar Police Station, with Circle Inspector conducting the investigation. Considering the gravity of the incident, police swiftly apprehended Mohammed Asnan and Pradeep Ambiga, producing them before the court, where they were remanded to judicial custody.

    Investigations confirm the clash was not motivated by communal or old enmity but arose from a sudden provocation. Authorities have warned against spreading false news or misinformation about the incident, stating that legal action will be taken against those engaging in such activities.

  • Sharavati Nadi Kanive Horata Samithi Strongly Opposes Pumped Storage Underground Hydro Project

    Honnavar, September 17, 2025 – The Sharavati Nadi Kanive Horata Samithi has vehemently opposed the Sharavati Pumped Storage Underground Hydroelectric Project, labeling its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report as “completely false, misleading, and biased in favor of the project.” The committee has submitted detailed objections to the district administration ahead of the public hearing scheduled for September 18 in Uppinangady, Gerusoppe, urging residents to attend and voice their concerns.

    In a strongly worded statement, the committee dismissed the EIA as a “bundle of lies,” accusing it of ignoring the project’s devastating impacts on downstream villages, farmers, fishermen, and the river ecosystem from Gerusoppe onwards. “The report fails to even minimally address the adverse effects on the Sharavati river basin, local communities, and riparian environment,” it stated.

    The committee highlighted several critical issues: saltwater intrusion from the Arabian Sea, already affecting 15 km of the river during summer due to mismanagement of Gerusoppe reservoir water levels by Karnataka Power Corporation (KPC), exacerbating salinity for thousands of farmers and residents. Scientists warn that the pumped storage project could reverse river flow, allowing saltwater to penetrate further upstream to Gerusoppe, a risk the EIA and Central Review Committee (CRZ) authority have overlooked.

    Furthermore, the underground tunneling—30 feet in diameter over 14 km using explosives—poses severe threats of land subsidence and earthquakes, endangering lives, infrastructure, and dams. The committee estimates the project could displace or devastate livelihoods for over 100,000 farmers and fishermen, leading to crop failures, fish scarcity, and forced consumption of brackish water.

    The group questioned the timing of the public hearing, noting that contractors have already been appointed for implementation, suggesting the process is a mere formality. It demanded a comprehensive review, including seismic studies, before any approvals from the Pollution Control Board or district administration. Forest diversion and NGT clearance are still pending, yet the project has advanced to the hearing stage.

  • 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.

  • Honnavar: Theft of All Four Tyres from Maruti Omni Vehicle

    Honnavar, August 26, 2025 – A theft incident was reported in Kasturaba Nagar, Shirasi, Honnavar, where unknown perpetrators stole all four tyres, along with their rims, from a Maruti Omni vehicle owned by Satish Shetty. The theft occurred between 6:30 PM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, and 8:30 AM on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Satish Shetty promptly filed a complaint at the Honnavar Police Station, leading to the registration of a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, likely Section 305 for theft, which carries a penalty of up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both.

    The Honnavar police have launched an investigation

  • 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

  • Honnavar: Dr. Shanthi Nayak Leaves a Legacy Through Body and Eye Donation

    Honnavar, August 17, 2025 – Dr. Shanthi Nayak, a distinguished litterateur, folklorist, and former district president of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat, passed away on the night of August 15, 2025, at the age of 85 due to age-related ailments. Honoring her noble wish, her family donated her body to Karwar Medical College for medical research on August 16, 2025, and her eyes to the Lions Charitable Trust’s Revankar Eye Hospital in Kumta on the night of her passing, exemplifying a meaningful contribution to science and society even in death.

    A native of Belekeri in Ankola taluk, Dr. Shanthi Nayak was the wife of renowned litterateur Dr. N.R. Nayak. Holding an M.A. degree, she served as a teacher and gained widespread recognition for her extensive research and writings on folklore. Her literary contributions enriched the cultural landscape of Karnataka, making her a cherished figure in the literary community. Her demise is an irreplaceable loss to the district’s literary sphere.

    On August 16, 2025, from early morning until 11:00 AM, arrangements were made for the public to pay their final respects at her residence in Honnavar. Hundreds of dignitaries, litterateurs, educationists, and members of the public gathered to offer their tributes, reflecting her profound impact on the community.

  • Power Outage Scheduled in Kumta, Honnavar, and Bhatkal on August 13

    Uttara Kannada, August 12, 2025 – The Honnavar division of Hubli Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) has scheduled quarterly maintenance work at the 110 kV substations in Kumta, Honnavar, and Murdeshwar. As a result, power supply will be disrupted in the taluks of Kumta, Honnavar, and Bhatkal on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, according to Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) officials.

    HESCOM has requested public cooperation during this period and advised consumers to make necessary arrangements to manage the temporary power disruption.

  • ಪಿಕಪ್ ಹಾಗೂ KSRTC ಬಸ್ ನಡುವೆ ಭಾರಿ ಅಪಘಾತ: ಓರ್ವನಿಗೆ ಗಾಯ

    ಕುಮಟಾ, ಜುಲೈ 15, 2025: ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಅಳ್ವಿಕೋಡಿ ಸಮೀಪ ಮಂಗಳವಾರ ನಸುಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಭವಿಸಿದ ಅಪಘಾತದಲ್ಲಿ, ಪಿಕಪ್ ವಾಹನ ಮತ್ತು KSRTC ಬಸ್ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಜಖಂಗೊಂಡ ಘಟನೆ ನಡೆದಿದೆ.

    ಹೊನ್ನಾವರದಿಂದ ಕುಮಟಾ ಕಡೆಗೆ ಸಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ಪಿಕಪ್ ವಾಹನ, ಎದುರಿನಿಂದ ಬರುವ ಬಸ್‌ಗೆ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣ ತಪ್ಪಿ ಡಿಕ್ಕಿ ಹೊಡೆದ ಪರಿಣಾಮ ವಾಹನ ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಜಖಂ ಗೊಂಡಿದೆ.

    ಅಪಘಾತದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಸ್ ಚಾಲಕ ಶಾಂತಾ ಗೌಡ ಹೊನ್ನೂರು ಇತನಿಗೆ ತಲೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾಲಿಗೆ ತೀವ್ರ ಸ್ವರೂಪದ ಗಾಯಗಳಾಗಿದ್ದು ,ಬಸ್ ನಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರಿಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಆಗಲಿಲ್ಲ. ಘಟನೆ ನಡೆದ ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಕುಮಟಾ ಪೊಲೀಸರು ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತ ರಸ್ತೆ ಸಂಚಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಅನುಕೂಲ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಟ್ಟಿದ್ದರು.ಈ ಕುರಿತು ಕುಮಟಾ ಪೊಲೀಸ ಠಾಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಕರಣ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿದೆ.

  • ಹೊನ್ನಾವರ: ಕುಡಿದು ಬೈಕ್ ವೀಲಿಂಗ್ ಮಾಡಿದ ಕಿಡಿಗೇಡಿಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಕಾನೂನು ಕ್ರಮ

    ಹೊನ್ನಾವರ, ಜೂಲೈ 8, 2025: ಹೊನ್ನಾವರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣಾ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿಯ ಕರ್ಕಿ ಮೀನು ಮಾರುಕಟ್ಟೆಯಿಂದ ರೈಲ್ವೆ ಕ್ರಾಸ್‌ವರೆಗಿನ ಹೆದ್ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಲವರು ಕುಡಿದು ಅಮಲಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಬೈಕ್‌ ವೀಲಿಂಗ್‌ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾ, ಅತೀ ವೇಗದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಜಾಗರೂಕತೆಯಿಂದ ದ್ವಿಚಕ್ರ ವಾಹನ ಚಲಾಯಿಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ವಾಟ್ಸ್‌ಆ್ಯಪ್‌ ಮೂಲಕ ದೂರು ಬಂದಿತ್ತು. ಈ ಹಿನ್ನೆಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊನ್ನಾವರ ಪೊಲೀಸರು ಕಾರ್ಯಪ್ರವೃತ್ತರಾಗಿ, ತಪ್ಪಿತಸ್ಥ ದ್ವಿಚಕ್ರ ವಾಹನಗಳನ್ನು ಪತ್ತೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

    ಕಿಡಿಗೇಡಿಗಳ ವಿರುದ್ಧ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮೋಟರ್ ವಾಹನ ಕಾಯ್ದೆಯಡಿ ಸೂಕ್ತ ಕಾನೂನು ಕ್ರಮ ಕೈಗೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ.