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Category: Uttara Kannada

  • Sirsi: Missing Schoolgirls from Kasturba Nagar Found Safe in Mumbai

    Sirsi, August 17, 2025 – A distressing case involving two minor schoolgirls from Kasturba Nagar, Sirsi, who went missing on August 16, 2025, has concluded successfully due to prompt police action. The students, one in 8th grade and the other in 6th grade, left their homes around 4:00 PM, stating they were attending an art class. When they failed to return, their parents, after an extensive search, lodged a complaint with the Sirsi Market Police Station.

    Police Operation

    The police treated the case with utmost seriousness, launching an immediate investigation. Analysis of CCTV footage from the Sirsi Central Bus Stand revealed that the girls inquired about a bus to Chitradurga. As the Chitradurga bus was scheduled for 8:00 PM, they boarded a bus to Hubballi instead. From Hubballi, they traveled via Belagavi to Pune and eventually reached Mumbai, where they were spotted by local police. The Sirsi police, divided into two teams, traced the girls’ route through Hubballi and Belagavi, ultimately locating them in Mumbai.

    Investigation Details

    The operation was led by PSI Ratnakuri under the guidance of DYSP Geeta Patil and CPI Shashikant Varma, with police personnel working diligently to ensure the girls’ safe recovery. The exact reasons for the girls’ decision to leave home are still under investigation, with further details expected to emerge.

  • 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.

  • Bhatkal: Two Arrested in Attempted Kidnapping of Minor Girl, Rescued Within Hours

    Bhatkal, August 16, 2025 – In a swift operation, Bhatkal Rural Police arrested two individuals on August 13, 2025, for attempting to kidnap a minor girl from Hanifabad 1st Cross in Bhatkal. The accused, identified as Asif Jamalasab from Shivapura, Haveri district, and Mohammad Mosin from Jali Taggargod, Bhatkal, tried to forcibly abduct the girl in a Bolero pickup vehicle on Wednesday night.

    Following a complaint filed by the girl’s mother at the Bhatkal Rural Police Station, a team led by CPI Manjunath Lingareddy, including ASI Narayan, Head Constable Narayan, and staff member Akshaykumar, launched a rapid response. Within six hours, they apprehended the accused near Mavingundi in Siddapur and safely reunited the girl with her parents.

    District Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N commended the team for their efficient operation. A case has been registered at the Bhatkal Rural Police Station, and further investigations are underway to determine the motive and any additional involvement.

    In the picture: Police officers with the child's parents.

  • Karwar: Indian Navy Soldier Vinod Tukaram Kharvi Passes Away in Visakhapatnam

    Karwar, August 17, 2025 – Vinod Tukaram Kharvi, a native of Karwar serving as a Physical Training (PT) officer in the Indian Navy, tragically passed away while on duty in Visakhapatnam on Friday, August 15, 2025. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed.

    His mortal remains will be brought to his residence near Swami Vivekananda High School in Panchrishivada, Kodibag, Karwar taluk, for public viewing on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 9:30 AM. Following this, his last rites will be performed with full Indian Navy honors at the Rudrabhumi cremation ground in Karwar, as confirmed by family sources.

  • Haliyal: KSRTC Bus Hits Pedestrian in Karlakatta, Woman Dies on the Spot

    Haliyal, August 16, 2025 – A tragic accident occurred near Karlakatta in Haliyal on Saturday afternoon when a KSRTC bus from Yellapur depot, traveling towards Haliyal, struck Rupa Sahadev More (34), a resident of Sambrani village, who was walking along the road. The incident took place around 12:15 PM as Rupa was heading from Haliyal towards Sambrani via Kurigadda. The bus, driven recklessly at high speed, hit Rupa, causing severe injuries to her head and body, resulting in her death at the scene.

    Haliyal police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident, focusing on the driver’s negligence and overspeeding. Further details are awaited as the probe continues.

  • Yellapur: Three Dead, Several Injured in KSRTC Bus Crash on NH-66 Near Hittina Bail

    Yellapur, August 16, 2025 – A tragic accident occurred late on August 15, 2025, around 11 p.m., near Hittina Bail in Yellapur taluk, Uttara Kannada district, when a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus (KA-19-F-3470) traveling from Amminagad, Bagalkot, to Dharmasthala crashed into a stationary Kerala-registered lorry on National Highway-66. The collision resulted in the deaths of three passengers and severe injuries to several others.

    The deceased have been identified as Neelavva Yalagurdappa Haradolli (Guledagudda, Bagalkot district), Girijavva Ayyappa Budannavar (Jalihal, Badami taluk), and an unidentified man aged approximately 45. The injured, including Ramesh Chandappa Kittali, Chidananda Kittali, Mallappa Yamanappa Katti, Manjula Galappa Halabar, Mallikarjun Andala, Devaki Bellli, Sameera Begum, and Sharifa Begum, were admitted to Yellapur Government Hospital for treatment.

    Preliminary investigations suggest the lorry, parked without indicators or safety measures, contributed to the crash, alongside the bus driver’s high speed and negligence. The impact severely damaged one side of the bus. Yellapur police, led by CPI Ramesh Hanapur and PSI Yallaling Kunnuru, shifted the injured to the hospital and the deceased to the Yellapur mortuary. A case has been registered against the bus driver, Yamanappa Magi (Alamatti, Vijayapura district), and the lorry driver at Yellapur police station, with investigations ongoing to determine further details.

  • Karwar: ED Raids Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail in Illegal Iron Ore Export and Money Laundering Case

    Karwar, August 14, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bengaluru unit, conducted extensive raids on August 13 and 14, 2025, targeting premises linked to Karwar Congress MLA Satish Krishna Sail in connection with an illegal iron ore export and money laundering case. The operations, carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), spanned Karwar, Goa, Mumbai, and New Delhi.

    During the raids, the ED seized ₹1.68 crore in cash and 6.75 kg of gold jewelry and bullion. Additionally, bank accounts holding approximately ₹14.13 crore were frozen. The agency also recovered incriminating documents, emails, and other evidence related to the case, as stated in an official ED release shared via their X account.

    The investigation stems from a 2010 Karnataka Lokayukta probe that uncovered the illegal transport of around eight lakh tonnes of iron ore from Ballari to Belekeri port, causing an estimated ₹38 crore loss to the state exchequer, though the actual value of the exported ore is believed to be in the hundreds of crores. A special court in Bengaluru had previously convicted Sail and others, sentencing him to seven years in prison, though the Karnataka High Court suspended the sentence and granted bail in 2024.

    The ED’s probe focuses on Sail’s alleged role through his company, Shree Mallikarjun Shipping Pvt. Ltd., in illegally exporting 1.25 lakh metric tonnes of seized iron ore between April and June 2010, valued at ₹86.78 crore. The ongoing investigation continues to scrutinize financial transactions and property records to uncover the full extent of the money-laundering network.

  • Karwar: Fatal Bike Accident Near Divekar College on NH-66 Claims One Life, Injures Another

    Karwar, August 14, 2025 – A tragic accident occurred this morning near Divekar Commercial College on National Highway-66 in Karwar, Uttara Kannada district, claiming the life of Michael Marshal Narona (42), a resident of Sadashivgad. According to police reports, Michael was riding a bike from Sadashivgad to Karwar when he collided with the rear of a stationary KSRTC bus. At the same time, a Bolero pickup vehicle following behind struck the bike, leading to Michael’s death at the scene.

    The pillion rider, Arun Subraya Naik, sustained severe head injuries and was immediately admitted to Karwar District Hospital for treatment. The bike was completely damaged, and the pickup vehicle also sustained damage. Karwar Traffic Police visited the site, conducted an inspection, and registered a case to investigate the circumstances of the accident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause and sequence of events.

  • Bhatkal: Police Seize ₹50,000 Worth of Ganja, Two Accused fled

    Bhatkal, August 13, 2025 – Bhatkal City Police, led by PSI Naveen Naik, conducted a raid on August 12, 2025, at around 6:00 PM near Tenginagundi Cross on National Highway-66, seizing approximately 1.75 kg of ganja valued at ₹50,000. The police also confiscated a white Renault Kwid car, estimated to be worth ₹5 lakh, a digital weighing machine, and other items used in the illegal transport of the narcotic.

    The accused, identified as Sayyad Gulzar (22) and Sayyad Muktiyar, both from Kasarakod, Tonka, in Honnavar taluk, fled during the operation. A manhunt has been launched to apprehend the absconding suspects. A case has been registered at Bhatkal City Police Station, and further investigations are underway to trace the source and network behind the ganja trafficking.