National Disaster Response Force teams used boats and underwater equipment to search for the remaining missing person in the Tattehakkalu river after the drowning tragedy.
Month: May 2026
India’s New West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Meets PM Modi in New Delhi
New West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi following the BJP’s historic victory in the state assembly elections.
BJP Wins West Bengal and Assam Assembly Elections in Historic Victory for Modi
The BJP under Modi secured a historic win in West Bengal state elections and retained Assam tightening its grip on power amid ongoing economic headwinds.
Modi Says Iran War Poses Severe Risks to India Urging Citizens to Cut Fuel Use and Gold Purchases
PM Modi publicly appealed to Indians to reduce foreign travel overseas oil consumption and gold imports to ease pressure on forex reserves amid high energy costs from the Iran war.
Sikkim Enters 51st Year of Statehood; PM Modi Shares Article by Minister Scindia
PM Modi marked Sikkim’s 51st statehood day by sharing an article authored by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia celebrating the state’s journey since joining India.
PM Modi Distributes Over 51000 Appointment Letters at 19th Rozgar Mela via Video Conferencing
Modi virtually addressed the 19th Rozgar Mela on May 23 distributing appointment letters in government departments to newly recruited youth across India.
US Secretary of State Rubio Calls on PM Modi Amid Iran Conflict Diplomacy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Prime Minister Modi on May 23 to discuss bilateral cooperation and the situation in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz.
Death Toll Rises to 10 in Karnataka Shellfish Collection Tragedy Near Bhatkal
Around 14 members of a family entered the Tattehakkalu river to collect mussels when several were swept away by strong currents; 10 confirmed dead and one still missing.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Announces Rs 5 Lakh Compensation for Bhatkal Drowning Victims
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced state compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for families of the 10 people who drowned while collecting shellfish in the Tattehakkalu river.
PM Modi Condoles Loss of 10 Lives in Karwar River Tragedy and Announces PMNRF Ex-Gratia
Prime Minister Modi expressed deep sorrow over the Bhatkal shellfish tragedy where 10 people drowned in Uttara Kannada and announced Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF for victims’ families.