Bengaluru, June 17 – In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle announced by the Karnataka Government on Tuesday, key changes have been made in the administration of several districts across the state, including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

Bhatkal: Jafar Ibn Ismail Jabbar, popularly known in the community as ‘Tanzeem Jafar’, retired after completing 50 years of service to Majlis Islah wa Tanzeem Bhatkal.

Bhatkal: A mysterious ship bearing the name “Cochin Shipyard” washed ashore at Bhatkal’s Jali Beach late on Sunday night, drawing massive public attention and sparking speculation among locals. The abandoned vessel, with no crew members or lights on board, was first spotted by staff of Chai Tapri, a beachside café, around midnight on June 16.

Mangaluru, June 17: Air India Express has cancelled two Dubai-Mangalore flights and one Mangalore-Dubai flight scheduled for June 17, citing operational reasons. This comes a day after a Mangalore-Dubai flight was also cancelled on June 16, further adding to passenger woes.

A large part of a container ship drifted ashore at Jali beach in Bhatkal taluk during the early hours of Tuesday. The container, estimated to be around 70 metres in length, is believed to be part of a vessel belonging to the Cochin Shipyard, according to preliminary findings.

Nanthoor Road in Mangaluru, which was repaired just three days ago, has once again developed potholes, according to reports.

Udupi: In view of the heavy rainfall across the district since Sunday evening, the Udupi district administration has declared a holiday for all Anganwadi centres, classes 1 to 10 (primary and high schools), pre-university (PU) colleges, and ITIs on Monday, June 17.

Kundapur: In a tragic road accident, a 24-year-old biker lost his life on the spot after his motorcycle collided head-on with a private bus near Mallari curve at Nempakenchanur on the main Kollur road on Monday afternoon.