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This page covers local news and public updates from Gianyar Regency, Bali. Reporting focuses on cultural events, community activities, travel-related information, and public safety matters in areas including Ubud and surrounding districts.
Mar. 4, 2026
Police officers from the Gianyar Police Resort (Polres Gianyar) conducted preventive patrols at Bali Zoo in Sukawati on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) to maintain public security ahead of upcoming religious holidays.
Feb. 27, 2026
A joint team from Bali Police and Gianyar Police is investigating the discovery of human body parts at the Wos River estuary in Ketewel Village, Sukawati District, amid efforts to determine the victim’s identity.
Feb. 27, 2026
Police are continuing their investigation after several human body parts, suspected to be from a mutilation case, were discovered in Ketewel, Gianyar Regency.
Feb. 24, 2026
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds triggered a landslide near The Yoga Barn on Jalan Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan Village, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, on Tuesday (Feb 24) at approximately 09:00 WITA.
Feb. 24, 2026
A sudden power outage affected nearly all districts in Gianyar Regency and several other regions across Bali on Sunday night (Feb 22), raising concerns among residents due to the island’s reliance on electricity for daily activities, including internet connectivity.
Feb. 23, 2026
Gianyar Police deployed dozens of officers on Saturday night (Feb 21) in response to a reported abduction involving a foreign national in South Kuta.
Feb. 22, 2026
Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) officers in Gianyar Regency conducted a routine operation in the Ubud tourism area, detaining eight individuals categorized as beggars during a public order sweep on Sunday (Feb 22).
Feb. 20, 2026
The cleanup process following the collapse of a large banyan tree in front of Puri Kantor on Jalan Suweta, Ubud, was officially completed on Friday (Feb 20), restoring normal conditions along one of Ubud’s main access roads.
Feb. 19, 2026
A German national was swept approximately 600 meters by strong currents while attempting to surf at Cucukan Beach in Blahbatuh District, Gianyar, on Thursday (Feb 19) afternoon.
Feb. 18, 2026
The Gianyar Regency Government has intensified efforts to prevent the spread of rabies by organizing a mass vaccination campaign in Samplangan Subdistrict on Wednesday (February 18).
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The Bali Provincial Government has released the official Calendar of Events 2026, outlining cultural festivals, sports events, exhibitions, and public activities scheduled throughout the year.
Nyepi is Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed as the Saka New Year by Balinese Hindus. Marked by a complete pause in public activity across the island, Nyepi reflects deep cultural values of reflection, balance, and harmony with nature.
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