Russian Surfer Rescued After Drifting Nearly 20 Hours at Sea Off Bali
Mar. 6, 2026
A Russian surfer was rescued by a local fisherman after drifting at sea for nearly 20 hours in waters off Bali following strong waves earlier this week.
Gianyar
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.
Bale Gong Pavilion Collapses at Ubud Temple After Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
Mar. 5, 2026
A Bale Gong pavilion at Pura Desa lan Puseh in Banjar Nyuh Kuning, Mas Village, Ubud District, collapsed late Wednesday night (March 4, 2026) following strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Police Conduct Preventive Patrols at Bali Zoo Ahead of Nyepi and Eid Holidays
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.
Police Conduct DNA Tests After Human Body Parts Found at Wos River Estuary in Gianyar
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.
Body Parts Found in Gianyar, Identification Ongoing by Bali Police DVI Team
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.
Landslide Damages Retaining Wall Near The Yoga Barn in Ubud, Access to Local School Temporarily Blocked
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.
Power Outage Hits Multiple Bali Regions, PLN Cites Extreme Weather
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.
Gianyar Police Conduct Border Checkpoints After Reported Abduction of Ukrainian National
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.
Eight Beggars Detained in Ubud Tourism Area During Public Order Operation
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).
Fallen Banyan Tree Cleanup in Ubud Completed, Suweta Road Reopens Fully
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.