Alappuzha (Kerala) (PTI): Clashes have broken out between two groups of Christmas carol singers in this coastal district, leaving several people injured, police said on Thursday.
The incident occurred in the Nooranad area at around 11.30 pm on Christmas Eve when a disagreement between the groups escalated into a physical fight, they said.
Tension rose quickly as members from both sides confronted each other during the carol rounds, according to the police.
Some media reports said women and children were among those injured. When asked, a police officer said the injured persons had visited hospitals for treatment, and the details were expected later.
The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. An investigation has been launched into the incident, police added.
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Bantwal: In a rare and notable achievement, a mother and her daughter from Bantwal taluk have passed the 2nd PUC examinations in the same year.
Hemashree R, a student of Government Pre-University College in B Mooda, appeared for the examination in the Arts stream and scored 562 marks out of 600. She is reported to have topped her college.
Her mother, Nethravathi VR, a resident of Kaikamba in BC Road, also appeared for the examination this year as a private candidate with the aim of completing her 2nd PUC.
Nethravathi’s husband Ravikumar, who serves as the head teacher of Nandavara Government Primary School, expressed happiness and pride over the achievement of both his wife and daughter.
