After Udupi, DK, now Uttara Kannada DC declares holiday to schools, PU Colleges for July 25
Karwar, July 25: Deputy Commissioner Prabhuling Kavalikatti, who also serves as the chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority in Uttara Kannada District, issued an order declaring holidays to schools and PU Colleges in the district for July 25 in response to the prevailing weather conditions.
The decision entails the closure of all Anganwadi centers, government schools, private schools, aided primary and high schools, as well as PU colleges in the region for the day. This step has been taken to safeguard students, teachers, and staff from any potential risks arising from the incessant rains.
The coastal Karnataka districts, including Uttara Kannada, have been experiencing persistent and heavy rainfall, necessitating the issuance of a red alert by the meteorological department. The alert applies to the entire coastal region, encompassing Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts.
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Passenger held at BLR airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 1.28 crore
Bengaluru (PTI): A passenger who arrived from Bangkok was apprehended at Kempegowda International Airport on Tuesday with hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 1.28 crore, officials said.
The accused, whose identity was not disclosed, was arrested under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, 1985, they added.
“We intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok and seized 3.66 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 1.28 crore, concealed in checked-in baggage,” Bengaluru Customs said in a post on X.
Further investigation is underway.
