Harekala Hajabba meets CM Siddaramaiah, urges him to upgrade govt high school of Harekala Newpadpu
Mangaluru: Renowned Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba had a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today, during which he submitted a request to upgrade the government high school of Harekala Newpadpu in Mangaluru taluk to a pre-university college.
Harekala Hajabba, known for his dedicated efforts in promoting education among underprivileged children, seized the opportunity to present his proposal to the Chief Minister. The aim is to elevate the government high school to a pre-university college, providing students in the area with expanded educational opportunities and paving the way for higher education.
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Harekala Hajabba's initiative has garnered significant attention and support over the years, as he tirelessly worked towards transforming the lives of children through education. His efforts have earned him national recognition, including the prestigious Padma Shri award.
During the meeting with CM Siddaramaiah, Harekala Hajabba expressed his vision for the educational upliftment of Harekala Newpadpu and highlighted the positive impact that the establishment of a pre-university college would have on the local community.
ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತ ಅಕ್ಷರ ಸಂತ ಹರೇಕಳ ಹಾಜಬ್ಬ ಅವರು ಇಂದು ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ @siddaramaiah ಅವರನ್ನು ಭೇಟಿಯಾಗಿ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ತಾಲೂಕಿನ ಹರೇಕಳ ನ್ಯೂಪಡ್ಪುವಿನ ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಪ್ರೌಢಶಾಲೆಯನ್ನು ಪದವಿ ಪೂರ್ವ ಕಾಲೇಜಾಗಿ ಮೇಲ್ದರ್ಜೆಗೇರಿಸಲು ಮನವಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದರು. pic.twitter.com/05eYjDPU6B
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
