Heavy rains: DK DC makes important announcement about declaring holidays to schools, colleges
Mangaluru: In light of the ongoing heavy rainfall in the Dakshina Kannada (DK) district, Tahsildars, who are revenue officers in charge of taluks, have been granted the authority to declare holidays for local schools and colleges as a precautionary measure. The decision was announced by District Collector Mullai Muhilan, who emphasized the need for proactive measures to ensure the safety of students and staff during inclement weather conditions.
To streamline the process, a comprehensive report is to be prepared and submitted to the Tahsildar by Education Officers, School Headmasters, and College Principals of the respective blocks.
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This report will serve as a basis for determining the necessity of declaring holidays. Additionally, the District Collector has instructed the Tahsildars to engage in video conversations with the Block Education Officers (BEOs) at 6 am each day. During these discussions, they will assess the prevailing weather conditions and consult with the district-level committee to make informed decisions regarding school and college closures.
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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
