Heavy rains: Holiday declared for schools, PU colleges across DK district on August 29
Mangaluru: As a precautionary measure amid heavy rains, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Darshan HV has declared a holiday for all anganwadis, schools and pre-university colleges in the district on Friday, August 29.
According to the order issued on Thursday, all Anganwadis, primary and high schools, as well as pre-university colleges in Dakshina Kannada district will remain closed on August 29.
The decision comes in the wake of a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the district.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
