Heavy rains: Holiday declared for schools, PU colleges in Uttara Kannada, Kodagu on August 19
Karwar/Madikeri: In view of heavy rains, the Deputy Commissioner's of Uttara Kannada and Kodagu have declared a holiday for all schools and pre-university colleges on Tuesday, August 19.
Uttara Kannada Deputy Commissioner Lakshmi Priya, in an order issued on Monday, announced that Anganwadi centers, government schools, aided institutions, private schools, and PU colleges in Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Joida, Dandeli, and Haliyal will remain closed to ensure the safety of students.
Similarly, Kodagu Deputy Commissioner Venkat Raja declared a holiday for all Anganwadi centers, primary and high schools, and PU colleges across Kodagu district. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Kodagu, warning of heavy rains accompanied by strong winds on Tuesday.
The IMD has also issued an red alert for Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday.
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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.
