Holiday for schools, colleges in D.K on September 8
Mangaluru, September 6: The Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner has declared holiday to all education institutions including schools and colleges in the district on September 8 on account of Koyilu Habba or Mariya Jayanti.
On every September 8, Christians in coastal region celebrate Koyilu Habba or Mariya Jayanti. Based on the demand of Mangaluru Catholic Sabha, Public and Students, the district administration announces holiday for schools and colleges every year, according to a press release.
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag votes in Assam polls
Guwahati (PTI): IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag on Thursday cast his vote in his hometown Guwahati in the Assam Assembly elections.
The cricketer is here for the team’s matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, which is the ‘second home ground’ for the Royals.
Riyan was accompanied by his parents, former first-class cricketer Parag Das and ex-national record holder swimmer Mithoo Barooah.
They cast their votes at the Lal Singh Academy polling station in Kharghuli area of the city, under New Guwahati constituency.
Riyan later shared a photograph with his parents with their inked fingers on Facebook
