Mangaluru: Health department officials raid illegal clinic and health centers, cease their operation
Mangaluru: In an operation to combat functioning of illegal clinics and laboratories in the city, Health Department officials on Wednesday conducted raids at several locations and ceased operations of several health centers running without proper authorisation.
The officials during their operation ceased a clinic and a Laboratory in Moodushedde and a clinic operating in the Hampankatte in the city, for not having proper authorisation from either from Dakshina Kannada District Administration or from the District Health Family Welfare Department. The health centers had also not been registered under the KPMEA (Karnataka Private Medical Establishments) Act-2017.
Allopathic clinics, Ayush clinics, dental clinics, genetic laboratories, physiotherapy centers, lab collection centers, and similar organisations in Mangaluru city and rural areas that have not registered under the ‘KPMEA Act’ have been given a one-week time to complete the registration process. District health and family welfare officials have warned that if these clinics and private health institutions fail to register within this period, action will be taken under the ‘KPME Act.’
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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
