National Highway turns into water wonderland in Bhatkal amidst heavy rainfall
Bhatkal: The heavy and continuous rainfall in Uttara Kannada district over the past few days has transformed a section of National Highway 66 that passes through Ranginkatte in Bhatkal into a waterlogged zone, resembling a lake.
The downpour has caused the stretch of the national highway, spanning from Shamshuddin Circle to Ranginkatte, to be submerged in rainwater. This has severely impacted the movement of both vehicles and pedestrians in the area, posing challenges for those traveling long distances.
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Local residents have directed blame towards the Bhatkal Town Municipality and IRB (Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited) for the difficulties caused by the heavy rain. They allege that the authorities have failed to take appropriate measures to clear the water from the national highway, exacerbating the situation.
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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
