Priority for measures to check sea erosion: Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar
Udupi (PTI): The Karnataka government will take adequate measures on a priority basis to find a permanent solution to prevent sea erosion in the coastal areas, state Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar said on Saturday.
Addressing reporters after visiting the erosion-hit areas at Padubidri beach in Udupi district, Hebbalkar, who is also district-in-charge minister, said central assistance will be sought to find a solution to the problem.
On the havoc caused by the incessant rains in the district, the minister said officials have been directed to provide all facilities for people in rain-hit areas. A compensation of Rs 5 lakh each is being provided to the families of those who died in rain-related mishaps, she said.
The deputy commissioner (DC) and superintendent of police have been instructed to take necessary precautionary measures to prevent further loss of lives. The compensation amount for people who lost their houses and cattle will also be distributed soon, she said.
Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty, DC M Kurma Rao, zilla panchayat CEO H Prasanna and SP Hakay Akshay Machhindra were present.
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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
