Schools, Anganawadi centers across 5 taluks of Uttara Kannada district to remain closed on July 23
Bhatkal: In view of the Indian Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall, all schools and Anganwadi centres across five taluks of Uttara Kannada district will remain closed on July 23 as a precautionary measure.
According to the order issued by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, the holiday will apply to all primary and secondary schools, as well as Anganwadi centres, in the taluks of Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, and Bhatkal.
Officials stated that the decision was taken to ensure the safety of children amid fears of heavy rainfall and the potential risk of rain-related incidents.
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Man held with Rs 6.23 lakh drugs in Palghar
Palghar (PTI): Police have arrested a man after seizing drugs valued at Rs 6.23 lakh from his possession in Maharashtra's Palghar district, officials said on Sunday.
Based on intelligence inputs, the police conducted a raid at Dhaniv Bagh in the Nalasopara area on December 4 and apprehended the man.
During a search, they recovered brown sugar valued at Rs 6 lakh and Nitrazepam (a psychotropic drug) tablets costing Rs 23,628 from his possession, a police release said.
The accused, identified as Salim Bagion alias Sardar Chacha (40), was arrested and booked under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, the release said.
The accused is a habitual offender. He has 12 previous cases registered against him, including three under the NDPS Act, the police said.
