Nandi Hills to remain closed on February 14 over public safety concerns
Bengaluru: The Chikkaballapura district administration has announced that Nandi Hills will remain closed to visitors on February 14 due to law and order and public safety concerns.
The restriction will be in place from 6 am to 6 pm, and no private vehicles or tourists will be allowed to enter the hill station during this period. Security personnel will be stationed at all entry points to ensure the order is followed.
Officials said the decision was taken because of the heavy rush usually seen on Valentine’s Day, which makes crowd and traffic management difficult.
In recent years, the number of visitors has increased significantly on this day, leading to congestion and parking problems along the road to the hill station.
Nandi Hills is a popular weekend destination for many people from Bengaluru, known for its sunrise and misty views. Although similar restrictions have been imposed earlier during New Year and other special occasions, this is the first time the hill station will be closed on Valentine’s Day.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
