Heavy rains: Holiday declared for Educational institutions in Kasaragod district on July 18
Kasaragod: The District Collector of Kasargod, Inbasekar K on Thursday issued an order declaring holiday on July 18, Friday to all schools and other educational institutions across the district in the wake of the heavy downpour the district has been witnessing over the last few days.
The holiday applies to schools, colleges, professional institutions, Kendriya Vidyalayas, tuition centres, madrasas, anganwadis, and special classes.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall to persist across the district untill July 20, and a red alert has also been issued for Kasaragod district on Friday.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
