Heavy rains: Holiday declared for schools in Mangaluru, Moodbidri, Ullal, Bantwal taluks on July 17
Mangaluru: In view of heavy downpour across the Dakshina Kannada district, a holiday has been declared for all Anganawadi centers, primary and high schools, government-aided and private educational institutions in Mangaluru, Moodbidri, Ullal, Bantwal taluks on Thursday, July 17.
Tehsildar's of the respective taluks issued press releases on Wednesday confirming the declaration of the holiday.
Several parts of Dakshina Kannada witnessed intense rainfall throughout the day, disrupting normal life.
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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.
