Hijab row: Prohibitory orders around Dakshina Kannada's schools, colleges extended till Feb 26
Mangaluru: In the background of the saffron shawl-Hijab row, as a precautionary measure, the D. K. District Commissioner Dr. Rajendra K. V. has issued an extension to the prohibitory orders around schools and colleges in the district until February 26.
According to the prohibitory order, all schools and colleges in the D.K. District have been imposed restrictions around 200 meters of their respective premises from February 19, 6PM until February 26, 6 pm, the District Commissioner ordered.
Earlier, the order had prescribed prohibitions from February 14, 6 am to February 19, 6PM, it is learned. However, in the wake of the continuing controversy, up to 200 meters area around the schools and colleges, the prohibitory order has been imposed, the District Commissioner issued the orders following the request from the district police Superintendent.
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Looking forward to meet PM Netanyahu, consolidate enduring bonds: PM Modi ahead of Israel visit
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The prime minister is due to leave for Israel on on Wednesday on a two-day visit.
Before embarking, Modi said he was confident that his visit would further consolidate the "enduring bonds" between India and Israel, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance the countries' shared vision for a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
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Modi said the visit comes at the invitation of his "dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu."
"I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management... defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties," he said in his departure statement.
The prime minister said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
During the visit, Modi will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
"I will also have the honour of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, an occasion that would be a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties that bind our two nations," he said.
Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship.
