Holiday declared for schools in Dakshina Kannada today (June 12)

Vartha Bharati | 12-06-2025 | 06:18:00 IST

Mangaluru: A holiday has been declared for all schools in Dakshina Kannada district today (June 12) as a precautionary measure following an orange alert issued by the Meteorological Department.

As per the order from the Deputy Commissioner, all Anganwadi centres, private, government, and aided primary and high schools in the district will remain closed.

The decision has been taken to ensure safety in light of the weather alert issued for the region.

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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party

18-04-2026 ¦ 18-04-2026 IST

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Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.

The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.

“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.

“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.

Further investigation is underway.