Dakshina Kannada declares holiday for schools, PU Colleges on Aug 29
Mangaluru, Aug. 28, 2025: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) forecasting continued heavy rains, the Dakshina Kannada District Administration has declared holiday for schools and PU Colleges on August 29.
As a precautionary measure, the district administration has announced a holiday on August 29, 2025 (Friday) for all anganwadis, primary and high schools, and pre-university colleges—including government, aided, and private institutions.
Officials at both district and taluk levels have been instructed to remain at headquarters, stay in constant touch with the control room at the DC office, and respond immediately to public grievances. Departments concerned have been asked to open care centers in every taluk to handle emergencies.
Tourists and the general public have also been urged to avoid riversides and beaches until further notice.
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