Uttara Kannada declares one-day holiday for schools, PU colleges and anganwadis
Bhatkal 17 Aug 2025: The Uttara Kannada district administration has announced a one-day holiday for all anganwadis, primary and high schools, and pre-university (PU) colleges in several taluks on 18 August 2025 due to the red alert and continuous heavy rainfall forecast.
According to the order issued by the Deputy Commissioner (DC), the holiday applies to institutions in the following taluks: Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Joida and Dandeli. The direction has been taken in the interest of student safety in view of the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) red alert for the district for 17–19 August 2025.
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The DC cited powers under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and requests from local revenue officials, to temporarily close institutions and prevent any risks to children amid heavy rains. Departments concerned have been instructed to strictly implement the order and adjust academic schedules to compensate for the lost day in the coming weeks.
Administrative notes in the order ask the Women & Child Development Department (for anganwadis), the Department of Public Instruction (school education) and the Department of Pre‑University Education to circulate and enforce the decision without delay.
Parents and students in the notified taluks are advised to follow official updates from the district administration and their respective institutions.
