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Holidays had been announced by the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district, Sasikanth Senthil earlier this month in the interests and safety of the students on account of heavy rains and floods. Schools in Sullia, Puttur, and Belthangady blocks were closed from August 5 to 12 and the other four educational blocks were closed from August 6 to 12.
In the order issued by Deputy Director of Public Instruction Y. Shivaramaiah, the circular stated that the Schools in Dakshina Kannada will have to conduct classes for the whole day on Saturdays starting from August 24. Sundays shall remain a holiday. It is to compensate for the loss of classes due to rains earlier this month. Belthangady, Sullia, Puttur, Bantwal and Moodbidri will have Saturday classes for the next 13 weeks. Schools under Mangalore north and south block will have 12 Saturday classes.