Karwar: Deputy Commissioner K Harish Kumar issued an order banning liquor sale in all wine shops and bars across the district from March 20, as part of Holi celebrations.

Liquor sale and transportation will be banned in Dandeli, Haliyal, Joida, Bhatkal, Kumta, Honnavar, Karwar and Ankola taluks on March 20 and 21, only on March 21 in Siddapur and Sirsi taluks, on March 22 in Yellapur taluk, on March 21 and 26 in Mundagod taluk.

Disciplinary actions would be taken against the rules violators, the DC said in a press release.

Polling booth shifted

The polling booth number 100, which was established at the City Municipal Council’s old building in previous elections, has been now shifted to a building, which is right beside the Saint Michael Convent High School in the City.

Tahsildar R V Katti said that the polling booth was shifted as the municipal council’s old building was demolished for the construction of new building.

He called upon the voters from Kencha Road, Gidda Road, Kharivwada, M G Road, Kodibag Road, Baad village, beachside and Kajubag areas to exercise their franchise at the new polling booth, said a press release.