Six people were killed and 10 injured in a massive fire at Zakir Nagar here in the early hours of Tuesday, fire officials said.

KPCC Chief Dinesh Gundurao on Monday warned that the party will launch state-wide protest if attempts are made change name of Indira Canteens to 'Annapoorna Canteens'.

The monsoon in Malnad region has intensified causing torrential rain in several places across Coastal Karnataka. As a precautionary measure schools and colleges of Theethahalli and Sagar have declared holiday on Tuesday August 6.

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday night reviewed the security situation and emphasised the need for constant alertness and preparedness to deal with any eventuality, after the Centre scrapped Article 370 of the Constitution which accorded special status to the state.

Owing to heavy rain in the region Assistant Commissioner on Monday issued orders calling for holiday on Tuesday to schools and PU Colleges in Puttur, Kadaba and Belthangady Taluks on Tuesday.

The state government on Monday appointed Dr. P S Harsha as the new Police Commissioner of Mangaluru Police while also posting Arunaansh Giri as the DCP Law and Order.

A 10-year old kid died in a private hospital at Sagar after he was admitted due to fever, suspected to be Dengue.

After rumors regarding holiday in schools and colleges started doing rounds on social media, District Administration on Monday evening confirmed that no holiday has been declared by administration.