Udupi: In the backdrop of heavy rains across Udupi district and the Indian Meteorological Department's Red Alert Forecast, the Udupi Deputy Commissioner has issued an order declaring holiday for all Anganwadi centers, primary, high schools and Pre-university colleges on July 9 of the district.

The release from the DC Office also clarified that the holiday has not been announced for other degrees, post-graduation, diploma, engineering and ITI institutes.

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Kolkata: A massive fire broke out in the Ultadanga area of Kolkata on Sunday morning, leaving more than 10 houses gutted. The fire reportedly started around 7:30 am.

Six fire tenders were deployed to the site to control the fire. Efforts to douse the fire are ongoing, and authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the incident.

Further details are awaited.