Mangaluru: The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Dakshina Kannada district due to heavy rainfall. In light of the weather warning, authorities have taken precautionary measures to ensure public safety.

The Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada has declared a holiday today (June 16) for all educational institutions in the district. This includes Anganwadi centers, government, aided, and private primary and high schools, as well as pre-university colleges.

Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.



Bengaluru: A 34-year-old man from Dakshina Kannada’s Bantwal taluk died in a road accident near Kudlu gate in the city on Tuesday.

The deceased has been identified as Muhammad Haris (34), a resident of Allipade near Ajilamogaru in Bantwal taluk.

Harris worked as a mechanic at a private AC company in Bengaluru and got married six months ago.

The incident reportedly occurred when Haris was riding a bike to work along with a colleague, when a goods vehicle allegedly rammed the bike from behind.

Haris reportedly succumbed to his injuries at the stop. His colleague, an Odisha native who was riding pillion, sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to the hospital.

Haris’ body is at the mortuary of St. John’s Hospital, Koramangala, and will be sent to his hometown after the postmortem.

HSR layout traffic police have registered a case.