Udupi, June 16: In view of the heavy rainfall across the district since Sunday evening, the Udupi district administration has declared a holiday for all Anganwadi centres, classes 1 to 10 (primary and high schools), pre-university (PU) colleges, and ITIs on Monday, June 17.

The decision was announced by Deputy Commissioner Dr. K. Vidyakumari, keeping in mind the safety of students and staff amid the continuous downpour affecting various parts of the district.

However, the order clearly states that the II PUC Exam-3 will be held as per the scheduled timetable without any change.

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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.