Moodbidri: Heavy rains on Wednesday night led to the collapse of a house in Janata Colony of Borugudde, under the jurisdiction of Nellikaru Gram Panchayat, resulting in the death of a 68-year-old woman.

More than 15 families have been evacuated as the Belthangady-Moodbidri State Highway is covered in rainwater, forcing the Moodbidri Police, the linemen and the local youngsters to strive till 3 am on Thursday to ensure the people and their cattle reached safer venues. No casualty has been reported so far.

Following a red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for Dakshina Kannada district for the next 24 hours, Badriya Juma Masjid in Kokkada, Belthangady taluk, has decided to open its doors round the clock to assist those affected by the floods.

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan has issued an order declaring holiday for schools and PU colleges in the district on Thursday, August.

Mangaluru (Karnataka): In a dashing display of compassion, a city bus driver in Mangaluru saved the life of a young passenger on Wednesday.

Udupi: In the backdrop of heavy rains in the district, Udupi Deputy Commissioner Dr. Vidya Kumari has issued an order declaring a holiday for educational institutes on August 1.

Kasaragod: Amid heavy downpour across the district, as a precautionary measure Kasaragod District Collector K. Inbasekar has issued orders declaring a holiday for educational institutes in the district on August 1.

Mangaluru, July 31: Mangaluru International Airport, has upgraded its security infrastructure by providing advanced equipment to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).