As rains continue to wreak havoc in different parts of Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday held a meeting with Deputy Commissioners of coastal districts, which have been worst affected, in Udupi to assess the situation and to take stock of the rescue and relief operations.

A totally burnt car with a charred body inside was found in an isolated place at Henaberu in Byndoor taluk of Udupi district, police sources said on Wednesday.

Mangaluru: The bodies of two youths, who were missing after their car fell into a rivulet near Kaniyoor on the Manjeshwar-Subramania state highway on July 9, were found early on Tuesday, police said.

Indian Design School on Tuesday celebrated Vana Mahotsav at its premises by planting saplings. Chairman of ZMZ events, Zaheer was present as the chief guest of the event.

A car that was enroute to Bengaluru from Mangaluru reportedly caught fire at the Charmadi Ghat road and completely burned down on the road during the late hours on July 11, Monday. The passengers in the car, who realized the imminent danger of vehicular combustion reportedly got out of the vehicle in the nick of time and escapes the incident unharmed. 

Udupi: Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje on Monday visited the Muloor-Thottam areas in Udupi district badly affected by sea erosion caused by incessant rains.

 Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Dr. Rajendra on Sunday extended holidays of schools in the district till Monday July 11, owing to the continuous rainfall.

Mangaluru: Muslims in Karnataka's coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on Sunday celebrated Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) with traditional fervour and gaiety.