Mangaluru: In the wake of heavy rain in the region, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sindhu Rupesh declared holiday to all schools and colleges in the District on Saturday.

Udupi/Karwar: Udupi Deputy Commissioner, G Jagadeesh on Friday evening declared holidays to all colleges and schools in the District for Saturday October 26 owing to heavy rain that is expected to continue on Friday due to which the three coastal Districts of Karnataka have been put on red-alert by the authorities.

Udupi: Heavy rain that has gripped Coastal Karnataka and parts of Kerala since Thursday reportedly claimed two lives in Udupi District in two different incidents reported on Thursday.

A 26-year old youngster died of electrocution when he was reportedly repairing a switch board on Friday afternoon here in Mangaluru.

Mangaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C N Ashwatnarayan on Friday added that a thorough investigation by Income Tax Department will reveal information about the possible Medical seats blocking scandal in the state.

Udupi: District Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh on Friday morning declared holiday to all colleges and schools in the District for October 25 owing to heavy rain that has gripped the Coastal Karnataka since Thursday.

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada District Administration on Thursday evening declared holidays to all government and private PU Colleges and schools on Friday 25 October, owing to heavy rain in Coastal Karnataka that is further expected to continue till Saturday.

Manjeshwar: Torrential rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorm in Coastal Karnataka and parts of Kerala has affected daily life in the region since Thursday morning.