Udupi: In the backdrop of heavy rains and red alert issued by the IMD, Udupi Deputy Commissioner Vidyakumari has issued an order declaring a rain holiday for educational institutes on July 16.

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan on Monday issued an order declaring a rain holiday for educational institutes on July 16. The order was issued as a precautionary measure in light of the heavy rains and red alert issued by the Meteorological Department.

A host of celebrities, including Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif, Suniel Shetty, and his son Ahan and daughter Athiya, as well as star cricketer K L Rahul visited the Kuttaru Koragajjana Shrine in Mangaluru on Sunday and offered prayers.

A criminal case has been filed against Dr. Kirtan Upadhya, a laparoscopy surgeon at private hospital in Brahmavara following allegations of posting derogatory and divisive remarks against Islam and Muslims on social media. The incident led to widespread outrage after screenshots of his comments surfaced online.

In a tragic incident this morning in Ambalapadi's Gandhinagar, a fire broke out at the home of Ramananda Shetty, a local bar owner. Tragically, Ramananda Shetty lost his life in the fire, while his wife Ashwini Shetty sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

As rain continues to batter Dakshina Kannada district, the Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan, has declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Monday, July 15.

A tweet allegedly made by a well-known doctor from Mahesh Hospital in Brahmavara, Udupi district, has stirred significant controversy in the area.

Abubakar Haji, popularly known as 'Koti Haji,' passed away at his residence in Deralakatte on Saturday night after a brief illness. He was 82 years old.