The situation has been severe and authorities have ordered closure of schools and colleges in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. Twin coastal districts of Karnataka – Dakshina Kannada and Udupi – have witnessed heavy downpour in the past three days, throwing life completely out of gear. Low-lying areas have been inundated …

Punjab CM Capt Amarinder holds meeting: Tenures of zila parishads, block samitis end on July 9, of panchayats on Aug 9. Chandigarh : Elections for panchayats in Punjab due in July and August look set for postponement by at least two months as there’s still no final word on wards …