As former Indian Prime Minister A.B Vajpayee breathed his last on Thursday, state government has declared holiday for schools and colleges across the state, it is said in a press release.
Paying rich tributes to former Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee, Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday described him as a "strong binding force of the National Democratic Alliance".
Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday expressed his "deepest condolences" on the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences here.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday announced that all the schools and offices in the national capital will remain closed on Friday as a mark of respect to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday expressed his condolences on the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the passing away of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as "end of an era" and said that every Indian and every BJP worker will continue to be guided by his vision.
Following heavy rains in the district, the Puttur sub-division Assistant Commissioner has declared holiday for schools and colleges in Puttur, Sullia, Belthangady and Kadaba taluks on August 17.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday condoled the death of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee calling him a "great son of India".
With heavy rains upto 25 cm lashing coastal and south interior districts of Karnataka, the state is working to shift people stranded in flood-hit regions, an official statement said on Thursday.
Condemning the attack on Youth INTUC Mangaluru South Vidhan Sabha President Puneet Shetty and demanding action against the culprits, the district INTUC members submitted a memorandum to the deputy commissioner on Thursday.
