December 11 declared state holiday to mourn former CM SM Krishna's passing
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a state holiday on December 11, Wednesday, following the demise of former Chief Minister and Union Minister S.M. Krishna.
In a statement, Shivakumar mentioned that arrangements have been made for the public to pay their last respects at Krishna’s residence in Sadashivanagar until 8 AM on Wednesday. From 10:30 AM., the body will be kept for public viewing in Maddur, followed by the final rites, which will be conducted with full state honours.
The state government has also declared three days of mourning from December 10 to 12. During this period, no public entertainment programmes will be allowed, and the national flag will be flown at half-mast on all government buildings.
S.M. Krishna’s final rites will take place in his hometown in Mandya district with full state honours.
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Biker injured, leopard dies in road accident near forest area in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: A leopard was killed after being hit by a motorcycle near Mandagadde in Thirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district.
According to reports, the biker was travelling from Shivamogga towards Thirthahalli when the leopard suddenly came onto the road from a nearby forest area near Mandagadde. The rider is said to have lost control of the bike and crashed into the animal.
The leopard suffered severe injuries in the impact and died on the spot. The biker also fell onto the road along with the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was shifted to a hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment.
After receiving information about the incident, forest department officials, including Gajanur RFO Vinay Kumar, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
