Rain continues to lash Chikkamagaluru: Various schools, colleges declared holiday
Chikkamagaluru: Heavy rain continued to lash Chikkamagaluru and surrounding places on Friday, following which schools, colleges have been announced holiday at various places including three taluks.
Heavy rainfall has been reported at Shringeri, Koppa, Kalasa, Kudremukh, Moodigere and other places. People living at riverside are anxious as the Tunga, Bhadra, Hemavati Rivers are flowing above the danger level.
Deputy Commissioner Srirangiah has declared a holiday of all the schools in Sringeri, Koppa and Moodigere taluks in the district today. Holiday has also been given to schools located at riverside in Balehonnur in NR Pura Taluk.
The power supply has been disrupted, and normal life was thrown out of gear in rain-hit Sringeri.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
