Bantwal: Heavy rains continued to lash Dakshina Kannada District for fifth consecutive day on Thursday, with torrential rains were reported from various parts of the District on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Power supply in Bantwal also took hit due to heavy rain on Thursday morning as power supply remained disrupted.
Water levels at Nethravathi River have also increased significantly with water flooding into the premises of a local mosque in the neighborhood. Several residential areas are also reportedly flooded due to the overflowing Nethravathi River.
The water level at Nethravathi River on Thursday morning touched 8.15 meters while the risk level of the river is 8.5 meters.




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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.
