Heavy rain continues to batter Charmadi Ghat on Thursday
Belthangadi: Heavy rain continued to lash most parts of the Belthangady Taluk on Thursday causing inconvenience to hundreds of local residents and commuters of Charmadi Ghat.
The torrential rain continued batter the Charmadi Ghat section in Belthangady Taluk on Thursday. Owing to the rain the District Administration had on Wednesday declared the closure of Charmadi Ghat. Heavy vehicles heading towards Chikkamagaluru have been halted near the Ghat as several incidents of landslides and trees fall have been reported throughout the Ghat section.
The clearing operation of trees that have fallen on road is under way, and the whole process has led to disturbance of routine life for many.
Schools, Colleges in the region remained closed on Thursday in the wake of rains.
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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.
