Karnataka Holiday Today: Karnataka has declared a public holiday today, December 11, 2024, to honour the late former Chief Minister and Union Minister, S.M. Krishna. All government offices, schools, and colleges in the state will remain closed.
"Wednesday, December 11, 2024, has been declared a public holiday for all government offices and educational institutions across the state in honour of the deceased. A three-day mourning period, from December 10 to December 12, will be observed, during which all public entertainment programs are prohibited," reads the official notice.
The state government has also announced a three-day mourning period from December 10 to 12. During this period, the Indian national flag will fly at half-mast on all state government buildings.
A Tribute to S.M. Krishna
S.M. Krishna, a prominent figure in Indian politics, passed away early Tuesday morning at his residence. He served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1999 to 2004 and later held the position of External Affairs Minister in the central government.
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