Bengaluru, June 2 -- The Karnataka government declared a half-day holiday on June 3 for State government officers and staff working at the Vidhana Soudha, Vikasa Soudha, and the Multi-Storeyed Building on June 3 in view of the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar.

According to a notification issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), the oath-taking ceremony will be held at 4:05 PM on June 3 at the Karnataka Legislature premises. A large gathering of dignitaries, elected representatives, party leaders, and members of the public is expected to attend the event.

The government stated that the decision was taken to facilitate security arrangements, traffic management, and the smooth c...