New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Lok Sabha was on Wednesday, 13 August adjourned sie die. The announcement to this effect was made by Speaker Om Birla soon after members paid tribute to national song- Vande Mataram.

The development ends days of Parliamentary standoff between the Opposition and ruling members over a host of issues including the student protests.

The day began with Speaker Om Birla asking the members to stand up for paying tribute to Vande Mataram, the national song. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present in the house. Soon after the song was recited, the Speaker announced that the Lok Sabha is being adjourned sine die.

The opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) protested at Makar Dwar before the 11 am scheduled beginning of...