Karnataka Latest News: The Karnataka government withdrew its night curfew order some six hours before it was to come into effect today (December 24). The night curfew was imposed by the government yesterday (December 23) keeping in view the concerns over a new mutation of coronavirus, which is reportedly more infectious. There was reportedly a public outcry after the curfew order was passed by the state government. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said in a statement that he decided to withdraw the curfew order after a meeting with ministers and officials. The curfew order made earlier imposed restrictions in movement in the state from 11 pm in the night to 5 am in the morning.

Source: dna December 24, 2020 12:59 UTC