Are banks in Karnataka closed today on December 11 amid mourning for ex-CM SM Krishna? No. While it has been declared a state holiday, the RBI has not issued a notice to this effect yet.

"Deeply saddened by the demise of Shri S.M. Krishna, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka, whose legacy of leadership and public service has left an indelible mark on our state and nation. (Also Read: SM Krishna passes away: The veteran's political career, legacy, and ‘Brand Bengaluru’)

According to family members, the veteran politician was ailing for quite some time and breathed his last at 2:45 am at his residence

SM Krishna, remembered for shaping Karnataka's growth and his influential role in Indian diplomacy, died at 92.

Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, former Minister of External Affairs and Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna passed away at his residence early Tuesday morning, his family said. The 92-year-old veteran politician was ailing for quite some time, a family source said.

The Karnataka government will observe three days of mourning on the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) and Union Minister SM Krishna at the age of 92. SM Krishna had in 2017 ended his decades-long relationship with the Congress and joined the BJP.

The Karnataka government will observe three days of mourning for former Chief Minister SM Krishna, who died at 92 due to illness. His last rites will be conducted with state honours, and no celebrations will occur during this period.

Former Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna passes away at 92, known for political career and IT sector contributions.

Krishna held numerous key positions, including Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister and member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. He also led the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee to victory in the 1999 assembly elections.