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Covid fears back in K’taka, new guidelines soon

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 Following the grave Covid situation in China and other countries, the Karnataka health department is keeping its fingers crossed. Health and Medical Education Minister Dr K. Sudhakar on Wednesday stated that considering the present situation new guidelines will be issued soon in the state.

He said that in the wake of new variants being found in other countries, the Union health ministry has directed the states to send samples of all new Covid cases for genome sequencing. “We have already taken measures to implement this,” said Sudhakar.

Speaking to the media in Belagavi, the minister said that some countries including China and Japan are witnessing a sudden spurt in cases. China is witnessing more hospitalisations. Therefore we need to focus on booster dose coverage. Measures have been taken to send samples for genome sequencing to trace new variants as per the Centre’s guidelines. A meeting will be chaired by the Chief Minister to discuss the next steps, he said.

“We will have to take certain precautionary measures in the wake of the global situation. KIAL has a high inflow of international passengers. We will start screening passengers there. While we have achieved 100 per cent coverage in two doses, precautionary dose is yet to be taken by a lot of people. All those who are yet to get their booster shots should voluntarily come forward and get it,” the minister appealed to the people.

The Centre is constantly monitoring the global situation and we are prepared to face any kind of situation, he said.

Meanwhile, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is concerned about the arrival of international passengers for New Year celebrations and Christmas events in Bengaluru. The BBMP is contemplating to create awareness among the public to wear masks in public places without a fine initially.

The BBMP is also considering making the wearing of masks compulsory in markets, malls, theatres, parks, metro, bus stations, railway stations and at the airport.

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Mumbai Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar bridge should be opened for weighing vehicles: Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA has demanded in the assembly that a flyover bridge should be started for heavy vehicles to curb fatal accidents in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Fatal accidents are happening every month in Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar. Earlier there were high tension wires on the bridge built on GM Link Road, then the bridge was closed due to heavy vehicles. Later the wires were also removed and the flyover department has also allowed heavy vehicles to pass, however, heavy vehicles are still not being allowed to move. Today in the House, a demand was made to start the movement of heavy vehicles on this bridge. Abu Asim Azmi said that recently a tragic accident took place here in which three people died.

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Wanted accused in Mumbai 1993 riots arrested after 32 years

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Mumbai: Police have claimed to have arrested one of the most wanted accused involved in the 1993 Mumbai riots. Mumbai’s Wadala police arrested a fugitive accused who was on the run for 32 years during an operation to search for wanted accused. 54-year-old Arif Ali Hashimullah Khan has been arrested from Antop Hill. The accused did not appear in court during the hearing. A warrant was also issued against him, after which the police arrested the accused and presented him in the court and the court ordered his remand. This operation was carried out by Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti and Port Zone DCP Vijay Sagar.

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Sashil Kodiyeri apologizes after tension over Marathi-Hindi controversy

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Maharashtra: In the context of the Mumbai Marathi-Hindi controversy, Shishil Kodia has apologized for his controversial statement. He said that his tweet was misrepresented. I am not against Marathi. I have been living in Mumbai and Maharashtra for the last 30 years. I am a fan of Raj Thackeray. I constantly comment positively on Raj Thackeray’s tweets. I tweeted in my emotions and I made a mistake. This tense and tense atmosphere should end. We need a favorable environment to accept Marathi. So I request you to forgive me for this mistake for Marathi. Earlier, Shishil Kodia had made a controversial statement about Marathi and refused to speak Marathi, due to which MNS workers attacked and pelted stones at Shishil’s company WeWork. After which Shishil has now apologized to X

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