Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (MS)
Bengaluru, Aug 8: Deputy chief minister (DCM) Dr C N Ashwathnarayan informed that notice is served to government employees who did not attend the Covid-19 pandemic control work.
Speaking to the scribes in the city, Narayan said, "Some employees are refusing to attend work as they are scared of contracting coronavirus infection. Notice is served to such employees. Once we receive their explanation to the notice, we will plan further action.
DCM Dr C N Ashwathnarayan
"Legal action will be taken against people who do not involve in Covid-19 related work. There is no need to get scared about coronavirus. Some corona warriors are also not attending work due to the fear of contracting coronavirus. We will definitely take action on such people,” he said.
Replying to the query on controlling the flood and rain fury in the state in the wake of incessant rains that are lashing various parts of the state, the DCM said, "Government is ready in all sense to face the natural calamity that might arise due to the rain fury. Precautionary measures are in the place where there are chances of flood. Required funds are already released to the district administrations. Union government is also sending aid to us."