Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Mar 30: As the second wave of Coronavirus is spreading, deputy commissioner (DC) Dr Rajendra K V has announced imposition of ban on religious gatherings an celebrations in public places in Dakshina Kannada (DK) district.
The ban will be in force from March 29 until further orders. He has said that festivals or gatherings for Yugadi, Holi festival, Shab E Barat, Good Friday etc should not be held at public places, grounds, gardens, markets or religious areas during the ban.
There are possibilities of the spread of the virus at places where people gather such as fairs, processions, conferences, celebrations and religious programmes. Therefore all such public programmes are banned from March 29. The deputy commissioner has stated that more than five people should not gather in groups.