Spike in Covid cases: State government bans religious festivals, temple 'jatras'


Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (DV)

Bengaluru, Apr 17: Revenue minister R Ashok on Saturday April 17, said that as the cases of Covid-19 are spiking in the state, the government has banned all types of religious festivals and temple 'jatras' to contain further spread of Covid-19.

He was speaking to media persons after reviewing the Covid-19 situation in the state with deputy commissioners, virtually, along with home minister Basavaraj Bommai and health minister Dr K Sudhakar.

If any such festivals or jatras take place, the deputy commissioner of the concerned district will be held responsible, he said.

"It is necessary to stop the rising cases in the state before it reaches the peak. The pandemic should be controlled by testing and vaccination. We should work on war-footing speed,” he said.

He also directed officials to arrange additional beds for the treatment of the Covid-19 patients. The funds will be released to all the districts to tackle the Covid situation on April 20, he said.

“If such festivals or Jatras held at the taluk level, tahsildars of concerned taluk will be held responsible,” he added.

Home minister Basavaraj Bommai said, “From today, marriage halls should be booked after obtaining permission from the deputy commissioner. Those who already booked it, will be allowed. In future, permission from the deputy commissioner is mandatory. The district administration will issue passes for a minimum number of people to attend the marriage. Action will be taken against the marriage hall owner if additional passes are issued from the prescribed number.”

“If the marriage houses are crowded, FIR will be booked against them too,” Ashok said.

 

 

 

 

 

  

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  • Sanjay, Hebri

    Sun, Apr 18 2021

    Everyone should respect the govt decesion. Stay safe then better be sick afterwards.

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  • Bhavya Baliga, Udupi

    Sat, Apr 17 2021

    This time, WE are responsible for the second wave, not China, nor Trump, neither Modi.

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  • John, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 17 2021

    Jesus on western liberal and communist leaders plan in this virus and vaccines in a message to John Leary dated Friday, April 9, 2021... Jesus said: “My people, you are familiar with how Moses held up the bronze serpent on a pole to heal the Hebrews from their snake bites. This caduceus is a symbol of the oath that doctors take so they promise to make patients well instead of killing them. You have the FDA to approve drugs for use on your citizens. It is sad that drug companies are making drugs and shots that they take no liability for what effects their drugs have on people. The Covid vaccines are dangerous because many people are getting sick and some people are dying who were vaccinated. But this information is not given to the public. With so many bad reactions, these vaccines should be taken off the market, and not forced on people. These vaccines are ruining people’s immune systems, and when the next deadly virus comes, many people will die without a good immune system to fight this virus. The worst of this problem is that the virus and vaccines are all part of a pre-planned effort to kill millions of people to reduce the population. Your leaders are behind this plot, and they are lying to the public about the need for vaccines, let alone making vaccine passports a means to steal your freedoms. In the end these evil people will be killed and sent to hell. Refuse to take any Covid vaccine or flu shot, even if the authorities threaten to kill you. I will protect My faithful at My refuges.”

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  • John, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 17 2021

    Looks like in Europe vaccine related deaths are increasing than virus ? Hope no vaccine related deaths in India... "6,662 DEAD 299,065 Injuries: European Database of Adverse Drug Reactions for COVID-19 “Vaccines”" Ref: https://healthimpactnews.com

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Sat, Apr 17 2021

    what about election rallies by Jokara leaders....!!!!!

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  • Arj, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 17 2021

    Please consider students who appears for University examinations

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  • piad, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 17 2021

    Dear friends first you stop politicians/ political gathering. again book all the political leaders who made the mass gathering. Mr. Amith sha who is he????, taking dip with thousands without mask.?????? think about the country and yourselves. No politician or government will take care of you during pandemic. Research to be safe within .

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sat, Apr 17 2021

    This is a Positive Move ...

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  • Pandu, Puttur

    Sat, Apr 17 2021

    Looks like UG students of various universities in Mangalore are immune to the virus.

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