Priyanka Gandhi attacks govt over transfer of Delhi High Court judge Muralidhar
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday attacked the government over the transfer of Delhi High Court Judge S Muralidhar, saying the Centre's attempts to "muzzle" justice and "break people's faith in an upright judiciary are deplorable".
Delhi HC Judge S Muralidhar was transferred to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, days after the Supreme Court collegium made the recommendation.
The judge was hearing the Delhi violence case and the late evening notification came on the day when a bench headed by him expressed "anguish" over the Delhi Police's failure to register FIRs against alleged hate speeches by three BJP leaders.
"The midnight transfer of Justice Muralidhar isn't shocking given the current dispensation, but it is certainly sad & shameful," Priyanka Gandhi tweeted.
"Millions of Indians have faith in a resilient & upright judiciary, the government's attempts to muzzle justice & break their faith are deplorable," she said.
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Orange alert: Karnataka State Disaster Management cell issues animated advisory
Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has issued a series of animated shorts in Kannada advising people of appropriate measures to take during extreme temperatures to keep oneself safe.
"Karnataka has not seen such extreme temperatures and heat waves in the recent past. So, we wanted to ensure a wider reach for safety measures, therefore we decided to issue them in a reader-friendly format," said an official from KSNDMC.
Meteorological Centre Bengaluru, Indian Meteorological Department, had issued a five-day heat wave warning, lasting till April orange alert, for parts of Karnataka.
"In places like Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Kalaburgi, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, Ballari, Tumkur, Mandya, Gadag, Davangere and Chitradurga, the temperature is likely to touch 40 degrees Celsius tomorrow," said C P Patil, director of the centre.
On April 25, these places recorded a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. Orange alert would mean increased likelihood of heat illness symptoms in people who are exposed to sun for a prolonged period of time as well as those who do heavy manual work.
According to Patil, coastal Karnataka will also have very hot and humid weather conditions, making it very uncomfortable for people there.
"It's best for children and old people to avoid exposure to heat in coastal areas too," added Patil. In places where heat wave is predicted, people are advised to avoid direct exposure to sunlight between 12 noon and 3pm.
"When they go out, it is best to use protective goggles, an umbrella or a hat. Also aerated drinks must be avoided since they cause dehydration. Best to drink water as much as possible, even if you don't feel thirsty," said M Rajavel, head of LACD, Meteorological Centre, Bengaluru.
People are also advised not to leave the children or pets inside parked vehicles. The maximum and minimum temperatures of Bengaluru are very likely to be around 37 degree Celsius and 23 degree Celsius respectively for the next 48 hours, said Patil.
Hassan recorded the highest jump from its normal minimum temperature. It recorded 22.6 degrees Celsius, about 2.8 degrees more than usual.
According to IMD, on April 29 light rain is also very likely in isolated places over Bidar, Kalaburgi, Yadgir, Vijayapura, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya and Chitradurga districts.
On April 30, light rain is predicted again for Bidar, Kalaburgi, Yadgir, Vijayapura, Raichur, Koppal, Ballari, Chikkamagaluru, Tumkur, Chikkaballapura, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban and Kodagu districts.
Incidentally, KSNDMC has also issued a series of animated advisory for lightning safety.
"We also update temperature every 15 minutes in our X handle in coordination with IMD," added the KSNDMC official.
ವಿಪರೀತ ತಾಪಮಾನದಿಂದ ನಿಮ್ಮನ್ನು ರಕ್ಷಿಸಲು ಈ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ವಿಡಿಯೋಗಳನ್ನು ವೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ನಿಮ್ಮ ಆರೋಗ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ
— Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (@KarnatakaSNDMC) April 25, 2024
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— Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (@KarnatakaSNDMC) April 25, 2024
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— Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (@KarnatakaSNDMC) April 25, 2024
25 ರಿಂದ ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ 29 ರವರೆಗೆ: #ಬಿಸಿಗಾಳಿ ನಿಂದ ತೀವ್ರ ಬಿಸಿಗಾಳಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಒಳನಾಡಿನ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿರುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಯಿದೆ, ಮತ್ತು ಕರಾವಳಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಶುಷ್ಕ ವಾತಾವರಣವು ಹೆಚ್ಚಾಗಿರುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆಯಿದೆ
— Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (@KarnatakaSNDMC) April 25, 2024
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