Viral video shows cattle with lumpy skin disease in Bhatkal, officials says nothing to worry
Bhatkal: The first case of lumpy skin disease in local cattle was detected in Bhatkal on Saturday, although veterinary officer Dr Shivakumar has assured that there is no reason to panic.
Speaking to Vartha Bharati over telephone on Saturday night, the officer said that a cow in the taluk was found on Saturday evening, suffering from the viral disease that has caused serious worry among people rearing cattle. He added that the cow is also being treated for the disease.
“There is no cause for worry among the people, as the virus infects only cattle, not human beings. People can also consume the milk produced by cattle suffering from the disease without danger of falling ill,” the doctor assured.
He admitted that, the disease was first detected in North Indian states, but is now spreading in Karnataka too. “The disease spreads through mosquitoes and is also airborne. The disease can also be cured,” Dr Shivakumar added.
A video of an infected young bull is going viral on Whatsapp, giving rise to questions among the people as well as rumours.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
13 lakh litres of 'Rail Neer' supplied to train passengers daily: Government
New Delhi (PTI): Approximately 13 lakh litres of packaged drinking water -- 'Rail Neer' -- are being supplied to train passengers across the railway network daily, the government informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Wednesday.
Apprising the Lower House about the Indian Railways' endeavour to provide safe and potable drinking water facilities at all stations, the government also provided zone-wise details of the water vending machines (WVMs) installed there.
"To ensure the quality of drinking water being made available at the railway stations, instructions exist for periodical checking and required corrective action to be taken.
"Regular inspection and maintenance of drinking water facilities is carried out and complaints are attended to promptly," Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said while responding to a question raised by BJP MP Anup Sanjay Dhotre seeking to know the supply of drinking water at railway stations across the country
"Complaints regarding deficiency in services, including water supply, are received through various channels such as public complaints, web portals, social media, etc. These complaints are received at various levels, including the Railway Board, zonal railways, division office, etc.," Vaishnaw said.
"The complaints so received are forwarded to the concerned wings of Railways and necessary action is taken to check and address them. As receipt of such complaints and action taken thereon is a continuous and dynamic process, a centralised compendium of these is not maintained," he added.
Providing zone-wise details of water vending machines, the minister said 954 such machines have been installed across railway stations.
"The Indian Railways also provides safe and affordable packaged drinking water bottles -- Rail Neer -- approved by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in trains and at stations," Vaishnaw said.
"Approximately, 13 lakh litres of Rail Neer are being supplied per day to the travelling passengers in trains and at stations across the Indian Railways network," he added.
