Arrangements made to supply food grains to non-ration card holders: CM Yediyurappa
Bengaluru:Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said his government has made arrangements to supply food grains to non-ration card holders, most of them are from other states, during the lockdown.
Hoping that the lockdown will be relaxed step by step after April 14, he also issued a strict warning to private hospitals which are closed or were not treating patients during the time of a health crisis.
The Chief Minister held a meeting with Ministers, Legislators, Parliamentarians, Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Bengaluru, which has more than half the number of COVID-19 cases in the state.
"They (MLAs/MPs) complained that non-ration card holders are not getting essentials, but already we have made arrangements to supply food grains to this lot, most of them are from other states," Yediyurappa said.
Speaking after the meeting, he said measures will be initiated to provide relief and essentials to labourers in the unorganised sector.
He said those who attendedthe meeting suggested to limit the movement of people, which the government will ensure, adding they even suggested to channelise supply of all essentials through district administration, which we will consider as it will avoid crowding.
"They listed various problems and bottlenecks in supply of essentials and they will be rectified. We will streamline supplies," he said, adding measures have been strengthened to ensure supply of vegetables and fruits to citizens through 480 Horticultural Producers' Co-operative Marketing and Processing Society (HOPCOMS), also mobile HOPCOMS.
Referring to complaints by a couple of law-makers about people going hungry, Yediyurappa said, "but I authentically challenge that not even a single person is suffering from hunger and I will not allow people to go hungry."
He highlighted initiatives like the cash assistance of Rs 2,000 being deposited by April 10 under the PM KISAN scheme, half a litre of milk being supplied in slum areas free of cost till the month-end, andsubsidy amount being transferred to 15 lakh beneficiaries under the Ujjwala scheme.
Yediyurappa said, "we have stopped supply of free food through Indira Canteen because the facility is being misused. Let us wait; we will restore it if the situation demands."
According to sources, a few Congress legislators expressed displeasure about stoppage of free supply of food to the poor through Indira Canteens.
The Chief Minister said many suggested stricter enforcement of the lockdown and intensify policing, adding "it will be done."
Further, work order have been issued for 9.80 lakh Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits for doctors and healthcare professionals, while 1.43 lakh has been supplied already; worker order for 18.33 lakh N95 masks have been issued,while 4.13 lakh have been supplied, he said, adding that 1,570 ventilators have been ordered, 17 supplied and next week 20 more will come.
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2nd WT20I: Shafali, spin trio do star turns in India''s seven-wicket win
Visakhapatnam (PTI): Shafali Verma hit a blistering unbeaten 69 as India made short work of a paltry target to outclass Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second Women’s T20 International here on Tuesday.
India now lead the five-match series 2-0 after another one-sided victory, having restricted Sri Lanka to a modest 128 for 9 through a collective display of disciplined bowling from the spin trio of seasoned Sneh Rana, ably complemented by young spinners Vaishnavi Sharma and Shree Charani.
During the chase, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana (14) fell cheaply but Shafali, enjoying new found confidence after a stellar show in the World Cup final, sent the bowlers on a leather-hunt during her 34-ball knock, winning it for her team in just 11.5 overs.
The hosts have now completed back-to-back successful chases within 15 overs which speaks volumes about the unit's sky-high confidence.
Shafali's innings had 11 punchy boundaries apart from a maximum.
The floodgates opened when left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera bowled a few flighted deliveries and Shafali would step out everytime to hit her over extra cover. Her footwork against slow bowlers was immaculate whether stepping out to loft the ball or rocking back to punch or pull.
Seeing her confidence, the newly appointed Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues (26 off 15 balls) also attacked as the duo added 58 runs in just 4.3 overs.
By the time Rodrigues was out trying to hit one six too many, the match as a contest was over. Shafali completed her half-century off just 27 balls and completed the formalities in a jiffy.
Earlier, off-spinner Rana, who got a look-in after Deepti Sharma was ruled out due to fever, showed her utility keeping the Lankan batters under tight leash with figures of 1 for 11 in 4 overs, including a maiden which certainly is a rarity in T20 cricket.
Charani, who made an impression during India's ODI World Cup triumph, took 2 for 23 in her quota of overs, while Vaishnavi after an impressive debut in the opening encounter, finished with 2 for 32, not letting the Islanders get easy runs in her second spell.
The last six wickets fell for just 24 runs, but what stood out during India’s bowling effort was their superb ground fielding. After a patchy show in the previous game, the improved sharpness in the field resulted in three run-outs.
Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu (31 off 24 balls) looked in good nick as she deposited length deliveries from seamers Kranti Gaud and Arundhati Reddy over the ropes but it was Rana, who kept her quiet by repeatedly pitching on good length.
Unable to manoeuvre the strike and with the big hits suddenly drying up, Athapaththu chanced her arm at another delivery in which Rana had shortened the length slightly.
Not having transferred the weight into the lofted shot, Athapaththu's hoick was pouched cleanly by Amanjot Kaur at long-off.
This was after Athapaththu's opening partner Vishmi Gunaratne (1) had offered a simple return catch to Gaud.
Hasini Perera (22 off 28 balls) and Harshitha Samarawickrama (33 off 32 balls) did stitch a stand of 44 but they could never set the tempo against the Indian spin troika.
Once Hasini offered a tame return catch off a Charani full-toss, Sri Lankans never recovered and lost wickets in a heap towards the end.
