Bengaluru: Additional 2,500 CCTV cameras to be installed in the city announces Dr. G Parameshwara
Belagavi: Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara during the question hour of the ongoing winter session of the legislative assembly on Thursday announced the installation of 2,500 cameras across Bengaluru city, further enhancing the safety of people residing in the state capital.
The announcement came in response to a question raised by BJP MLA Bharathi Shetty during the assembly's question hour.
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Dr. G Parameshwara shared that currently, 7,500 CCTV cameras have already been installed in Bengaluru. He further stated that a command center is in operation to monitor their functionality. Furthermore, he disclosed plans to install an additional 2,500 CCTV cameras under the union government's Nirbhaya scheme,
He also highlighted that these high-quality CCTV cameras are placed in commercial buildings, public areas, educational institutions, government buildings, bus stations, and other locations, ensuring comprehensive surveillance.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
