Karnataka government to initiate action against crusher units post drone survey reports
Belagavi: Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr. MC Sudhakar responding to concerns about law violations by stone mining and crusher units in the state during the question hour of the winter session of the assembly on Friday, informed the assembly that stringent measures will be initiated against such units after a drone survey in 9 districts of the state.
Sudhakar responding on behalf of the Minister of Mines and Earth Sciences, to a question raised by the member of the ruling party, Basanagouda Daddal said that stone mining and crusher units are being fined five times higher than usual if found violating rules. He assured that strict action will be taken if mining is done beyond the scope of the permit.
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“Crusher owners are advised to install a dust containment system on a large scale to prevent dust from escaping from stone crusher units. Additionally, in collaboration with the Forest Department, steps have been taken to protect the environment along with the implementation of cleanliness week program in the crusher stone quarry area,” he added.
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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.
