Karnataka: MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan's team helps cremate bodies of COVID-19 victims
Bengaluru: Karnataka Congress legislator Zameer Ahmed Khan is leading a team of 20 volunteers to ensure Corona victims are cremated as per their religious conventions and attended by family members.
His move was taken after witnessing situations of death due to Corona where family members were denied a chance to pay respects to their deceased relative or the body was not handed over to the family. If nobody assists in conducting the last rites of a Corona victim – regardless of the religion – Khan's team volunteers to help out.
The body of a woman who had died of Corona infection in Chamarajpet – which is Khan's constituency – was kept at a private hospital. Her body, however, was not claimed by any of her relatives. Khan paid the treatment fees to the hospital and oversaw the cremation of the body as per the woman's religion.
The incident led to the formation of the team in the city. Khan said that his close aides Ayub, Farooq, Bala, Murthy and Amir were among the 20 people in the team. The cremation of more than 120 people has been conducted since the imposition of lockdown from March 28 till now, he added.
The team members have earned the appreciation of the people by assisting in conducting the last rites, themselves wearing PPE as per government guidelines and taking other precautionary steps doing so. That they follow the convention of each victim's religion has been further lauded.
Ration supply to 40k families
“The human race is said to go through such turmoil once every century. In our times, it is the Corona attack. We should, therefore, do our best to help one another out. There is no point in doing anything after the time has lapsed,” Khan reminded.
Speaking to Vartha Bharati, the legislator said that he prayed that nobody dies of Corona attack. “I pray that even my enemy should not be in a situation where the family members do not even get to bid a final farewell to a deceased person,” he added.
Further, he said that the poor people and daily wage earners had to go without work during lockdown. “I have, therefore, distributed the ration kits given by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to 40,000 families in my constituency. About 3,000 people were given 5 kg of vegetable packets each for about a month and a half. I also funded the provision of food and water for 14,000 people living in sealed down places,” he said.
Referring to the Ramdhan month, Khan said that he had distributed fruits among 5,000 people for Iftar daily. “I had also arranged for the Sehri and Iftar for people under quarantine, since our money should be used for the good of the people at the appropriate time,” the legislator stressed.
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Govt's reform trajectory will continue with even more vigour in coming times: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government's reform trajectory will continue with even more vigour in the coming times as it is committed to boosting 'Ease of Living'.
The prime minister made this observation on a series of posts by the central government on its various reform initiatives.
"Ours is a Government committed to boosting 'Ease of Living' and this thread below gives examples of how we have worked in that direction. Our reform trajectory will continue with even more vigour in the coming times," Modi said.
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With the hashtags #ReformInAction & #GoodGovernance, the central government said in the posts that the real test of reform is whether it reduces stress for people and 2025 marked a clear shift in governance, with reforms focused on outcomes, not complexity.
Simpler tax laws, faster dispute resolution, modern labour codes, and decriminalised compliance reduced friction for citizens and businesses alike. The emphasis was on trust, predictability, and long-term growth, showing how well-designed policy can quietly improve everyday life, the posts by MyGovIndia said.
For millions of Indians, tax relief became real. Incomes up to Rs 12 lakh attract zero tax. Middle-class families now retain more of what they earn, giving them flexibility to spend, save and invest with greater confidence, it stated.
It said the Income Tax Act, 2025 streamlined compliance and brought clarity, transparency, and fairness to the direct tax system, making it more taxpayer friendly and aligned with today's needs.
Small businesses can now grow without fear of losing benefits. Higher investment and turnover limits allow MSMEs to expand while retaining access to loans and tax incentives. This encourages scaling up, hiring more workers, and building stronger local enterprises
Rural employment now creates assets, not just wages. With extended guaranteed employment and a focus on village infrastructure, rural labour is now building permanent assets that strengthen communities and livelihoods, it said.
It observed that workers no longer need to navigate dozens of laws as 29 labour laws were simplified into four clear codes covering wages, safety, social security, and relations.
Rights are clearer, compliance is easier, and women benefit from assured maternity and workplace protections, it stated.
The government also stated that GST has been made simpler for businesses and consumers alike.
With streamlined tax slabs, easier registration, automated processes, and faster refunds, the next generation of GST reforms is improving ease of doing business.The impact is clear in record Diwali sales of Rs 6.05 trillion and the strongest Navratri shopping in over a decade, it said.
It also said that businesses can now bring products to market faster.
With rationalised Quality Control Orders, Indian manufacturers face lower compliance costs, improved efficiency, and greater strength in global markets. More room to grow for Indian businesses, the government said in the posts.
The expanded definition of small companies reduced compliance burden and costs, allowing enterprises with turnovers up to Rs 100 crore to focus on innovation and expansion, it added.
