Indian cricketers asked to stay indoors after suspicious packet found in heart of Birmingham
Birmingham, Jul 1 (PTI): The Indian cricket team, staying in the heart of Birmingham, was asked to stay indoors after a suspicious package was found at the nearby Centenary Square.
A BCCI source confirmed to PTI that players were asked not to venture out following a social media post from the Birmingham City Centre Police.
Usually the Indian cricketers explore the areas close to the team hotel and ahead of the second Test, they were frequenting the bustling Broad Street.
A total of eight players including captain Shubman Gill turned up for training at Edgbaston while the other 10 members had an off day.
“We've currently got a cordon in place around Centenary Square, Birmingham city centre, while we investigate a suspicious package,” read a post from Birmingham City Centre Police on X.
“We were alerted just before 3pm, and a number of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution while it's assessed. Please avoid the area,” the message read.
However, an hour later police lifted the cordon.
We've currently got a cordon in place around Centenary Square, #Birmingham city centre, while we investigate a suspicious package.
— Birmingham City Centre Police (@BrumCityWMP) July 1, 2025
We were alerted just before 3pm, and a number of buildings have been evacuated as a precaution while it's assessed.
Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/wlpKTna44w
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Karnataka Health Dept bars leave for staff amid ASHA workers’ strike starting Aug 12
Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI): In response to a planned three-day strike by ASHA workers starting August 12, the Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued a notice prohibiting all officers and staff from taking leave during the protest period, except in cases of medical emergencies.
Accredited Social Health Activists workers are demanding the fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 promised by the state government in January. They have announced a continuous state-level protest from August 12 to 14.
The notice stated, “Information about ASHA workers absent from duty within district limits will be collected daily from primary health centres, compiled at the district level, and submitted to the commissionerate by 3 pm during the protest.”
The Health Department also urged community health officers, primary health protection officers, health inspectors, and Anganwadi workers to cooperate in ensuring that health services to the public remain uninterrupted.
