Corona Virus scare: Udupi District Qazi calls for quick completion of weekly Friday prayers
Udupi: District Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar has called for appropriate precautions in the wake of the widespread outbreak of coronavirus in the religious activities including the weekly Friday prayers, adding that the weekly Friday prayers should be completed quickly.
“People should come forward to a quick completion of Juma Namaz, in which a lot of people gather. Similar caution should be taken for not extending dua for a longer period. Gathering a large number of people in any type of events should be avoided” the Qazi added.
The Qazi in a state also called on people to abide by the directives and instructions issued by the government and added that people should respond responsibly and should co-operate with authorities in the fight against Corona Virus spread.
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Sexual harassment allegations rock Italian cricket
New Delhi (PTI): Days after making a historic debut at the T20 World Cup, Italy cricket has been rocked by sexual harassment allegations by a women's team player against women's cricket co-ordinator Prabath Ekneligoda, who has been suspended by the nation's cricket board, the Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI) informed.
According to a statement released by FCRI, the allegations are the subject of an investigation by the federal prosecutor.
"The Federation confirms that, during 2025, the President of the federation acting within her institutional responsibilities and with the full safeguarding of the athletes and other parties involved in mind, ordered the immediate precautionary suspension of the individual concerned from all federal duties and activities," ESPN Cricinfo quoted the the board as saying in a statement.
"This measure was adopted pending a thorough and definitive assessment of the circumstances. The decision was taken as a prudent and responsible step, aimed at preventing any undue speculation, preserving the integrity of the sporting environment, and ensuring that any fact-finding takes place in the appropriate forums, with full respect for personal dignity, due process and the presumption of innocence."
According to reports, Ekneligoda's lawyer has denied the allegations, claiming "ulterior motives" were behind them.
FCRI media manager Rakbir Hasan confirmed to the website that Ekneligoda had travelled with the board president Maria Lorena Haz Paz at the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka but didn't have any official duties.
"It is further noted that proceedings are currently under way before the Federal Prosecutor's Office, which is responsible for carrying out the assessments and investigations provided under sporting regulations," the FCRI said.
