Death of four monkeys in Siddapura vicinity: People in panic
Precautionary measures in Hallihole, Hosangadi
Udupi, Jan 9: After the outbreak of the Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in Sagar taluk, people in Udupi district are fearing of getting afflicted from the disease. The caracas of four monkeys were found in Siddapura, Hallihole and Hosangadi in Kundapur taluk, said DHO Dr Rohini.
The caracas of one monkey was found near the house of Shankar Yadiyal in Siddapur village yesterday and today, one caracas each was found in Siddapura, Hallihole and Hosangadi PHC limits. The samples of the caracas were sent to the Virus Detection Laboratory in Shivamogga and the reasons for the death of monkeys could be ascertained only after getting the lab report, she said.
Following the tracing of caracas of Siddapura, Hallihole and Hosangadi, the health department has taken all precautionary measures. The department has given cautions to the people against entering the forest. If needed, the people should take precautionary measures before entering the forest. She also appealed the people not to leave the livestock to the forest, for which pamphlets were being distributed, she said.
An emergency meeting of the doctors of PHCs of Kundapura, Byndoor and Karkala taluks and they would be explained about the precautionary measures. She also appealed the people to get the treatment from the nearby PHCs or hospitals if they found fever.
Manipal: 57 patients admitted, 19 tested positive
Till now, 57 suspected KFD patients belonging to Sagar taluk in Shivamogga district were admitted to Manipal hospital for treatment, according to a press release from the hospital.
Among them, 19 persons were tested positive. Among 19 patients, four patients were released from the hospital after treatment and remaining 15 patients are still undergoing treatment. But there was no mention of any casualty from the KFD.
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Cabinet reshuffle is CM's prerogative in consultation with Cong high command: G Parameshwara
Bengaluru(PTI): Amid speculation that a cabinet reshuffle was on the cards, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said it is the prerogative of the Chief Minister and he would take a decision in consultation with the state Congress President and the high command.
Deputy CM and state Congress chief D K Shivakumar's statement on Tuesday indicating the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle in the days ahead, noting that few Ministers have been given a "message" about their term, has further fueled the speculations about the rejig.
"I don't know about it. Cabinet reshuffle is the Chief Minister's prerogative. He will consult the Pradesh Congress Committee President and go about it, this has been the practice. I don't know what decisions they make. It has to be done in consultation with the high command," Parameshwara told reporters.
To a question on Shivakumar's statement, he said, "He (Shivakumar) is the party state President, I don't know what messages he has sent (to some Ministers)."
Speculations are rife about a cabinet reshuffle and evaluation of the performance of the Ministers ever since the Lok Sabha poll results. There has also been demand from a section of MLAs, who are Ministerial aspirants, to be inducted into the cabinet. Some have openly expressed their wish to become Ministers.
To a question on a seer's comments that the voting rights of Muslims should be revoked, the Home Minister said, making remarks contrary to the Constitution is not right, and no one should speak or go against it.
"Probably he (seer) has not properly seen the principles of the Constitution and the rights and opportunities provided in it for every community and religion. It is clear in the Constitution," he said.
Asked about Congress MLA H R Gaviyappa publicly asking the CM to drop at least two of the five ‘guarantee’ schemes to provide money for development works, the state Home Minister said, "Any legislator asking for funds to his constituency is not wrong, so Gaviyappa is not wrong in asking for funds for his constituency."
"But unfortunately he has expressed his personal opinion regarding the guarantee schemes. That has been taken by the party and the government. We had promised the people of the state that we will full the promises, so we are implementing them. We cannot go back on that," he added.
Deputy CM Shivakumar had on Tuesday said he would issue a showcause notice to Gaviyappa and warned party leaders against making such statements regarding guarantee schemes.
Responding to a question on an Assamese girl found murdered at a serviced apartment in east Bengaluru, Parameshwra said such incidents in a way bring bad name to the city.
"It (alleged murder) is on very personal grounds. Both of them (suspect and victim) knew each other and were in love. They had stayed in a hotel room and he has stabbed her there. Both of them are outsiders. She is from Assam and he is from Kerala. Police keep watch on such things, but when such incidents occur, it in a way brings a bad name to the city," he said.
Asked about the suicide of a woman, who is a suspect in the alleged scam in Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation, the Minister said investigation is on, can't say anything further until the probe is over.
On the protest by prisoners against the jail authorities at Kalaburagi central prison, alleging lack of facilities there, Parameshwara said he will speak to DG (Director General) Prisons about it.
"Already we have reviewed all the jails. If there are any necessities there it will be fulfilled. I will give instructions to the DG," he said.
