Dengue-control measures in DK district: Rs 35,000 penalty
44 persons admitted to hospital
Mangaluru: In order to contain the spread of dengue fever in the district, the district health department and the city corporation have taken up preventive measures in the city. In spite of controlling measures, 44 cases were reported in the district on Friday.
In all 40 cases were reported in Mangaluru taluk, while four in Bantwala taluk. Two more from other districts were undergoing treatment in the hospital.
As many as 32 cases were reported on Wednesday, 27 on Thursday and 40 cases on Friday. But the spreading of the fever in the district has created an alarming situation.
35k fine
The health department officials have been creating awareness among people visiting various areas, buildings, parks, commercial complexes. Awareness was created in Port and Pandeshwara areas against mosquito breeding. The officials slapped a fine of Rs 35,000 against people and building owners where water clogged.
Training
In order to contain the dengue, Red Cross and Nehru Yuva Kendra gave training for volunteers on Friday. Total 62 volunteers participated in the training. Dengue affected city was divided into four divisions and appointed 62 volunteers to create awareness on dengue.
Guppy fish
On Friday, the city corporation has released guppy fish to Gujjarakere near Jeppu where dengue cases were reported. The guppy fish will eat mosquito larvae and control the breeding of mosquitoes.
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CBSE announces results for Class 10 board exams
New Delhi (PTI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday announced results for Class 10 board exams, officials said.
"The results have been declared," a senior board official said.
The CBSE started with two editions of board exams for Class 10 from this year. It was mandatory for students to appear in the first edition, the results of which have been declared.
