No Corona Virus cases reported in Dakshina Kannada, Deputy Commissioner Sindhu Rupesh confirms
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh on Tuesday confirmed that no Corona Virus cases were detected in the District so far adding that the people of the District need not panic about the spread of the virus.
Sindhu further added that as many as 437 passengers who arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport from international destinations were screened and checked while 45 more people arriving in the city from Navamangalore port were screened at the port and no passenger was found to be infected with the virus.
A team led by Joint Director of Mysore Division Dr. Pushpalata B.S. is reviewing the health inspection system at Mangalore Airport.
“Passengers arriving from overseas with coronavirus symptoms can call on toll-free no. 104/1077 or 0824- 2442590. Or they can contact the nearest health centers. All information will be kept confidential. Public should take all safety measures instead of panicking about the spread of the virus” the DC said.
Asked about the passenger who arrived at the Mangaluru Airport with fever and symptoms linked with Corona Virus, the Deputy Commissioner added that the sample of the patient were sent to Bengaluru Medical Hospital for testing and that the reports were expected to arrive on Wednesday.
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Looking forward to meet PM Netanyahu, consolidate enduring bonds: PM Modi ahead of Israel visit
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The prime minister is due to leave for Israel on on Wednesday on a two-day visit.
Before embarking, Modi said he was confident that his visit would further consolidate the "enduring bonds" between India and Israel, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance the countries' shared vision for a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
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Modi said the visit comes at the invitation of his "dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu."
"I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management... defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties," he said in his departure statement.
The prime minister said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
During the visit, Modi will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
"I will also have the honour of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, an occasion that would be a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties that bind our two nations," he said.
Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship.
