Bengaluru now has 54 COVID-19 containment zones
Bengaluru: With the number of COVID-19 cases increasing every day in the state capital, the BBMP has notified more zones across the city as containment zones for the virus. With this, the city now has 54 containment zones.
Earlier, the BBMP had notified 46 zones as containment zones. With the relaxation of lockdown, the number of cases in the city has gone up significantly over the last few days, prompting the BBMP to increase the number of containment zones.
In the last 10 days, the city has recorded fresh COVID-19 cases from 10 new zones.
There are two containment zones in Bagalagunte and Chikkasandra areas in Dasarahalli Zone and two containment zones in Chalawadi Palya in the West zone.
In all, 54 areas including Singasandra, Padarayanapura, Bellanduru, and VV Puram, have been identified as containment zones.
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Indian crew killed in 'unfortunate' maritime incident: Indian mission in Dubai
Dubai (PTI): An Indian crew member was killed in an "unfortunate" maritime incident, the Indian mission said on Friday, extending assistance.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai did not give much information about the incident but said it was "saddened to learn of the unfortunate incident at Sea that caused the tragic death of an Indian crew of a ship".
In a post on X, the Consulate said it was in touch with the ship's owner and is ascertaining further details.
"The Consulate will render all possible assistance in this matter on priority. Our deepest condolences," it said.
