Consumption of Tobacco, Pan Masalas, Spitting in public places now banned in Karnataka; Details here
Bengaluru: In a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus, the Karnataka government on Saturday issued an order banning the consumption of tobacco products, pan masala, and spitting at public places in the state.
The order officially issued on Friday stated that consumption and spitting of tobacco products and pan masalas and spitting in public places increases the chances of triggering the further spread of the Corona Virus. The order further stated that ICMR and WHO have also raised concerns that spitting at public places can trigger the spread of COVID-19.
The order also detailed that the Central Government had written to all state governments calling for measures to cap the consumption of tobacco, pan masala, and spitting at public places and that the state government decided to back Centre’s letter and imposed a ban on these activities.
People violating the order will be booked under section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 268 (guilty of a public nuisance), 269 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life.) and 279 (to endanger human life, or to be likely to cause hurt or injury to any other person) of Indian Penal Code, the order stated.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
