Corona Virus Scare: Tanveer Sait calls on State government to declare holidays for all schools
Bengaluru: Former Primary and Secondary Education Minister of Karnataka and MLA, Tanveer Sait on Saturday called on the state government to declare holidays to schools across the state in the wake of Corona Virus spread adding that the move should be aimed at keeping the students of the state.
Sait on Saturday wrote a letter to the Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Primary and Secondary Education Minister Suresh Kumar calling on them to immediately declare holidays in all government, private, aided and non-aided schools across the state for the students of Grade I – Grade IX.
Sait in his letter asserted that the time being the end of the academic year, most of the schools have completed their syllabus and the students will not miss out on their education or the preparations for the examinations if the classes are called off.
He also urged that teachers, parents and students should be thoroughly informed of the precautionary measures to be taken on the days of schooling during the exam.
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New Delhi: Rapido driver refuses Muslim passenger, “Musalmaan allowed nahi hai meri gaadi mein”
New Delhi: A Rapido driver allegedly refused to pick up a Muslim passenger on Eid, saying, "Musalmaan allowed nahi hai meri gaadi mein" (Muslims are not allowed in my vehicle), triggering outrage on social media, madhyamam reported.
The incident involved a Kerala-origin journalist, Zain, who is based in Delhi. He had booked a ride with driver Subhash Rawat, who allegedly declined the trip after realising the passenger’s identity.
"Why are you saying I am not allowed? Because I am a Muslim?" Zain asked during the call.
"Yes, Muslims are not allowed in my vehicle. This is not your father’s vehicle," Rawat shot back, telling him to stop calling. Rawat holds a 4.5 app rating.
Zain shared the call recording online, which quickly went viral, drawing widespread criticism and demands for action against the driver and the company.
The company apologized publicly, terming the conduct "completely unacceptable." In a statement, the company said, "Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring a respectful and secure experience for all our passengers."
Further action against the driver is awaited.
