DCM Parameshwar instructs BBMP authorities to take precautions to contain H1N1 in Bengaluru City
Bengaluru, October 14: Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwar directed the BBMP officials to take all precautionary measures immediately to check H1N1 cases in the city.
Holding a meeting with the BBMP officials here on Sunday, the DCM said that outbreak of H1N1 virus has created panic among people. So far, total 456 cases were tested positive. Since January to till date, 4902 patients were diagnosed and 456 were tested positive against which all health department officials were directed to take precautions. If people come across any kind of fever, they should immediately visit the hospitals and get treatment, he said.
Every year, H1N1 cases were being reported. In 2015, 94 persons died due to this virus. Later, as precautionary measures were taken, the number of people died due to H1N1 virus had come down. In 2017, total 3000 cases were reported and this year also, the disease has created panic among people, he said.
In North Karnataka, there was no lab facility to identify the H1N1 cases. So, a government lab would be set up soon. Already, two people were died due to H1N1 in BBMP limits. So, the BBMP authorities should take immediate steps, he said.
Candidates to Ballary, Shivamogga likely to be announced by evening.
“It was decided to give up Mandya and Ramanagar to JDS and Jamkhandi to Congress. Since the Congress was in the second place in Ballary, we have decided to contest there. But in Shivamogga, both Congress and JDS have equal opportunity. Since the JDS has claimed stake for Shivamogga, it was discussed to give up the Shivamogga seat to JDS. But whether the JDS will contest from Shivamogga or not will be finalized by evening. Candidates for both the places are likely to be finalized by today evening.”
-Dr G Parameshwar, Deputy Chief Minister
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1,600 Indians travel to India on 5 Qatar Airways flights amid airspace curbs
Doha (PTI): Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar's airspace, the Indian Embassy here said.
The flights included two services to Delhi and one each to Mumbai, Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram, the embassy said in a social media post.
"In total, about 1600 Indian nationals travelled on Qatar Airways flights today," it said.
The mission noted that Qatar's airspace remains largely closed and Qatar Airways is currently operating only limited, non-scheduled flights.
The airline has announced services to nine Indian destinations starting Wednesday, and passengers can make bookings through the Qatar Airways website, mobile application or authorised travel agents.
The embassy said it continues to facilitate temporary Saudi transit visas for stranded Indian nationals wishing to travel to India via Saudi Arabia by crossing the Salwa land border.
The mission will remain open on all days in the coming week to provide consular services, including issuance of passports, while its control room and helplines through phone, email and WhatsApp will continue to function on a 24/7 basis.
It urged the Indian community to follow instructions issued by Qatari authorities and exercise responsibility in sharing information to help maintain public safety and community stability.
The embassy and Indian community organisations have also collaborated to support members of the Indian fishermen community in Qatar by providing dry rations to those in need.
Tensions in West Asia continue to escalate following the US-Israel strikes on Iran since February 28.
