Government has not decided to impose lockdown in state: Karnataka Minister R Ashok
Bengaluru: Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashok on Monday said the government has not decided on imposing lockdown in the state amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases in the state.
He was speaking to media reporters after attending a meeting of officials and experts chaired by CM Basavaraj Bommai.
“There is no need to impose lockdown in the state at the moment. We will have another meeting on Friday, we will discuss fresh and strict measures that need to be implemented, in that meeting,” he said.
“During the next meeting, the government will make a decision in the interest of the people. If COVID cases reduce by Friday, we can expect good news.” He added.
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Scholar, Writer Prof. Muzaffar Assadi passes away at 63
Senior scholar, thinker, and writer, Prof. Muzaffar Hussain Assadi, who served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Political Science Department at Mysore University, passed away late Friday night at a private hospital in Bengaluru. He was 63 years old.
Prof. Muzaffar Assadi conducted extensive studies on the lives and lifestyles of tribal communities. He served as the chairperson of a committee appointed to address the displacement of tribal populations. His research and contributions spanned areas such as agricultural studies, globalization, Gandhian philosophy, political sociology, democratic theories, social movements, comparative governance, Indian politics, human rights, and global political theories, earning him significant recognition.
Hailing from Shirva in Udupi district, Dr. Muzaffar Assadi completed his postgraduate degree from Mangalore University, followed by an M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He later pursued a Rockefeller Fellowship and Post-Doctoral studies at the University of Chicago. He authored 11 books during his illustrious career. As the chairperson of the High Court Committee on Tribal Displacement, he submitted an impactful report. His notable works include Multifaceted Feminist Narratives and Movements in Karnataka, Asmita, among others.
Previously, he served as the Special Officer of the newly established Raichur University. Prof. Assadi received numerous honors, including the Karnataka Sahitya Academy Award.
