Health official suspended for giving Covid vaccine to Karnataka Minister at home
Bengaluru: The health official who had given a COVID-19 vaccine to Karnataka Agriculture Minister B C Patil and his wife at their residence in violation of vaccination norms has been suspended.
In the order issued on March 26, Health and Family Welfare Commissioner Dr K V Thrilok Chandra said he has suspended Dr Z R Makhandar, the Taluk Health Officer of Hirekerur in Haveri district from government service pending inquiry for dereliction of duty.
The order said that despite repeated training and instructions, the vaccine was given to the minister at his residence.
The health official has been directed not to leave the work place without prior permission till the inquiry is completed.
The minister took the jab on March 2 at his residence, a day after the people above 60 years of age and people above 45 years with comorbidities were permitted to take vaccines.
After taking the shot, the Minister posted the photograph on his Twitter handle drawing widespread criticism for violation of norms.
Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar too expressed his displeasure over the violation of norms.
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Kapil Sibal re-elected as President of Supreme Court Bar Association 23 years after his last term
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has secured victory in the election for the post of President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). Sibal emerged triumphant with 1066 votes, defeating his closest competitor, Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai, who garnered 689 votes. The incumbent President, Senior Advocate Dr. Adish C Aggarwala, received 296 votes, according to tentative figures.
Among the other contenders were Priya Hingorani, Tripurari Ray, and Neeraj Srivastava.
This marks the fourth time that Kapil Sibal will serve as the President of the SCBA. He previously held the position three times, with his last tenure dating back twenty-three years ago in 2001. Before that, he served as President during the terms of 1995-96 and 1997-98.
