Karnataka government imposes complete lockdown in Bengaluru Urban, Rural districts; details here
Bengaluru: Karnataka government on late Saturday evening declared a complete lockdown in Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural Districts starting Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00 pm.
The move comes in the wake of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the State capital. The state government reviewed the situation in the two districts and held discussions with the experts before announcing the lockdown on Saturday evening, reports added.
The complete lockdown will begin on Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm and will continue till July 23, 5:00 am in Bengaluru Rural and Bengaluru Urban Districts.
The state government added that the essential items including vegetables, medicine, milk, ration, and other items will continue to be available in the market. The order also stated that the already announced Medical University Examinations, and graduation level exams will be held as per schedule.
It also urged people to strictly follow, social distancing, wear a mask to adhere to all the directives issued by the government while stepping out to purchase essential goods.
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Two held at Bengaluru airport with hydroponic ganja worth Rs 5.79 cr
Bengaluru (PTI): Two people were arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport here for attempting to smuggle hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 5.79 crore, upon their arrival from Bangkok on Wednesday, officials said
They seized 16.54 kg of hydroponic ganja, which was concealed in the checked-in baggage, the Bengaluru Customs said in a post on 'X'.
Both the accused were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, it said.
Meanwhile, the Customs officials at the Bengaluru Airport also disposed of 287.5 kg of Ganja (Hydroponic Weed) and 1.17 kg of Cocaine seized under the NDPS Act, 1985, in accordance with CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) Disposal Manual on March 17, it said in another post.
