Lockdown in Karnataka due to second wave of COVID? Karnataka Minister answers question
Bengaluru: In the wake of the rumors surrounding the imposition of lockdown in the state due to the second wave of COVID-19 outbreak, the state’s Revenue Minister R Ashok on Sunday confirmed that there was no proposal in front of the government. He further conceded that strict measures will be imposed in the state’s capital.
Speaking to reporters in the city, Ashok said the poor people have already faced a lot of issues due to the lockdown and that lockdown is not a solution.
“We will work out a plan with strict measures without imposing lockdown. We will take a call on our further plan of action in tomorrow’s meeting” he said.
“CM Yediyurappa is very clear that he doesn’t intend to impose lockdown in the state. After tomorrow’s meeting, he will announce the new measures to control the COVID-19. People should co-operate and stay away from wedding functions and other events to control the spread of COVID-19” he told reporters.
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Allahabad HC orders probe into 'reinstatement' of teacher in UP's Barabanki
Lucknow (PTI): The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a probe by the special task force (STF) into alleged irregularities in the rejoining of a teacher at City Intermediate College in Barabanki, observing that the reinstatement appeared to be prima facie illegal.
The court also directed the recovery of the salary paid to the teacher during the disputed period.
A bench of Justice Rajeev Singh passed the order on a petition filed by the college management committee. The court expressed doubts over the roles of the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), Barabanki, the college principal and the teacher concerned and hence, directed a detailed inquiry into the matter.
Taking note of alleged manipulation of records and misleading submissions, the court ordered the immediate transfer of the Barabanki DIOS to ensure a fair probe. It also directed the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the then joint director of education of the Ayodhya division.
In its order, the court found that the teacher, Abhay Kumar, was initially appointed as an assistant teacher in 2018 but joined an Eklavya Model Residential School in Chhattisgarh as a lecturer in June 2024 without obtaining permission from the management. His subsequent request to retain the lien was rejected.
Despite this, he was allowed to rejoin the Barabanki College in September 2025 on the directions of the joint director of education and the DIOS, and was even paid the salary for October 2025. The court termed the rejoining "wholly illegal" and lacking any legal basis.
The bench also expressed concern over lapses in communication within the education department and directed the Uttar Pradesh chief secretary to ensure that official orders are communicated through email and WhatsApp as well, to prevent disputes.
The matter is next listed for hearing on May 28 when a compliance report is sought.
