RCB victory celebrations: 10 including 14-yr-old student dies in stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium
Bengaluru: The death toll from the tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s victory celebrations near the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has risen to 10. Among the deceased is a 14-year-old student.
According to reports, six people succumbed to injuries at Bowring Hospital, while four others died at Vydehi Hospital. Several others remain injured and are undergoing treatment.
After 18 years, RCB finally clinched their maiden title this season. In this backdrop a large-scale celebration was organised at their home ground on Wednesday. Thousands of fans from across the city gathered near the stadium to see the players and the IPL trophy, resulting in overcrowding and chaos.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara visited both Bowring and Vydehi Hospital to inspect the condition of the injured and take stock of the situation.
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Karnataka Health Dept bars leave for staff amid ASHA workers’ strike starting Aug 12
Bengaluru, Aug 11 (PTI): In response to a planned three-day strike by ASHA workers starting August 12, the Karnataka Health Department on Monday issued a notice prohibiting all officers and staff from taking leave during the protest period, except in cases of medical emergencies.
Accredited Social Health Activists workers are demanding the fixed honorarium of Rs 10,000 promised by the state government in January. They have announced a continuous state-level protest from August 12 to 14.
The notice stated, “Information about ASHA workers absent from duty within district limits will be collected daily from primary health centres, compiled at the district level, and submitted to the commissionerate by 3 pm during the protest.”
The Health Department also urged community health officers, primary health protection officers, health inspectors, and Anganwadi workers to cooperate in ensuring that health services to the public remain uninterrupted.
