Take strict action to prevent mosquito breeding, control dengue, Karnataka HC tells BBMP
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to control dengue cases and take strict measures against residents who are negligent in preventing water stagnation and clearing waste, as these are major causes of mosquito breeding.
The Court Bench, comprising Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice KV Aravind, while hearing a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) regarding the spread of dengue, instructed state and municipal authorities not to display complacency in matters concerning public health. The Bench emphasised that authorities must take necessary steps to control the spread of dengue.
The Court also reminded the authorities that judicial orders could be applied to control diseases or pandemics that pose a threat to public health, as maintaining health and a clean, disease-free environment is a fundamental right of citizens. The suo motu PIL was filed to prompt the concerned authorities to take action against the spread of dengue, the Bench noted.
While the High Court acknowledged the steps taken by the state government and BBMP, and observed that dengue-related deaths had decreased—indicating a reduction in the intensity and spread of the disease—it reiterated the need for continued vigilance.
Disposing of the PIL, the Bench expressed its appreciation for senior advocate KN Phanindra for effectively assisting the Court in addressing the issue.
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
