Village stay in Malnad after Session: HDK
Girl who swept away in flood water will be given suitable compensation
Bengaluru, July 10: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that the government has taken the incident where a 14-year-old girl swept away in flood water while crossing Dodlimane stream on foot-bridge near Kendalubailu in Thirthahalli taluk, seriously and suitable compensation would be provided to the deceased family.
Responding to the question raised by BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra during Zero Hour in the Session here on Tuesday, the CM said that in order to find permanent solutions to the problems in Malnad region, he would resume his village stay programme after the Session. He has directed the authorities to give Rs 10 lakh compensation to the family of the girl. Authorities concerned were directed to take all measures to see to it that no such incidents would happen in future, he said.
The government would provide Rs 500 crore for repairing the 102 government first grade college buildings and Rs 250 crore for providing basic infrastructure and building for primary schools in the state. Steps would be taken to provide all basic facilities to the government schools in Malnad region.
- HD Kumaraswamy, Chief Minister
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
