Sachin Tendulkar reacts to Virat Kohli's 50th ODI century; Here's what he said
Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar warmly congratulated Virat Kohli as the Indian batting maestro achieved a historic milestone by scoring his 50th ODI century during the ICC ODI World Cup Semifinal against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Kohli's exceptional feat broke Tendulkar's previous record, making him the first batsman in the world to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Kohli achieved his 50th century in his 291st match and 279th inning, surpassing Tendulkar's record in terms of both matches and innings. Tendulkar, who scored 49 centuries in 462 innings, expressed his joy and admiration for Kohli's achievement in a heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter).
In his message, Tendulkar recalled his first meeting with Kohli in the Indian dressing room, where the young cricketer was playfully pranked by teammates into touching Tendulkar's feet. Tendulkar fondly remembered the laughter shared that day and highlighted how Kohli had touched his heart with his passion and skill.
Tendulkar expressed immense happiness that an Indian cricketer had broken his record and conveyed his joy that Kohli achieved this milestone on a grand stage—the World Cup Semifinal—and at Tendulkar's home ground.
"I couldn’t be happier that a young boy has grown into a 'Virat' player," Tendulkar remarked, celebrating the growth and success of the Indian cricketing sensation.
The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 15, 2023
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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.
