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Preservers of endangered species trees to get incentives

October 1, 2011

Mangalore, October 1: In a move to make people involve in conserving bio-diversity, the Karnataka Biodiversity Board in a recent meeting has decided to provide special incentives from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 to those who protected trees belonging to endangered species, revealed District in-charge Minister Krishna J Palemar.

He was speaking at the inaugural of wild life week celebration at Dr Shivarama Karanth Biological Park at Pilikula on Saturday.

Mr Palemar, who is also the Minister for Environment and Ecology and head of the Board, said that the State Government has committed to preserve the trees which are on the verge of extinction.

Speaking on the occasion, H J Jayaprakash Bhandary, Director of the Park, said that Rs 43 lakh fund approved by the State government for the extension activities of the Park would be utilised for building enclosures for water birds, snakes apart from other development activities.

He said the park is in the process of acquiring pairs of hippopotamus and bison's from the Mysore zoo at the earliest. "The enclosures for these animals are ready," he added.

Ananth Hegde Ashisara, Chairman, Task Force on Western Ghats and Deputy Commissioner N S Channappa Gowda were also present.

A rest house built by Karnataka Bank at the park was inaugurated on the occasion. An exhibition of wild photography was also organised.

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June 21,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 21: As many as 518 private hospitals and medical colleges empanelled under the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) have been allowed to treat Covid-19 patients in Karnataka amid rising cases, an official said on Saturday.

"These 518 institutions across the state empanelled under ABArK are permitted to admit and treat Covid patients as per government protocols and criteria," the health official said.

The private hospitals can treat patients only if referred by public authorities such as BBMP Commissioner, Health department Director, District Health Officers and others.

In Bengaluru, there are 44 such empanelled private facilities. The entire list is available at www.arogya.karnataka.gov.in and also on the Health Department's website.

The hospitals will be paid an appropriate package rate for Covid management, said the official.

The state has not barred private hospitals from treating Covid patients but they have to mandatorily report all positive cases.

"Due to increasing number of Covid cases in the state, it was decided to involve private hospitals in treatment of such patients," said Additional Chief Secretary Jawaid Akhtar.

Also Read: These private hospitals in Mangaluru and Udupi can now treat covid patients
 

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News Network
July 16,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 16: Streets in Mangaluru wore a deserted look as the city woke up to the first morning of the seven-day lockdown on Thursday.

The lockdown is being observed after the state government announced it as a necessary step to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The week-long total shutdown came into effect in the Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district from 8 pm on July 15 till 5 am on July 22.

The state government allowed relaxation between 8am to 11 am for purchasing of essential commodities. A slight rush was observed during the hours of the relaxation.

Karnataka has so far reported 47,253 positive COVID-19 cases, including 27,859 active cases and 18,466 recoveries.

So far, 928 people have lost their lives due to the infectious virus in the state.

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April 2,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 2: A health worker, who was part of a team fighting against the Coronavirus disease in the city, was allegedly attacked by a mob and duped of her belongings at the Sadiq Layout in the Shivajinagar area on Thursday.

According to police sources, the health worker came under attack by a mob of youths when she was collecting data from those who were sick in the locality.

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