Bengaluru, Jul 24: Karnataka government on Sunday declared two-day holidays for students of both private and government schools from July 25.
The decision was taken in view of bus strike called by KSRTC and BMTC bus workers who have been demanding for a 15% hike in DA.
The Indian Vehicle Drivers Trade Union with a strength of over 1 lakh drivers has also decided to support the indefinite strike from Monday.
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Udupi, Apr 20: Patients from outside the district visiting Udupi for emergency treatment should be in possession of a certificate, issued by the district health officer or taluk health officer, that they do not have any symptoms of Covid-19.
The decision was taken during an expert committee meeting chaired by Udupi Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha on Sunday.
The Deputy Commissioner said he will send a letter to all Deputy Commissioners in this regard. The patients from other districts will be treated in various hospitals in Udupi, only in case of emergency.
Mangaluru, Jul 12: No decision has been taken regarding re-imposition of complete lockdown in Dakshina Kannada, according to district in charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary.
The minister's clarification comes following social media rumours about complete lockdown in the district from July 14 to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Speaking to media persons, Mr Poojary said that chief minister will hold video conference with Deputy Commissioners, MPs and District ministers of the state on July 13 at 11 am. following which a decision will be taken.
He also clarified that the government will not cause inconveniences to people by taking any such decision all of a sudden. "People should not pay heed to rumours," he said.
Bengaluru, Apr 18: The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved 16 laboratories, comprising 11 government and five private laboratories in Karnataka, for testing the samples of COVID-19 suspected cases, the state government said on Saturday.
Meetings and negotiations were held with some private laboratories for conducting COVID-19 sample testing, additional chief secretary (health and family welfare) Jawaid Akhtar said in a circular.
"Based on the negotiations, the cost per test has been fixed at Rs 2,250," the circular read.
These private labs have to abide by the conditions laid down by the state and union governments, it added.
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Do the strike has been confirmed.....? i think still it has not confirmed.... Pls do reply..... Thanks.
Is there a holiday on 26th of july 2016 for schools and colleges in bangalore ..... our college has not intimated us regarding the holiday tomorrow ...... hope its a holiday..... please reply ..
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