ADD ANI AS A TRUSTED SOURCE
googleads
Menu
General News

Karnataka: Wearing masks made compulsory in restaurants, pubs, theatre halls, schools, colleges

In the wake of a surge in Covid cases in several countries, wearing masks has been made compulsory inside restaurants, pubs, theatre halls, schools and colleges in Karnataka.

ANI Dec 26, 2022 15:48 IST googleads

K. Sudharkar. (Photo/ANI)

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 26 (ANI): In the wake of a surge in Covid cases in several countries, wearing masks has been made compulsory inside restaurants, pubs, theatre halls, schools and colleges in Karnataka.
Health Minister of Karnataka K. Sudhakar said to ANI, "There's no need to panic. But we have to take precautions from now on."
Ahead of New Year celebrations, there will be a huge crowd in pubs and restaurants. Therefore the Covid protocols have to be followed strictly, said the minister.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a virtual meeting with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) at 4 pm today on Covid-19 preparedness, situation, and awareness, IMA informed ANI.
Recently, IMA also issued an advisory and appealed to the public to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour with immediate effect.
"As per the available reports, nearly 5.37 lakh new cases have been reported in last 24 hours from major countries like USA, Japan, South Korea, France and Brazil," read the statement of IMA. (ANI)

Get the App

What to Read Next

General News

ED attaches 31 immovable properties worth Rs 581.65 crore in...

ED attaches 31 immovable properties worth Rs 581.65 crore in...

The attached properties are in the form of land parcels situated in Goa, Kerala, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Read More
General News

Karnataka expands partnership with British Council

Karnataka expands partnership with British Council

The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department, Government of Karnataka, has expanded its partnership with the British Council to strengthen English language learning, library services, and knowledge access in rural areas through the state's Gram Panchayat Arivu Kendras (Knowledge Centres).

Read More
General News

TMC's jibe at Centre amid LPG crisis due to West Asia conflict

TMC's jibe at Centre amid LPG crisis due to West Asia conflict

In an 'X' post, TMC said the government has "ek hi naara, line mein rahe desh bechara," pointing to past governmental measures including demonetisation, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, the Special Identification Registration (SIR), and now the LPG shortage. The party described demonetisation as a "Tughlaqi farman" that forced ordinary citizens to wait in serpentine queues outside banks and ATMs for days to access their own money. The post also highlighted the 2020 COVID-19 oxygen crisis, when families stood in long lines outside hospitals and suppliers as the public health system collapsed.

Read More
General News

Karnataka: Mandya Court evacuated after receiving bomb threat

Karnataka: Mandya Court evacuated after receiving bomb threat

The message threatening a bomb attack on the court was received in the Mandya district judge's mail. Police, bomb squad and fire brigade personnel reached the court immediately after receiving the information and are inspecting the matter.

Read More
Politics

Karnataka minister defends suspension, resumption of safaris

Karnataka minister defends suspension, resumption of safaris

Speaking in the Assembly during the Question and Answer session, Khandre was responding to Leader of the Opposition R Ashok who said that over 4,000 people had lost their jobs due to the suspension of safaris. Safaris have been going on across the country for many years and it is not right to stop safaris suddenly without conducting a survey, he said.

Read More
Home About Us Our Products Advertise Contact Us Terms & Condition Privacy Policy

Copyright © aninews.in | All Rights Reserved.