Chennai: After the confirmation of the Nipah virus in Kerala, the Tamil Nadu government has stepped up inspections. The Tamil Nadu health department has instructed all districts which come in contact with Kerala borders.
Nipah virus news from Kerala even spreads nationally. Thus the Tamil Nadu government has taken immediate action.
At the same time Minister of Health, Veena George, informed that all precautionary measures have been taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
Kabul: More than 700 Taliban militants have been killed in clashes in Panjshir, Afghanistan. This was informed by the Afghanistan Resistance Force. The Afghan Resistance Force says more than 1,000 Taliban are being held captive. Reports indicate that the Taliban attack in the area has been slow due to the presence of landmines, which is the main reason for the killing of the Taliban.
New Delhi: A decision has been taken to launch special international flights from 49 cities in India in September. This was announced by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation. Air Bubble has signed agreements with 18 countries to launch special international services in 49 cities across India by September.
The service to Bangladesh has been started today. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Indian airlines are expected to lose Rs 22,400 crore by 2021.
According to the Air Bubble agreement, flights to Canada, Germany, Japan, Kenya, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Russia, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK, France and the USA will be available in September.
International flights were first banned in March 2020 due to the corona epidemic. Domestic flights resumed in May, but international services were later suspended due to high levels of corona cases.
Kozhikode: The central team is visiting Chathamangalam Munnur where Nipah disease has been confirmed in the state. The team visited the place where the dead child is believed to have eaten rambutan. The team also collected rambutan samples from here. Meanwhile, a meeting of the heads of the medical college departments will be convened shortly to assess the preventive action. A group of ministers, including the health minister, arrived at the medical college to attend the meeting.
The National Center for Disease Control team arrived in Kozhikode. A traffic control has been imposed near the house of a 12-year-old who died of the disease. The control is within a three-kilometer radius. The ninth ward of Chathamangalam panchayath has been closed. Nearby wards were partially closed.
Meanwhile, the health department has directed the locals to be extra vigilant. Those with symptoms are advised to contact the health department immediately.
Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister Veena George has said that with the confirmation of the Kozhikode Nipah outbreak, extreme vigilance is needed for the next seven days. The minister was speaking to the media after the Kozhikode Nipah review meeting. There are 188 people on the 12 – year – old’s contact list who died of Nipah. Of these, 20 are on the primary contact list. The Minister also informed that necessary instructions have been given in this regard.
Currently, two people with symptoms are health workers. They are employees of the private hospital and medical college where the Nipah-affected child arrived. The pay ward of Kozhikode Medical College will be converted into a Nipah ward and all the 20 persons on the primary contact list will be admitted here this evening. Mavoor is the home of a child who died of Nipah. Strict control has been imposed within its three-kilometer radius. A three-kilometer circumference contingency zone was formed to include these areas. Vigilance has been issued in Kozhikode district and Malappuram Kannur district.
The parents went to three hospitals with the child who had a fever. Local health workers are most at risk. They were also instructed to go into isolation.
Facilities will be provided at Kozhikode Medical College for examination. The Point of Care (Trunat) inspection will be conducted tomorrow evening for those under observation. The team will arrive from the Institute of Virology, Pune. If it is found to be positive, a confirmatory test should be performed. Samples will be sent to the NIV Lab in Pune for a confirmatory test and results will be available within 12 hours.
ICMR was required for a new monoclonal antibody. The ICMR has announced that the monoclonal antibody will be available within seven days. The Minister said that the availability of medicines for Nipah treatment has been ensured and there are enough medicines in Kozhikode Medical College.
A Nipah call center has been set up for the general public. The call center numbers are 04952382500 and 04952382800. Health workers are more likely to be infected. Therefore, experienced health workers will be deployed if required. The Health Minister also said that a guest house centralized control room has been set up to coordinate Nipah prevention activities.
Kozhikode: The examination scheduled to be held at the PSC Kozhikode regional office has been postponed due to the Nipah virus. The practical examination for the post of the driver for various companies/boards/corporations which were to be conducted from Monday at the Kozhikode Regional Office of the Kerala Public Service Commission has been postponed.
The certificate examination, service examination, and walk-in-interview scheduled to be held this week (September 6 to 10) at the Kozhikode District PSC office have been postponed.
The PSC said the revised dates would be announced later. There is no change in the practical examinations for the posts of drivers prescribed in the Kollam and Ernakulam Regional Offices.
However, the body of a child who died due to the Nipah virus was buried at Kozhikode Kannamparamb Cemetery. The funeral was led by the corporation’s health department.
At the same time, two more people have symptoms of Nipah. There are 158 people on the contact list. There are 20 people on the primary contact list. 16 committees have been formed. Those affected by the Nipah will be transferred to the pay ward.
Tokyo: India wins gold again in the Paralympics. India wins fourth gold at Tokyo Paralympics in SL3 men’s individual badminton final Pramod Bhagat won the gold medal for India by defeating Britain’s Daniel Bethel. The score was 21-14, 21-17. India also won bronze in this category.
Manoj Sarkar won the bronze medal for India by defeating Daisuke Fujihara of Japan 22-20, 21-13. This brings India’s total medal tally to 17. India has won 4 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
The Indian has officially won the battle between world number one Pramod and number two Bethel. Bethel, who had taken the lead early in both sets, was easily defeated by Pramod, who later scored consecutive points.
Manoj Sarkar won the first set after overcoming a tough challenge from a Japanese player. The player who showed more authenticity in the second set won the set and the game.
Harwinder Singh won the bronze medal for India in Ambedkar yesterday. This is India’s first medal at the Paralympics in Ambedkar. Harwinder defeated MS Kim of Korea. The Indian won the long-running shootout 6-5. This brings India’s medal tally to 13 at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Earlier, India had won a medal in the women’s 50m Rifle Three SH category. Avani Lekhara won the bronze medal for India. Earlier, he had won gold in the 10m Air Rifle Standing category. She also became the first Indian woman to win a double medal in the Paralympics.
Thiruvananthapuram: Transport Minister Antony Raju has said that vacant rooms in KSRTC depots will be given to Bevco outlets. He said opening Bevco outlets would not be a hassle for commuters. The convenience of liquor stores will increase and congestion will decrease. Antony Raju said that the aim is to generate additional income from rent and the decision will be announced after Bevco examines it.
Liquor stores can be opened by auctioning off KSRTC buildings. It is estimated that this will increase the number of bus passengers along with the rental revenue received by KSRTC. KSRTC has also suggested that queues be waived at more convenient places.
The financial crisis facing KSRTC can be largely avoided. Beverages Corporation to open liquor outlets in KSRTC buildings. The proposal was put forward by KSRTC. Following this, site inspections were started at various places.
The Beverages Corporation had informed the officials of the respective districts of the recommendation of the Managing Director of KSRTC. Following this, the facilities at the depots are being inspected. Biju Prabhakar, Chairman and Managing Director, KSRTC, said that the decision was taken following the High Court’s order to provide better facilities to those who come to buy liquor.
This facility is available in many KSRTC buildings. In addition to the rent, KSRTC will also have the advantage of increasing the number of bus passengers. The fact that there is no barrier to traveling on a bus with alcohol is also a positive factor. KSRTC has also informed that waiting area can be provided to avoid queue in more convenient places. Instead of queuing, you can give a token and buy without rushing when it is your turn.
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the construction of the second phase of the ‘Take a Break’ complex has been completed.
The CM also said that 100 new complexes have been prepared to be handed over to the state as part of the second phase.
In the first phase, 100 complexes were constructed. ‘Take a Break’ was announced as part of the Chief Minister’s Twelfth Karma Program as part of the ‘NavAKerala Karma’ Plan.
Each complex is designed to be suitable for use by women and children. In addition to the restrooms, there is a lounge and a coffee shop. The Chief Minister clarified.
Construction of 524 ‘Take A Break’ Complexes is in progress. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the local bodies under the leadership of Haritha Kerala Mission and Sanitation Mission. The Chief Minister wrote on Facebook.
Kabul: The Taliban has again postponed the formation of a government in Afghanistan. Taliban spokesman Sabiullah Mujahid said the government had postponed its formation for a week.
News agencies report that the Taliban are trying to form a government that is acceptable to the international community. The Taliban had earlier said it would form a government on Saturday. The failure of the Taliban to form a government 20 days after taking power in Afghanistan is a setback.
Meanwhile, the Taliban opened fire on Friday, killing 17 people and wounding more than 40, Afghanistan-based Tolo News reported. The bomber struck shortly after noon as Taliban militants took control of the Panjshir Valley.
