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Bengaluru aims at enforcing anti-cow slaughter laws
Bengaluru aims at enforcing anti-cow slaughter laws
ByBellie ThomasBellie Thomas / Updated: Jul 16, 2021, 06:00 IST
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The city administration is gearing up to enforce measures laid by the anti-cow slaughter bill that was passed in February this year. In a meeting,
Bengaluru Urban District Commissioner Dr J Manjunath reiterated that adequate awareness needs to be spread about the anti-cow slaughter bill and legal action would be initiated in case of violations. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Animal Husbandry Department, Road Transport Office Department,
Police Department, and other animal welfare officials and activists.
Blueprint to put gasping hospitals on oxygen
April 16, 2021
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for synergy between various ministries and State governments for ensuring smooth supply of medical grade oxygen. With Covid-19 cases surging, the Prime Minister on Friday reviewed with officials of the Health, DPIIT, Steel and Road Transport Departments the oxygen supply situation, particularly in the 12 worst-affected States, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. .
Modi urged officials to ensure seamless and free movement of tankers carrying oxygen.
According to an official statement, “the PM was informed that States and transporters have been asked to ensure tankers move round-the-clock with drivers working in shifts to ensure faster turnaround and adequate capacity to meet the surge in demand. Cylinder filling plants will also be permitted 24-hours working with necessary safeguards.”