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MYSURU: In a first of its kind experiment in the state, Chamarajanagar district administration has appointed one captain for every gram panchayat (GP) to monitor the Covid-19 situation in the villages affiliated to the GP.
These captains will work between 8am and 8pm every day.
“It is our micro-management strategy,” said DC MR Ravi.
According to the data, the district has 130 GPs. Each GP has an average 3-4 villages attached to it.
“All these days we could not focus big time on the issues plaguing villages. Our idea is to gett the real picture from every village on a day to day basis. High school headmasters and PU college lecturers are being appointed as Covid-19 Captains,” he explained.
HELPING HAND: A patient gets breathing support on a BMTC bus fitted with oxygen concentrators in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
BENGALURU: Despite emergency supply from the Centre, many hospitals in several Karnataka districts, including Bengaluru Urban, continue to grapple with a severe shortage of medical oxygen.
In a video conference with chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday, several deputy commissioners requested additional supply of the resource to tide over the crisis. While the state government has not shared any data on precisely how much it has received from the Centre, it has been claiming that the central government has heeded its request and is distributing adequate supply.
Karnataka Oxygen Shortage: The deaths were reported between 12 am to 2 am on Sunday night.
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At least 144 patients are being treated at the hospital, an official said
Chief Minister Yediyurappa called an emergency Cabinet meeting tomorrow
Bengaluru:
The Karnataka government has ordered an inquiry after 24 patients died at a government hospital on Sunday night. The deaths were reported at the hospital in Chamarajanagar allegedly after the oxygen supply dropped.
The deaths were reported after there was a fall in oxygen supply between 12 am to 2 am, according to a senior official at the hospital. At least 144 patients are being treated at the hospital, he added.
With very few state transport buses on roads, commuters are being forced to shell out more for every ride.
BENGALURU: The indefinite transport strike in the state will enter its 11th day on Saturday. Bang in the midst of a pandemic, the prolonged agitation is causing severe hardships to commuters, who are being forced to rely on private operators for emergency travel.
The government and the striking employees have been unable to find common ground to tide over the crisis.
While there are complaints galore against private operators of poor frequency and for carrying excess passengers or charging extra, transport department officials are turning a blind eye to violations. Officials fear private operators might not run any buses if action is initiated against them. Many poor patients travelling from other districts to Bengaluru are finding it difficult to visit hospitals due to lack of buses operated by STUs.