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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
African swine fever outbreak in Bagalkot amid Covid-19 concerns
Bagalkot: Amid ongoing public health concerns around COVID-19, a new worry has surfaced in Karnataka's Bagalkot district with the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF). The outbreak has raised alarm among residents, though the Animal Husbandry Department has assured that precautionary measures are underway to contain the spread. The infection was detected at a pig-rearing centre in Gorabal village of Ilkal taluk. Authorities suspect that the virus may have entered the region through the import of pigs from other states. On May 22, officials from the Animal Husbandry Department had sent blood samples of pigs to a laboratory in Bhopal, which later confirmed the presence of African Swine Fever. According to Shivananad Karadigudda, Deputy Director of the Animal Husbandry Department, three rapid response teams have been deployed to manage the outbreak. A containment zone has been declared within a 1 km radius of the affected site, while a surveillance zone has been established in the 1–10 km area. Infected pigs are being culled and disposed of in accordance with biosecurity measures. Ilkal taluk is a major hub for pig transport, with animals regularly sent to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka's Kodagu district. This means the risk of transmission extends beyond Bagalkot. The Union Government has already alerted various states including Kerala about ASF outbreaks and recommended containment protocols. Officials reassured the public that there is no cause for panic. 'All necessary measures have been initiated and the situation is under control,' said Karadigudda.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Coordination meet outlines key measures for safe Bakrid
With Bakrid round the corner, the Hyderabad city police organised a coordination meeting on Tuesday at the Salar Jung Museum Auditorium, with emphasis on cleanliness, lawful animal transport, uninterrupted civic services, and communal harmony. The meeting focused on four key fronts: preventing illegal animal transport, maintaining hygiene during animal sacrifice, ensuring continuous civic amenities like power and water, and fostering cooperation among communities and officials. To curb the unauthorised movement of sacrificial animals and ensure security, Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand announced that police checkpoints would be set up across the city. Veterinary staff will be posted round-the-clock at all checkpoints, and special dog-catching teams will operate across the city. Religious leaders and community representatives urged citizens to dispose of animal waste only at designated spots and maintain public hygiene. They echoed the call for preserving Hyderabad's cultural spirit of Ganga-Jamuna Tehzeeb and ensuring a peaceful atmosphere. The GHMC Zonal Commissioner detailed additional sanitation measures, including the deployment of extra staff and waste collection vehicles, particularly around mosques and community areas. The meeting brought together officials from the GHMC, Animal Husbandry Department, RTA, Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL), HMWSS&B alongside public representatives including MLAs Majid Hussain, Kausar Mohiuddin, Zulfiqar Ali, Jaffer Hussain Meraj, and MLC Mirza Rahmat Ali Baig, religious scholars, Qureshi community members, maulanas, police and veterinary staff.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Hans India
Ahead of Bakrid, police install check-posts at major junctions
Hyderabad: With just a few days remaining for Bakrid, the police department is making all the arrangements to ensure that no prohibited animal is transported inside the city by setting up check-posts at all the major junctions which connect highways. The police set up check-posts in all the zones in the city, especially the south zone to avert any possible trouble during the second big festival of Muslims which will be celebrated on June 7. According to police, the check-posts will be manned round the clock by a team comprising officials of the Animal Husbandry Department, the local police, and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). These check-posts are installed at all three Commissionerate including Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Rachakonda. These posts will monitor animal movements, ensuring they are accompanied by proper veterinary certificates and are fit for slaughter. Any vehicle found violating the rules will be seized and redirected to GHMC-designated goshalas or animal holding points. 'The policemen will keep a vigil 24x7 on highways and connecting roads and will stop all the vehicles coming from nearby villages or districts,' said a police official. According to officials, almost all the police stations in South Zone have come up with check-posts in areas like Santosh Nagar, Kanchanbagh, Chandrayangutta, Peeli Dargah, Barkas, Vattepally, Jahangirabad, Bandlaguda, Puranapul, Mangalhat, Bahadurpura and several other locations like Moazamjahi Market, Tolichowki, etc. All the transport vehicles, particularly with closed tops will be checked and the details including driver's name, vehicle number and the type of goods will be recorded by the deployed officers. Every vehicle carrying animals will be checked and prohibited animals like cow, calf will be seized. 'A case will be booked for carrying the prohibited animals and the animals will be moved to the Municipal Corporation facility,' said a police officer at Mozamjahi Market. Moreover, GHMC officials assured that sanitisation teams would be dispatched to clear roads, ponds, and open drains. Hyderabad city police commissioner CV Anand appealed to the public and Gau Rakshak members not to take the law into their own hands, emphasising that only government officials and law enforcement agencies are authorised to stop or inspect vehicles carrying animals.
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K CM visits Kheer Bhawani temple in Ganderbal, offers prayers
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah paid a visit to the revered Kheer Bhawani Temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, on Tuesday. Accompanied by senior officials and local leaders, the CM offered prayers at the shrine. The shrine holds deep spiritual significance for Kashmiri Pandits. Earlier in the day, CM Abdullah stated that while tourism in the region has been affected, the government is currently prioritising the smooth and secure conduct of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Abdullah affirmed that civil and security arrangements are being put in place for the annual pilgrimage, which will begin via the Sonamarg-Baltal and Pahalgam routes. He added that the administration is currently focusing on the successful organisation of the Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, scheduled for June 3, and efforts to revive tourism will begin once the Amarnath Yatra concludes peacefully. Speaking to mediapersons, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, 'As far as civil arrangements are concerned, we are fully prepared. As far as security is concerned, due steps will be taken. We are primarily focused on the successful conduct of Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela on 3 June. Amarnath Ji Yatra will be conducted via two routes- Sonamarg- Baltal, and Pahalgam, and we will see that it goes on smoothly and the yatris return safely...' 'Tourism has been hit, but we are not doing anything about it for now. Let the situation return to normalcy, after which we will sit with the stakeholders of tourism and work on the revival of our tourism industry... Once Amarnath Yatra concludes peacefully, we will start working on the revival of tourism,' he added. Meanwhile, with less than two months left for the commencement of the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, preparations are gathering pace at key points along the Pahalgam route. Scheduled to begin on July 3, this year's yatra is witnessing heightened coordination between security agencies and civil departments to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage. At the Nunwan Base Camp, the main transit and registration hub near Pahalgam, a large-scale verification and registration process is currently underway for ponies, their handlers, and service providers. These individuals play a critical role in ferrying pilgrims and supplies during the challenging trek to the Amarnath cave shrine. A joint team comprising officials from the Labour Department and Animal Husbandry Department (Anantnag) is stationed at security checkpoints to oversee this process. The officers are verifying the identity and background documents of pony owners and other service personnel, while veterinary doctors are conducting thorough health checkups of the ponies before allowing them to be registered. (ANI)
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"As far as security is concerned, due steps will be taken": J-K CM Omar Abdullah on Amarnath Yatra
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday stated that while tourism in the region has been affected, the government is currently prioritising the smooth and secure conduct of the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. Abdullah affirmed that civil and security arrangements are being put in place for the annual pilgrimage, which will begin via the Sonamarg-Baltal and Pahalgam routes. He further added that the administration is currently focusing on the successful organisation of the Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela, scheduled for June 3, and efforts to revive tourism will begin once the Amarnath Yatra concludes peacefully. Speaking to mediapersons, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, 'As far as civil arrangements are concerned, we are fully prepared. As far as security is concerned, due steps will be taken. We are primarily focused on the successful conduct of Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela on 3 June. Amarnath Ji Yatra will be conducted via two routes- Sonamarg- Baltal, and Pahalgam, and we will see that it goes on smoothly and the yatris return safely...' 'Tourism has been hit, but we are not doing anything about it for now. Let the situation return to normalcy, after which we will sit with the stakeholders of tourism and work on the revival of our tourism industry... Once Amarnath Yatra concludes peacefully, we will start working on the revival of tourism,' he added. Meanwhile, with less than two months left for the commencement of the holy Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025, preparations are gathering pace at key points along the Pahalgam route. Scheduled to begin on July 3, this year's yatra is witnessing heightened coordination between security agencies and civil departments to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage. At the Nunwan Base Camp, the main transit and registration hub near Pahalgam, a large-scale verification and registration process is currently underway for ponies, their handlers, and service providers. These individuals play a critical role in ferrying pilgrims and supplies during the challenging trek to the Amarnath cave shrine. A joint team comprising officials from the Labour Department and Animal Husbandry Department (Anantnag) is stationed at security checkpoints to oversee this process. The officers are verifying the identity and background documents of pony owners and other service personnel, while veterinary doctors are conducting thorough health checkups of the ponies before allowing them to be registered. (ANI)
