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‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV | Latest News India

‘No need to panic’: Health minister on HMPV | Latest News India

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State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday sought to dispel concerns surrounding the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in the state, saying that the virus is not new and does not pose a significant threat. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao chairs a meeting regarding the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after two cases of the virus were detected in Bengaluru, Monday (PTI) Speaking to the media, Rao clarified reports suggesting that Karnataka had recorded the first HMPV cases in India. He stated, “Reports have come out that this is the first case of HMPV in India, which is not true because HMPV is an existing virus and a certain percentage of people get affected by it. It is not something new.” The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), as part of its routine surveillance of respiratory illnesses, detected two cases of HMPV in Karnataka. According to a statement issued by the ministry of health and family welfare on Monday, the cases were identified during surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens. The first case …

‘Thrives on fear’: Karnataka Minister slams Tejasvi Surya for Waqf Board claims | Latest News India

‘Thrives on fear’: Karnataka Minister slams Tejasvi Surya for Waqf Board claims | Latest News India

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Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Saturday took a jibe at Bharatiya Janta Party MP Tejasvi Surya’s allegations against the Waqf Board for claiming its ownership over ancestral land of farmers. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya at Parliament complex in New Delhi. (File)(PTI Photo) While speaking to ANI, Karnataka Minister Rao said Tejasvi Surya likes to create fear, and he thrives on all this. “Tejasvi Surya always likes to create fear. He is a fear-monger, and he thrives on all this. When certain issues are taken, like forest land, Waqf land, etc., notices are issued based on their records. The government will not snatch up anybody’s land. There is no question of that,” he said. Karnataka Minister further stated that if the farmers are genuine landholders, it will be restored to them. “We don’t need Tejasvi Surya to become a saviour for anybody. If the farmers are genuine landholders, it will be restored to them. If there is any Waqf property, it will go to Waqf. Nobody’s rights are curtailed or withdrawn. I’m sure justice will …

Case Filed Against Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao Over Beef Remark On VD Savarkar

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On October 2, the Karnataka Minister said that Savarkar was a Chitpavan Brahmin but a non-vegetarian. Bengaluru: A Bajrang Dal leader and activist filed a complaint on Friday against Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao for his controversial remarks on Veer Savarkar. Tejas Gowda, the complainant, stated that the health minister should be more cautious with his language in public. “He holds a responsible position as the health minister, and whenever he addresses the media or speaks in public, he should be careful. His recent statement about Veer Savarkar was inappropriate. He claimed that Savarkar, despite being a Brahmin, consumed beef. I would like to ask Dinesh Gundu Rao: Do you have any proof that Savarkar consumed beef? Or, I ask directly, did Veer Savarkar appear in your dreams and admit it?” he said. Mr Gowda further challenged the minister to an open discussion on Savarkar. “I challenge Gundu Rao to set a date, place, and time for a public discussion on this matter. We are ready to discuss this openly instead of allowing such …

Evening briefing: Congress leader’s ‘beef-eating’ claim for Savarkar; CJI’s ‘still in charge’ reminder to lawyer, & more | Latest News India

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Oct 03, 2024 06:37 PM IST A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out. A political storm erupted on Thursday after Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao’s controversial remarks about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, where he suggested that Savarkar, a Chitpavan Brahmin, consumed meat and possibly beef. Dig deeper Karnataka minister and Congress leader, Dinesh Gundu Rao (File Photo) Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, whose retirement is next month, said on Thursday he was ‘still in charge’ though it was for a ‘short time.’ The CJI made the statement as he pulled up a lawyer for having ‘cross-checked’ about the details of an earlier order passed by the Chief Justice. Dig deeper India News BJP accuses Congress of cartel ties: ‘Rahul Gandhi’s mohabbat ki dukaan selling drugs.’ Dig deeper Mumbai businessman jumps to death from Atal Setu; second ‘suicide’ in 2 days. Dig deeper Global Matters Donald Trump faces fresh 10 damning charges in Jack Smith’s new brief, calls it ‘election …

Congress leader’s ‘beef-eating’ claim on Savarkar sparks outrage, BJP says ‘spitting on moon’ | Latest News India

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A political storm erupted on Thursday after Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao’s controversial remarks about Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, where he suggested that Savarkar, a Chitpavan Brahmin, consumed meat and possibly beef. Both the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) condemned the remarks, calling them an insult to the freedom fighter. Karnataka Health and family welfare minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. (HT Photo) Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam strongly condemned Rao’s statement, warning the Congress party against repeatedly maligning Savarkar, revered by many in Maharashtra for his role in India’s freedom struggle. “Once again, the Congress party has made a very low-level comment against Swatantra Veer Savarkar. The statement made by the Karnataka Health Minister is completely condemnable; it is an insult to him,” Nirupam said in a video statement. “I want to tell the Congress and threaten them that the people of Maharashtra love Savarkar ji very much and if they keep insulting him like this again and again, then the people of Maharashtra will bury the Congress party in the …

No curbs on Christmas or New Year, says Minister

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Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao interacting with media persons in Mysuru on Saturday. MLA Tanvir Sait and District Congress president Vijaykumar are present. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM The Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao said in Mysuru on Saturday that there were no curbs on Christmas or New Year celebrations as the situation did not warrant it. Speaking to media persons Mr. Gundu Rao said Karnataka has stepped up vigilance and taken all precautionary measures but there was no need to panic nor was there a need to start screening people at random. He said the current situation did not warrant it as per the expert committee and the State government would abide by its recommendations. However, given the uptick in COVID-19 cases and the identification of the JN.1 variant in Kerala, the caution and vigil will be more in districts bordering that State and they include Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Kodagu, and Dakshni Kannada. Mr. Gundu Rao reiterated the earlier advisory of the government that people above 60 …