Alappuzha clocks 704 cases
The Hindu
696 people contract the disease through local contact
Alappuzha witnessed a slight dip in daily COVID-19 cases when it logged 704 cases on Monday. Of the fresh cases, 696 people contracted the disease through local contact, while the source of infection of three others remains unidentified. Three persons who came from other States, one from abroad, and a health staff, also tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Meanwhile, 380 people who were undergoing treatment for the disease in the district recovered. Active COVID-19 caseload in the district stands at 5,299.After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.