Public events banned in Dakshina Kannada

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra on Monday issued a notification banning all jatras, public events and other programmes held in public places, till further orders. It is to prevent t

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra on Monday issued a notification banning all jatras, public events and other programmes held in public places, till further orders. It is to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the notification, Dr. Rajendra said that all religious events to be held should be carried out symbolically. No public events related to Holi, Ugadi, Shab-e-Barat and Good Friday will be allowed. Those moving around in public places should compulsorily wear mask, follow social distancing and not spit in the open. Those who violate COVID-19 protocol will be booked under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act, the Indian Penal Code and the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act 2020, Dr. Rajendra said.