R&B Minister draws flak for holding event amid pandemic
The Hindu
Around 500 people reportedly attended the function held to honour volunteers
At a time when the government has imposed restrictions on mass gatherings to check the rapid spread of coronavirus, Roads and Buildings Minister Malagundla Sankaranarayana had drawn flak for holding a function with around 500 people in attendance in a closed hall at Penukonda to honour the volunteers.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.