A government college in Karnataka's Udupi allegedly prevented some students from entering the classroom wearing hijab, according to district authorities. "Those of us who were wearing hijabs were prevented from entering the classroom," said a student of the college. Later, a delegation including some students of the college along with some members of the Islamic Organization of India approached District Collector Kurma Rao regarding the incident. Five girls who were stopped from entering the classroom were part of the delegation. The collector said he spoke to the principal of the college regarding the issue. "We were told to bring our parents to college but when they arrived, school authorities made them wait for some three to four hours," said a student.
TN Woman Performs Baby Shower Of Her Pet Cats
A pet parent performed a baby shower ritual for her pregnant cats in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Pet parent, said, "We have performed this to shower blessings on our pregnant cats. We are giving them special cat food, snacks. People conduct baby showers for humans so we did the same for our cats as they are members of our family. We came to the clinic and organized the baby shower along with the doctors." A veterinary doctor who attended the baby shower said, "This kind of ceremony for pregnant cats is a first of its kind and it will make the pregnant cats happier."
Businessman buys horse to stay fit and cut fuel bill
With the massive rise in fuel prices, people are finding new ways to cut on fuel. In an interesting development, a businessman in Karnataka has purchased a horse to stay fit and cut on the fuel bill. The businessman identified as 49-year-old Babulal Chavan from Vijayapura got a four legged-transport, a steed of the Marwari breed from Gujarat to keep himself active and fit, and do his bit for a cleaner planet.Chavan said that the horse would not only help him stay fit but also cut on the massive fuel bill. Chavan is a fitness freak and spends Rs 4,000 every month on his gym fees. "I calculated the amount I spent on fuel and gym and felt that buying a horse was more economical. It helps me keep fit and reduces pollution and also keep the environment clean," the report quoted Chavan as saying. The businessman's family has a car and
four bikes.
Bengal suspends landing of direct flights from UK
India's state of West Bengal has the third highest active caseload in the country after Maharashtra and Kerala. The state government has now banned all direct flights arriving from the United Kingdom from 3 January. This announcement was made along with other Covid curbs which include closing of all educational institutions, gyms, swimming pools, and beauty salons.
Other passengers coming from non-at-risk countries by international flights to the state have to mandatorily undergo a Covid test upon arrival at their cost. The airlines will randomly select 10% of the passengers for Covid RT-PCR testing and the remaining 90% of the passengers of a flight will take Rapid Antigen Test on arrival.
West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the central government to impose restrictions on flights from countries where omicron cases are high. It is to be noted that the flights from Mumbai and Delhi will also be allowed to land only twice a week. Right now the restrictions have been declared till January 15.