Stephane Kayyar
Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (DV)

Kasargod, July 14: Newly appointed Kasargod District DC Bhandari Swagat on Wednesday July 14 informed that it will hold a meeting with Dakshina Kannada DC Dr Rajendra regarding resuming transport from Mangaluru to Kasargod Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses. .

Speaking to the media from the DC office here, DC Bhandari said, “Several people from Kasargod district come to Mangaluru to find jobs and other essential work. As transport between the two districts halted amid the pandemic, residents of Kasargod faced challenges. This matter will be brought to the attention of the Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada. “

“The decree cannot be withdrawn with immediate effect. Thus, we will discuss this matter and take appropriate action. In the neighborhood, more importance should be given to controlling the spread of Covid-19. The tests will be increased to 40,000 per day. For now, the screening rate is lower, it will be increased in the coming days. Below the limits of Kumbala gram panchayat, only four in 100 people are tested relative to its population. The situation is the same even in other gram panchayats in the district, ”she said.

“A meeting will be held this month to discuss the issues of the Endosulfan victims. Appropriate measures will be taken to control traffic in the town of Kasargod. A meeting will be held on July 21 to discuss stakeholder issues.” , added the DC.