Amid rising Covid 19 cases, Karnataka seeks to restrict flights from five states
Team Udayavani, May 28, 2020, 7:28 PM IST
Bengaluru: With inter-state returnees accounting for the spurt in coronavirus cases in Karnataka, the state government on Thursday urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of incoming flights from five states – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Speaking to reporters here Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister JC Madhuswamy on Thursday said that a spike has been observed in COVID-19 cases after the domestic flights were resumed on May 25 and hence it has been decided to restrict flight arrivals from these states.
However it was later clarified that the state government has not sought a ban on flight arrivals but had requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of incoming flights to Karnataka. It may be recalled that domestic air travel was resumed on May 25.
The government has decided to restrict arrival of persons by roads from three states – Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu until further orders. The police have been asked to keep an eye on those arriving from Maharashtra via road.
Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister JC Madhuswamy informed that the restrictions will be relaxed once the batch of returnees from these states complete the mandatory institutional quarantine.
The influx of passengers has burdened the state quarantine facilities, he added.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Mangaluru: Bajrang Dal demands death penalty for accused in Neha Hiremath murder case
RCB helps restore three Bengaluru lakes; chips in to solve water crisis
Elderly tourist from Bengaluru goes missing in Goa
Bengaluru’s Shift to Smarter Spending: Pre-Owned Car Sales Jump 87 percent
Kullur: Pedestrian killed in road accident
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Congress, Left ideologically bankrupt, says Nadda
Mangaluru: Bajrang Dal demands death penalty for accused in Neha Hiremath murder case
There will be chaos if we start entertaining pleas against rejection of nomination papers: SC
Stock markets stage strong rebound after 4 days of slump, Sensex rallies 599 pts
Rishabh Pant set for emotional homecoming in stern Sunrisers Hyderabad test for Delhi Capitals