Karnataka Minister asks farmer to ‘Go Die’, then gives lame defence

Bengaluru (Karnataka) – A farmer’s query about cuts in PDS rice allotment has led to a harsh, insensitive response from a Minister in Karnataka. Umesh Katti, the State’s Food and Civil Supplies Minister, lashed out when a farmer quizzed him about the staples being offered to the poor by the Government, citing Covid-induced lockdowns and … Read more

Haryana Police allegedly held vehicle with oxygen cylinders overnight, causing death of a Covid patient

Superintendent of Police orders enquiry ! Jind (Haryana) – A Covid patient lost his life allegedly due to Haryana Police holding a vehicle carrying oxygen cylinders meant for his treatment. The vehicle driver has accused the Police of causing the patient’s death. However, the Police has refuted all the allegations. ‘Two oxygen cylinders were found … Read more