<span style="color: #222222;">A large number of passengers gathered in bus stands in Karnataka today after the announcement of relaxation. &nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has instructed Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to charge one way fair from the labourers.<br />'' <br />'' The Corporation was charging two ways fair since morning.<br />'' <br />'' The Government has appointed nodal officers to ensure orderly movement of passangers.<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile nine new COVID 19 positive cases were reported today and three deaths.<br />'' <br />'' AIR Correspondent reports, Karnataka Education minister Suresh Kumar has assured migrant workers that economic activities will begin soon in the state.<br />'' <br />'' He met and interacted with over a thousand migrant workers camped in the housing cluster in Bengaluru today. &nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' Asking them not to panic, he said that Government will safeguard their interest.<br />'' <br />'' The minister also directed the employers present during the interaction to pay all the wage dues and restart construction and other activities.<br />'' <br />'' He also stated that he will request the Chief Minister to announce an action plan to rehabilitate the workers from other states.<br />'' <br />'' </span><br />
News On AIR | May 2, 2020 2:36 PM
Large number of passengers gathered in Karntaka bus stands following lockdown relaxation