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Bakrid celebrations in Kerala turns out to be “Covid-19 Super-Spreader” as state records more than 50% of total new cases in the country
Despite being worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, Kerala govt had allowed relaxations for Bakrid, which caused new cases to double in a week
Larger than life flex boards placed near temples hailing Kerala CM as ‘God’ stirs controversy, CPI(M) denies involvement
Several flex banners have come up near Valanchery Maha Vishnu Temple in Malappuram in Kerala hailing the Kerala CM and the govt as the God
UP police thanks Eid celebrating public for keeping it peaceful and cooperating with policemen
The police shared images of UP Police personnel standing guard outside mosques in various districts in Uttar Pradesh and making sure the COVID protocols are maintained.
Eid celebrations may turn out to be superspreader event as Kerala records over 17k new cases during lockdown relaxation
Amidst raging infections and its inability to manage the pandemic, the Pinarayi Vijayan government had given in to pressure of Muslim community in the society and had lifted lockdown restrictions for three days for the celebration of Bakrid or Eid-ul-Adha from July 18 to July 20.
Rohingyas in Bangladesh provided 200 cows to sacrifice on Eid, express gratitude to govt
Hundreds of cows were given to Rohingyas by Bangladesh government for them to sacrifice on Bakra Eid, which led to an outburst of joy.
300 buffaloes to be slaughtered for Bakra Eid at Mumbai’s Deonar abattoir every day for 3 days, Maha govt informs HC
In a separate plea filed by All India Jamiatul Quresh, the petitioner urged that 700 animals must be allowed for “Qurbani” per day at Deonar. Current cap has been set at 300 animals per day.
Supreme Court slams Kerala govt for relaxing COVID-19 norms for Bakrid on the day relaxations conclude: Details
The Supreme Court came down hard on the Kerala government, describing the relaxations announced in the view of Bakrid as an “alarming state of affairs” and asked the state to heed its Kanwar Yatra order
PETA says illegal goat markets are open all over Mumbai ahead of Bakra Eid, claims violation of Covid norms and animal rights
PETA India alleged illegal goat markets have opened all across Mumbai amidst Bakra Eid celebrations despite Covid restrictions.
Sending a message: Why Communists in Kerala relaxed Covid norms for Eid but Pakistan did not
If Uttar Pradesh can cancel Kanwar Yatra, why can’t there be a lockdown in Kerala during Bakr-Eid?
IMA asks Kerala to withdraw order allowing Bakrid gatherings as Covid cases rise, cites how other states have restricted Kanwar Yatra
The IMA said that if the order is not withdrawn, with the sense of altruism, they will be constrained to move the Supreme Court against Kerala government order easing restrictions.