Covid inquiry focuses on PPE deals and the use of a ‘VIP’ lane

Covid inquiry focuses on PPE deals and the use of a ‘VIP’ lane

Getty Images The Covid public inquiry will start four weeks of hearings on Monday, looking into the purchase and distribution of billions of pounds’ worth of medical equipment during the pandemic. In total, it’s thought £48bn was spent on personal protective equipment (PPE), the test-and-trace programme, hospital supplies and the vaccine rollout. Nearly 10% of … Read more

Dedicated lane for emergency vehicles to be created on Thalassery-Mahe bypass

Dedicated lane for emergency vehicles  to be created on Thalassery-Mahe bypass

Considering the congestion witnessed at the toll plaza on the recently inaugurated Thalassery-Mahe bypass, it was decided to create a dedicated lane for emergency vehicles. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by District Collector Arun K. Vijayan and attended by District Police Chief Ajit Kumar, Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu, and officials of … Read more