COVID-19 SCENARIO GRIM

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that it may take up to two years for the covid-19 pandemic to abate. Governments in India and the general public, as a rule, are not being as careful as we need to be. Decreased fatality and enhanced recovery rate might give us some cheer, but the exponentially increaseinnumberofcasesisabig worry. It has already become a great ordeal for a covid-19 patient to find a bed in a well-equipped hospital. The scenario is grim.

Sunil Chopra, Ludhiana cases keeps rising in Punjab, chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has said that by September 3, total cases will surpass 60,000, with deaths also increasingly rapidly to 1,700 from 1,000 now. The CM has warned citizens that government norms and rules must be followed both in letter and spirit, or stricter measures will be imposed.

Madhav Sharma,

Jalandhar hacking. The government has initiated a Cyber Swachhta Awareness programme to ensure a secure cyber space for internet users in India. If we follow the protocols of this programme, both safety and privacy can be ensured online.

Sanskriti Verma, Ludhiana only in the holistic development of the child, but also in social adjustment and learning outcomes. Parents should also be involved in the learning process.

S Kumar, Panchkula Instead of acting as the fourth pillar of democracy, such journalism limits the boundaries of democracy.

Tajinder Singh, Patiala