Mangaluru : Amid rising Covid-19 cases in Kerala, the tri-monthly KDP meeting resolved not to commence bus service to Kerala for one week.

District-in-Charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary said it would be difficult to monitor all the passengers if the bus services to Kerala are started.

“We may also face an increase in Covid-19 cases. We will study the situation for one week. If the positivity rate in Kasargod is decreased, then the decision on starting bus services will be taken.”

DK District in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary presided over the meeting. MP  Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLC Bhojegowda, MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor, ZP CEO Kumar and others were present.