Dengue, Chikungunya Report Delayed, Delhi Health Min Fined Rs 25K

The Health Minister has asked for an additional 24 hours to file the reports.

• At the Supreme Court hearing of dengue and chikungunya cases, it slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 on the Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain for its delay in filing its report.
• The minister has asked for 24 hours from the apex court to file a report about the diseases.
• The Supreme Court retorted saying that people are dying, so the minister does not need 24 hours more for the report.

(With inputs from PTI, ANI)