LIVE News Updates: I urge ECI to consider holding remaining phases in one go, says Mamata Banerjee
I urge ECI to consider holding remaining phases in one go. This will protect people from further exposure to virus: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
India reports over 2 lakh Coronavirus cases, record daily high
India reports 2,00,739 new COVID-19 cases, 93,528 discharges and 1,038 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry
11-day lockdown in Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh from April 16 to 26
Chhattisgarh: Due to upsurge in COVID-19 cases, an 11-day lockdown will be imposed in Bijapur district from April 16 to 26. Essential services exempted, their operations to be unrestricted: Collector Bijapur Ritesh Agarwal
I urge ECI to consider holding remaining phases in one go, says Mamata Banerjee on surge in COVID cases
Amid ongoing pandemic, we firmly opposed ECI's decision to conduct West Bengal polls in 8 phases. In view of surge in COVID-19 cases, I urge ECI to consider holding remaining phases in one go. This will protect people from further exposure to virus: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
National Investigation Agency (NIA) files charge sheet in the case of the killing of five police personnel by CPI (Maoist) in Jharkhand
EC imposes a 24-hour ban on West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh for violation of Model Code of Conduct
Election Commission of India (ECI) imposes a 24-hour ban on West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh for violation of Model Code of Conduct, prohibits him from campaigning from 7 pm on April 15 to 7 pm on April 16
To break virus chain, Lucknow traders’ announce voluntarily closure of markets
Prominent Lucknow markets, including Hazratganj and Aminabad, will remain voluntarily closed from Thursday to check the spread of Covid-19 virus in the city.
“Markets in Hazratganj will remain close from April 15 to 18 in wake of pandemic,” said Kishan Chand Bhambwani, president, Hazratganj Traders Association after a late-night meeting of traders on Wednesday.
Traders of Jhandewala Park Vyapar Mandal, State Bank Vyapar Mandal and Dildar Vyapar Mandal in Aminabad have also decided to close their business establishments from April 15 to 21 because of Covid.
In a press release issued by these trader associations, the traders said that despite the ongoing marriage season, Navratri and Ramzan they have decided to close their establishments because saving lives was more important for them than business.
“In absence of any announcement of lockdown from the government it is the duty of traders to break the chain of coronavirus,” said Sandeep Bansal, president of Uttar Pradesh Udyog Vyapar Mandal.
Delhi court grants bail to Umar Khalid in North East Delhi Violence case
North East Delhi Violence: Delhi court grants bail to JNU former student leader Umar Khalid (in file pic). Court noted that he can't be made to incarcerate in jail for infinity merely on account that others who were part of the mob have to be identified & arrested in the matter.
EC issues notice to BJP's Sayantanu Basu over his "inflammatory statement" at a rally in WB
Election Commission of India (ECI) issues notice to BJP's Sayantanu Basu over his "inflammatory statement" which is an "open threat to Bengal & its people" delivered at a rally in North 24 Parganas' Baranagar. ECI asks him to explain his stand within 24 hours.
Delhi weekend curfew: No restriction on inter-state movement and transportation of essential, non-essential goods, says DDMA
Odisha govt postpones all board exams after COVID surge
The Odisha government on Thursday postponed all board examinations including the Class 10 and 12 tests in the wake of spiraling COVID-19 cases in the state.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik made the announcement after reviewing the coronavirus situation in Odisha, where active cases have surpassed the 14,000-mark.
UP reports 114 coronavirus deaths and 22,439 fresh cases, highest single-day spikes: Officials
Weekend curfew in Delhi applicable till April 30
Weekend curfew on the movement of individuals in NCT of Delhi to be applicable till April 30 or further orders.
EGI urges Union Govt to declare journalists as frontline workers and prioritise vaccination
Dear Members,
The Editors Guild of India urges the Union Government to declare journalists as frontline workers and be allowed priority vaccination against Coronavirus, along with other frontline workers. News organizations have been relentlessly covering the pandemic, elections, and other current affairs in an effort to ensure that the flow of news and information to readers continues unabated. News media is at is included in essential services. Therefore it will only be fair that journalists be given this cover of protection, especially in the face of number of infected rising to astronomical levels. Without the protection of a vaccination, media persons are finding it very difficult to discharge their professional responsibilities.
Therefore EGI calls on the Union Government to immediately get all the journalists, regardless of age, vaccinated so that there is no disruption in their work during this critical time.
Thanks and wishes
Seema Mustafa, President
Sanjay Kapoor, General Secretary
Anant Nath, Treasurer
Delhi High Court allows 50 people to offer namaz at Nizamuddin Markaz five times a day during Ramzan
50 can offer prayers at Nizamuddin Markaz five times a day during Ramzan, says Delhi High Court, NDTV reported
Maharashtra CM writes to PM suggesting steps to be undertaken in view of COVID-19
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting various measures to be undertaken in view of the COVID-19 pandemic
West Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee holds a roadshow from Gandhi Bhawan in Beleghata to Bowbazar in Kolkata
Schools in UP closed till May 15, board exams for classes 10, 12 postponed
Schools in UP closed till May 15; board exams for classes 10, 12 postponed till May 20: Govt
Night curfew hours extended, from 8pm to 7am in Noida, Lucknow, other UP districts
Night curfew hours extended, 8 pm-7 am - in Noida, Lucknow, other UP districts with over 2,000 active cases
Only takeaway services in Delhi restaurants, dine-in operations to remain closed: Arvind Kejriwal
Students of class 5, 8 & 10 be promoted to next class without any exams, says Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh announces that all students of class 5, 8 & 10 be promoted to next class, without taking any examination. A decision on Class 12 PSEB exams, which have already been postponed, to be taken later based on the emerging situation: Punjab CMO
One weekly market per day per municipal zone to operate to arrest spread of coronavirus in Delhi: Kejriwal
Malls, gyms, spas and auditoriums to be closed, says Delhi CM
Curfew passes to be issued to those rendering essential services. Malls, gyms, spas and auditoriums to be closed. Cinemas halls to operate at 30% capacity only. People will not be allowed to dine-in restaurants, only home deliveries permitted: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
There is no shortage of beds in hospitals in Delhi, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
There is no shortage of beds in hospitals in Delhi. According to the latest data, more than 5000 beds are available: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on COVID-19 situation
It has been decided to impose weekend curfew in Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
To control the spread of COVID19, it has been decided to impose weekend curfew in Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
All staff members of SC judge Justice M R Shah test positive for COVID-19, says judge
All staff members of SC judge Justice M R Shah test positive for COVID-19, says judge
A student died in IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand
A student died at quarantine centre set up at IIT Roorkee. He was at the centre from April 11th after coming in primary contact of another student who had tested positive for COVID-19. Cause of death can be ascertained in postmortem: IIT Roorkee media cell incharge
Shortage of medical oxygen in a number of hospitals in Nashik District, Maharashtra
Maharashtra: Shortage of medical oxygen in a number of hospitals in Nashik District.
Only when the oxygen supply is increased we'll be able to admit more patients. We need 50 cylinders daily but we're getting only 30 cylinders, says Dr.Yogesh More, Uma Hospital news agency ANI reported.
WPI inflation rises to 7.39% in March against 4.17% in February
WPI inflation rises to 7.39 per cent in March against 4.17 per cent in February
Panchayat poll candidate shot at by rival in UP
A candidate for the village head panchayat polls was shot at by a rival in Mahuadabar village under Khajni police circle.
6 members of a family killed by a man whose daughter was allegedly raped by a member of the said family
Andhra Pradesh: 6 members of a family killed by a man whose daughter was allegedly raped by a member of the said family; the alleged rapist is absconding. The incident occurred in Juttada village of Visakhapatnam district. Police team present at the spot, investigation underway.
A Covid patient died at Shivpuri hospital in MP allegedly after a ward boy removed oxygen support
Madhya Pradesh: A Covid patient died at Shivpuri district hospital allegedly after a ward boy removed oxygen support The deceased was a dialysis patient & his hemoglobin had dropped. We'll check CCTV footage and look into the allegations leveled by family: Arjun Lal Sharma, CMHO
Jaslok Hospital converted into a dedicated COVID-19 hospital
Jaslok Hospital converted into a dedicated COVID-19 hospital, catering to COVID patients only. It will no longer admit non-COVID patients: Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Addl 250 COVID beds in Jaslok Hospital will come online on BMC dashboard (including 40 ICU beds) by Saturday morning. In addition to this, 30 more ICU beds being added in SevenHills Hospital today. 1500 addl beds will be added in NESCO Jumbo centre within 7 days: BMC Commissioner
Telangana reports 3,307 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths take toll to 1,788
Telangana reported 3,307 fresh COVID-19 cases pushing the tally to over 3.38 lakh, while the toll rose to 1,788 with eight more fatalities, the state government said on Thursday.
Maha: 5,566 new COVID-19 cases in Thane, 33 more deaths
With the addition of 5,566 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Maharashtra's Thane district has reached 3,95,690, an official said on Thursday.
Sensex jumps 104.56 pts to 48,648.62 in opening session; Nifty advances 49.95 pts to 14,554.75
26,20,03,415 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 14th April 2021
26,20,03,415 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 14th April 2021, including 13,84,549 samples that were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Residents of Vantangia villages cast their votes for panchayat polls, for the first time ever
Gorakhpur: Residents of Vantangia villages cast their votes for panchayat polls, for the first time ever. The villages were declared revenue village by CM Yogi Adityanath in 2018. Voting for the first phase of UP Panchayat polls are being held today.
284 active cases of COVID-19 currently in prisons across Maharashtra
Maharashtra: 284 active cases of COVID-19 currently in prisons across the state, including 198 inmates and 86 members of jail staff. 15 deaths reported, comprising 7 prisoners and 8 jail staff. 1326 prisoners and 3112 jail staff vaccinated so far.
Kejriwal to hold a meeting with LG Anil Baijal today over increasing COVID19 cases
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal today over increasing COVID-19 cases in the national capital.
Maharashtra Govt's 15-day restrictions, in wake of COVID-19, comes into effect
Maharashtra Government's 15-day restrictions, in the wake of the COVID-19 situation, comes into effect. Section 144 imposed across the state.
Section 144 imposed in Maharashtra, restrictions will remain in place till May 1st
Maharashtra Government's restrictions, in the wake of the COVID19 situation, came into effect from 8 pm yesterday. Section 144 has been imposed in the entire state, restrictions will remain in place till May 1st.
First phase of Uttar Pradesh Panchayat polls begins today
People stand in a queue at a polling booth in Ayodhya as they await their turn to cast vote for the first phase of Uttar Pradesh Panchayat polls.
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