Monday, May 31, 2021

Why only formalities and not treatment of black fungus: Rahul Gandhi attacks govt

Amid rising cases of black fungus, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked the government for not providing proper treatment to patients suffering from the disease.

Amid rising cases of black fungus, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked the government for not providing proper treatment to patients suffering from the disease. June 01, 2021 at 11:35AM https://ift.tt/2R8z71p

UP CM directs sero survey to understand prevalence of COVID-19 in urban, remote areas

In a bid to understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the urban and remote areas of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed to conduct a "sero survey" in the state. The serological survey will be launched on June 4 to help find the volume of immunity against the coronavirus being developed in the state's people, an official spokesperson said here on Tuesday.

In a bid to understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the urban and remote areas of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed to conduct a "sero survey" in the state. The serological survey will be launched on June 4 to help find the volume of immunity against the coronavirus being developed in the state's people, an official spokesperson said here on Tuesday. June 01, 2021 at 11:30AM https://ift.tt/2TvtWto

UP: Lucknow Shia clerics seek FIR against Waseem Rizvi for hurting religious sentiments

Shia clerics in Lucknow have demanded an FIR against Shia Waqf Board member Waseem Rizvi for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims. A delegation, led by the general secretary of Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Hind, Maulana Kalbe Jawad, met Lucknow police commissioner D.K. Thakur on Monday night and demanded an FIR.

Shia clerics in Lucknow have demanded an FIR against Shia Waqf Board member Waseem Rizvi for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims. A delegation, led by the general secretary of Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Hind, Maulana Kalbe Jawad, met Lucknow police commissioner D.K. Thakur on Monday night and demanded an FIR. June 01, 2021 at 11:22AM https://ift.tt/2RYYKCm

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Delhi government permits home delivery of liquor via website, app

The Delhi government has permitted the home delivery of liquor through online portals and mobile apps under the new excise policy. According to the Delhi Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2021, published in a gazette notification, holders of L-13 license will be allowed to deliver liquor at the doorstep of people.

The Delhi government has permitted the home delivery of liquor through online portals and mobile apps under the new excise policy. According to the Delhi Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2021, published in a gazette notification, holders of L-13 license will be allowed to deliver liquor at the doorstep of people. June 01, 2021 at 10:13AM https://ift.tt/3caakS6

CBSE, ISC Class 12 Board exams 2021: Government likely to take decision today

CBSE, ISC Class 12 exams 2021: The government is likely to take a final decision on whether to conduct the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) class 12 board exams today. The Centre earlier told the Supreme Court that a final decision on conducting board exams will be taken in next two days.

CBSE, ISC Class 12 exams 2021: The government is likely to take a final decision on whether to conduct the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) class 12 board exams today. The Centre earlier told the Supreme Court that a final decision on conducting board exams will be taken in next two days. June 01, 2021 at 10:25AM https://ift.tt/3vEPKkq

Chhatrasal Stadium murder case: Arrested wrestler Sushil Kumar's Arms Licence suspended

Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's Arms Licence has been suspended, the Delhi Police said on Tuesday. Kumar was arrested in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old grappler, identified as Sagar Rana, at Chhatrasal Stadium.

Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar's Arms Licence has been suspended, the Delhi Police said on Tuesday. Kumar was arrested in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old grappler, identified as Sagar Rana, at Chhatrasal Stadium. June 01, 2021 at 10:16AM https://ift.tt/3vGiARl

At 1.27 lakh, India logs lowest daily new COVID cases in 54 days; recovery rate surges to 92.09 per cent

India on Tuesday recorded 1,27,510 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 2,795 deaths due to the infection. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry, the country saw a total of 2,55,287 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,59,47,629. The total cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 2,81,75,044, with 18,95,520 active cases, the data showed. The total death toll in the country is now at 3,31,895. A total of 21,60,46,638 people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in India.

India on Tuesday recorded 1,27,510 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 2,795 deaths due to the infection. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry, the country saw a total of 2,55,287 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery to 2,59,47,629. The total cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 2,81,75,044, with 18,95,520 active cases, the data showed. The total death toll in the country is now at 3,31,895. A total of 21,60,46,638 people have so far been vaccinated against COVID-19 in India. June 01, 2021 at 09:27AM https://ift.tt/2RRPmk4

B.1.617.2: WHO renames Covid strain found in India to 'Delta variant'

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday renamed the B.1.617.2 variant of the coronavirus, first identified in India, as the 'Delta variant'. In a statement, the WHO said that it convened an expert group that recommended using easy-to-pronounce and non-stigmatising labels for Variants of Interest (VOIs) and Variants of Concern (VOC). The group recommended using letters of the Greek Alphabet - Alpha, Beta, Gamma, which will be easier and more practical to discussed by non-scientific audiences.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday renamed the B.1.617.2 variant of the coronavirus, first identified in India, as the 'Delta variant'. In a statement, the WHO said that it convened an expert group that recommended using easy-to-pronounce and non-stigmatising labels for Variants of Interest (VOIs) and Variants of Concern (VOC). The group recommended using letters of the Greek Alphabet - Alpha, Beta, Gamma, which will be easier and more practical to discussed by non-scientific audiences. June 01, 2021 at 09:07AM https://ift.tt/3vQVGqo

Over 9,000 children test Covid positive in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar

Nearly 9,000 children in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar have tested positive for Covid-19 in May, triggering alarm bells for the state government. The Uddhav Thackeray government has taken note of the alarming spike in cases and asked the district administration to prepare a strategy to deal with the situation.

Nearly 9,000 children in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar have tested positive for Covid-19 in May, triggering alarm bells for the state government. The Uddhav Thackeray government has taken note of the alarming spike in cases and asked the district administration to prepare a strategy to deal with the situation. June 01, 2021 at 09:37AM https://ift.tt/2SEo40p

Mission June: UP govt's massive COVID-19 vaccination drive aims to inoculate 1 crore across 75 districts

A massive vaccination drive to inoculate 10 million people against the novel coronavirus will begin across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh from today. According to a statement by the Uttar Pradesh government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to the state government officials to ensure that all the sections of the society receive a vaccine shot under 'Mission June'.

A massive vaccination drive to inoculate 10 million people against the novel coronavirus will begin across 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh from today. According to a statement by the Uttar Pradesh government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to the state government officials to ensure that all the sections of the society receive a vaccine shot under 'Mission June'. June 01, 2021 at 08:49AM https://ift.tt/3z0vP1B

Delhi records lowest mean max temp since 2008; no heatwave at Safdarjung in pre-monsoon period: IMD

Delhi recorded a mean maximum temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius in May, the lowest for the month in 13 years, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Also, this is the first time since 2014 that the Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for the city, did not record a heat wave in the pre-monsoon period, the IMD said.

Delhi recorded a mean maximum temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius in May, the lowest for the month in 13 years, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Also, this is the first time since 2014 that the Safdarjung Observatory, considered the official marker for the city, did not record a heat wave in the pre-monsoon period, the IMD said. June 01, 2021 at 08:48AM https://ift.tt/3uHVSXM

COVID-19 impact: EPFO allows members to avail second non-refundable advance

In view of the financial crisis due to the second wave of COVID-19, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has allowed its members to avail second non-refundable COVID-19 advance, the Ministry of Labour and Employment informed on Monday. The provision for this special withdrawal to meet the financial need of members during the pandemic was first introduced in March 2020 under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY).

In view of the financial crisis due to the second wave of COVID-19, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has allowed its members to avail second non-refundable COVID-19 advance, the Ministry of Labour and Employment informed on Monday. The provision for this special withdrawal to meet the financial need of members during the pandemic was first introduced in March 2020 under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY). June 01, 2021 at 07:47AM https://ift.tt/3uI9Fxn

Sporadic rains to lash Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra; Monsoon to make onset from June 11

The Met department has issued an alert for rain in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra. It said that sporadic rains will lash Mumbai, western and central areas for the next 48 hours.

The Met department has issued an alert for rain in Mumbai and parts of Maharashtra. It said that sporadic rains will lash Mumbai, western and central areas for the next 48 hours. June 01, 2021 at 08:38AM https://ift.tt/34x00PI

Relaxations in corona curfew in 61 UP districts from today. Here's what will be allowed/restricted

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday extended the relaxations announced in the coronavirus curfew to six more districts from June 1. The relaxations will be applicable to a total of 61 districts from Tuesday, while 14 districts with an active COVID-19 caseload of over 600 have been kept outside the purview of the order for the time being. 

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday extended the relaxations announced in the coronavirus curfew to six more districts from June 1. The relaxations will be applicable to a total of 61 districts from Tuesday, while 14 districts with an active COVID-19 caseload of over 600 have been kept outside the purview of the order for the time being.  June 01, 2021 at 08:09AM https://ift.tt/3uMPXRv

Covid curfew to continue in Noida, Ghaziabad

Even as the Uttar Pradesh government has started easing Covid-induced lockdown from today, the Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts will continue to be under strict restrictions. The district administrations have extended curfew to check the movement of people. There will be no relaxations given to people as the districts have more than 600 active cases each.

Even as the Uttar Pradesh government has started easing Covid-induced lockdown from today, the Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts will continue to be under strict restrictions. The district administrations have extended curfew to check the movement of people. There will be no relaxations given to people as the districts have more than 600 active cases each. June 01, 2021 at 08:47AM https://ift.tt/3iehus2

Centre allows supply of oxygen to certain industries on 'temporary basis'

The Central government on Monday allowed the supply of oxygen to certain industries on a 'temporary basis subject to ensuring an adequate supply of medical oxygen to hospitals and other medical purposes'. 

The Central government on Monday allowed the supply of oxygen to certain industries on a 'temporary basis subject to ensuring an adequate supply of medical oxygen to hospitals and other medical purposes'.  June 01, 2021 at 06:59AM https://ift.tt/3fDztXn

COVID-19: Kerala govt modifies lockdown guidelines. Check details

The Kerala government on Monday modified the guidelines for the ongoing lockdown and allowed the state government offices to function with up to 50 per cent capacity from June 7. "All Central and state government departments, including PSUs, corporations, autonomous organisations, commissions etc. may function with up to 50 per cent staff from June 7 onwards on a rotation basis," the guidelines read.

The Kerala government on Monday modified the guidelines for the ongoing lockdown and allowed the state government offices to function with up to 50 per cent capacity from June 7. "All Central and state government departments, including PSUs, corporations, autonomous organisations, commissions etc. may function with up to 50 per cent staff from June 7 onwards on a rotation basis," the guidelines read. June 01, 2021 at 06:41AM https://ift.tt/3fCKNmz

Meghalaya: 5 labourers trapped following flooding at coal mine in East Jaintia Hills

Four labourers from Assam and one from Tripura were feared trapped after a dynamite blast led to the flooding of a coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, a senior police officer said. Silchar Superintendent of Police in Assam had sent information about the possible trapping of six miners from Assam in the mine accident on Sunday.

Four labourers from Assam and one from Tripura were feared trapped after a dynamite blast led to the flooding of a coal mine in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, a senior police officer said. Silchar Superintendent of Police in Assam had sent information about the possible trapping of six miners from Assam in the mine accident on Sunday. June 01, 2021 at 06:50AM https://ift.tt/3uAp9nb

Monsoon likely to hit Kerala on June 3

The monsoon onset over Kerala has been delayed by a few days and is now likely to take place on June 3 as the southwesterly winds gradually further strengthen from Tuesday resulting in likely enhancement of rainfall activity, latest meteorological indications show.

The monsoon onset over Kerala has been delayed by a few days and is now likely to take place on June 3 as the southwesterly winds gradually further strengthen from Tuesday resulting in likely enhancement of rainfall activity, latest meteorological indications show. May 31, 2021 at 12:21PM https://ift.tt/3fVB5L9

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Vaccine production from domestic players to be enough to vaccinate all by year-end: Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre on Monday told Supreme Court that entire eligible population will be vaccinated by 2021-end. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, LN Rao and SR Bhat that the production from domestic vaccine producers - SII, Bharat Biotech and Reddy's Lab - will be enough to vaccinate all who are over 18 years of age.

The Centre on Monday told Supreme Court that entire eligible population will be vaccinated by 2021-end. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, LN Rao and SR Bhat that the production from domestic vaccine producers - SII, Bharat Biotech and Reddy's Lab - will be enough to vaccinate all who are over 18 years of age. May 31, 2021 at 12:17PM https://ift.tt/2SETRhK

Decision on CBSE, ICSE Class 12 exams in two days: Centre tells SC

CBSE Class 12 board exam 2021: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on a plea seeking cancellation of CBSE, ICSE class 12 board exam till Thursday following submission by Attorney General that government will take final decision in next two days, as reported by news agency ANI

CBSE Class 12 board exam 2021: The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on a plea seeking cancellation of CBSE, ICSE class 12 board exam till Thursday following submission by Attorney General that government will take final decision in next two days, as reported by news agency ANI.  May 31, 2021 at 11:31AM https://ift.tt/3uAXeDJ

China re-imposes travel curbs on province after virus cases

China on Monday re-imposed anti-coronavirus travel controls on its southern province of Guangdong, announcing anyone leaving the populous region must be tested for the virus following a spike in infections that has alarmed authorities.

China on Monday re-imposed anti-coronavirus travel controls on its southern province of Guangdong, announcing anyone leaving the populous region must be tested for the virus following a spike in infections that has alarmed authorities. May 31, 2021 at 11:55AM https://ift.tt/2R7oITP

Mehul Choksi tests COVID-19 negative, admitted to quarantine facility in Dominica

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who had been moved to the government quarantine facility in Dominica, has tested negative for COVID-19. He is now warded at the Imray Wade of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital under heavy police security in a private room. As per media reports, Choksi is only allowed to be visited by his lawyers. 

Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, who had been moved to the government quarantine facility in Dominica, has tested negative for COVID-19. He is now warded at the Imray Wade of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital under heavy police security in a private room. As per media reports, Choksi is only allowed to be visited by his lawyers.  May 31, 2021 at 10:44AM https://ift.tt/3i6BkWi

Noida rave party: Ukrainian model among 15 arrested

The Noida Police has arrested 15 people in connection with a rave party at a residential society in the city. The arrest was made after a raid on Saturday night under the limits of Phase-2 police station.

The Noida Police has arrested 15 people in connection with a rave party at a residential society in the city. The arrest was made after a raid on Saturday night under the limits of Phase-2 police station. May 31, 2021 at 11:30AM https://ift.tt/3uBIvse

Central Vista vital national project: Delhi HC quashes plea seeking suspension of work amid pandemic

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking to suspend construction work of the Central Vista Avenue project considering the present Covid-19 pandemic situation. As per report, the HC bench said, "The legality of the project has been upheld previously by the Supreme Court itself. They are supposed to complete the work by November 2021." 

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking to suspend construction work of the Central Vista Avenue project considering the present Covid-19 pandemic situation. As per report, the HC bench said, "The legality of the project has been upheld previously by the Supreme Court itself. They are supposed to complete the work by November 2021."  May 31, 2021 at 10:55AM https://ift.tt/3p4NwZ2