INDIA
PM emphasises on transformational role of doctors in society
Prime Minister Modi interacted with doctors across the country via video conferencing on the Covid issue and the vaccination progress. The Prime Minister appreciated the doctors, medical and para-medical staff for their invaluable service towards the country during the coronavirus pandemic.
Allahabad HC orders lockdown in 5 UP cities till April 26
The court said that all establishments, be it government or private, except financial institutions and financial departments, medical and health services, industrial and scientific establishments, essential services including municipal functions, and public transport, shall remain closed till April 26.
Manmohan Singh admitted to AIIMS after testing Covid positive
He has been admitted to the Trauma Centre, said sources. Wishes came in as the news spread. "Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, Wishing you a speedy recovery. India needs your guidance and advice in this difficult time," Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
BJP demands action against Sena MLA for 'threatening' Fadnavis
A MLA from Buldhana, Gaikwad created a flutter yesterday by slamming Fadnavis for the Remdesivir incident in Mumbai and asked him what he would have done if he (Fadnavis) had been the chief minister during the pandemic.
Mamata Banerjee blames 'outsiders' for spread of viruS
Speaking at a press conference in Malda district on Monday, "More than one lakh people have come from outside to do the campaign and they are sitting here for months. They should go back. I cannot send the people of my state outside but people should cooperate. If they go then it can help in controlling the disease.
Everyone above 18 eligible for anti-Covid vax from May 1
"The Government has been working hard for over a year to ensure that maximum numbers of Indians are able to get the vaccine in the shortest possible time. India is vaccinating people at world record pace and we will continue this with even greater momentum," Modi said.
Gunfight breaks out in South Kashmir's Shopian district
As the security forces zeroed in on the spot where terrorists were hiding they came under a heavy volume of fire that triggered the encounter. "Encounter has started at Zeipora of Shopian. Police and security forces are on the job," police said.
In 13 months, Maha Covid deaths zoom from 1 to 60k
The state's latest case tally is equally worrisome - 38,39,338, ranking below Italy's 38,79,131, which stands at No. 8 on the Worldometer. Currently, the state has 670,388 'active cases', higher than Turkey's 544,931 (No.5) 'active cases' but lower than France 10,72,849
6-day lockdown in Delhi: Kejriwal
He made the announcement during a televised address in which he said the fourth wave of the pandemic in Delhi has brought healthcare services to the brink of collapse. "In order to prevent a total collapse, LG Anil Baijal and I took this decision. And in this duration, essential services will be allowed and more beds will also be set up," the Chief Minister added.
Mamata cancels all 'big rallies' in Kolkata amid Covid surge
"Mamata Banerjee will NOT campaign in Kolkata anymore. Only one 'symbolic' meeting on the last day of campaigning in the city on April 26. Slashes time for all her election rallies in all districts. Restricted to just 30 minutes," Trinamool Congress spokesperson Derek O' Brien said in a tweet.
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