58-year-old worker dies of Covid-19 in Puducherry
A fifty-eight-year-old daily wager died of COVID-19 on Wednesday in a government hospital for chest disease here. Director of Health G Sriramulu told PTI that the worker had co-morbidities, including a cardiac problem. He was first admitted to the Government General Hospital here. As he was diagnosed with Covid pneumonia, he was later shifted to the hospital for chest disease, where he died today. Detailing the current coronavirus situation in Puducherry, Sriramulu said that six people were in home isolation after they tested positive for the virus.
Indian Olympic Association Establishes Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee Wrestling Federation of India Amidst Ministry Suspension
After the sports ministry’s suspension of the new body of WFI, the Indian Olympic Association has formed an ad hoc committee of three members. Bhupender Singh Bajwa, Chairman M M Somaya, Member Manjusha Kanwar, Member This committee is responsible for the functioning and activities such as the selection of players to international level tournaments and organisations, and supervision of sports competitions.
“In Delhi, we have started RTPCR testing,” Delhi Health Minister on the Covid situation
On the Covid situation, Delhi Health Minister and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj says, "In Delhi, we have started RTPCR testing and around 250 to 400 RTPCR tests are being conducted daily. 2 positive cases were there in yesterday's report. A total of 4-5 patients are admitted to the hospital. No death has been reported."
Union Cabinet decisions: Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2024 season
Cabinet approves Minimum Support Price for Copra for 2024 season. The MSP for the 2024 season is an increase of Rs.300/- per quintal for milling copra and Rs.250/- per quintal for ball copra over the previous season. Cabinet approves improvement and widening of 135 km stretch of Khowai-Harina road in Tripura The project involves investment of Rs.2,486.78 crore which includes a loan component of Rs.1,511.70 crore. Cabinet approves construction of New 4.56 km long, 6-lane Bridge across River Ganga connecting Digha and Sonepur in Bihar. The total cost for the project is Rs.3,064.45 crore. The work is targeted to be completed in 42 months from the appointed date.
Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the person who sent a threatening email to RBI office
Mumbai Crime Branch arrested the person from Vadodara, Gujarat who sent a threatening email to the RBI office. The crime branch is questioning the accused as to why the threatening email was sent: Mumbai Police
Congress High Command Gathers in Delhi for Strategic AICC Meeting on Himachal Pradesh; Key Leaders Discuss Party Agenda
Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party General Secretary KC Venugopal, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and other leaders hold AICC Himachal Pradesh leaders meeting.
Tragic Hit-and-Run at Jaipur Nightclub Claims Life of Woman, Injures Another: Suspect Flees Scene After Argument
A woman was killed after she was run over by a car, following an argument at a nightclub in Jaipur on Tuesday night. The incident was caught on camera, which showed the car driver hitting the woman before fleeing the scene. Another man was also injured in the hit-and-run. The woman, Uma Suthar, originally from Madhya Pradesh, was residing in Jaipur and used to manage events.
Tourist Bus from West Bengal Plunges into Gorge in Odisha; 32 Injured, Prompt Rescue Operation Underway
Odisha: 32 people were injured as a tourist bus fell into a gorge near Brahmnigaon police limits. Police from Brahmanigaon and Daringbadi along with the fire brigade reached the spot to rescue the injured. The tourist bus was from West Bengal.
Amit Shah Declares ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’ as ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA
Union Home Minister Amit Shah posts, "The ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’/MLJK-MA is declared as an 'Unlawful Association' under UAPA. This organisation and its members are involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in J&K supporting terrorist activities and inciting people to establish Islamic rule in J&K."
Farooq Abdullah Warns of Kashmir Crisis: Urges India-Pakistan Dialogue to Avert Potential Conflict; Cites Vajpayee’s Wisdom
Former CM of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah says"We were a part of Bharat Jodo Yatra and will be a part of Bharat Nyay Yatra. There can be a situation in Kashmir (like that in Gaza) if India and Pakistan do not go for dialogue. On one side we have Pakistan and on the other there's China. If a war breaks out, the people of Kashmir will be affected. Atal Bihari Vajpayee once said, "We can change our friends, but not our neighbours."
