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Bihar health dept sets up 3-tier committee to update Covid-19 death toll
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 06:46 PM IST
The death toll due to Covid-19 will be updated once the state-level committee issues a fresh list of casualty.
Haryana govt extends Covid-19 lockdown with some relaxations
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani Kumar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 06:39 PM IST
- The relaxations are subjected to strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocol including mandatory face masks and social distancing.
Delhi records 124 fresh Covid-19 cases, lowest since February 16
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 06:05 PM IST
- The number of deaths also remained below 10 for the second day in a row. The death toll in Delhi has reached 24,914.
Completion targets of Metro Phase-4 will depend on Covid-19 scenario: DMRC
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 06:03 PM IST
In the past two months, the DMRC has been working with just half the workforce. While a lot of workers left during Holi, others decided to leave after the lockdown was imposed in April. DMRC officials said that their strength at sites came down from over 4,000 to about 2,500.
Karnataka and Maharashtra to share info on interstate water resources
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 05:36 PM IST
- An agreement was signed in Bengaluru on Saturday between chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and water resources minister of Maharashtra, Jayant Patil, as reported by local media Prajavani.
K'taka should approach CWMA for surplus Cauvery water in TN: Justice Manjunath
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 05:34 PM IST
- Justice Manjunath explained that Karnataka has been discharging surplus water for 45 years, except for the year 2016-17 when Tamil Nadu fell short of 50tmcft water.
Jayant Patil, Karnataka CM discuss Almatti dam issue
By Shalaka Shinde
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:59 PM IST
In Maharashtra, a real-time data acquisition system has been installed, however, Karnataka does not have one. They must install it at the earliest, and if this system is put in place, collectively the Almatti dam levels can be controlled dynamically, said Patil
Pune district reports 1,308 new Covid cases, 31 deaths on Saturday
By Steffy Thevar
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:53 PM IST
The current progressive count stands at 1,043,024 cases out of which 1,008,732 have recovered, 16,184 deaths have been reported and 18,108 are active cases and the patients are currently in hospital undergoing treatment or are in home isolation
Pune ZP identifies 406 destinations for tourism development in the district
By Prachi Bari
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:51 PM IST
Some of the possible places include Indapur-Madanwadi and Bigwan, boating spot and migratory bird watching site Junnar, Manikdoh , Manikdoh dam and leopard care centre, Kusur (Shivneri fort), Ozar (Vignaharta Ganpati, one of the eight Ashtavinayak, Purandar (Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Smarak, Khanwadi), Bhor, Bhatghar backwaters in Narhe
PCMC blacklists 6 schools for functioning without proper permits
By Jigar Hindocha
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:48 PM IST
The orders also state that parents should not take admissions in these schools and If they want to take admission then it will be the responsibility of parents if their children suffer in the academic year
We can vaccinate 1.5 lakh beneficiaries daily, extend drive to housing societies in Pune if we have enough doses: Ajit Pawar
By Steffy Thevar
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:40 PM IST
In early March this year, the administration had prepared to vaccinate over one lakh eligible beneficiaries daily which has now been raised to 1.5 lakh beneficiaries daily. However, due to the shortage of vaccines, the administration has not been able to reach its set target
Madhya Pradesh gets 94% excess rainfall in June
PTI | , Bhopal
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:31 PM IST
The south-west monsoon arrived in east Madhya Pradesh on June 10 – seven days ahead of its schedule -- and covered the entire state by Saturday, G D Mishra, senior meteorologist at the IMD's Bhopal office, told PTI.
Uttarakhand allows Char Dham Yatra for locals in fresh relaxations in Covid curfew
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:32 PM IST
The state government has decided to extend the ongoing Covid Curfew from June 22-29 but with more relaxations.
53% Covid deaths registered under less than 45-60 age group: PCMC data
By Jigar Hindocha
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:24 PM IST
The data analysis was conducted about deaths that were reported in four Covid-19 dedicated hospitals – Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial hospital, Anna Saheb Magar Jumbo Hospital, Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Dr DY Patil Medical Hospital during in April and May this year
Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani reopen for tourists; viewing points to remain close
By Jigar Hindocha
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 04:09 PM IST
A negative report is a must, either Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) or RT-PCR Test if one is planning to stay at the hill station, said, officials
Uttar Pradesh follows Assam to raise concerns regarding rise in population
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 03:21 PM IST
- Mittal further said that his statements are not targeted towards any community nor does he want to challenge human rights’ of citizens.
Political turmoil as independents, BSP MLAs join hands against Sachin Pilot camp
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Jaipur
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 05:05 PM IST
The MLA said that the central leaders camping in Rajasthan assured of accommodating the independents in the cabinet.
Farmers protest in Karnal ahead of OP Dhankar’s visit
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 01:54 PM IST
Ahead of Haryana BJP president OP Dhankar’s visit to Karnal, hundreds of farmers protesting under the banner of Snyukt Kisan Morcha gathered near the event venue in Karnal’s Salaru village, HT has learnt
Land sought from air force for instant upgradation of Darbhanga airport
By Bishnu K Jha
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 01:35 PM IST
A passenger’s footfall data showed that a total of 1845 flyers in as many as 14 flights travelled to and from Darbhanga airport in a day on Friday, June 18, indicating its popularity as a destination on India’s aviation map.
Delhi eases lockdown curbs, bars to operate with 50% capacity; gyms, schools to remain shut
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 01:36 PM IST
The order, seen by HT, however, stated that cinema halls, gyms, spas, schools, colleges, swimming pools, auditoriums and banquet halls shall remain shut for at least one more week.
Sputnik V rollout delayed in Delhi, hospitals point to supply issues
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 01:22 PM IST
Sputnik V is the third vaccine to get emergency use approval from India's drugs regulator DCGI. The other two vaccines are AstraZeneca's Covishield and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin.
4 cubs born 2-yrs ago to Ranthambore tigress discovered, bring joy
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 01:19 PM IST
The tiger cubs at Ranthambore reserve were initially sighted without their mother T-111 but were seen in her company later in the evening.
Delhi unlocks: Bars, public parks, gardens allowed to open; DDMA issues order
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 01:17 PM IST
Delhi Covid-19 unlock: Bars with 50% seating capacity, public parks, gardens, golf clubs, and outdoor yoga activities to be allowed from Monday, a DDMA order noted.
DDMA allows outdoor yoga activities on International Yoga Day
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 01:33 PM IST
- Delhi announced a week-long lockdown on April 19. It was then extended every week for a total of 6 weeks.
‘2 Maoists killed in encounters in Narayanpur district of Bastar region’: Chhattisgarh police
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 12:21 PM IST
Police said that they have recovered two rifles and a huge amount of camping materials from the encounter spots.
Patna to get 10 public transport stands under smart city project by August
By Megha
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 12:15 PM IST
IPT stands will fix stoppages for small and medium public transport vehicles and end the dangerous and unruly practice of stopping anywhere on the road to pick up passengers, disrupting traffic and also inducing accidents.
UP to ease corona curfew from Monday, new guidelines issued. All details here
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose, Lucknow
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 12:05 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Covid-19 lockdown relaxation: As per new orders in effect from Monday, shopping malls and restaurants will be allowed to operate with 50% capacity on weekdays till 9pm. Other standalone shops and market complexes can also remain open for five days a week now. Check all details here.
Thane civic body holds Covid-19 vaccination camp for transgender community
ANI | , Thane
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 11:06 AM IST
"We have organised such a drive for the transgenders because they need special attention, specifically in the time of Covid-19. We want to make sure that everybody gets vaccinated," said Dr Sukesh Thakur, MS, Vaccination centre.
Bihar poll body requisitioning EVMs for panchayat polls likely in October
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 11:04 AM IST
Bihar panchayat polls are likely to begin from October after the end of the rainy season in September and results may be announced by the end of November or by December.