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Delhi lockdown extended till May 24: Arvind Kejriwal
By Abhishek Dey
PUBLISHED ON MAY 16, 2021 12:56 PM IST
Delhi has been witnessing a steady decline in Covid-19 infections for the past few days. However, the positivity rate still remains well above 5% -- a level considered relatively safe by the WHO.
Delhi Covid-19 lockdown extended till May 24; metro services to remain shut
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 16, 2021 12:45 PM IST
- Talking about the Covid-19 cases in Delhi, Kejriwal had earlier said that the national capital has recorded less than 10,000 cases in the last 24 hours which is the first time this month.
Delhi sets rates for hearse vans for Covid-19 victims
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 16, 2021 05:48 AM IST
- The order further stated that the family members of the deceased will have to pay additional ₹700 to avail the “body wrapping” facility as per Covid protocols.
Govt sets up O2 device banks for patients in home isolation
By Sweta Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 16, 2021 03:16 AM IST
- A senior Delhi government official said each district will have at least 200 oxygen concentrators, to be given to patients on the advice of a doctor.
_1621114508169_1621114518799.jpg "Relatives of a Covid-19 victim grieving at Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi.")
Delhi Covid-19 cases dip to 6,430, CM urges caution
By Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 16, 2021 03:07 AM IST
- There were 337 more deaths due to Covid-19 on Saturday, according to the government’s health bulletin on data from the previous 24 hours.
Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan crematorium will add 150 more pyres
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 15, 2021 08:13 PM IST
- Crematoriums in the national capital have been inundated with a massive number of bodies amid the raging second wave of the pandemic
Delhi govt fixes rate of hearse service for deceased Covid-19 patients
PTI | , New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 05:19 PM IST
Rates for hearse van facility has been fixed at ₹1,300 per trip for initial 10 kilometres and ₹100 per kilometre thereafter
Covid: Delhi govt to start oxygen concentrator bank, announces CM Kejriwal
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 15, 2021 12:35 PM IST
In April, Delhi witnessed the worst health crisis during the pandemic as hospitals ran short of oxygen supplies on a daily basis and were unable to procure them on time. Many critical patients of the Covid-19 disease lost their lives due to the shortage of the lifesaving gas.
Delhi's daily Covid cases down to 6,500; CM announces oxygen concentrator banks
Written by Prashasti Singh | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 15, 2021 12:08 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said officials will deliver oxygen concentrators to all patients who were in home isolation and required oxygen.
Delhi govt sets up panel to monitor use of tocilizumab
By Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 06:22 AM IST
- The order also states that the drug will be distributed in this manner till stock remains; no waiting list shall be maintained.
Former AAP MLA Jarnail Singh dies of Covid-19 complications
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 15, 2021 04:44 AM IST
- A former journalist, Singh first came into the limelight in 2009 for hurling a shoe at the then Union cabinet minister P Chidambaram during a press conference.
Hobby classes in schools to utilise summer break
By Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 15, 2021 03:06 AM IST
- Taking lessons from her entrepreneurship classes, Nisha Yadav (15), a Class 11 student of a government school in Shakarpur, is now working on her own website by following YouTube tutorials.
Free education, financial aid for Covid orphans: Kejriwal
By Sweta Goswami, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 15, 2021 03:02 AM IST
- At its peak, Delhi recorded 28,395 cases on April 20. On April 22, the positivity rate touched 36%.
Delhi cases below 10k first time since April 10
By Anonna Dutt, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 04:41 AM IST
- The city’s test positivity rate too fell to 12.4%, the lowest since April 11, suggesting that the outbreak is receding after a punishing surge that began in mid-April and abated only in recent days.
Delhiwale: An anthology of our feelings
By Mayank Austen Soofi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 15, 2021 01:18 AM IST
- Voices from across the city as the pandemic takes its toll
Uphold dignity and protect rights of the dead: NHRC to govt
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 04:20 AM IST
Asserting that Article 21 of the Constitution applies not only to the living but also to the dead, the commission said, “It is the duty of the State to protect the rights of the deceased and prevent crime over the dead body”.
PIL on hoarding: Delhi Police question Youth Cong chief BV Srinivas
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi:
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 12:58 AM IST
The police’s action invited the criticism from the Congress, although Delhi Police has questioned politicians across the spectrum delivering such aid on the direction of the Delhi High Court.
Low-quality health gear has flooded city markets: Delhi police
By Karn Pratap Singh, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 04:16 AM IST
According to the report, these unauthorised units are being run out of local markets and industrial areas around Delhi-NCR.
Decongestion drive at Tihar excludes those caught for Covid-related crimes
By Prawesh Lama, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 04:11 AM IST
On Thursday, the prison department, on the directions of the HPC, released at least 700 prisoners from the first batch of 1,133, who have been granted interim bail to decongest the prison complex.
Covid-19: Unclaimed ashes pile up at crematoriums
By Soumya Pillai, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 04:59 AM IST
While the remains from each of the pyres are stored inside the facility’s lockers, there are some bags where the ashes and remains from different bodies are mixed together and stored separately.
After several days of delay, Delhi govt to begin distributing free rations
By Abhishek Dey, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 01:04 AM IST
Approximately 1.78 million households in Delhi hold ration cards, which cater to 7.2 million beneficiaries. Rations are distributed through a network of 2,000-odd shops.
Oxygen concentrator case: High court refuses interim relief to Navneet Kalra
By Richa Banka, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 15, 2021 01:01 AM IST
“I am persuaded by the reasons given by the trial court which is a valid ground for me not to grant any interim protection now,” said the single-judge bench of justice Subramonium Prasad.
Delhi reports 8,506 Covid-19 cases as testing declines, death toll at 289
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 14, 2021 07:54 PM IST
- Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a press conference that Delhi’s infection rate was on the decline and Delhi had recorded less than 10k cases in the last 24 hours, calling it a “good news”.
City folks join hands to feed strays amid Covid lockdown
By Sanchita Kalra
UPDATED ON MAY 14, 2021 04:21 PM IST
While some good Samaritans in the city are lending a helping hand and delivering meals to Covid-hit families, others are ensuring that stray animals remain well-fed during the lockdown
Delhi HC declines interim relief to Khan Market restaurateur Navneet Kalra
By hindustantimes.com | Reported by Richa Banka | Written by Srivatsan K C, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 14, 2021 03:21 PM IST
“I am persuaded by the reasons given by the trial court which is a valid ground for me not to grant any interim protection now,” Justice Subramonium Prasad said.
Free education for kids who lost parents to Covid: Delhi CM
PUBLISHED ON MAY 14, 2021 02:06 PM IST
The chief minister also hinted that the lockdown is likely to be extended by another week yet again. The current lockdown is supposed to end at 5am on Monday
Covaxin stock has almost ended, Covishield to last for 3 days in Delhi: Jain
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Srivatsan K C, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 14, 2021 01:58 PM IST
“Central govt is a partner in Covaxin's manufacturing so they can share the formula with others. Centre should cap prices of all vaccines and it should not be more than ₹150 per dose,” Health minister Satyendar Jain said.
Delhi registered less than 10k Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours: Arvind Kejriwal
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 14, 2021 01:27 PM IST
- Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said Covaxin stock has almost ended and the government is now left with only 2-3 days of stock for Covishield vaccines for 18- 44 years of age group.
Jarnail Singh will be remembered for his contributions to society: Kejriwal
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 14, 2021 09:11 AM IST
- The decision to suspend Singh was taken in the meeting of the party's Political Affairs Committee (PAC).