For third day in a row, no Covid-19 casualty in Manipur
- The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed 365 lives in Manipur so far.
PUBLISHED ON JAN 12, 2021 11:33 PM IST
There has been no Covid-19 death in Manipur for the third straight day on Tuesday, the government said.
The pandemic has claimed 365 lives in Manipur so far.
In a statement, Dr Khoirom Sasheekumar Mangang, additional director and spokesperson of the health department said only 32 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours.
Meanwhile a total of 28 people were discharged home isolation and Covid care facilities.
Manipur’s Covid-19 tally stands at 28,725 while the numbers of active and recovered cases are 481 and 27,879 respectively. The recovery rate is 97.05 per cent, the statement said.
As of Tuesday, 5,53,183 people were screened at various entry points of the state, while 4,91,958 individuals were tested for the disease, said officials.
The state health department has also urged the public to self-isolate and contact Covid control room or the chief medical officer for testing in the event of coming in contact with a Covid-19 positive person.
India, China hold military talks to defuse LAC tensions
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 11:29 PM IST
- The situation in the Ladakh sector remains tense and the ongoing military and diplomatic dialogue has not yielded results.
Covid-19 vaccination: Over 16 lakh inoculated in 9 days, Karnataka leads the way
Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 11:07 PM IST
The government data also said that only 10 Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFIs) have been reported till 7.30 pm on Sunday.
In Tikamgarh district of MP, primary school converted into cow shelter
By Shruti Tomar
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 11:01 PM IST
- A school teacher said more than 200 cows destroyed the kitchen garden and at least 100 plants of flowers, fruits and medicinal plant in the school premises.
Time capsule to be buried on Republic Day to mark 100 years of AMU
PTI, Aligarh
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 10:59 PM IST
AMU spokesman Rahat Abrar said that "The steel capsule which weighs 1.5 tonne would be buried at a depth of 30 feet in front of Victoria Gate, the iconic structure, which marks the heart of this historic institution."
Delhi Police Commissioner issues circular for tractor rally
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 10:57 PM IST
- The circular said that all officers and personnel as well as CAPF and any other force deployed for the Republic Day Parade security arrangements should be made aware and be prepared that they will be required for law and order arrangements immediately after the official celebration is over.
Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory for road movement ahead of Republic Day
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 10:49 PM IST
- Delhi traffic police requested road users to accordingly plan their journies and avoid the route of parade and tableaux, from 4 am to 12:30 pm for their own convenience.
‘Thank you West Bengal’ tweets PM Modi as he shares video of his Kolkata visit
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Ayshee Bhaduri, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 24, 2021 10:52 PM IST
The video includes pictures and videos of the Prime Minister’s at Victoria Memorial to mark the occasion of ParakramDivas, Shubhash Chandra Bose’s residence amongst others, with sound bites from his speech at the former added for effect.
Gird Child Day: Leaders, eminent personalities laud contribution of daughters
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 10:32 PM IST
India celebrates National Girl Child Day, an initiative of the ministry of women and child development, every year on January 24.
Chhattisgarh police arrest man trying to sell tiger skin
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 10:07 PM IST
- According to the FIR registered by the police, the estimated value of the tiger skin that was seized is ₹40 lakh in the international market.
Nitish Kumar wishes speedy recovery to Lalu, but won't call. Here's why
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 10:04 PM IST
Lalu Prasad Yadav was airlifted to Delhi from Ranchi where he is being treated for multiple ailments.
Eight CAs among 258 arrested since mid-November in GST fraud
By Rajeev Jayaswal
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 09:52 PM IST
- One CA was arrested on Saturday along with four businessmen in Jaipur for operating 25 fake firms to fraudulently avail and pass on input tax credit.
Congress slams Center over petrol, diesel price hike
ANI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 09:50 PM IST
- While addressing a press conference, Congress General Secretary Ajay Maken demanded an explanation of how exactly has the government spent ₹20 lakh crore that it "collected by multiple hikes in excise duty on both petrol and diesel" in last six years.
Fresh grip of chill in north, central India over next 3-4 days: IMD
By hindustantimes.com
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 09:27 PM IST
This fresh spell of chill has been caused by the movement of the western disturbance further northeastwards on Sunday from Jammu and Kashmir.
Gold worth Rs4.50 crore seized at Chennai airport, 9 held
PTI, Chennai
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 09:19 PM IST
Acting on inputs that 17 passengers, including four women passengers, who had arrived from Dubai on Friday, were involved in gold-smuggling, the Customs sleuths intercepted them on suspicion and recovered the precious metal.
Odisha Dalit girl works as labourer to clear pending dues of engineering college
By Debabrata Mohanty
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2021 09:17 PM IST
- The girl claims that the college has withheld her diploma certificate for non-payment of dues.