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Dec 23, 2021 11:56 PM IST
Maharashtra to unveil new Covid-19 curbs on December 24 in view of Omicron
The Maharashtra government would unveil new Covid-19 related restrictions in the state on Friday (December 24) in view of the upcoming festive season, the Covid-19 surge and the Omicron variant.
The decision was taken in the task force meeting headed by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday night.
The decision was taken as there would be huge gatherings in hotels and restaurants due to Christmas and New year celebrations.
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Dec 23, 2021 10:56 PM IST
Allahabad HC urges PM Modi, ECI to consider postponing UP polls amid Omicron alert
The Allahabad high court has appealed to PM Narendra Modi and Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider postponing UP elections by one to two months in view of the rising cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant in India.
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Dec 23, 2021 10:19 PM IST
2 new Omicron cases confirmed in Odisha, both patients are children
Bhubaneswar | 2 children of age 11 & 15 years, with a travel history to Nigeria, have tested #Omicron positive today; their close contacts have been traced & tested negative: Dr. Niranjan Mishra, Director of Public Health, Odisha
(file photo) pic.twitter.com/IwHUP0WTlD
— ANI (@ANI) December 23, 2021
Odisha reports two new Omicron cases, taking the state tally to four. The new detections have been confirmed in two children aged 11 and 15, with a travel history to Nigeria.
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Dec 23, 2021 08:57 PM IST
FIR filed against unknown person in connection or Ludhiana blast
An FIR has been lodged against an unknown person in connection with the explosion that occurred at the Ludhiana court complex earlier in the day, ANI reported.
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Dec 23, 2021 08:20 PM IST
Maharashtra CM to hold Covid review meet tonight as Omicron continues to increase in state
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray will hold a Covid-19 review meeting later at 10pm with the state task force as the state continues to report higher numbers of Omicron cases, an official statement from the CMO read.
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Dec 23, 2021 08:10 PM IST
Gujarat detects 7 more Omicron cases, tally rises to 30
Gujarat on Thursday confirmed seven more cases of Omicron variant, thereby taking the tally to 30. Of the total Omicron cases, as many as 25 are active, ANI reported.
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Dec 23, 2021 08:03 PM IST
Maharashtra reports 23 more Omicron cases, state’s tally reaches 88
Maharashtra on Thursday reported 23 fresh Omicron cases, taking the state’s tally to 88. Of these, 13 were found in Pune, five in Mumbai, two in Osmanabad and one each in Thane, Nagpur and Mira-Bhayander area.
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Dec 23, 2021 07:43 PM IST
MP imposes night curfew from 11pm to 5am as Omicron spreads
Madhya Pradesh imposes night curfew from 11pm to 5am amid the spread of Omicron variant of Covid-19.
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Dec 23, 2021 07:28 PM IST
Blast reported at pharma unit in Maharashtra
A blast has been reported at a pharma unit in Maharashtra’s Tarapur town, fire brigade is currently at spot.
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Dec 23, 2021 07:21 PM IST
PM chairs Covid-19 review meeting as Omicron variant spreads alarm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs Covid-19 review meeting as Omicron variant spreads alarm across country.
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Dec 23, 2021 07:10 PM IST
CJI Ramana expresses deep shock over Ludhiana court blast case
Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana expressed “deep shock” at the Ludhiana district court complex blast incident earlier in the day, ANI reported citing an official statement. He also asked the CJ of Punjab and Haryana high court to enquire about the developments.
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Dec 23, 2021 06:43 PM IST
Centre spent over ₹19 crore to procure Covid vaccines for free supply to states, UTs: Govt data
The central government has spent ₹19,675 crore to procure Covid-19 vaccines free-of-cost to supply to states and Union territories (UTs), PTI reported citing government data. The new phase of the universalisation of Covid-19 vaccination drive was started in June this year. Under this, the Centre will obtain and supply (free-of-cost) 75% of the vaccines from the manufacturers, to the states and UTs.
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Dec 23, 2021 06:11 PM IST
Conjoined twins get job in Punjab state power corp ltd
Sohna-Mohna help us look after the electrical appliances here. Punjab govt has hired them. Sohna got the job & Mohna helps alongside. They have work experience as well: Ravinder Kumar, substation Jr Engineer, PSPCL pic.twitter.com/XEfmUsb4zE
— ANI (@ANI) December 23, 2021
Conjoined twins, Sohna and Mohna, get a job in the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), news agency ANI reported. “We’re very glad about the job and have joined on December 20. We thank the Punjab govt and the Pingalwara institution, which schooled us, for the opportunity,” they told ANI.
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Dec 23, 2021 05:35 PM IST
Karnataka Assembly passes anti-conversion bill
Karnataka Assembly on Thursday passed the Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 (anti-conversion bill), ANI reported.
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Dec 23, 2021 04:55 PM IST
Man nabbed at Delhi metro station after bullets found in luggage
A 21-year-old man was nabbed by the CISF at Delhi’s Khan Market metro station on Thursday after he was found carrying four bullets in his luggage, PTI reported citing officials.
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Dec 23, 2021 04:37 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi to meet LS MPs from Punjab at her Delhi residence today
Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi will meet Lok Sabha MPs from Punjab at her residence in Delhi later today at 6.30pm, news agency ANI reported.
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Dec 23, 2021 04:17 PM IST
Kerala reports five new Omicron cases
Kerala on Thursday reported five new Omicron cases, taking the state’s tally to 29, state health minister Veene George said.
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Dec 23, 2021 03:40 PM IST
Karnataka reports 12 new Omicron cases, tally rises to 31
Karnataka on Thursday detected as many as12 fresh cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant, health minister Dr K Sudhakar announced on Twitter. With this, the southern state’s Omicron tally has climbed to 31.
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Dec 23, 2021 03:37 PM IST
DDMA allows religious places to stay open amid ban on gathering for New Year, Christmas
DDMA allows religious places to stay open amid ban on gatherings for New Year and Christmas. In an order, the DDMA said that social distancing and Covid-appropriate behaviour must be adhered to.
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Dec 23, 2021 02:43 PM IST
Firhad Hakim to remain Kolkata mayor
Firhad Hakim will continue in his role as a mayor of Kolkata, TMC spokesperson Riju Dutta announced on Twitter. Meanwhile, TMC MP Mala Roy has been named chairman of KMC, PTI reported.
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Dec 23, 2021 02:10 PM IST
PM lays foundation stone of Banas Dairy Kashi Sankul and Biogas Plant in UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday laid the foundation stone of Banas Dairy Kashi Sankul and Biogas Plant in Varanasi. He also launched dairy mark and digital portal.
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Dec 23, 2021 01:51 PM IST
Punjab CM to visit Ludhiana after explosion hits district court
Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi says he will visit Ludhiana to take stock of situation after explosion in district court complex.
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Dec 23, 2021 01:26 PM IST
Western disturbance to increase minimum temperature in North India
A fresh intensity of western disturbance and its induced cyclonic circulation is likely to influence northwest India from December 26 and central India from December 27, according to IMD forecast. The cyclonic circulation will increase the minimum temperature in the northwest, east and central India.
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Dec 23, 2021 12:38 PM IST
Explosion inside Ludhiana district court complex; 2 dead, 5 injured
At least two people were dead in an explosion reported from a district court complex of Ludhiana, located near the police commissionerate office, while five were injured. The explosion took place in the washroom on the second floor at around 12.22pm.
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Dec 23, 2021 12:14 PM IST
Delhi CM holds high-level meeting as Omicron cases rise
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal holds a high-level meeting as Delhi reports 64 Omicron cases (as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) and to strengthen home isolation managment for Covid-19 patients.
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Dec 23, 2021 12:04 PM IST
Movement of 280 trains affected in Firozpur division: CPRO
In the last 24 hours, the movement of more than 280 trains has been affected due to protest demonstration by farmers in the Firozpur Division of the Northern Railway. While more than 400 trains have been affected in the last four days of protest: CPRO, Northern Railway
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Dec 23, 2021 10:47 AM IST
PM Modi to chair Covid-19 review meeting at 6:30pm today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair the Covid-19 review meeting at 6:30 pm today.
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Dec 23, 2021 10:42 AM IST
Over 60% of eligible population in India is fully vaccinated now
“Accomplishing more new feats! Congratulations India. Aided by public participation & dedicated efforts of our health workers,over 60% of eligible population fully vaccinated now,” tweets Union Health Minstry.
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Dec 23, 2021 09:02 AM IST
Omicron scare from Delhi to Mumbai: Curbs put in place by states
Amid growing concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, said to be highly infectious and capable of undergoing frequent mutations, multiple states and Union territories across India have reimposed fresh restrictions in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak. Read More
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Dec 23, 2021 07:58 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee ‘unhappy’ over not getting a chance to speak at PM’s meeting
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is unhappy for not been given a chance to speak at a virtual meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. According to news agency PTI, the development has anguished the entire state administration. Read More
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Dec 23, 2021 07:10 AM IST
Hong Kong university dismantles Tiananmen statue
Hong Kong’s oldest university launched an overnight operation Thursday to dismantle a statue commemorating those killed in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in the latest blow to academic freedoms as China cracks down.
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Dec 23, 2021 06:14 AM IST
PM Modi to launch projects worth over ₹2,000 crore in Varanasi today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on Thursday and launch multiple projects and schemes worth over ₹2,095 crore, his office said on Wednesday.
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Police file case against Madras HC lawyer for improper behaviour during trial
Tamil Nadu police has registered a case against a Madras High Court lawyer, R D Santhanakrishnan, who was caught canoodling with a woman during an online court proceeding
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:58 AM IST
Govt issues advisory on use of ed-tech firms for online coaching
The ministry of education issued the advisory after several cases of fraud in ed-tech companies were reported
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:46 AM IST
Altercation at temple function: Andhra police book cases against ex-Union minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Hyderabad The police in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district on Thursday registered a case against former Union minister for civil aviation and senior Telugu Desam Party leader P Ashok Gajapathi Raju on the charges of obstructing the duties of government officials and damaging public properties
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:45 AM IST
GoM on GST rate likely to submit report by February: Bommai
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation is likely to submit its final report by February, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, who heads it, said on Thursday
Updated on Dec 24, 2021 12:44 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India, Belagavi
Kerala HC directs registrar to take action against ex-judge over FB posts
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala high court on Thursday directed the registrar to take action against a former judicial officer, S Sudeep, for making a series of attacks against the court and its order through social media
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:42 AM IST
Plans to introduce new employment policy soon: Bommai
The government will henceforth encourage such institutions which are engaged in generating higher number of employment opportunities, Bommai said.
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:42 AM IST
ByPress Trust of India, Belagavi
Karnataka: Christian groups, Opposition slam passage of anti-conversion bill
With just a day to go before Christmas, the passage of the anti-conversion bill in the Karnataka assembly on Thursday has dampened spirits of the most important day of the year for the community, members of the church said.
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:39 AM IST
BySharan Poovanna, Bengaluru
Mangaluru: Six held for assaulting fisherman over suspicion of mobile theft
Police on Thursday arrested six fishermen for assaulting a colleague after hanging him upside down on a boat at the Mangaluru fishing harbour.
Updated on Dec 24, 2021 12:37 AM IST
Assam assembly amends law to allow seizure of properties of illegal cow trade accused
Amid a heated debate in the assembly, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he wants to convey the message that Assam is a “tough state” while dealing with unlawful cattle trade
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:36 AM IST
Bengaluru Urban fully vaccinated: Govt
Karnataka health minister K Sudhakar on Thursday said Bengaluru Urban has become the first district in the state to achieve 100% coronavirus vaccination coverage.
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:35 AM IST
Man held for stealing firearms, ammunition from CM Mamata’s security staff
After her party’s landslide victory in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation election on December 21, the chief minister had gone to Assam to offer prayers at the Kamakhya Temple. Some of the security personnel were returning by train after duty.
Published on Dec 24, 2021 12:35 AM IST
TRF says it carried out attack on J&K cop, civilian
The TRF, an outfit affiliated with Pakistan-based LeT, has claimed responsibility for the killing of a civilian and police officer in Kashmir Valley.
Updated on Dec 24, 2021 12:32 AM IST
ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar
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