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Cyclone Tauktae: Low-lying areas waterlogged in parts of Kerala

Alappuzha (Kerala), May 16 (ANI): Cyclone Tauktae wreaked havoc in coastal Kerala. Low-lying areas of Alappuzha were heavily waterlogged. The rain continues in the state due to cyclonic storm. IMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places on May 16-17.

'Not right time for protest as COVID is spreading': CM Khattar to farmers

Hisar (Haryana), May 16 (ANI): Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar on May 16 urged farmers who are protesting to stand united at the time of COVID-19 cancel their protest as coronavirus is spreading in villages. "I urge protesters - your fight against govt can continue once COVID is over. But it's not the right time for this as coronavirus is spreading in villages. We've to stand together in fight against COVID-19," CM said.

Lockdown extended in Gwalior and Morena Chambal division till May 30

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), May 16 (ANI): 'Janata curfew' in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior and Morena Chambal divisions extended till May 30 keeping in mind COVID-19 situation in the state, informed state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on May 16. "On advice of the crisis management group we have decided to extend the 'janata curfew' in Gwalior and Morena Chambal divisions till May 30," said CM Shivraj.

Police use tear gas to disperse farmers protesting against CM Khattar

Hisar/Ambala (Haryana), May 16 (ANI): Haryana Police baton charged and used tear gas shells to disperse farmers who were protesting against state Chief Minister Manohar Lal Kahttar on May 16. CM Khattar was in Hisar to inaugurate a COVID-19 hospital. In retaliation, farmers blocked the highway at Haryana-Punjab border at Shambhu toll plaza near Ambala.

Oxygen Express with 99 MT of medical oxygen reaches Delhi

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Oxygen express carrying 99.08 metric tonne of medical oxygen reached Delhi Cantonment on May 16. Oxygen express arrived in national capital from Gujarat's Hapa.

Cyclone Tauktae: '50 NDRF teams deployed in Gujarat,' says DG Pradhan

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Around 50 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are being deployed in Gujarat ahead of Cyclone Tauktae, informed NDRF Director General SN Pradhan on May 16. "Over 50 NDRF teams are being deployed in Gujarat. We're working on evacuation and awareness generation," Pradhan said.

Cyclone Tauktae: 'Gujarat is fully prepared', says State's Energy Minister

Rajkot (Gujarat), May 16 (ANI): Gujarat government is fully prepared to tackle Cyclone Tauktae assured state Energy Minister Saurabh Patel on May 16. "We are fully prepared. In all 12 districts of Saurashtra which are likely to be affected by Cyclone Tauktae, special arrangements have been made in COVID hospitals from materials to manpower. Dual power supply arrangement has been done," said Gujarat Energy minister.

Cyclone Tauktae: '2 casualties reported, 200 houses destroyed,' says Goa CM

Panaji (Goa), May 16 (ANI): As Cyclone Tauktae wreaked havoc in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on May 16 informed that at least two people have lost lives, while more than 500 trees were uprooted and around 200 houses were destroyed. "Two deaths have been reported in Goa. More than 500 trees have fallen. Around 100 major houses and 100 minor houses were damaged. Roads are blocked. The power supply is disrupted," CM told ANI.

Cyclone Tauktae: Very heavy rainfall expected in coastal Gujarat on May 17-18

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to occur in coastal areas of Gujarat on May 17 and May 18 due to Cyclone Tauktae, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on May 16. "Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to occur in coastal areas of Gujarat on May 17 and May 18. Extremely heavy rainfall is also expected at some places. At the time of landfall, winds speed is expected to be 155-165 kmph gusting to 145 kmph," Dr Mohapatra said.

CM Yogi reviews meeting with the officials at COVID-19 command centre in Meerut

Meerut (UP), May 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on May 16 visited COVID-19 command centre. He also chaired review meeting with the officials and took stock of the preparedness. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are currently 1,93,815 active COVID-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh.

AIIMS chief explains what causes Black Fungus and how you can prevent it

Diabetics suffering from COVID-19 who are being given steroids have a high chance of being affected by mucormycosis or "black fungus", All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria said on Saturday.

Covishield dose gap a cover-up? Dr Fauci on vaccines & what India should do

The Government of India announced that the gap between the first and second doses of the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine has been increased to 12-16 weeks - from the existing 6-8 weeks. This is for the second time in three months that Covishield dosage intervals have been widened and this move has once again garnered criticism, as a cover-up for not having enough vaccines for the people in India. Watch the video to know what White House chief medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci has to say on India's vaccine policy and things Modi government should do to contain the surge of the pandemic.

COVID: Delhi Police ensures no public gathering on 'Eid al-Fitr'

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): 'Eid al-Fitr' is being celebrated in parts of India on May 14. Due to pandemic, at-home Eid celebrations have been initiated this year as well. Security personnel have been deployed at several places in Delhi to keep a tab over public movement during Eid celebrations. ADCP (Central) Rohit Meena said, "We have appealed people to stay at home due to pandemic and they are adhering to it." Several Delhi mosques are closed today due to COVID-imposed lockdown.

Large number of people offer 'namaz' at Amritsar mosque amid COVID pandemic

Amritsar (Punjab), May 14 (ANI): Despite 2nd wave of COVID, people gathered in large numbers at a mosque in Punjab on occasion of 'Eid al-Fitr' on May 14. They visited Amritsar's Jama Masjid Khairuddin Hall Bazar to offer the prayers. No social distancing norms were followed during the 'namaz'. 'Eid al-Fitr' is being celebrated parts of the world on May 14.

'Destruction of democracy', says Jagdeep Dhankhar as he visits violence-hit Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar (West Bengal), May 13 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on May 13 said that this is total collapse of rule of law and he is shocked to see the fear of Police in the eyes of people. "I'm really shocked, this is destruction of democracy," he said. "This is total collapse of rule of law. I could have never imagined this. I have seen the fear of Police in the eyes of the people, they are scared to go to Police, their houses were looted. I'm really shocked, this is destruction of democracy," the Governor said. "People have left their houses and are living in jungles. Women tell me, that they (goons) will come there once again and there is such failure of security before the Governor. I'm shocked at it. I can imagine what the people here must be going through," he added. The Governor visited the post-poll violence-affected areas in Dinhata and Cooch Behar.

17.72 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered till date: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal informed that 17.72 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered till now. "We are covering priority groups that are healthcare workers, people above 45 years and front line workers. They receive free vaccination from Centre," he said.

187 districts show continued decline in COVID cases since last 2 weeks: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal informed that 187 districts have shown a continued decline in cases since last 2 weeks. He also showed concern over 316 districts showing increasing trend in COVID cases. "There is a need to work with state governments on containment efforts, medical infrastructure up gradation in these districts," he added.

Karnataka showing new cases with UK variant, B1617: Health Minister

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on May 13 in virtual meeting while with health ministers of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan and discussed the rising cases and positivity rate of the COVID-19 situation in the country. Talking about situation in Karnataka, he said that the state is also showing new cases with UK variant and new mutant B1.617. "Maharashtra continues to be most worst-affected in 2020 as well as in 2021. Rajasthan is doing 100% testing by RT-PCR the positivity rate right now is greater than 20% and the number of deaths has gone up to 150.Kerala is showing rising trends in cases since April 15, and increase in deaths also. Testing number has increased and positivity rate is over 30%, which is highest in the country. Karnataka is also showing new cases with UK variant and new mutant B1.617," the minister said.

Sputnik vaccine arrived in India, to be available in market by next week: VK Paul

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul on May 12 informed that Sputnik vaccine has arrived in the country and may be available in the markets from next week. "Sputnik vaccine has arrived in India. I'm happy to say that we're hopeful that it'll be available in the market next week. We're hopeful that the sale of the limited supply that has come from there (Russia), will begin next week," he said.

Get vaccinated 6 months after recovery: NITI Aayog

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Addressing the concern on the number of days that recovering individuals need to wait before going for the jab, NITI Aayog Member Dr VK Paul said that scientists opine that a person should get vaccinated 6 months after recovery. Dr VK Paul said, "National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation discussed it and scientists opine that if a person is infected, he develops antibodies and there's protection. There's data, scientists opine that a person should get vaccinated 6 months after recovery."