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Shivraj Chouhan criticizes Kamal Nath govt over appointment of Women Commission chairperson

Bhopal (MP), Mar 17 (ANI): Former CM and BJP Leader, Shivraj Singh Chouhan post his meeting with Governor Lalji Tandon over MP political crises said that it is now proven that the current government does not have the numbers. He further presented his anguish on the appointments made by the Kamal Nath government and declared them as unconstitutional. He said, "We have requested the Governor to stop such activities," Chouhan said.

COVID-19: Empty Delhi monuments yearn for crowds

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Amid increasing fear of deadly coronavirus, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has closed Qutub Minar and Rajghat till March 31. Red Fort also has been temporarily closed for the safety of tourists. There are total 7 positive cases in the national capital. Meanwhile, in India total of 126 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported till now. Three people have died from the virus.

Coronavirus: ICMR engaging with high-quality private labs to increase tests access, says DG Bhargava

New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on March 17 briefed media about the latest status of coronavirus in the country. ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said, "ICMR is also engaging with high-quality private laboratories, which include NABL accredited laboratories, to understand the modalities to increase access to the tests while ensuring appropriate safeguards."

CM Gehlot reviews Barmer refinery construction, says locals to be given priority in employment

Barmer (Rajasthan), Mar 17 (ANI): Rajasthan government is giving priority to the establishment of a refinery at Pachpadra in Barmer as well as new oil exploration works in the state. Once the refining of oil at the refinery begins, sufficient crude oil will be available locally and the state won't have to import oil from outside the state. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said this in a review meeting of the works under construction of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, a joint venture of HPCL and Government of Rajasthan, in Pachpadra.During the meeting, the CM said that the completion of the construction work of the refinery on time is a top priority of the state government. There will be no shortage in the supply of resources required for this work. He reviewed the refinery project point-wise and said that work of various phases of this project should be completed on time. The Chief Minister also inspected the under construction work of the refinery and instructed the concerned officials to take sp

'Be loyal or be judge Loya': Randeep Surjewala questions former CJI's RS nomination

Chandigarh, Mar 17 (ANI): Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala criticised the nomination of former chief justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha by President Ram Nath Kovind. Surjewala said, "The entire nation with a sense of shock, witnessed the nomination by Modi government of former chief justice Ranjan Gogoi who had delivered the Rafale corruption verdict rejecting the corruption allegations. I think the appointment needs to be adjudged by three important court or people." He further added, "While hearing a case of appointment to tribunals, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had himself said that post retirement jobs for judges are a scar on democracy. I think his appointment now needs to be adjudged by his own comment. Is government saying be loyal or be judge Loya."

Nepotism practices of Sonia and Kamal Nath behind Congress' failure: Narottam Mishra

New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): BJP Leader Narottam Mishra targeting Sonia Gandhi and Kamal Nath, said that in order to practice nepotism, the president of Congress drowned the party at the Centre and Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath did the same in MP. He said that the current government's vision is confined only to Chhindwara. "Accusing us of passing a no-confidence motion is Kamal Ntah's tactic to escape. We haven't given any such notice," said Narottam.

Police, RWA members request Shaheen Bagh protesters to end protest amid COVID-19 scare

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Police personnel and Resident Welfare Association (RWA) members talked to the protesters of Shaheen Bagh on March 17. They requested the protesters to call off their protest in the light of Coronavirus outbreak. The protesters have not agreed to the request yet. Thousands of people are holding a sit-in protest in Shaheen Bagh against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) since December.

Coronavirus: Busy in laboratory expansion, has 72 functional labs, says ICMR DG

New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research on March 17 briefed media about the latest status of coronavirus in the country. ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said that the organisation is busy in laboratory expansion and as of now, there are 72 functional laboratories in ICMR system. "We have also engaged non-ICMR, Ministry of Health, government laboratories include CSIR, DRDO, DBT, government medical colleges, and we have 49 of those labs which will start testing by the end of this week."

COVID-19: CM Gehlot urges people to avoid going to crowded place

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 17 (ANI): To spread awareness among people about the coronavirus pandemic, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took a meeting with various district collectors through Video conferencing. In the meeting, CM said that people should be informed about the severity of the disease and its impact around the world. The horrors of the coronavirus can be gauged from the fact that the World Health Organization has declared it as a pandemic and the United States a national disaster.During the video conferencing, Chief Minister took information from the collectors of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaisalmer and other districts about the steps taken to prevent the coronavirus where most of the foreign tourists come. He also instructed the officials for screening at airports, railway stations, bus stands and hotels etc.CM also directed them to use mediums such as pamphlets, banners, hoardings, and short films to spread awareness. He also appealed to the people of the sta

Opposition should've faith in world's best judicial system: PC Sharma on SC to hear MP floor test

Bhopal (MP), Mar 17(ANI): Congress Leader and MP Minister, PC Sharma on Supreme Court's notice to CM Kamal Nath, Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati and Congress party said that on March 18, the counsel from the government will be present in the court. Sharma also said that India's judicial system is the best and opposition should have faith in it. The Supreme Court on

Hema Malini welcomes SC decision of granting permanent commission to women in Navy

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): BJP MP, Hema Malini expressed her happiness on Supreme Court's decision of granting permanent commission to women in Navy. She said, "It is very good news. Today women are excelling in every field." Further on coronavirus, Hema Malini said that the country does not have proper kits to test the virus. "It is not compulsory that everyone having cough and cold has coronavirus," Malini added.

COVID-19: Delhi Police initiates preventive measures for its staff

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Staff and visitors at DCP Central Office are being given masks and hand sanitisers during their visit as a preventive measure against the deadly coronavirus. Their temperature is being checked with the help of a thermometer gun as a precautionary measure amid coronavirus scare. All staff members who are working in the field are advised to use masks. Speaking on this, DCP Central Sanjay Bhatia said that temperature of all staff and visitors is being checked with temperature gun, and they are also being given hand sanitiser and masks. All field officers, beat staff, patrolling staff are being asked to use mask, and they indeed are using them, he added.

Waiting for report: Maharashtra Health Minister on 1st COVID-19 death in state

Mumbai, Mar 17 (ANI): Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare in Maharashtra government, Rajesh Tope, on Tuesday said they had a meeting with corporate sector regarding the concern of deadly spread of COVID-19, and 15 days working month has been decided in the meeting. Speaking on the patient who died today at Kasturba Hospital, he said, "It is not possible to say now the patient who died due to coronavirus. We are waiting for the report."

Tom Hanks to Idris Elba: Here's a list of A-listers who tested positive for coronavirus

Public figures, celebrities, and politicians sans face masks and failing to take proper preventive measures are now victims of coronavirus infections. Though top celebrities like Naomi Campbell and comedian Howie Mandel may have sought the hazmat suits as means of protection, experts suggest that wearing the over-the-top suit won't guarantee an escape from the deadly virus. Globally, the widespread of coronavirus infection has hit 182,547, with 7,164 reported deaths across 157 countries, leading to the closure of countless TV shows, movie productions, mass gatherings, and live shows. Here’s a list of the A-listers who have tested positive for confirmed infection >

'Is it quid pro quo': Owaisi questions former CJI Gogoi's Rajya Sabha nomination

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): AIMIM President, Asaduddin Owaisi on Ranjan Gogoi's nomination to Rajya Sabha, said that if Mr. Gogoi will accept this offer than he is simply exposing himself and questions will be raised. He quoted Late Arun Jaitely's Rajya Sabha speech in which Jaitely said that judges, who have pronounced decisions right before their retirement, should not get immediate appointments. Owaisi highlighted some important cases like CBI, Ayodhya-Babri Masjid case and Rafale where Gogoi's decision was "politically beneficial" for BJP.

BJP has required numbers to form govt in Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal (MP), Mar 15 (ANI): Former CM and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan claimed that the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh will certainly fall and his party has the required numbers to form the government in the state. He also urged for a floor test as soon as possible and accused the current government of purposely delaying it. The Supreme Court will hear the matter of floor test in Madhya Pradesh tomorrow.

Maharashtra govt should lockdown few cities to contain coronavirus: BJP's Ram Kadam

Mumbai, Mar 17 (ANI): BJP leader Ram Kadam expressed his grief over the first death of COVID-19 patient in Maharashtra, and advised the state government to lockdown few cities in order to contain the deadly virus. "It is very unfortunate that the Ghatkopar resident who was tested positive with Coronavirus has died. The government should plan to lock down a few cities especially Mumbai and Pune, in order to contain the virus," said Kadam after one COVID-19 patient died in Maharashtra.

Despite pandemic coronavirus, devotees throng Patna's Hanuman temple

Patna (Bihar), Mar 17 (ANI): Despite devotees in several states in India avoiding visiting temples due to deadly fear of coronavirus, believers in Patna gathered in large numbers at the Hanuman Temple in Patna to offer their prayers on March 17. No cases of coronavirus have been reported in Bihar so far. Meanwhile, in India total of 126 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported till now. Three people have died from the virus.

Rebel Madhya Pradesh MLAs, housed in Bengaluru, hit out at Kamal Nath

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh rebel MLAs held a press conference in Bengaluru on March 17. While speaking to media persons, MLA Govind Singh Rajput stated that Kamal Nath after becoming Chief Minister of MP, he never heard MLAs even for 15 minutes so whom should the legislators talk for development work in their constituencies. Meanwhile, another rebel Congress MLA Imarti Devi said, "Jyotiraditya Scindia is our leader. He taught us a lot. I'll always stay with him even if I had to jump in a well." MP Assembly speaker N P Prajapati adjourned the assembly till March 26 in view of the COVID-19 threat.

PM Modi attends BJP Parliamentary meeting at Library Building

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived for BJP Parliamentary meeting on March 17. He was accompanied by Minister of State for Prime Minister Office, Jitendra Singh. Meanwhile Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also arrived for the BJP Parliamentary party meeting. The meeting will be held at the Parliament Library Building. MEA S Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were also in attendance.