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FM Sitharaman chairs 39th GST Council meeting in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): The 39th GST Council meeting held in Delhi on March 14. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the meeting at Vigyan Bhawan. GST Council discussed operational glitches on the GST Network portal. They also discussed different ways to increase revenue collection and to avoid tax evasion.

COVID-19: People flock to medical shops to buy masks

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): People flocked to medical shops to buy masks amid COVID-19 in Delhi. The sale of masks has been increased. On March 12, Delhi Government declared coronavirus an epidemic. Around 83 positive cases have been registered in India so far. One of the consumers said, "There is a sense of panic among public. People are afraid of shaking hands even." The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus as 'pandemic'.

Coronavirus outbreak: Movie theaters, gyms to shut down in Nagpur till March 30

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 14 (ANI): Amid growing cases of dreadful coronavirus in India, all movie theaters, gyms, swimming pools and public gardens in Nagpur will remain closed till March 30 as a preventive measure against the virus. The step has been taken to prevent the public gatherings. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus as pandemic. In India, around 83 positive cases have been registered so far. Two deaths have been confirmed in India, one from Karnataka and the other from Delhi.

Coronavirus: Shree Siddhivinayak Temple takes precautionary measure for devotees

Mumbai, Mar 14 (ANI): Speaking on preventive measures against coronavirus, Chairman of Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Trust, Aadesh Chandrakant Bandekar said, "It is important to take precautionary measures. Every devotee is being provided with hand sanitizer while entering the temple premises. The temple floors and hand railings are being cleaned and sanitized frequently. We have also arranged masks for the workers here. I feel that it is important to take self precautionary measures to safeguard themselves." The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus as 'pandemic'.

Specially-trained squads begin culling operations to contain bird flu in Kerala

Malappuram (Kerala), Mar 14 (ANI): Specially trained squads began culling of birds and hens amid bird flu scare in Kerala's Malappuram. The team also conducted disinfecting operations in the area. Kerala government is continuously taking precautionary measures to restrict the spread of bird flu in the area. Recently, two avian influenza incidents were reported in Kerala.

COVID-19: Disinfection underway at a Ghaziabad colony where 2 positive cases confirmed

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 14 (ANI): Two more positive cases of coronavirus confirmed in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad by Health Department. Patients with travel history to Iran tested positive for COVID-19 at a colony in Raj Nagar extension. As per containment plan advised by Government of India, disinfection is underway of a residential colony in Raj Nagar extension and surrounding area of up to 5 kms, to prevent the virus from spreading. In India, a total of 82 positive cases have been registered so far. 2 deaths have been confirmed in India, one from Karnataka and the other from Delhi.

Excise duty on petrol, diesel hike by Rs 3 per litre

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): The excise duty on both petrol and diesel increased by Rs 3 per litre on March 14 after the international oil prices declined. The special excise duty on petrol was hiked by Rs 2 to Rs 8 per litre in case of petrol and in case of diesel, it increased to Rs 4. One of the consumers said, "We all know that international oil prices are falling. Earlier, when oil prices rose, government also hiked it so why we are not getting any benefit when the prices are now declined."

Devotees take holy dip in sarovar at Golden Temple on Sikh New Year

Amritsar (Punjab), Mar 14 (ANI): Devotees took holy dip in sarovar at Golden Temple on the first month of the Nanakshahi Calendar. Devotees reached the famous temple in Punjab's Amritsar to offer prayers. People from across the world reached on the special occasion to seek blessings.

India reports second coronavirus death

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): India reported its second death due to coronavirus. A 68-year-old woman suffering from the disease died in Ram Manohar Lal hospital in Delhi. Few days ago, first death was reported from Karnataka. Indian govt has taken various precautionary measures to further restrict the spread of disease. Existing visas have been suspended till April 15, primary schools have been closed and nationwide-theatres have also been shut.

3 dead, 1 injured after car rams into divider in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 14 (ANI): At least three people died after a speeding car rammed into a divider in Mumbai's Worli. One person received injuries area in the incident. Police said, "The woman who was driving the car has been admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital and she is serious. Further investigation is underway."

Rajya Sabha polls need to be interesting: Hemant Soren after Congress candidate files nomination

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 14 (ANI): Shahzada Anwar has filed his nomination as Congress candidate for Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand. Earlier, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) supremo Shibu Soren and BJP state president Deepak Prakash have already filed their nominations. Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that it's important for the RS elections to be interesting. He said, "The equation is absolutely right. There is one more candidate from the alliance now." Two seats are vacant for Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand.

Low-dose aspirin mitigates liver cancer risk: Study

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Among adults at high risk of liver cancer, those who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to develop the disease or to die from liver-related causes. The findings come from an analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine and conducted by a team led by investigators at the Karolinska Institutet, in Sweden, and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). For the analysis, investigators examined information from Swedish registries on 50,275 adults who had chronic viral hepatitis, a type of liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis B or C virus and is the most common risk factor for liver cancer. Over a median follow-up of nearly 8 years, 4.0% of patients who took low-dose aspirin (less than 163mg/day) and 8.3% of nonusers of aspirin developed liver cancer. Aspirin users had a 31% lower relative risk of developing liver cancer. Importantly, the study showed that the longer a person took low-dose aspirin, the greater the benefit. Compared with short-t

Statue of freedom fighter, goddess's idol vandalised in West Godavari school

West Godavari (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 14 (ANI): A statue of freedom fighter Potti Sriramulu and an idol of Goddess Saraswati were vandalised by unknown miscreants at a school in Andhra Pradesh. The incident took place in Sarojini Naidu Girls High School in West Godavari's Akividu, on March 13. FIR has been registered.

Law and order collapsed in Madhya Pradesh: Shivraj Chouhan on black flag shown to Scindia

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 14 (ANI): After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jyotiraditya Scindia was shown black flag in Bhopal, Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the law and order situation has completely collapsed in state. Chouhan said, "Law and order have collapsed in the State. There was an attempt to attack him by stopping his car and throwing stones at it. When such an incident can happen to Jyotiraditya Scindia, one can imagine how bad is the situation in the State. Is the govt which has lost the majority behind this? I demand an investigation into the incident."

Formula E suspended over COVID-19 concerns

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Formula E organising body has officially announced that the motor sport's 2019/20 season has been temporarily suspended in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic concerns.The season has been suspended for a two-month period. On the official website, the body explained that it is implementing a flag system to determine phases and times windows for the races. As of now, March and April are marked with red flags with no races to be hosted as previously planned while May is categorised with a yellow flag - keeping the opportunity open. June and July are given the green flag - indicative of going ahead as planned.

COVID-19: Health Ministry warns of 'drastic action' over exorbitant prices of masks

New Delhi, Mar 13(ANI): The country has reached number of patients of coronavirus to 81 and dreadful virus has also claimed one life in southern India as well. Amid the tension prevailing in the country, the Health Ministry warned the sellers who are selling masks at higher prices. Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said, "If masks are sold at exorbitant prices then States can take action as per law. If need be we will take drastic action on abnormal increase in price of masks."

Watch: Delhi Assembly passes resolution against NPR

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): A resolution has been passed in Delhi Assembly against the implementation of the process of National Population Register (NPR) enumeration in Delhi on March 13. Speaking in the state Assembly, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday also urged the Centre to withdraw NPR and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Delhi Police renews 'focus drive' to decongest 18 corridors

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): Delhi Police is conducting a renewed drive on 18 congested corridors, which have been identified for zero tolerance to prevent improper parking so as to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. This is required to make these corridors free from obstruction, which causes delay in travel time. This renewed "focus drive" would help in developing effective mechanism to keep such important corridors free from obstruction and same can be replicated to other corridors and important places. General Public at large can give feedback to Traffic Police at Helpline No. i.e 011-25844444 regarding inconvenience caused in the following stretches.

Air India flight to take off for coronavirus-hit Italy tomorrow

New Delhi, Mar 13(ANI): Rubina Ali, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation informed that Air India flight would be taking off to Milan (Italy) to bring back Indians stranded there. The flight would take off tomorrow afternoon and would be landing on Sunday morning at Delhi Airport. Dammu Ravi, MEA also updated that around 220 students are in and around Milan and bringing them back is top priority. "If any other students are left behind they can contact our missions, and we will see what next we can do," he further said.

Sri Lanka welcome PM Modi's SAARC proposal against COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): Leaders of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations on Friday endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to chalk out a joint strategy to combat the coronavirus outbreak, promising their complete support towards the collective effort against the pandemic. Speaking on the proposal, Acting Sri Lankan High Commissioner, N Kadurugamuwa on Friday said, "We welcome this initiative. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has expressed willingness to join discussion in this regard, share our learning and learn from other members." Member states such as Nepal and Sri Lanka promptly hailing the idea of unitedly taking on the pandemic.