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COVID-19: Process of setting up of isolation wards underway in 25 hospitals, says Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said that in twenty five hospitals, the process of setting up of isolation wards is underway to take precautionary measures on the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). He said, "Chief Minister was informed about the one positive case. In 25 hospitals, the process of setting up of isolation wards is underway. We have to take care of personal hygiene and develop a habit of washing our hands frequently." The deadly COVID-19 virus has infected more than 88,000 people across the globe and killed over 3,000 people.

RJD MLAs stage protest outside Bihar Assembly over law and order situation in state

Patna (Bihar), Mar 03 (ANI): The MLAs of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) staged protest outside the Bihar Assembly on March 03. The MLAs were protesting over the irregularities in some state government schemes, law and order situation in the state. Former chief minister and RJD leader Rabri Devi was also present. Speaking to mediapersons, Rabri said, "This govt has completely failed to maintain law and order."

27 arrested, over 1000 detained in Delhi violence so far: Joint CP

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on March 03, the Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police, Alok Kumar, said, "More than 400 FIRs have been registered in Delhi violence matter. We do not want that any incident should leave unreported and are working in that direction." "We have arrested 27 people by now and 1060 have been detained under different sections. The atmosphere of fear is getting over in people's mind slowly and steadily," he added. On reports that BJP leader Kapil Mishra has been given 'Y' Category security cover, Joint CP further stated that no security has been provided to BJP leader Kapil Mishra.

What will happen to traffic, if protests will take place everywhere: Bengaluru Mayor on Congress protest

Bengaluru, Mar 03 (ANI): Congress party workers staged protest against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike's order to ban protests at Town Hall in Bengaluru on March 03. While speaking to ANI, the Mayor of Bengaluru, M Gautam Kumar said, "Freedom Park and Maurya Circle are officially designated for holding protests in the city. Protests at Town Hall often lead to traffic snarls." "If protests will happen everywhere, what will happen to traffic?" asks Kumar.

Happy that some airlines started in-flight wi-fi services: HS Puri

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): The Central Government permitted airlines operating in India to provide in-flight wi-fi services to passengers. Reacting on the matter, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said, "I am happy that some airlines have already started acting on it. It is entirely on the airlines to make it complimentary or to charge for providing the service."

Meghalaya HM to chair peace meeting over clashes: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner

Shillong (Meghalaya), Mar 03 (ANI): At least four people had sustained injuries in clashes between members of Khasi Students' Union and local non-tribals in East Khasi Hills District on February 28. While speaking to ANI in Meghalaya's Shillong, the Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District, Matsiewdor War Nongbri spoke on law and order situation in district. She said, "The state Home Minister Lahkmen Rymbui will chair a peace meeting at 03:00 pm today (March 03). Leaders of different communities and eminent personalities have been invited for the meeting."

PM Modi said peace and harmony preconditions for development: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): BJP Parliamentary Party meeting happened at the Parliament Library Building on March 03 where Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that for development, there must be peace, unity and harmony. After meeting, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country is supreme and for development, there must be peace, unity and harmony. Development should be a 'mantra'. Each one of the MPs should take a lead for the development of the nation and for creating peace, unity and harmony. He also said that even today there are some parties that keep party interest above national interest."

'Indian-2' accident: Kamal Haasan appears before police for enquiry

Chennai, Mar 03 (ANI): South superstar Kamal Haasan appeared before Chennai Police Commissioner on March 03 for the enquiry in connection with 'Indian-2' movie accident. At least three people died and ten got injured after a crane collapsed on set of movie 'Indian-2' on February 19. The incident happened during shooting of the film. Madhu, personal assistant to director Shankar, assistant director Krishna and a staffer, Chandran lost their lives in the accident. 'Indian-2' stars Kamal Haasan and Kajal Aggarwal in pivotal roles.

COVID-19: All precautionary measures are being taken, says Karnataka Health Minister

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 03 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu on Tuesday said that the state government are taking all precautionary measures on the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). Adding to it, he further said, till now, all test results have been negative and no need to panic. He said, "All precautionary measures are being taken. Tests are also being conducted for the people who are coming back to the state from other countries. Till now, all test results have been negative. There is no need to panic." The deadly COVID-19 virus has infected more than 88,000 people across the globe and killed over 3,000.

Told MLAs to take 'free money': Kamal Nath on BJP 'trying to buy' Congress legislators

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 03 (ANI): While speaking to media in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on March 03, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Kamal Nath, spoke on allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to buy Congress MLAs in the state. He said, "MLAs are telling me that they have been offered money (by BJP), so I told them that this money is free of cost so take it."

Arvind Kejriwal meets PM Modi, discusses Delhi violence, coronavirus

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi inside the Parliament on March 03. Both leaders met for the first time after Delhi Assembly elections, and discussed the deadly violence of Northeast and coronavirus situation in Delhi. After meeting, CM Kejriwal said, "It was a courtesy meeting with PM Modi. After winning Delhi elections, I asked for his time and today, I got the chance to meet him. I asked for his help for the development of Delhi and he assured me that he will fully support us for development of Delhi. We also discussed violence of Northeast Delhi and even discussed the rumours that spread on Sunday and how Delhi police played major role in stopping the rumours from spreading." Both leaders also discussed coronavirus situation in Delhi where one positive case was confirmed on March 02. Earlier, CM Kejriwal had invited PM Modi for his oath taking ceremony but the later couldn't make it for the event due to prior comm

Noida school shut for sanitisation after students came in contact with coronavirus patient

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 03 (ANI): Chief Medical Officer of GautamBuddha Nagar Anurag Bhargav said that administration has shut a school in Noida for sanitisation after its students came in contact with a man who got infected by COVID-19. The infected man is admitted to a hospital in Delhi. "Several schoolmates of children of a COVID-19 infected man came into contact with him at a party. We have closed down the school to sanitize it. The infected man is admitted to a hospital in Delhi. We are also sanitizing the school bus in which the children travelled," said Bharghav as new cases of coronavirus were reported in India this week.

PM Modi leaving social media as he might have some regret: Adhir Chowdhury

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury on Mar 03 reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter announcement of going away from all of his social media accounts. "I feel surprise why prime minister is thinking like this. The prime minister of the country who promoted Digital India is going out of the digital world. It is possible that he has some regret in his mind and he felt bad about something. He is just thinking right now; he has not decided yet," said Chowdhury.

PM Modi's followers will become orphan, if he'll quit social media: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on March 03, the Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke on Prime Minister Narendra Modi thinking of quitting all his social media accounts. He said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is having crore of followers on social media across the universe. If he will quit social media, then his followers will become orphan which is not a good option." "PM Modi's followers are his 'cyber yoddha' (warriors). If 'senapati' (commander) will leave the army, then what his warriors will do in the battle field," Raut added.

Security alert after BJP MP's car touches boom barrier at Parliament gate

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): Security at Gate number 01 in Parliament got alert after BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar's car accidentally touched the boom barrier. Car damaged as spikes placed at a distance of a boom barrier at the gate got activated.

Free bus service begins from Golden Temple to Dera Baba Nanak for Kartarpur Sahib pilgrimage

Amritsar (Punjab), Mar 03 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) started free bus service from Golden Temple to Dera Baba Nanak, Pakistan. The bus service is started for Kartarpur Sahib pilgrimage. The aim is to provide more convenience to the pilgrims. SGPC celebrated the move by distributing sweets among them.

Maoist carrying Rs 8 lakh reward surrenders in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 03 (ANI): A maoist carrying Rs 8 lakh bounty surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on March 02. He was involved in various criminal activities from more than a decade. The maoist caused loss to lot of security forces in around eight incidents.

1,500 new cases of coronavirus outside of China: WHO

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has registered more than 1,500 new cases of the novel coronavirus outside of China in the past 24 hours. The death toll outside of China has gone up by 24 to 128. In the latest coronavirus disease situation report, the WHO has said that the number of confirmed cases outside of China had risen by 1,598 to 8,774 in 64 countries. Three positive cases confirmed in India from Delhi, Telangana and Bengaluru. Death toll due to coronavirus in China mainland has risen to 2,912

PM Modi arrives for BJP Parliamentary Party meeting

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): Prime Minster Narendra Modi arrived at the Parliament Library Building on March 03. He was accompanied by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi and Union Minister Jitendra Singh. BJP Parliamentary Party meeting is being held in the Library Building. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also arrived at the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting.

At least 8 died due to swine flu in Meerut: CMO Rajkumar

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 03 (ANI): Swine flu has spread in Uttar Pradesh and a total of 79 positive cases of swine flu came in light in Meerut. Speaking on it, Meerut CMO, Dr Rajkumar said, "A total of 79 positive cases of swine flu came in light in Meerut and at least 8 died due to the disease. We have formed a team of six experts who are auditing the deaths."