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Mumbai hospital to make paediatric wards for 3rd COVID wave

Mumbai, June 09 (ANI): Considering 3rd wave Dean of BKC Jumbo Hospital Dr Rajesh Dere on June 9 said that they had already got instructions to make paediatric wards with minimum 100 beds in each COVID centre. Dean of BKC Jumbo Hospital Rajesh said, "As far as 3rd wave is concerned, we've already got instructions to make paediatric wards with minimum 100 beds in each COVID centre. BKC has discharged 26,000 COVID patients so far and no mucormycosis case has been notified among them yet."

Shops reopen on 'odd-even' basis but Delhiites are confused

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Markets in Delhi running in 'Odd-Even' basis as government eased the restrictions after witnessing a dip in COVID cases. However, locals seemed confused over Delhi govt's odd-even decision. Markets and market complexes except weekly markets will open between 10 am to 8 pm on an odd-even basis in accordance with their shop numbers, from today

Congress' loss, BJP's gain: Aditi Singh on Jitin Prasada

Lucknow (UP), June 09 (ANI): Congress leader Aditi Singh called former leader Jitin Prasada's farewell, a loss for the party after he joined BJP on June 09. She also advised Sonia Gandhi-led party to introspect. She said, "It's a big loss for Congress and the party should introspect why senior leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia and Jitin Prasada are leaving. Congress is becoming one family's party. They should introspect about it. This is Congress' loss and BJP's gain. His (Jitin) future will be bright in BJP." Former Union Minister Jitin Prasada joined BJP in presence of Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on June 09 ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

'Congress, Nehru family gave Jitin Prasada recognition, he shouldn't forget it': DK Shiva Kumar

Bengaluru, (Karnataka), June 09, (ANI): After the entry of Former Congress Leader Jitin Prasada in Bharatiya Janta Party. Karnataka's Congress President DK Shivakumar lashed out at him by saying, "It is the Congress party and the Nehru family that gave him recognition. He should not forget it and I also should not forget it." Former Congress Leader Jitin Prasada joined Bharatiya Janta Party on June 09.

'Post or no post, public service is priority': Jyotiraditya Scindia on portfolio in Union Cabinet

Bhopal (MP), June 09 (ANI): On being asked about portfolio in Union Cabinet, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that his priority is public with post or without post. He said, "My priority is public service and continuing on that ideology, I followed the footsteps of my father and grandfather. Post or no post but constant service to people is the traditional value of our Scindia family." Last year in March, former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia had joined BJP but since then speculations on his portfolio is under the radar.

'Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them': Kharge on Jitin Prasada

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Speaking on former Congress leader Jitin Prasada, who had joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on June 09, said it's unfortunate but Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them. "Jaane wale jaate rehte hain, we can't stop them. It was his decision. However, it is unfortunate," Kharge told media persons. Former Union Minister Jitin Prasada, who was closed to Rahul Gandhi, joined BJP in presence of Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal today ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Union Cabinet approves hike in MSP for kharif crops

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): Union Cabinet has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) for kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22. While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on June said, "Cabinet has approved MSP for kharif crops for marketing season 2021-22. Highest absolute increase in MSP over the previous year has been recommended for sesame (Rs 452 per quintal) followed by Toor and Urad pulses (Rs 300 per quintal each)."

Cabinet announces allocation of 5 megahertz spectrum for Railways

New Delhi, June 09 (ANI): To boost Railways network in the country, Union Cabinet on June 09 announced to provide 5 megahertz spectrum in 700 MHz band. While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar said, 'Railways will be provided with 5 megahertz spectrum in 700 MHz band. It will improve its communication system and make rail travel safer. Railway currently uses optical fiber. With the availability of spectrum, there will be radio communication.''Rs 25,000 crores will be spent in the next 5 years for signal modernization and 5G spectrum implementation in Railways,'he added.

7 patients die due to alleged oxygen shortage in Agra hospital

Agra (UP), June 08 (ANI): At least seven patients, including COVID infected, died in a private hospital due to alleged oxygen shortage on April 26 and 27. "There were 22 critical patients admitted in the hospital but have no details of their death. We'll look into the video surfaced about their death," said Prabhu N Singh Agra DM.

Flight from Singapore with 3 oxygen tankers arrive in Kerala

Kochi (Kerala), June 08 (ANI): Foreign nations continue to extend lending hand to India in fight against COVID-19. Special flight carrying three oxygen tankers with 20 tons of oxygen from Singapore reached Kochi airport.

Munmun Sarkar, first woman e-rickshaw driver in North Bengal, provides free service to COVID patients

Siliguri (West Bengal) June 08 (ANI): Amid difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic when the ambulance drivers are charging hefty amounts to ferry patients infected with the virus, Munmun Sarkar, a 49-year-old woman and resident of Siliguri's Saktigarh, has extended a helping hand to the sufferers. Munmun, the first woman e-rickshaw driver in North Bengal, turned her e-rickshaw into an ambulance. She has been providing 24 hours, free-of-cost rides to COVID-19 patients. "Last year during the time of COVID-19 pandemic, ambulance drivers were taking too much money from the family members of the COVID-19 patients. At that time I decided to turn my e-rickshaw into an ambulance and started ferrying COVID positive patients in free of cost." she said, She also drops them back to their homes in her e-rickshaw. Munmun even sanitizes the homes of COVID-19 patients, and places like police stations, crematoriums, and religious places.

Migrant workers returns to Delhi as unlock begins

Delhi, June 07 (ANI): Migrant workers continue to arrive in large number, as seen at Anand Vihar ISBT area on June 07. They upturn after Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced the unlock process and as soon as economic activities resumes in national capital.

Free vaccination for citizens above 18 years from June 21: PM Modi

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 07 announced centralized vaccine drive, all vaccines will be procured by Govt of India and given to States for free. "25% of vaccination work with states will now be handled by the Centre, it will be implemented in the coming two weeks. Both State and Centre to work as per new guidelines in the coming two weeks. From June 21 June, free vaccine for people above 18 years,"said PM Modi

COVID-19: 'Deadliest pandemic in past 100 years,' says PM Modi

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): The modern world has not seen such a pandemic in past 100 years, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on June 07. "This is the deadliest pandemic in the past 100 years. The modern world has not seen such a pandemic. Our country has fought this pandemic at many levels," said PM Modi.

Gujarat govt allows offices to function with 100% staff

Gandhi Nagar (Gujarat) June 07 (ANI): To ease the hardships of people, Gujarat government has given relaxations to the people from the COVID-19 guidelines. After locked up for more than a month, the government and private offices have ushered with 100% staff capacity and the court has also resumed its services from today. "From today, the courts are also opening and all work will resume. We are happy about it. All must follow COVID norms," says a notary officer

In last 50-60 yrs it used to take decades for India to get vaccine from abroad: PM

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): 50 to 60 years ago it use to take decades for India to get vaccine from abroad, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on June 07. "There is very less number of vaccine manufacturers in world compared to its demand. Imagine what would have happened in India if we didn't have vaccines. If you look at history of last 50-60 yrs, you will know that it used to take decades for India to get vaccines from abroad," said PM Modi.

'Vaccine supply will be increasing in coming days': PM Modi

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): While addressing the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 07 said that vaccine supply will be increase in the coming days.Vaccine supply will be increasing in the coming days. Seven companies in the country are producing different vaccines, 3 vaccine trials at advanced stage," said PM Modi. "To increase vaccine availability, the process of procuring vaccines from abroad has been sped up. Experts have also expressed concerns about children. In this direction, the trial of two vaccines is underway. Research is being conducted for a nasal vaccine in the country," he added.

'New health infrastructure developed in 1.25 years': PM Modi

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): While addressing the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 07 said that new health infrastructure has been developed in 1.25 years with COVID hospitals. "New health infrastructure has been developed in 1.25 years with COVID hospitals, ventilators beds, to preparing a network of testing labs. During the 2nd wave in April-May, demand for medical oxygen increased at an unprecedented rate," said PM Modi

Unlock process begins in Mumbai, few restrictions eased: BMC Mayor

Mumbai, June 07 (ANI): As unlock process has begun today, few restrictions have been eased in Mumbai, informed Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar "As unlock process begins today, few restrictions have been eased. Local trains are running only for essential services for now. Only 3 people permitted in cargo services. Decision on whether to open it up for general public will be taken after a week, depending on COVID situation in the city," said Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar

Tamil Nadu extends COVID lockdown till June 14

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), June 07 (ANI): As most of the states have revised the lockdown restriction on June 7. Tamil Nadu government, on Saturday announced that COVID-19 lockdown in the state to be extended till June 14 with certain relaxations. The government has allowed several shops that include fruit and vegetables markets, grocery stores, fish markets and roadside shops to function between 6am and 5pm. A total of 11 districts have been exempted from relaxations due to high infection rate.