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COVID-19 outbreak: Meghalaya govt imposes restrictions on public transport movement till March 21

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak in country, Government of Meghalaya has decided to impose restrictions on movement of public transport and to close all shops, markets and establishments with effect from midnight of March 20 till midnight of March 21, throughout the state. More than 167 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered so far in India. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus a pandemic.

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi hopeful of getting justice today

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): As Delhi High Court dismissed the last minute plea by convicts seeking stay on execution, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, Asha Devi is hopeful that she will finally going to get justice today (March 20) morning. Delhi High Court said that no foundation has been given in the petition. It has been filed without any index, list of dates, memo of parties, annexures or any affidavits.

This day is dedicated to all daughters of the country: Nirbhaya's Mother after convicts' execution

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): After execution of 2012 Delhi gangrape case convicts, Nirbhaya's Mother Asha Devi dedicated the day to all the daughters of the country. While speaking to mediapersons, Asha Devi said, "Finally they have been hanged, it was a long struggle. Today we got justice, this day (March 20) is dedicated to the daughters of the country. I thank the judiciary and government." She further said, "Our daughter is no more and won't return. We started this fight after she left us, this struggle was for her but we will continue this fight in future for our daughters. I hugged my daughter's picture and said 'finally you got justice'."

'Der aaye durust aaye': Shivraj Chouhan after MP Speaker accepts Congress MLAs' resignations

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 20 (ANI): After Madhya Pradesh Speaker NP Prajapati accepted resignations of 16 rebel Congress MLAs, BJP leader, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that "der aaye durust aaye". Speaking on it, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and BJP leader, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Speaker should have accepted their resignations earlier. But 'der aaye durust aaye'." Supreme Court has ordered for floor test in Madhya Pradesh to be held on March 20.

Nirbhaya case: People gather outside Tihar Jail to mark the day of justice

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): People gathered outside the Tihar Jail for the 'Nirbhaya Day'. From the neighbours of Nirbhaya's mother to other men and women of nation came along to mark the day of justice. On December 16, 2012, in South Delhi, a 23-year-old girl (Nirbhaya), was beaten, gang raped, and tortured in a private bus in which she was travelling with her male friend. Today, after more than seven years, Nirbhaya received the justice.

Convicts' lawyer AP Singh questions Nirbhaya's character

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): After losing the case, Nirbhaya convicts' lawyer, AP Singh made a controversial statement over Nirbhaya's charatcter. While talking to mediapersons, AP Singh placed a question over Nirbhaya's character and said that one should also ask her mother that why was she out for so late and along with whom? Supreme Court dismissed the petition of death row convict Pawan Gupta against rejection of his mercy plea by the President and seeking stay on execution. Execution will happen at 5:30 am on March 20.

COVID-19 outbreak: Puri's Jagannath Temple to be closed till April 1

Puri (Odisha), Mar 20 (ANI): Amid growing cases of coronavirus in India, Puri's Jagannath Temple has taken precautionary measure to avoid mass gathering. Entry of tourists and devotees to Puri's Jagannath Temple restricted from March 20 till April 01. Speaking on it, District Magistrate of Puri, Balwant Singh said, "The District Administration of Puri has taken various precautionary measures to combat coronavirus, in the line of state government's instructions and guidelines. Due to large number of devotees at the Jagannath Temple, we found it really difficult to maintain an evitable social distancing. So, in the interest of the devotees and temple administration, we have taken the decision to restrict the entry of tourists and devotees to Puri's Jagannath Temple restricted from March 20 till 1st April 2020." More than 167 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered in India, so far.

COVID-19 outbreak: Surat's schoolchildren make 'corona drawing book' to spread awarenesscharacter

Surat (Gujarat), Mar 20 (ANI): Amid growing cases and fear of novel coronavirus disease in India, schoolchildren from Surat came up with a unique step to spread awareness about it. They made 'corona drawing book' to spread awareness. The drawing book has been made on the basis of the precautionary measure one should follow during this pandemic. Children can fill color on the right preventive measure out of the given options. More than 167 positive cases of India have been registered so far in India.

Posters put outside Tihar Jail hours ahead of execution of 2012 Delhi gangrape case convicts

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Posters put outside Tihar Jail hours ahead of execution of 2012 Delhi gangrape case convicts. These convicts will be hanged on Mar 20 at 5:30 am. The case involves rape and murder of a woman by four men at South Delhi area on December 2012.

Coronavirus outbreak: Goa suspends 'Zilla Panchayat' elections

Panaji (Goa), Mar 20 (ANI): Goa suspended 'Zilla Panchayat' elections in the view of increasing cases of coronavirus across the country. The 'Zilla Panchayat' elections will take place on March 24. "Respecting the appeal made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 'Janata Curfew' on and in the interest of wider participation of electorate in the Zilla Panchayat elections, the State Government in consultation with the SEC has decided to postpone the ZP Polling date to March 24," said Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. However, the date of counting of votes will be decided soon by state election commission.

Nirbhaya case: Convicts' lawyer files fresh plea in SC few hours ahead of hanging

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Nirbhaya convicts' lawyer, AP Singh reached at the residence of Supreme Court's Registrar seeking to stay the death warrants.While talking to mediapersons, AP Singh said, "We are seeking urgent hearing and stay on death warrants. We are filing the petition in the Supreme Court, the court is open and working." The Supreme Court will hear the petition of all four death row convicts, seeking stay on execution, at 2:30 am on Friday. The execution will happen at 5:30 am on March 20.

MP political crisis: Speaker accepts resignations of 16 rebel Congress MLAs

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Speaker NP Prajapati accepted resignations of 16 rebel Congress MLAs. The Speaker said that the legislature is following directions of the judiciary, both are constitutional. Supreme Court has also ordered floor test in the state assembly tomorrow (20th March).

Samajwadi Party cancels Cycle Yatra due to COVID-19 scare

Lucknow (UP), Mar 19(ANI): Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav on March 19 said that all party programmes stand cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak. The party programmes, including the Cycle Yatra will now be held starting April 22. Former CM said, "I appeal to party workers to remain home and connected through phones with each others."

One Belt One Road One Virus: OBOR-participating nations pay hefty price for ties with China amid COVID-19 scare

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Coronavirus-hit countries of Italy and Iran are paying a hefty price for their participation in China's flagship initiative 'One Belt One Road', as evident from the two countries having had reported the second and third highest cases and fatalities from the deadly virus despite the geographic distance from the epicenter of the outbreak. Both Italy and Iran signed up the OBOR in 2019, opening an array of sectors to Chinese investment, from infrastructure to transportation, and consequently employing thousands of Chinese workers for construction work under the initiative.Writing for the American online magazine The Federalist, Helen Raleigh argues in her article that the 'short-sighted and foolish decisions' of the leaders of Italy and Iran to enthusiastically sign up for the OBOR in the hope to rescue their failing economies has left the two nations in a worse position following the outbreak of novel coronavirus. Italy has reported more than 35,000 cases of the

Will file writ petition in SC against dismissal of mercy petition by President in short time: Convicts' lawyer

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): The lawyer of convicts in 2012 gang rape case, AP Singh said that he will file a writ petition in Supreme Court against the urgency shown by the President in reviewing the mercy petition of a convict. He said, "Supreme Court dismissed the writ petition for mercy today. The second mercy petition of one of the convict, Pawan Gupta, was rejected today by the President of India. We will file a writ petition against the dismissal of convict's mercy petition in such a short time. We will demand a stay on their execution." The second mercy petition for Pawan Kumar was file on March 18 and it was dismissed by President Ram Nath Kovind on March 19. The convicts in Nirbhaya case are scheduled to be executed on March 20.

Rachakonda traffic police instructs commuters on preventive measures against COVID-19

Hyderabad, Mar 19 (ANI): Rachakonda traffic police came on streets to promote awareness on coronavirus pandemic. Police spread awareness on the preventive measures to tackle COVID-19. Traffic police taught general public how to wash the hands properly and usage of masks. The awareness event was undertaken on instructions of Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat. Telangana has reported 6 positive cases of coronavirus out of which 1 patient is cured.

Court confirmed Nirbhaya's culprits will be hanged: Asha Devi

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother, Asha Devi said that the court has confirmed that all culprits will be hanged to death on March 20 at 5:30. Asha Devi said that the prosecution lawyer had applied multiple petitions but all got cancelled. "Finally tomorrow they will be hanged and we all will get justice, Nirbhaya will get justice," she added.

MEA is strengthening Covid Control room: Dammu Ravi

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Additional Secretary and Coordinator of COVID-19 Dammu Ravi on March 19 informed that the Ministry is strengthening the Covid Control room. "Right now 25-30 people are working in the control room. They work in shifts. We are getting about 400 e-mails and 1000 calls in a day," added Ravi.

Shameful to sell yourself for one Rajya sabha seat: Mahua Moitra on Ranjan Gogoi's oath taking

New Delhi, Mar 19(ANI): TMC MP Mahua Moitra on opposition's walkout during Ranjan Gogoi's oath-taking said that the Opposition has demonstrated to the country that if the government is ready to sell every last bit of vestige of judicial propriety left, then Opposition will not be a part of it. She said, "To come from the position of Chief Justice of India to come today and sell yourself for one house in Delhi and one Rajya sabha seat, how shameful is it," says Mahua Moitra

No community transmission in India, informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, Mar 19(ANI): Health Ministry, Joint Secretary, Lav Agarwal confirmed that there is no community transmission in India. He ensured that proper strategies are in place to trace the first contacts of any positive case identified. "The primary objective of the government is focused towards taking preventive steps so that transmission is not extended and larger people don't get infected," said Lav Agarwal.