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MP political crisis: Floor test might not take place on March 16, says Pradeep Jaiswal

Bhopal (MP), Mar 15(ANI): Amid Madhya Pradesh political tussle, state Mineral Resources Minister, Pradeep Jaiswal attended state cabinet meeting on March 15. After the meeting he said, "We have the numbers and our Chief Minister is confident, wait and watch." Jaiswal further added that it is not compulsory that floor test will happen on March 16 because right now focus is on Coronavirus.

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar launches his 'Azad Samaj Party'

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad launched his political party 'Azad Samaj Party' on March 15. He launched his party on the birth anniversary of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram.

COVID- 19: MP MLAs who are in Haryana, Bengaluru will be medically tested, says PC Sharma

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Minister PC Sharma on Sunday stated that Congress MLAs who have come from Jaipur should be medically tested and those in Haryana and Bengaluru should also be medically tested due to coronavirus scare. He said, "It was discussed in the state cabinet meeting that our MLAs who have come from Jaipur should be medically tested. Those in Haryana and Bengaluru should also be medically tested."

COVID-19: Schools, colleges, cinema halls will be shut in MP till further orders

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Minister PC Sharma on Sunday said that Schools, colleges, libraries, cinema halls, marriage halls etc will be shut till further orders. Adding in it, he further said that the state government are working on war footing to tackle this coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak threatens Kerala tourism

Kochi (Kerala), Mar 15 (ANI): Kerala tourism industry has been affected badly due to coronavirus outbreak in the country. Markets are hardly receiving any footfalls due to which shopkeepers have shut down their stores. Shopping complexes and cinema halls have also been closed following the situation. Empty streets with closed shops and stores were witnessed due to coronavirus scare.

Kerala govt sets up medical help desk at Thiruvananthapuram railway station

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 15(ANI): COVID-19 screening was undertaken in Thiruvananthapuram railway station. A medical help-desk was set up at the station to inform the passengers on the precautionary measures to be adopted for COVID-19. The staff at the railway station was also seen wearing masks while carrying out their duty.

Home Minister Shah assured that statehood will return soon in JandK: Altaf Bukkhari

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Apni Party President, Altaf Bukkhari said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured us that the statehood will be returned and the domicile laws will be passed soon. He said that shortcomings in the administration like economic distress, drop in tourism, daily wages were discussed.

'Bike ambulance dada' of Siliguri educates commoners on COVID-19

Siliguri (WB), Mar 15(ANI): Rakesh Dutta, a 27-year-old resident of Ghigomali, Siliguri took out a campaign for commoners as onus to create awareness on coronavirus pandemic. He said that the prices of the facial masks and sanitizers have locked down the common people in their houses. "It is very important to reach out to people and share proper information regarding COVID-19," Dutta said. Dutta, who is known as "bike ambulance dada" in Siliguri got his inspiration from Padma Shri Karimul Haque for launching this campaign.

COVID-19: All educational institutes, cinema halls will remain closed in Assam till Mar 29

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 15 (ANI): Amid increasing fear of deadly coronavirus, the Assam Chief Secretary Sanjay Krishna on Sunday said that all school, colleges, universities, gyms, swimming pools and cinema halls will remain closed in the state till March 29. "All examinations, except that of state and CBSE boards, have been postponed in view of coronavirus," he added. Meanwhile, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases climbed to 107 in India till now.

Karnataka Health Minister BS Sriramulu visits GIMS in Kalaburgi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Mar 15 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister BS Sriramulu visited Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Kalaburgi on March 15. He inspected isolated wards at GIMS. He also took stock of the preparations made by health administration.

All water theme parks shut in Kerala following coronavirus scare

Kottayam (Kerala), Mar 15(ANI): In a recent example of continuous efforts by state and centre government to tackle the dreadful disease of coronavirus, Kerala's Tourism Promotion Council closed all water theme parks in Kodimatha Kottayam. So far, Kerala has confirmed 22 cases of COVID-19 out of which 3 have been cured. In India total of 107 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported.

Rebel Congress MLAs shifted from Prestige Golfshire Club to Ramada hotel in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Mar 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs shifted from Prestige Golfshire Club to Ramada hotel in Bengaluru. Security has been deployed outside the hotel. Rebel Congress MLAs who tendered their resignation on 10th March were staying in Prestige Golfshire Club. 19 Congress MLAs including 06 state ministers from MP tendered their resignation from the assembly. MP Governor Lalji Tandon directed that floor test will be held in assembly on Mar 16.

MP political crisis: Congress MLAs shifted to Courtyard by Marriott hotel ahead of trust vote

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): Congress MLAs who arrived in Bhopal from Jaipur earlier on March 15 have been shifted to Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Congress MLAs were residing in Jaipur resort amid political uncertainty in the state. MP Governor Lalji Tandon has directed that floor test will be held in assembly on March 16. Security personnel have been deployed in the area as a precautionary measure to avoid unrest.

Advisory to set up isolation wards at hospitals, medical colleges issued amid COVID-19: Ashwini Choubey

Patna (Bihar), Mar 15 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey stated that Union government has issued an advisory asking civil hospitals and medical colleges to set up isolation wards. "The government has issued an advisory asking civil hospitals and medical colleges to set up isolation wards. We are trying our best to contain spread of coronavirus which has spread to 12 states," said Choubey on Novel Coronavirus alert.

JandK Apni Party delegation meets HM Amit Shah in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on March 15 met a 24-member delegation from Jammu and Kashmir's Apni Party led by Altaf Bukhari in Delhi. Home Secretary AK Bhalla and other senior officers were also present. The Home Minister held discussion with the members of delegation and assured them that the government is committed to the economic development of the region. Delegation thanked the govt for their continuous efforts.

4 militants killed by security forces in JandK's Anantnag

Anantnag (JandK), Mar 15 (ANI): At least four terrorists were neutralized by police force in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on March 15. The encounter occurred at Dialgam village in Anantnag district. Further details are awaited.

MP political crisis: Security beefed up at Bhopal Airport, section 144 imposed

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): Security was beefed up at Bhopal Airport ahead of Congress MLAs arrival. MP Congress MLAs who were lodged in a resort in Jaipur, will be arriving at Bhopal airport shortly. Security personal have been deployed in the area as a precautionary measure to avoid unrest. Section 144 has been imposed in the area. Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon has directed that a floor test will be held in assembly on March 16.

Buddhist monastery in Kullu shut after coronavirus scare

Kullu (HP), Mar 15 (ANI): Amid coronavirus scare in the country, Dhakpo Shedrupling Monastery in Kullu has been shut till April 15. The step has been taken to prevent large gathering amid the scare. Following the pandemic in the country, HP's Kullu also saw a slow flow of tourism. So far, 93 positive cases have been confirmed in the country, while 2 deaths have been reported.

COVID-19: Indian evacuees from Italy shifted to ITBP camp in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Indian Government evacuated Indian citizens who were stranded in Italy due to coronavirus outbreak. The 218 Indians who landed from Milan, Italy were shifted to Indo-Tibetan Border Police's Chhawla camp. The flight landed at the Delhi airport on March 15.

Trump tests negative for coronavirus

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump tested negative for coronavirus. President of the United States of America Donald Trump on March 14 informed about the Coronavirus Relief Bill. Trump took a test after he met with a Brazilian delegation last week, of which one member tested positive. Trump said Americans should reconsider non-essential travel, and that his administration was also considering domestic travel restrictions.