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COVID-19: People with good health don't require masks, says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Amid the tensed situation in the country due to coronavirus, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan requested people to remain calm and informed that person with good health, do not require mask but the one suffering from cold or cough must wear it. "There is no need to create panic about the need to wear mask. People with good health do not require masks, however, people who are suffering from cold, cough must wear masks," said Harsh Vardhan. 31 positive Novel Coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the country. The deadly virus which originated from China's Wuhan has spread to over 64 countries across the world.

'Pink Toilet' installed at Noida metro route to celebrate Women's Day

Noida (UP), Mar 06 (ANI): In a move to celebrate Women's Day on March 08 this year, Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited will start 'Pink Toilet' for women. The restrooms have been installed at Noida Sector 76 and Pari Chowk Metro stations. The special restrooms are equipped with all facilities including sanitary napkin vending machine. A designated room for breastfeeding and baby diaper changing has also been installed.

CM Kejriwal flags off 100 low-floor buses in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal flagged off 100 new buses in New Delhi. 100 special low-floor and air conditioned buses were flagged off from Rajghat bus depot. Speaking to the mediapersons, CM Kejriwal said, "Today low-floor A/C buses have been flagged off. Such more buses will keep coming up next year as well."

Devotees celebrate 'Chita Bhasm' Holi in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 06 (ANI): Holi is a festival of colours, but have you ever heard about holi being played with ashes? Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, which is also known as the holy city 'Kashi', is the place where devotees celebrate this unique 'Chita Bhasm' Holi, every year. It is believed that a day after Lord Shiva was coming back after completing a marital custom with Devi Parvati, he went to the Manikarnika Ghat to play 'Chita Bhasm' Holi with ghosts, spirits and invisible energies. Devotees from worldwide, specially visit Varanasi to play 'Chita Bhasm' Holi.

Delhi Violence: Rs 5 lakh compensation approved for completely burnt houses, says Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia informed that State Cabinet has approved Rs 5 lakh compensation for completely burnt houses and Rs 2.5 for partially burnt houses. "State Cabinet yesterday approved Rs 5 lakh compensation for completely burnt houses and Rs 2.5 lakh for houses that suffered substantial burns in Delhi violence. Government will launch 2-day verification drive for the release of compensation for the victims," said Manish Sisodia.

Equity indices plunge on weak global cues, Yes Bank crashes by 55%

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed nearly 2.5 per cent lower on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) placed Yes Bank under a moratorium and took over its board. The spreading coronavirus (Covid-19) was another reason that weakened market sentiment as the death toll increased to nearly 3,300 globally with infected cases of more than 96,000. Reports said investors lost over Rs 3.7 lakh crore in intraday trading amid Yes Bank crisis and virus-led fears. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 894 points or 2.32 per cent to 37,577 while the Nifty 50 cracked by 289 points or 2.57 per cent at 10,980. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty PSU bank down by 5.25 per cent, private bank by 3.81 per cent, financial service by 2.89 per cent and metal by 4.35 per cent. Among stocks, Yes Bank crumbled by 54.89 per cent to Rs 16.60 per share after the RBI said it is superseding the board of troubled private sector lender with immediate effec

Acute water crisis forces Balrampur villagers to share pond with animals

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 06 (ANI): Locals in a village of Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district have claimed that due to acute water shortage in the region, they are forced to use and share water with animals in the region. Due to lack of water in the region, women and children are forced to walk miles every day to fetch water in Dhengurpani village. Everybody drinks water from same pond, be it human beings or animals.

Watch: Verbal attacks in Lok Sabha day after suspension of 7 Congress MPs

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday questioned the suspension of seven of party's MPs on March 05 by house speaker Om Birla. He said, "7 of our MPs were suspended for the entire Budget session, yesterday. We don't know on what basis was this done? This is not a minor thing. We only want a discussion on the issue of Delhi violence." In a reply to Congress MP Adhir Ranjan, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, "Such behavior should not be displayed in the House. Earlier, inappropriate words were said against the PM and Amit Shah Ji in the House but we did not do anything." On March 05, seven Congress MPs were named by the Chair in the LS and suspended for the remaining part of the ongoing budget session for "gross misconduct" in the House.

Steps are taken in interest of depositors, bank and economy: FM Sitharaman on Yes Bank crisis

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reacted over Yes Bank crisis, saying that the steps that are taken are in the interest of the depositors, the troubled lender and the economy. "I want to assure all the depositors that their money is safe, I am constantly in touch with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The steps that are taken are in the interest of the depositors, the bank and the economy. RBI has assured me that the matter will be resolved soon. Both RBI and Government of India are looking at this. I have personally monitored the situation for a couple of months along with RBI and we have taken the course that will be in everybody's interest," Sitharaman further said while talking to media.

SBI informed SEBI about its investment in Yes Bank: Chairman Rajnish Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar reacted over the speculations that the state-run lender is going to take over the troubled Yes Bank. On being asked, if SBI will invest in the Yes Bank, Kumar replied, "We gave the information of in-principle approval of SBI's investment to the stock exchange yesterday (March 05)." "RBI Governor has very clearly said in their press statement that there is no need to panic. All depositors' funds are protected," the SBI Chairman further said. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) placed Yes Bank Ltd. under moratorium and restricted deposit withdrawals to Rs 50,000 on March 05. It is said that SBI and LIC are likely to take over the Bank.

BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh pledges allegiance to party amid horse-trading rumours

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 06 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak called the rumours of joining Congress 'false'. In a video, Sanjay was seen requesting everyone to not spread the rumours and also said that he was, is and will remain a part of BJP. Pathak said, "I want to request all to stop spreading rumours about me joining Congress. This is completely false. Every media person is my friend so, please don't do this. I was a part of BJP, I am a part of BJP and will always remain in BJP."

Coronavirus outbreak: Locals perform 'vanaspati yagya' in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 06 (ANI): A group of people in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad conducted 'hawan' to prevent coronavirus outbreak on March 06. They performed 'vanaspati yagya' to mitigate the impact of coronavirus in India. People also chanted various 'mantras' and 'shlokas' while performing the hawan in Vaishali area of Ghaziabad. At least 31 people have been tested positive for coronavirus in India by now.

Vehicular movement affected on Jammu-Srinagar highway following landslides

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 06 (ANI): The traffic movement on Jammu-Srinagar highway got affected following landslides on March 06. Landslides occurred at various locations along the highway in Ramban sector of JandK due to continuous heavy rainfall for last two days. Several vehicles were seen stranded on various parts of Udhampur district due to landslides.

Women should be appreciated lot more than they deserve: Patralekhaa

Mumbai, Mar 06 (ANI): 2014's classic movie 'CityLights' famed actress, Patralekhaa shared her views on celebrating women's day. The actress said, "Women should be appreciated and given a lot more than we actually deserve". "Just a day or month is not enough; we should celebrate women's day whole year," Patralekhaa further said. International Women's Day is celebrated on March 08 every year.

President Kovind administers oath of office to Bimal Julka as new CIC

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Bimal Julka took oath as new Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission on March 06. President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office to Bimal Julka in the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other political dignitaries attended the oath taking ceremony. The post of Chief Information Commissioner has been lying vacant since the former chief Sudhir Bhargava's term came to an end on January 11 this year.

No need to panic, funds of Yes Bank depositors to remain safe: CEA Subramanian

Mumbai / New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): After Reserve Bank of India placed Yes Bank under a month-long moratorium, Chief Economic Advisor of India, Krishnamurthy Subramanian, said that depositors' funds will remain safe, and they need not to panic. While speaking to media persons, Subramanian said, "A move is made to keep safe the deposits of all the depositors. Even Reserve Bank has made it clear that depositors' money will be safe. I want to assure all depositors that their funds will remain safe, and there is no need to panic. The moratorium is a standard process and it was necessary. Reserve Bank has taken the decision thoughtfully." Reserve Bank of India imposed a month-long moratorium on Yes Bank citing 'serious deterioration in its financial position' on March 05, and capped withdrawal limit at Rs 50,000.

It's a regulatory failure: Chidambaram after RBI imposes moratorium on Yes Bank

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Congress leader P Chidambaram said that imposition of moratorium on Yes Bank shows complete "regulatory failure" by the government. "It shows complete regulatory failure. I wonder if this is the end or will there be more in the line. Yet govt keeps absolutely silent. Let's see what depositors of Yes Bank do. I think they are as worried as depositors of PMC Bank. Let's see what unfolds now," said Chidambaram.

CM Uddhav Thackeray pays respects to Chhatrapati Shivaji ahead of assembly budget

Mumbai, Mar 06 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar paid respects to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue inside Maharashtra Assembly on March 06. They will present the state budget in the assembly today.

Expect 'swift action' by RBI to revive Yes Bank: Governor Shaktikanta Das

Mumbai, Mar 06 (ANI): After Reserve Bank of India placed Yes Bank under a month-long moratorium, Governor Shaktikanta Das said that people can expect "swift action" by the central bank to revive the private lender. While speaking to media persons, Das said, "RBI has issued press statements yesterday and they explained our decision and it will be done very swiftly. The 30 days which we have given is the outer limit, you will see very swift action from the RBI to put in place a scheme to revive the Yes Bank." Reserve Bank of India imposed a month-long moratorium on Yes Bank citing 'serious deterioration in its financial position' on March 05, and capped withdrawal limit at Rs 50,000.

4 of family dead after house roof collapses in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Mar 06 (ANI): At least four members of a family died after a roof of their house collapsed in Punjab's Amritsar on March 06. The incident took place in Mule Chak area of Amritsar. The roof of their house reportedly caved in after heavy rains lashed the region. More details regarding the case are awaited.