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Mamata Banerjee submits resignation as Bengal CM to Governor Dhankhar

Kolkata, May 03 (ANI): All India Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee submitted her resignation as CM of West Bengal to Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan on May 03. However, Governor Dhankhar has requested her to continue till alternative arrangements are made. Mamata Banerjee will take oath as Chief Minister of West Bengal on 5th May for the third time.

Sports complex in Patna converted into 110-bed COVID hospital

Patna (Bihar), May 03 (ANI): In a bid to increase treatment for coronavirus in Patna, Patliputra Sports Complex has been converted into 110-bed COVID hospital and the facility will be made functional soon. Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey reviewed the facility on May 03. Patna has 17,224 active cases of coronavirus as of now.

Maharashtra registers 48,621 COVID cases, 567 deaths

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): In last 24 hours, Maharashtra reported 48,621 fresh COVID cases, 567 deaths and 59,500 discharges. The total active cases in the state are now at 6,56,870. Case fatality rate of Maharashtra is 1.49%. Maharashtra's capital registered reports 2,662 new cases, 78 deaths and 5,746 recoveries reported today.

9 people died in Bengal since poll results announced: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, May 03 (ANI): West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh on May 03 claimed that nine people have died in the last 24 hours in violence since the results were announced for the state assembly. Ghosh further said several more were injured while hundreds of houses have been damaged, adding that there is an environment in West Bengal. The TMC returned to power in the state for third straight term despite a high voltage election campaign by the BJP. TMC won 213 of the 292 seats while BJP got 77 seats.

Journalists get vaccinated in Odisha after govt declares them frontline workers

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 03 (ANI): Journalists in Bhubaneswar were administered with first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on May 03 after Odisha government announced them as frontline workers. The vaccine camp was organised by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation. Currently, Odisha has more than 71,000 active cases of coronavirus.

Vaccination for 18-44 years in MP to begin from May 5

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 03 (ANI): People falling in the bracket of age group 18-44 years will be vaccinated from May 05 in Madhya Pradesh. "We will give vaccine doses to people aged 18-44 in the state from May 5... Everyone will be vaccinated for free. Vaccination for journalists will also be organised in different sessions. We have placed orders to buy the vaccine," said CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

COVID aid from Italy arrives in India

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): A flight from Italy, carrying 1 oxygen generating plant and 20 ventilators arrived in India on May 03. Ambassador of Italy to India, Vincenzo De Luca said, "We're going to deliver an oxygen production machine to a hospital in Noida. It'll provide oxygen to 100 patients at one time and to thousands in the days to come. We are trying to collect other supplies including ventilators; there were ventilators in this flight as well. Italian companies operating in India are helping the Indian government in the production of oxygen."

Focus is on oxygen, drugs supplies: Ambassador of European Union to India

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Ambassador of European Union to India, Ugo Astuto on May 03 said that the focus is on supplying oxygen and drugs to the country as COVID aid amid second wave of coronavirus. Ambassador of European Union to India, Ugo Astuto said, "In past few days, we had flights coming from Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany and Italy. We're expecting another flight from Ireland tomorrow. So far we're focusing on Oxygen and related equipment, ventilators and antiviral drugs such as Remdesivir. We expect more supplies to come in the days to come. We are in touch with the Indian government, as of now we are focusing on Oxygen and drugs."

Mamata's first reaction after Bengal win, BJP calls for introspection

West Bengal election result 2021: With the Trinamool Congress poised to cruise to a landslide victory in the Assembly elections to return to power for third time in a row, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday dedicated the win to the people of West Bengal, besides taking a dig at both the Election Commission and the BJP. Watch her and BJP's first reactions on the poll verdict in the video.

Watch: India receives 1.25 lakh vials of Remdesivir from US

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): As the United States continues to deliver vital medical supplies to India to support its fight against COVID-19, a flight from America carrying 1.25 lakh vials of an anti-viral drug Remdesivir landed in India on May 02. On Saturday night, a flight from the US, carrying 1,000 oxygen cylinders, regulators and other medical equipment landed in India.

I accept people's verdict in Nandigram: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, May 02 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee who, according to Election Commission was seen trailing BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, on May 02 said, "Don't worry for Nandigram, for struggle you have to sacrifice something. I struggled for Nandigram because I fought a movement. It's ok. Let the Nandigram people give whatever verdict they want, I accept that."

BJP forming govt in Assam: CM Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam), May 02 (ANI): As trends indicated BJP's return to power in Assam, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the counting of votes is still going on but it is clear that the BJP is forming government in the state. Sonowal attributed the performance of BJP to "public cooperation". According to Election Commission, BJP and its allies were leading on nearly 80 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly.

Mamata Banerjee visits Kalighat temple after TMC sweeps Bengal

Kolkata, May 02 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee visited Kalighat temple on May 02. She offered prayers at the temple. CM Mamata was accompanied by her nephew and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. According to latest Election Commission trends, TMC is leading on 213 of the 294 seats.

TMC goons are attacking BJP offices, workers: Sambit Patra

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): On the day of counting of votes, Sambit Patra on May 02 alleged that TMC goons are attacking BJP offices and workers in West Bengal. "As West Bengal poll results are being declared, TMC goons are attacking BJP offices and workers. BJP office in Arambagh was set on fire by TMC goons. TMC workers attacked BJP workers in Belaghat, similar incidents happened in Shivpur, Durgapur, Uttar Bardhaman," said Patra. : BJP's Sambit Patra

Swearing-in will be low-key event due to COVID-19: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, May 02 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee on May 02 said the swearing-in will be a low-key event because of the prevailing COVID19 situation in the state. Meanwhile, TMC is leading in more than 200 of the 294 seats in state.

CM in Assam will be from BJP: Himanta Sarma

Guwahati (Assam), May 02 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in Assam, said Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 02. "Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government and the CM will also be from BJP, to continue development in the State," said Sarma.

31 test COVID positive at Ambala juvenile correction home

Ambala (Haryana), Apr 30 (ANI): 31 out of 85 samples tested positive for COVID-19 at juvenile correction home in Ambala. "85 samples were collected from juvenile correction home in Ambala, it includes samples of both inmates and staff. 31 reports have tested positive for COVID-19", said Dr Sanjeev Singla, District Deputy Civil Surgeon of Ambala.

IAF C-17 aircraft loads oxygen tankers in Bangkok

Bangkok (Thailand), Apr 30 (ANI): Oxygen tankers were loaded in Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft in Bangkok. Indian Air Force C-17s airlifted 3 cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore to Panagarh (West Bengal) and 6 from Dubai to Panagarh today. In addition, a C-17 is presently airlifting 3 containers from Bangkok to Panagarh Airbase, informed Indian Air Force. Several countries have come forward to help India amid increasing COVID cases.

IAF airlifts 2 more tankers from Indore

Indore (MP), Apr 30 (ANI): An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on April 29 carried two more empty oxygen tankers from Indore to Jamnagar in Gujarat. Tankers, loaded with medical oxygen are scheduled to travel from Jamnagar to Indore by road. Tankers cannot be transported by IAF aircraft as the gas is considered flammable and may pose a threat.

Tripura needs 32 lakh vaccine doses for 100% vaccination of people between 18-44 years

Agartala (Tripura), Apr 30 (ANI): Tripura's National Health Mission director Dr. Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal informed that the state requires around 32 lakh vaccine doses for 100% vaccination of citizens in the age group of 18 to 44. Tripura's NHM has placed order with Serum Institute of India for 16 lakh doses of Covishield vaccine. Dr. Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal said, "We have requested them to provide 8 lakh vaccine doses on May 1 and the remaining 8 lakh on May 15. Citing limitation of their production capacity, at least 20 days will be required for them to provide us with Covishield vaccines."