At least 647 medical workers in Indonesia have died of COVID-19 from March 2020 to Wednesday, the Indonesian Medical Association said on Thursday. Of the 647 medical workers, 289 were doctors, 27 dentists, 221 nurses, 84 midwives, 11 pharmacists, 15 medical laboratory staff members. Head of the association’s mitigation team Adib Khumaidi said the small number of COVID-19 diagnostic tests had caused […]
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Lal Quila, Jama Masjid metro stations reopened, says DMRC
The entry and exit gates of all metro stations including Lal Quila and Jama Masjid are open, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) informed on Thursday. The entry and exit gates of Lal Quila metro station and entry at Jama Masjid metro station were closed as per precautionary measures due to the protests at several places against the new […]
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Harsh Vardhan says 147 districts record no new Covid-19 infections in last seven days
At least 147 districts in the country have not reported a case of COVID-19 in the last seven days, informed Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday. During the 23rd meeting of the High-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19, the Union Minister said: “In India, 147 districts have […]
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AAP to contest Assembly polls in six states, announces Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the National Council meeting of the party on Thursday said that his party has decided to contest Assembly polls in six states -Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat- in the coming two years. Kejriwal announced AAP’s future electoral plans while addressing […]
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Bar Council condemns Delhi violence on Republic Day, calls for action against perpetrators
Condemning the violence and vandalism committed in various parts of the national capital on Republic Day during the tractor parade, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has demanded action against perpetrators. “The acts sacrilege of Red Fort podium and the national flag, which are symbols of pride, honour, and sovereignty of country […]
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Strict action to be taken against illegal mining, says Karnataka Minister
Days after Shivamogga blast, Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh R Nirani on Wednesday warned those indulging in illegal mining and said stringent action will be taken against them. “We have information regarding illegal mining activities. I have instructed the officials to prepare a list of offenders and submit a report. The government will take action against them,” Nirani […]
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University of Mumbai convocation event online but certificates to be distributed by institutes
Days after the University of Mumbai (MU) announced its decision to hold the annual convocation ceremony online this year, officials have clarified that the event will only see the participation of varsity officials that will be telecast live for the benefit of students. Convocation certificates will however be handed over […]
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CM Yediyurappa braces for stormy Karnataka assembly session
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa is likely to be in for a stormy session of the state legislature that begins on Thursday as opposition parties gear to corner the government over the farm, industrial and labour laws, illegal mining, regulations on cow slaughter and performance of the administration. The session […]
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Tuchel pleased with Chelsea’s performance despite draw against Wolves
Despite being held to a draw by Wolves, Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel is pleased with his team’s performance saying that they were “very well organised”. Tuchel was appointed as Chelsea head coach on Tuesday, replacing Frank Lampard, and his first match in charge ended in a goalless draw as the club shared points with Wolves at Stamford […]
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New Zealand, Vietnam top Covid performance ranking; US, UK languish
New Zealand, Vietnam, and Taiwan rank the top three in a Covid Performance Index of almost 100 countries for their successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with Britain and America near the bottom of the pile. The Lowy Institute said its index published today excludes China, where the first cases […]
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India reports 11,666 new Covid-19 cases
India reported 11,666 new COVID-19 cases, 14,301 discharges, and 123 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Thursday. With that, the total cases of COVID-19 in the country has escalated to 1,07,01,193 including 1,73,740 active cases and 1,03,73,606 total discharges. The death toll due to the COVID-19 virus has […]
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Janata Dal leader MC Managuli passes away at 85
MC Managuli, Janata Dal (Secular) MLA from Sindagi Assembly and former horticulture minister of Karnataka, has passed away at a hospital in Bengaluru on Thursday morning. He was 85. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa condoled the demise of Managuli. In a condolence message in Kannada, he said: “I am deeply saddened by the demise of JDS […]
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Delhi police registers case against banned outfit Sikhs for Justice under UAPA
Delhi Police has registered a case against the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and other sections of IPC for provoking people for Referendum-2020, demanding a separate Sikh state. According to Delhi Police, the case has been registered by the Special Cell in the […]
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Karnataka PSC exam leak ,1 more arrested
One more person has been arrested for his alleged role in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) first-division assistant question paper leak case. According to police officials, the arrested person has been identified as Basavraj, who was working in the accounts section of KPSC. “Basavraj is the roommate of Ramesh. He is involved in […]
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Earthquake of magnitude 2.8 hits west Delhi
A low-intensity earthquake of 2.8 magnitudes on the Richter scale struck west Delhi on Thursday morning, said National Centre for Seismology (NCS). As per NCS, the tremors were felt around 9:17 am at a depth of 15 kilometres. “Earthquake of Magnitude: 2.8, Occurred on 28-01-2021, 09:17:54 IST, Lat: 28.66 & Long: 77.13, Depth: 15 […]