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New Officer-in-Charge Takes Helm at Gua Police Station

Nitish Kumar pledges proactive policing and community engagement Jamshedpur’s neighboring district welcomes experienced officer to lead Gua police station, promising enhanced rural surveillance and prompt grievance resolution. GUA – Nitish Kumar has assumed charge as the new officer-in-charge of Gua police station in the Kiriburu sub-division, bringing optimism to the local community. "My…

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Patna, India — At least 31 people died and 20 others were hospitalized in serious condition after allegedly drinking tainted liquor sold without authorization in eastern India, a top elected official said Thursday. The deaths occurred Tuesday and Wednesday and the victims belonged to three villages in Saran district of Bihar state where the manufacturing, sale and consumption of liquor are prohibited.   The deaths were reported in a district government-run hospital where the sick were brought by their families for treatment, said Dr. S.D. Sinha, the hospital chief.   Sale and consumption of liquor were prohibited in Bihar state in 2016 after women's groups campaigned against poor workers splurging their meager incomes on drinking.   Police officer Santosh Kumar said several of the 20 hospitalized had lost their eyesight.   Several opposition parties, including the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, held protests Thursday outside the state legislature building to demand the state's liquor ban be scrapped and some monetary compensation provided to the bereaved families.   Sushil Modi, the state BJP leader, said more than 1,000 people have died after drinking tainted liquor since the ban was imposed six years ago. The BJP is in opposition in the state.   Nitish Kumar, the state's top elected official belonging to the socialist party Janata Dal, rejected their demands and said the ban on the sale of liquor was "not my personal wish but a response to the cries of the women of the state."   Three people have been detained for questioning for allegedly selling spiked alcohol in the area, he said. Saran district is nearly 40 miles north of Patna, the Bihar state capital.

Deaths from illegally brewed alcohol are common in India, where illicit liquor is cheap and often spiked with chemicals such as pesticides to increase potency. Illicit liquor has also become a hugely profitable industry across India, where bootleggers pay no taxes and sell enormous quantities of their product to the poor at a cheap rate.   At least 28 people died and 60 others became ill from drinking tainted liquor in the western Indian state of Gujarat earlier this year. Gujarat is another Indian state where the manufacturing, sale and consumption of liquor are prohibited.

In 2020, at least 120 people died after drinking tainted liquor in India's northern Punjab state.

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Patna, 21st Oct. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday directed DGP Alok Raj to expedite the recruitment of 78,000 police personnel in anticipation of the state assembly elections scheduled for next year. At an event where appointment letters were distributed to 1,239 newly recruited sub-inspectors, Kumar expressed the urgency of the matter. “I am telling you, complete the process for the recruitment of 78,000 police personnel in the next six months,” he urged DGP Raj, highlighting the need to bolster the police force ahead of the elections. Currently, the Bihar Police has a strength of 1.10 lakh, and the CM aims to double it to 2.29 lakh. The recruitment process for 21,000 personnel is currently underway, with formalities completed for an additional 20,000. Kumar emphasized the importance of including women in the police force, stating that 35 percent of new recruits should be female. He noted that the number of women in the Bihar Police has increased to about 30,000, asserting that no other state has as many women personnel. “The appointment of women police officers is making it easier for female complainants,” Kumar remarked, asserting that the law and order situation has improved significantly since 2005. He pointed out that the division of police work into investigation and law enforcement has led to more efficient operations. Kumar also reiterated his commitment to job creation, noting that his government had promised 10 lakh jobs in 2020, with 7.16 lakh positions filled so far. He underscored the police force’s crucial role in the state’s development and urged them to maintain their responsibilities effectively. In closing, Kumar congratulated the newly appointed sub-inspectors and wished them success in their future endeavors. The post CM Nitish Directs Recruitment of 78,000 Police Personnel Ahead of Elections appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] GG News Bureau Patna, 21st Oct. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday directed DGP Alok Raj to expedite the recruitment of 78,000 police personnel in anticipation of the state assembly elections scheduled for next year. At an event where appointment letters were distributed to 1,239 newly recruited sub-inspectors, Kumar expressed the urgency of the matter. “I am telling you, complete the process for the recruitment of 78,000 police personnel in the next six months,” he urged DGP Raj, highlighting the need to bolster the police force ahead of the elections. Currently, the Bihar Police has a strength of 1.10 lakh, and the CM aims to double it to 2.29 lakh. The recruitment process for 21,000 personnel is currently underway, with formalities completed for an additional 20,000. Kumar emphasized the importance of including women in the police force, stating that 35 percent of new recruits should be female. He noted that the number of women in the Bihar Police has increased to about 30,000, asserting that no other state has as many women personnel. “The appointment of women police officers is making it easier for female complainants,” Kumar remarked, asserting that the law and order situation has improved significantly since 2005. He pointed out that the division of police work into investigation and law enforcement has led to more efficient operations. Kumar also reiterated his commitment to job creation, noting that his government had promised 10 lakh jobs in 2020, with 7.16 lakh positions filled so far. He underscored the police force’s crucial role in the state’s development and urged them to maintain their responsibilities effectively. In closing, Kumar congratulated the newly appointed sub-inspectors and wished them success in their future endeavors. The post CM Nitish Directs Recruitment of 78,000 Police Personnel Ahead of Elections appeared first on Global Governance News- Asia's First Bilingual News portal for Global News and Updates. [ad_2] Source link

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BJP Collects Letters Of Support, RJD In Crisis Mode: What Next For Bihar?

In Bihar, the political landscape is undergoing significant upheaval as reports suggest Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is contemplating rejoining forces with the BJP, a party he parted ways with in 2022. This potential realignment has sparked intense speculation within political circles and raised concerns about the stability of the ruling 'Mahagathbandhan' coalition in the state. Nitish Kumar, often referred to as 'Paltu Ram' for his history of switching between political alliances, had initially left the BJP as part of an effort to consolidate opposition forces against the ruling party ahead of the 2024 elections.

The recent buzz surrounding Nitish Kumar's possible return to the BJP gained momentum after the BJP awarded former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur with the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor. Thakur, remembered as a prominent socialist leader and champion of the state's controversial alcohol prohibition policy, holds significant political sway in Bihar even today. This move by the BJP reignited discussions about Nitish Kumar's political future and the potential ramifications for Bihar's political landscape.

Adding to the intrigue, Nitish Kumar's former Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi made a cryptic statement, hinting at the possibility of political doors being open for collaboration. Meanwhile, a pivotal meeting within the INDIA alliance on January 13 saw Nitish Kumar's name proposed as Convenor, only to be met with reservations from Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee. This development underscores the complex dynamics at play within Bihar's political arena and the challenges facing coalition-building efforts.

As speculation mounts, the Bihar government's recent transfer of numerous Indian Police Service (IPS) and Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officers has added fuel to the fire, suggesting potential shifts in leadership and power dynamics. While the BJP publicly downplays the speculation, behind-the-scenes discussions are reportedly underway, with the party eyeing a reshuffle of the Bihar cabinet and the replacement of RJD ministers. With Nitish Kumar expected to convene a session of the legislature party and potentially stake his claim for the Chief Minister post with BJP's support, Bihar's political future remains uncertain, with far-reaching implications for both state and national politics.

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"Bihar Police Officer's Unconventional Act for RJD Chief Prompts Outrage - Demands for Justice Erupt"

The Bihar opposition party, BJP, criticized the Nitish Kumar government after police personnel provided escort to RJD president Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi during their visit to Gopalganj, the couple’s native district. Video footage shows police officials holding umbrellas over their heads to shield them from the rain. State BJP president, Samrat Choudhary, commented on the situation,…

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"Bihar Police Officer's Unconventional Act for RJD Chief Prompts Outrage - Demands for Justice Erupt"

The Bihar opposition party, BJP, criticized the Nitish Kumar government after police personnel provided escort to RJD president Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi during their visit to Gopalganj, the couple’s native district. Video footage shows police officials holding umbrellas over their heads to shield them from the rain. State BJP president, Samrat Choudhary, commented on the situation,…

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"Bihar Police Officer's Unconventional Act for RJD Chief Prompts Outrage - Demands for Justice Erupt"

The Bihar opposition party, BJP, criticized the Nitish Kumar government after police personnel provided escort to RJD president Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi during their visit to Gopalganj, the couple’s native district. Video footage shows police officials holding umbrellas over their heads to shield them from the rain. State BJP president, Samrat Choudhary, commented on the situation,…

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IGP CID Nitish Kumar interacts with KU students

Srinagar, June 27: Senior IPS officer, Mr Nitish Kumar, presently posted as Inspector General of Police, CID J&K, on Tuesday interacted with students of the University of Kashmir. The special session, organized by the varsity’s Directorate of IT & SS and Department of Computer Sciences, was chaired by Vice-Chancellor, Prof Nilofer Khan. In his special remarks, Mr Kumar said the J&K Police’s CID…

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Kejriwal to meet Mamata, discuss Centre's ordinance on administrative services

Kejriwal has met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the ordinance issue and the latter has extended full support to AAP in its tussle with the Centre on the matter.

KOLKATA: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be meeting his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Tuesday, an official said.

Kejriwal will be accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo is trying to drum up opposition support over the Delhi government’s fight against the Centre over an ordinance on the control of administrative services in the national capital.

Kejriwal and Mann are scheduled to land at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in the afternoon. They will hold a brief meeting with AAP leaders of West Bengal before visiting the state secretariat Nabanna to meet the Trinamool Congress chief.

“They are scheduled to have a closed-door meeting at the state secretariat. They may also hold a discussion on probable strategies for next year’s general elections,” a senior TMC leader said.

Kejriwal and Mann will leave the West Bengal capital on Tuesday evening.

Kejriwal has met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over the ordinance issue and the latter has extended full support to AAP in its tussle with the Centre on the matter.

The AAP chief may also meet Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and NCP leader Sharad Pawar on Wednesday in Mumbai.

The Centre promulgated an ordinance on Friday to create a National Capital Civil Service Authority for the transfer of IAS and DANICS cadre officers and disciplinary proceedings against them.

This came a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services, excluding those related to police, public order and land, to the elected government in Delhi.

An ordinance has to be ratified by Parliament within six months. For this, the Centre will have to bring a bill for its passage in both Houses of Parliament.

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NITISH KUMAR - BIHAR POLICE

Nitish Kumar, a Bihar Police officer, is a clever man. He had cultivated a team of informers around him who told him if any alcohol was being smuggled in his region. Acting on such a tip, he was rushing to a crime scene. He knew that the criminals were smart and would be cautious, but he was smarter and dressed himself in civilian clothes to avoid raising any suspicion while raiding the crime scene. A nasty fight ensued as the criminals tried to escape but officer Nitish was efficient. He had barricaded all the exits from the area and successfully captured all the criminals along with all the alcohol they were smuggling into the city. Nitish made sure that his city was safe from unsafe, illegal liquor. 

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In the Bihar district of Chapra, 39 people died as a result of consuming tainted beer. Kumar asked the officers to track down and apprehend the intruders.

Speaking to media in front of the Parliament today, Bihar's Chief Minister directed police officers to target those involved in the production and sale of alcoholic beverages rather than the poor.

On Wednesday, Bihar BJP leaders, including Union Minister Giriraj Singh, asked Nitish Kumar to reconsider the state's prohibition policy. They stated that the programme had failed since the unlawful sale of fake alcohol had increased the number of connected crimes, many of which ended in fatalities.

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97 police officers transferred ahead of Bihar elections

97 police officers transferred ahead of Bihar elections

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In a huge reshuffle, 97 police officers have been transferred. The action has been done ahead of impending Bihar elections. 8 IPS and 10 IAS officials have been transferred too

Bihar elections 2020 will be held soon. The Election Commission are yet to announce the dates for the same. But the political parties have geared up for campaigns. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will be holding a…

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23:25 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates Toll climbs to 34 in Odisha   The COVID-19 death toll in Odisha climbed to 34 with five more patients succumbing to the disease, while the tally reached 8,601 after  495 fresh infections were detected, a health official told PTI  on Saturday. While Ganjam district reported three deaths, Bhubaneswar (Khurda district) recorded two fatalities, he said. 23:18 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in UK Latest Updates Toll in UK rises to 44,198  The United Kingdom’s toll from confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus has risen by 67 to 44,198 in the last day, the government said on Saturday, reports Reuters. 23:07 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates Nitish Kumar tests negative for COVID-19   Bihar chief minister has tested negative for the novel coronavirus infection, reported ANI. The chief minister's swab samples were sent for testing as a BJP leader he had attended an event with on 1 July had tested posiitve for the infection, 22:58 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates Gautam Buddh Nagar reports five deaths, CMO tests positive   Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Saturday recorded five more deaths due to COVID-19, while 83 more people,including the chief medical officer, were found positive for the infection in the district, official data showed. The death toll due to the novel coronavirus has now reached 28, while the tally of positive cases rose to 2,646, the highest for any district in the state, according to the data released by UP Health Department. 22:48 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Cabinet Secretary holds review meeting   Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Saturday held a meeting with top officials of 15 States and Union Territories on the COVID-19 situation and the way forward for graded reopening of activities in the 'Unlock 2' phase, officials told PTI. During the meeting with Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of the 15 States and UTs, the cabinet secretary is learnt to have stressed on the need for strict implementation of the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs for the 'Unlock 2' phase and strict vigil on the COVID-19 situation in their respective jurisdiction. The cabinet secretary is also learnt to have made it clear that economic activities as allowed under the guidelines should be expedited so that normal life could be resumed, an official privy to the meeting said. 22:28 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates Father, brother of groom arrested for violating safety protocols   The father of a groom and his brother were arrested on Saturday in Odisha's Ganjam district, a COVID-19 hotspot, for violating safety protocols during the marriage function, police said.The district administration has also imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 and registered FIR against other family members of the groom and bride in this connection, they said.   PTI 21:48 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates 1,180 new cases, 68 deaths recorded in Mumbai today 1,180 COVID-19 cases, 1071 recoveries and 68 deaths were reported in Mumbai today. Total number of cases in the city is now at 82,814, including 53,463 recovered/discharged, 24,524 active cases and 4,827 deaths, reports ANI quoting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). 21:35 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates Maharashtra records 7,074 new cases, toll mounts to 8,671 Maharashtra reported 7,074 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the total number of cases to 2,00,064, said a state health department bulletin. The toll rose to 8,671 with 124 deaths reported in the last 48 hours and 171 added from the previous period. Over 1.98 lakh patients have been discharged till date and the recovery rate stands at 54.02 percent, said the bulletin. Maharashtra reported 7,074 COVID-19 cases and 295 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 2,00,064 and death toll to 8,671. Number of active cases stands at 83,295: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/1khzthSUgi — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2020 21:17 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Goa Latest Updates Goa's active cases climb to 853 Goa recorded 108 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the number of active cases in the state to 853, reports ANI quoting the state health department. Goa recorded 108 fresh COVID-19 cases today, taking active cases to 853: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/akjPsJGZyk — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2020 21:06 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates Amarnath Yatra to be conducted in 'restricted manner'   Asserting that the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra would have to be undertaken in a "restricted manner" due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday said only 500 pilgrims would be allowed per day by road from Jammu to the 3,880-metre-high holy cave shrine. It also said the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing of persons entering the Union Territory would also be applicable to the intending Amarnath pilgrims.   PTI 20:51 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Gujarat Latest Updates Gujarat records 712 new cases, 21 deaths in 24 hours   712 fresh COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths were reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 35,398 including 25,414 recoveries and 1,927 deaths, reports ANI quoting the State Health Department. 20:35 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Punjab Latest Updates College, University exams cancelled in Punjab   University and college examinations in Punjab have been cancelled in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Saturday.The students will be promoted on the basis of their previous years' results and will also have an option to take the exams later, Singh announced in his weekly 'AskCaptain' Facebook live. However, the online exams being conducted by some universities will continue uninterrupted. 20:32 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates Karnataka reports 1,839 new cases, 42 deaths today   Karnataka reported 1,839 new cases, taking total number of cases to 21,549. Of these, 11,966 cases are active while 9,244 people (including 439 people today) have been discharged. According to a bulletin issued by the state health department, 42 people succumbed to the disease on Saturday, taking the toll to 335 while four patients have died of non-COVID causes. Covid19 Bulletin: 4th July 2020 Total Confirmed Cases: 21549 Deceased: 335 Recovered: 9244 New Cases: 1839 Other information: Telemedicine facility, Corona Watch Application and Helpline details.#KarnatakaFightsCorona#Covid19Karnataka@BSYBJP pic.twitter.com/sUoAhmpEut — CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) July 4, 2020 20:01 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates Nitish Kumar takes COVID-19 test, results expected tomorrow   Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday sent his swab sample for COVID-19 test after he shared the dais with Legislative Council Acting Chairman Awdesh Narayan Singh, who has been found to be infected with the contagious virus, officials told news agency PTI. The sample has been sent to Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), they said. Besides the chief minister, samples of 15 staffers of the Chief Minister's Office have been collected for COVID-19 test, the sources said, adding results are expected on Sunday. Kumar had shared the dais with the Council Acting Chairman during the oath ceremony of newly elected MLCs on 1 July. 19:44 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Mizoram Latest Updates Two BSF jawans test positive in Mizoram   Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans posted in Mizoram's Lunglei district have tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, taking the northeast states tally to 164, an official said. The two jawans aged 50 and 53 have returned from Kerala recently, the official said.   PTI 19:30 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates Pune Mayor tests positive  Pune Mayor Murlidhar Mohol said he had tested positive for COVID-19 after feeling feverish. Taking to Twitter, Mohol said that his condition was stabel and he would continue to remain in touch with authorities while undergoing treatment.   थोडासा ताप आल्याने मी माझी #COVIDー19 टेस्ट केली असता, ती पॉझिटिव्ह आली आहे. माझी प्रकृती स्थिर असून लवकरच बरा होऊन पुन्हा तुमच्या सेवेत असेल. उपचारादरम्यान सर्व यंत्रणांच्या संपर्कात राहून परिस्थितीचा आढावा घेत राहील. आपला, मुरलीधर मोहोळ, महापौर — Murlidhar Mohol (@mohol_murlidhar) July 4, 2020 19:25 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates Delhi records 2,505 new cases   Delhi recorded 2,505 fresh coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the tally in the city to over 97,000, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 3,004, reports PTI. Fifty-five fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours, the Delhi health department said in a bulletin. It also said that 26 earlier deaths have been included in the cumulative figure. The bulletin said the death toll from coronavirus infection has risen to 3,004, and the total number of cases mounted to 97,200. 19:18 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates Only two new cases reported in Mumbai's Dharavi   Only two new coronavirus patients were found in Mumbai's Dharavi on Saturday, taking its case tally to 2,311, a senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official told news agency PTI. The area, known as Asia's largest slum cluster, has recorded such a small rise in COVID-19 cases for the first time since the first week of April. The BMC did not reveal if any fresh virus-related death has been reported in the area. The slum area now has 519 active COVID-19 cases with 1,704 patients having been discharged after recovery 19:03 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Kerala Latest Updates Kerala's case count up by 240 to 5,204   Kerala's COVID-19 case count went past 5,000 on Saturday with 240 fresh cases being reported, the highest single- day surge so far.Of the positive cases, 152 had come from abroad and 52 from other states, Health minister K K Shailaja said in a press release. The total case count has now touched 5,204. According to the release, there have been 209 recoveries today. The hotspots as of today have touched 135.   PTI 18:52 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates Tamil Nadu reports 4,280 new cases, 65 fatalities Tamil Nadu on Saturday reported 4,280 fresh COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths, taking total cases to 1,07,001 and the  toll to 1,450. Number of active cases stands at 44,956, reports ANI quoting the State Health Department. Tamil Nadu reported 4,280 fresh COVID-19 cases and 65 deaths today, taking total cases to 1,07,001 and death toll to 1,450. Number of active cases stands at 44,956: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/Tnpdev9fkk — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2020 18:49 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates Narendra Modi addresses Bihar BJP workers "Some believed that COVID-19 will spread more in east India due to high poverty but they have been proved wrong," said Narendra Modi while addressing Bihar BJP workers. "Several of our workers despite knowing the danger, kept working in the service of people and lost their lives. I pay my tributes to all of them and express condolences to their families," ANI quotes him as saying. 18:13 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates Tamil Nadu CM announces relaxations in Chennai from Monday Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that relaxations in Chennai lockdown will come in effect from 6 July, reports ANI. Vegetable and grocery shops will be allowed to open from 6 am to 6 pm, textile and hardware shops from 10 am to 6 pm, and restaurants from 6 am to 9 pm for takeaway services, he said. Chennai and its suburbs have been under an intense lockdown from 19 June. 17:59 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Mizoram postpones re-opening of schools indefinitely    The Mizoram government has postponed the opening of schools for the 2020-21 academic session for an indefinite period as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease, said state education minister Lalchhandama Ralte. The government had earlier decided to open educational institutions for the current academic session from 15 July.   PTI 17:44 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Maharashtra Latest Updates COVID-19 patient kept in ambulance for one day for want of bed, alleges family   The family of a 64-year-old man who succumbed to the coronavirus infection in Navi Mumbai has alleged that he had to be kept in an ambulance for a whole day before he could be admitted to a hospital. They said that the man developed symptoms on 20 June but could not be admitted to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation's (NMMC) COVID hospital at Vashi as there was no bed with with oxygen supply available. The man's son said he continued approaching private hospitals and in the meantime his father was kept in a cardiac ambulance as he required oxygen support. When he was finally admitted the next day, the family did not have the money to buy an injection that cost Rs 32,000. The man, who performed in a music band, died on 25 June. PTI 17:12 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Tamil Nadu Latest Updates Lockdown extended in Madurai, surrounding areas till 12 July, announces CM The lockdown has been extended till 12 July in Madurai and area limits of adjoining rural civic bodies of Paravai and Thiruparankundram panchayats, ANI quotes Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami as saying. The lockdown imposed to control the spread of COVID-19 amid rising number of cases in Madurai was slated to end on 5 July. 17:03 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Process for trials of COVID-19 vaccine being expedited in accordance with global norms, safety remains top priority: ICMR The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Saturday issued a release stating that the process to expedite the human trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Bharat BioTech, NIV and ICMR, were being carried out in accordance with global norms.  "In the larger public health interest, it is important for ICMR to expedite clinical trials with a promising indigenous vaccine. Faced with the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, all other vaccine candidates across the globe have been similarly fast-tracked," new agency ANI quotes the country's top medical research body as saying."The ICMR’s process is exactly in accordance with globally accepted norms to fast-track the vaccine development for diseases of pandemic potential wherein human and animal trials can continue in parallel," states the release while adding that ICMR remains committed to the safety and interest of the people of India.  The announcement that a vaccine would be made available by 15 August had come under criticism from many quarters, with political leaders alleging that the process was being expedited so that the announcement could be made on Independence Day. In the larger public health interest, it is important for ICMR to expedite clinical trials with a promising indigenous vaccine. Faced with the unprecedented nature of the #COVID19 pandemic, all other vaccine candidates across the globe have been similarly fast-tracked: ICMR https://t.co/gJiGKjZ2ku — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2020 16:40 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Arunachal Pradesh Latest Updates Total lockdown in Arunachal Pradesh's Capital Complex from 6 to 12 July The Arunachal Pradesh government on Saturday announced that a week-long total lockdown will be imposed in the Capital Complex, comprising Itanagar and Nagarlagun, from 6 July in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases, said Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.  The total lockdown will be imposed at 5 am on 6 July and will be in place till 5 pm on 12 July,the official said.There will be certain exemptions which would be announced on 5 July, Kumar said.   Itanagar capital complex will be under lockdown from 6th July (Monday) till 12th July (Sunday). Detailed Guidelines and SOP for compliance will be issued shortly. #StayHomeStaySafe — Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) July 4, 2020 16:15 (IST) 237 Maharashtra Police personnel test positive in 72 hours 237 personnel of Maharashtra Police were found COVID-19 positive in the last 72 hours, taking active number of cases in the force to 1,040. A total of 64 police personnel have succumbed to the infection: Maharashtra Police pic.twitter.com/jMVSbqKV7B — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2020 16:05 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Kolkata Latest Updates Kolkata bans flights from coronavirus hotspots like Delhi, Mumbai Kolkata Airport announced on Saturday that no flights shall operate to Kolkata from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chennai and Ahmedabad from 6th to 19th July 2020 or till further orders are issued. The West Bengal government had been requesting Centre to susoend inbound flights to Bengal from COVID-19 hotspots.  15:37 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Bengaluru Latest Updates Bengaluru to go under lockdown over weekend "Complete lockdown to be imposed from 8pm today till 5am on Monday in Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits, as per instructions by Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in view of, COVID19," BBMP Commissioner Anil Kumar said.  He added that sale of essential items will be allowed during the lockdown, including meat shops. "Police action will be taken against people found roaming outside unnecessarily," he said,  15:22 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Scientists strike note of caution  as govt plans to fast-track 'Made in India' vaccine, covaxin India's COVID-19 vaccine programme has gained sudden traction but it is imperative to strike a balance between giving it high priority and rushing into a process that takes months, even years, several scientists said on Saturday, a day after the ICMR announced it envisaged a preventive by next month. "Fast tracking a vaccine trial in four weeks for safety, immunogenicity and efficacy is just not possible if things are to be done correctly," Shahid Jameel, virologist and CEO of the Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance, a public charity that invests in building biomedical sciences and health research framework, told PTI. 15:07 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates Another COVID-19 death in Himachal Pradesh takes toll to nine With one more death reported in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday, the COVID-19 toll in the state rose to nine. However, no new positive cases were reported. With this, the total number of cases in the state now stands at 1,033 including 332 active cases.  So far, 677 patients have recovered, said the state health department.  14:48 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Bihar Latest Updates Bihar's COVID-19 toll climbs to 84 after six more die The COVID-19 toll in Bihar increased to 84 on Saturday after six more patients succumbed to the viral infection. While 197 fresh cases have pushed the state's total to 11,111, according to the state health department.  The state has 2,816 active coronavirus cases, while 8,211 patients have recovered from the disease. This takes the recovery rate to 73.89 percent.  14:28 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Andhra Pradesh Latest Updates 765 fresh COVID-19 infections in Andhra Pradesh  Andhra Pradesh registered 17,699 coronavirus cases on Saturday after 765 more people tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The COVID-19 toll reached 218, said the state health department.  Of the total positive cases, there are 9,473 active cases in the state.  13:52 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Gujarat Latest Updates Vijay Rupani visits Surat to assess COVID-19 situation  Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy chief minister Nitin Patel arrived at Surat on saturday to assess the COVID-19 situation, PTI reported. Surat has reported 5,461 COVID-19 cases, including 198 deaths, so far. 13:51 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in China Latest Updates WHO team to visit China next week to probe origin of COVID-19  Amid global concerns that China delayed giving information regarding the novel coronavirus outbreak, a team of World Health Organisation (WHO) will visit the country next week to investigate the origins of the virus and its spread to human beings. The visit will take place more than six months after the WHO's Country Office in China picked up a statement from the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission on cases of 'viral pneumonia'.  WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke in January about an agreement with China for sending a team of international experts "as soon as possible" to work on increasing the understanding of the outbreak. 13:36 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Forcing development of COVID-19 vaccine fraught with horrendous human costs: Sitaram Yechury  CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday alleged that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is trying to expedite the production of an indigenous COVID-19 vaccine so Prime Minister Narendra Modi can announce the cure for the infectious disease on Independence Day. "Scientific advances can never be 'made to order'. Forcing the development of an indigenous vaccine, bypassing all health and safety norms, to be announced by Narendra Modi on Independence Day is fraught with horrendous human costs," tweeted Yechury.  But...scientific advances can never be ‘made to order’. Forcing the development of an indegenous vaccine as a cure for Covid-19, bypassing all health & safety norms, to be announced by PM Modi on Independence Day is fraught with horrendous human costs. #Covid_19 #Vaccine #ICMR pic.twitter.com/x2xbPFvRyy — Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) July 4, 2020 13:19 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Delhi Latest Updates Jama Majid reopens for public today  Jama Masjid reopens for the public from today. The mosque will remain open from 9 am to 10 pm and everyone will have to follow physical distancing norms, said Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the shahi imam of the mosque. Delhi: Jama Masjid reopens for the public from today. Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Shahi Imam of the mosque said that it will remain open from 9 am to 10 pm while following social distancing norms. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/hEtvux9GB5 — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2020 13:16 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Jharkhand Latest Updates Six police personnel in Ranchi test COVID-19 positive Six personnel of Ranchi Police have tested COVID-19 positive on Saturday. "They have been quarantined and are receiving treatment. Their contact tracing within and outside the department is being done," said Surendra Kumar Jha, SSP Ranchi 12:13 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates I-T department further extends ITR filing deadline  The extension on income tax return filing date comes just a couple of days after the I-T department on Thursday extended the deadline for tax saving investments/payments for the financial year 2019-20 up to 31 July.  As a result, taxpayers will now be able to make investments for claiming deductions under the Income Tax Act for the financial year 2019-20 up to 31 July. 11:59 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates ITR filing deadline for FY 2019-20 extended till 30 Nov The Income Tax Department has announced a further extension to the deadline for filing income tax return (ITR) for the financial year (FY) 2019-20 to 30 November. The department, in a tweet, said that the move has been taken "understanding and keeping in mind the times that we are in" and hoped it will help taxpayers "plan things better." 11:32 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Mizoram Latest Updates Mizoram postpones opening of schools for 2020-21 academic session The Mizoram government has postponed the opening of schools for the 2020-21 academic session for an indefinite period as a part of the containment measures to curb the coronavirus outbreak, a minister said. The government had earlier decided to open educational institutions for the current academic session from 15 July. 11:30 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates No public transport to operate in Karnataka from 8 pm today  Public transport - buses, autos and cabs will not operate in Karnataka during the curfew, which will be enforced from Saturday at 8 pm. Places of worship, malls and dine-in service at hotels and restaurants, shops selling non-essential commodities, including liquor, will remain shut.  11:28 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Karnataka Latest Updates Karnataka to enforce curfew from 8 pm today  A curfew in Karnataka will be implemented from 8 pm on Saturday til 5 am on Monday. It will not be any different from the restrictions imposed during previous curfews and lockdowns, said BH Anil Kumar, Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to The Hindu.  "The restrictions that were in place then will be imposed now also," said Kumar.  11:19 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Odisha Latest Updates Odisha reports 8,601 COVID-19 cases with 34 deaths After five more people die of the novel coronavirus in Odisha, the COVID-19 toll in the state climbed to 34 on Saturday. The total number of confirmed cases increased to 8,601 after 495 more individuals tested positive, said the health department.  10:58 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in Rajasthan Latest Updates 204 new cases, three deaths in Rajasthan As per the Rajasthan health department, there were 204 new COVID-19 positive cases and three deaths reported till 10:30 am. The total number of cases stands at 19,256, including 3,461 active cases and 443 deaths, as per the health department 10:36 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates Over 95 lakh COVID-19 samples tested: ICMR At least 95,40,132 COVID-19 samples have been tested so far, said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), adding that 2,42,383 samples were tested on Friday alone.  10:27 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates India's COVID-19 recovery rate at 60.80% Of the total 6,48,315 positive cases, as many as 3,94,227 COVID-19 patients have so far been cured of the virus, said the health ministry on Saturday. This takees the COVID-19 recovery rate to 60.80 percent.  10:22 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates India's COVID-19 mortality rate at 2.88% after 18,655 patients die With the death of 442 more individuals in the past 24 hours, the COVID-19 toll jumped to 18,655 on Saturday, according to the latest data released by the health ministry.  The COVID-19 mortality rate is now at 2.88 percent. 10:18 (IST) Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates India records over 6.48 lakh COVID-19 infections India registered 22,771 new coronavirus cases for the first time in a single day, taking the total count to 6,48,315 on Saturday. As many as 442 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, said the health ministry.  Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra reported 7,074 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the total number of cases to 2,00,064, said a state health department bulletin. The toll rose to 8,671 with 124 deaths reported in the last 48 hours and 171 added from the previous period. University and college examinations in Punjab have been cancelled in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Saturday. However, the online exams being conducted by some universities will continue uninterrupted. Delhi recorded 2,505 fresh coronavirus cases on Friday, taking the tally in the city to 97,200, while the death toll from the disease mounted to 3,004. Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that relaxations in Chennai lockdown will come in effect from 6 July, reports ANI. Vegetable and grocery shops will be allowed to open from 6 am to 6 pm, textile and hardware shops from 10 am to 6 pm, and restaurants from 6 am to 9 pm for takeaway services, he said. Responding to criticism over its 15 August deadline for COVAXIN, which is being developed by Bharat Biotech, the ICMR said that all COVID-19 vaccine trials across the world are being similarly fast-tracked, while adding that the safety and interest of the people of India remain its topmost priority. Kolkata Airport announced on Saturday that no flights shall operate to Kolkata from Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Chennai and Ahmedabad for two weeks starting from Monday Bengaluru will go under complete lockdown from 8 pm today until 5 am on Monday, city's municipal commissioner told ANI. The COVID-19 toll in Bihar increased to 84 on Saturday after six more patients succumbed to the viral infection. While 197 fresh cases have pushed the state's total to 11,111, according to the state health department. The state has 2,816 active coronavirus cases, while 8,211 patients have recovered from the disease. This takes the recovery rate to 73.89 percent. Amid global concerns that China delayed giving information regarding the novel coronavirus outbreak, a team of World Health Organisation (WHO) will visit the country next week to investigate the origins of the virus and its spread to human beings. The visit will take place more than six months after the WHO's Country Office in China picked up a statement from the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission on cases of 'viral pneumonia'. The Jama Masjid will reopen for the public from Saturday. The mosque will remain open from 9 am to 10 pm. "Everyone will have to follow physical distancing norms," said Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the shahi imam of the mosque. A curfew in Karnataka will be implemented from 8 pm on Saturday til 5 am on Monday. It will not be any different from the restrictions imposed during previous curfews and lockdowns, said BH Anil Kumar, Commissioner of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to The Hindu. As per the Rajasthan health department, there were 204 new COVID-19 positive cases and three deaths reported in the state till 10:30 am. The total number of cases stands at 19,256, including 3,461 active cases and 443 deaths, as per the health department India registered 22,771 new coronavirus cases for the first time in a single day, taking the total count to 6,48,315 on Saturday. As many as 442 deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, said the health ministry. At least 11,300 'Make In India' ventilators have been dispatched so far under Centre's 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' mission, said the Union health minister on Saturday. Of the total ventilators, 6,154 have been delivered to hospitals. Ministry of Health is also supplying 1.02 lakh oxygen cylinders across India; 72,293 have been delivered, said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. Telangana reported eight more COVID-19 deaths on Friday, taking the toll to 283. After 1,892 fresh cases were registered for the first time in a day, the state's tally was pushed to 20,462. Maharashtra registered 6,364 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday for the first time in a single day taking the total number of positive cases to 1,92,990. The toll due to the pandemic rose to 8,376 with 198 new deaths reported in the past 24 hours, a health department statement said. Even as India's COVID-19 recovery rate crossed 60 percent on Friday, the number of confirmed cases soared by over 20,000 in a day for the first time, data from the Union Health Ministry showed. The contrasting figures emerged even as the country's apex medical body ICMR announced its plan to launch the world's first COVID-19 vaccine, the indigenously developed COVAXIN, by 15 August. Experts, however, said such a timeline may not be realistic. In the meantime, Union HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal aannounced that the JEE and NEET exams have been postponed to September in view of the coronavirus pandemic, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) decided to suspend all the international flight operations in the country till 31 July. Friday also saw Goa re-opening  its doors for domestic tourists and Himachal Pradesh said that it would allow entry of tourists with conditions such as a test report showing negative for COVID-19 and a prior hotel booking of at least five days. The hilly state had imposed a ban on tourism three-and-a-half-months ago to check the spread of the novel coronavirus. COVID-19 cases and deaths as of today India has confirmed 6,25,544 COVID-19 cases so far while 18,213 have lost their lives since the virus made its first appearance in Kerala's Thrissur in January. The number of recoveries stands at 3,79,891, while one patient has migrated. There are 2,27,439 active cases of coronavirus infections currently in the country. Most of the 20,903 coronavirus infections reported in a 24-hour span till Friday 8 am came from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Telangana and Karnataka, PTI said, adding that 379 people died during the same period. Tamil Nadu crossed one lakh COVID-19 cases with the state reporting 4,329 fresh infections and 64 fatalities, pushing the toll from the deadly virus to 1,385. Of the total 18,213 deaths reported so far, Maharashtra accounted for the highest 8,178 fatalities followed by Delhi with 2,864 deaths, Gujarat with 1,886, Tamil Nadu with 1,321, Uttar Pradesh with 735, West Bengal with 699, Madhya Pradesh with 589, Rajasthan with 430 and Telangana with 275 deaths. The COVID-19 death toll reached 272 in Karnataka, 251 in Haryana, 198 in Andhra Pradesh, 152 in Punjab, 115 in Jammu and Kashmir, 77 in Bihar, 42 in Uttarakhand, 27 in Odisha and 25 in Kerala. Jharkhand has registered 15 deaths, Chhattisgarh 14, Assam and Puducherry 12 each, Himachal Pradesh 10, Chandigarh six, Goa four and Meghalaya, Tripura, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh have reported one fatality each, according to the ministry. More than 70 percent deaths took place due to comorbidities, it said. According to health ministry's 8 am data, Maharashtra has reported the highest number of cases at 1,86,626, followed by Tamil Nadu at 98,392, Delhi at 92,175, Gujarat at 33,913, Uttar Pradesh at 24,825, West Bengal at 19,819 and Rajasthan at 18,662. The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to 18,570 in Telangana, 18,016 in Karnataka, 16,097 in Andhra Pradesh, 15,509 in Haryana, and 14,106 in Madhya Pradesh. It has risen to 10,471 in Bihar, 9,013 in Assam, 7,849 in Jammu and Kashmir and 7,545 in Odisha. Punjab has reported 5,784 novel coronavirus infections so far, while Kerala has 4,753 cases. A total of 3,013 have been infected by the virus in Chhattisgarh, 2,984 in Uttarakhand, 2,584 in Jharkhand, 1,435 in Tripura, 1,482 in Goa, 1,279 in Manipur, 1,014 in Himachal Pradesh and 990 in Ladakh. Puducherry has recorded 802 COVID-19 cases, Nagaland 501, Chandigarh 450 and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu together have reported 230 COVID-19 cases. Arunachal Pradesh reported 195 cases, Mizoram has 162 cases, Andaman and Nicobar Islands has 109, Sikkim has registered 102 infections so far, while Meghalaya has recorded 56 cases. The ICMR said that a total of 92,97,749 samples were tested for COVID-19 up to 2 July, with 2,41,576 of those tested on Thursday. Representational image. AP COVID-19 vaccine by 15 August, says ICMR India's apex medical body ICMR said Friday that it has identified 12 clinical trial sites, including medical institutions and hospitals, and has asked their principal investigators to ensure that the subject enrolment is initiated no later than 7 July. The trial sites included AIIMS, New Delhi, AIIMS, Patna and SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre in Tamil Nadu. In its letter to principal investigators of the 12 sites, ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava noted that the clinical trial of Covaxin is one of the "top priority projects which is being monitored at the top-most level of the government". However, it is not clear how the clinical trials can be completed and the vaccine released on 15 August when the normal period for a vaccine to be approved is 12 to 18 months. Several experts have questioned the ICMR's timeline, asking if the efficacy of the vaccine is "pre-decided" and cautioned it from applying "excess pressure". Over seven vaccines are being researched in India and only Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN and Zydus' ZyCoV-D have got the go-ahead to start human clinical trials, just this week. Globally, over 100 candidates are being tested on humans but no vaccine has yet been approved. Speaking to Firstpost, Bharat Biotech chairman Dr Krishna Ella, said said that COVAXIN was reported to be safe and immunogenic in all animals. "We have now moved forward towards the clinical development of this vaccine," he added. Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials of Covaxin in COVID-19 patients will begin this month. According to PTI, Zydus said that is planning to initiate the clinical trials in July 2020 across multiple sites in India in over 1,000 subjects, however, the company did not say when the vaccine will be ready for commercial use, unlike Covaxin, which is targeting for release on 15 August. The vaccine candidate, ZyCoV-D, showed a "strong immune response" in animal studies, and the antibodies produced were able to completely neutralise the wild type virus, Zydus said. With inputs from agencies

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