Amid COVID-19 surge, Election Commission postpones West Bengal's civic body polls
2 years, 11 months ago

Amid COVID-19 surge, Election Commission postpones West Bengal's civic body polls

Firstpost  

On Friday, the Calcutta High Court had asked the West Bengal SEC to consider postponing the municipal elections by at least four to six weeks In view of the surge in COVID-19 cases in West Bengal, State Election Commission has decided to postpone the civic elections in Asansol, Bidhannagar, Siliguri and Chandannagar and hold it on 12 February, 2022. On Friday, the Calcutta High Court had asked the West Bengal SEC to consider postponing the municipal elections by at least four to six weeks, giving it 48 hours to come out with its stand. West Bengal BJP on Friday had also written to the State Election Commission requesting to postpone the municipality elections for a month. “We draw your attention to the Order of the Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta quote “Hence, we dispose of the present petition with a direction to the State Election Commission to consider the galloping speed with which the COVID cases are increasing and also to take into account the issue if holding of elections in such a situation will be in the public interest and if free and fair elections will be possible on the dates notified, and take a decision in respect of the postponement of the date of elections of aforesaid four Municipal Corporations for a short period of 4 to 6 weeks” unquote,” read the letter.

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COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
8 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

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1 year ago

West Bengal: Three persons, including six-month-old baby, test positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

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DC Edit | Check political violence in Bengal, it's out of control
1 year, 5 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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ABP News  

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West Bengal panchayat election 2023: State Election Commission to hold all-party meeting today | DETAILS
1 year, 6 months ago

West Bengal panchayat election 2023: State Election Commission to hold all-party meeting today | DETAILS

India TV News  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details

India TV News  

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1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Karnataka records two deaths, positivity rate at 7.5%

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 9 months ago

As Covid-19 cases surge, health ministry asks states to follow 5-fold strategy

Hindustan Times  

As India recorded a rise in daily coronavirus Covid-19 cases, ministry of health, and family welfare Thursday advised all the states, and Union territories to effectively implement a five-fold strategy of "test, track, treat, follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccinate" to check the spread. The total tally of Covid-19 cases has now reached to 4.46 crore. The ministry has also asked …

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?

Firstpost  

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1 year, 9 months ago

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday wrote to the State to examine the situation of COVID-19 at the micro level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management. What is worrisome is the number of ICU admissions have “Hence, Bengaluru needs to be added to …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19- India reports 173 fresh cases, two deaths in day

Live Mint  

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1 year, 11 months ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu  

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COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January

Firstpost  

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Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here
1 year, 11 months ago

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here

India Today  

The Karnataka government has issued new guidelines on tackling Covid-19 infections in the state amid the global surge in cases. On Monday, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that preventive measures for Covid-19 will be implemented step-by-step across the state. “The current Covid situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting today, about the need to create awareness among the public …

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2 years, 2 months ago

India Covid update: 2,424 fresh infections in 24 hours

Hindustan Times  

India saw a single day rise of 2,424 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,14,437, while the active cases have declined to 28,079, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. India Covid update: 2,424 fresh infections in 24 hours. The active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the …

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2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 5,076 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active cases reduce to 47,945

India TV News  

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2 years, 4 months ago

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India TV News  

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COVID-19: India reports 20,038 fresh cases, 47 fatalities in last 24 hours | READ DETAILS HERE
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 20,038 fresh cases, 47 fatalities in last 24 hours | READ DETAILS HERE

India TV News  

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Will Bengal schools, colleges be shut over rising Covid-19 cases? Here's what govt says
2 years, 5 months ago

Will Bengal schools, colleges be shut over rising Covid-19 cases? Here's what govt says

India TV News  

Highlights West Bengal schools and colleges will not be shut immediately amid rising Covid-19 cases The education minister said a decision on this will be taken on the advice of the Health Department West Bengal reported 2,950 new COVID-19 cases on Friday with a positivity rate of 16.92 per cent West Bengal schools and colleges will not be shut immediately …

COVID-19: India registers 16,103 fresh cases, 31 deaths in last 24 hours; active cases jump to 1,11,711
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: India registers 16,103 fresh cases, 31 deaths in last 24 hours; active cases jump to 1,11,711

India TV News  

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COVID: India registers 14,506 fresh cases, 30 deaths in last 24 hours; active cases jump to 99,602
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID: India registers 14,506 fresh cases, 30 deaths in last 24 hours; active cases jump to 99,602

India TV News  

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Bengaluru daily new Covid cases dip to 776, hospitalisations go up
2 years, 5 months ago

Bengaluru daily new Covid cases dip to 776, hospitalisations go up

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru recorded 776 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday - lower than yesterday's 820 - and 665 people recovered from the infection, taking the total number of active cases in the city to 4,929. Bengaluru's positivity rate stayed above the four per cent mark - at 4.34 per cent. Active cases were at 5,180, with 703 people being discharged or …

Covid-19: West Bengal govt lifts all restrictions, mask use to continue
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: West Bengal govt lifts all restrictions, mask use to continue

Hindustan Times  

The West Bengal government on Thursday withdrew most of the pandemic-related restrictions, barring the use of face masks. The government in West Bengal revoked Covid-19 restrictions in the state, however, wearing masks would remain mandatory. However, advisory in respect of health and hygiene protocols including wearing of masks at all times, hand hygiene and sanitisation of public places shall continue …

For the First Time Since March 2020, This Kolkata Hospital Has Zero Covid-19 Patients
2 years, 9 months ago

For the First Time Since March 2020, This Kolkata Hospital Has Zero Covid-19 Patients

News 18  

For the first time since March 17, 2020, state government-run Beliaghata Hospital in Kolkata did not receive any new Covid-19 patients on Thursday which gave some relief to the people of the capital city. Two days back, the overall number of Covid-19 cases in the state had come down to 50 and the death toll was recorded zero. The situation …

West Bengal civic polls: Voting to elect 2,171 councillors across 108 municipalities underway
2 years, 9 months ago

West Bengal civic polls: Voting to elect 2,171 councillors across 108 municipalities underway

India Today  

Voting for West Bengal civic polls is underway to elect 2,171 councillors across 108 municipalities. The ruling Trinamool Congress bagged all five civic bodies in recent elections, including the high-profile Kolkata Municipal Corporation. At a time when oppositions are targeting TMC for creating ruckus in recent elections and demanding polls to be conducted in the presence of the central force, …

Are central forces required for upcoming civic polls in Bengal? Decide in 24 hours: HC to Election Commission
2 years, 10 months ago

Are central forces required for upcoming civic polls in Bengal? Decide in 24 hours: HC to Election Commission

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court has asked the State Election Commission to decide if deployment of central forces is required for the upcoming civic polls in West Bengal or not. The high court has asked the State Election Commission to hold a joint meeting with the home secretary and Inspector General of Police to take a call on deployment of central …

Coronavirus live | Bengal govt to reopen primary schools after evaluating situation: Mamata
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus live | Bengal govt to reopen primary schools after evaluating situation: Mamata

The Hindu  

Data from human trials of India’s first homegrown mRNA COVID-19 vaccine are likely to be presented to authorities for evaluation by the end of the month, and company officials are aiming to roll out the product before April, two senior scientists connected to the Department of Biotechnology told The Hindu. Here are the updates : West Bengal Bengal govt to …

Covid-19 death toll remains cause of concern in West Bengal
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 death toll remains cause of concern in West Bengal

India Today  

West Bengal on Tuesday registered 736 new Covid-19 cases and 32 fatalities in the last 24 hours. Even as the case positivity ratio in the state has dropped in the past few days, the number of Covid-related deaths remains a cause of concern in the state. As the daily data shows atleast 30 people are dying due to Covid, Bakin …

West Bengal govt eases Covid curbs; schools, colleges to reopen from Feb 3
2 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal govt eases Covid curbs; schools, colleges to reopen from Feb 3

India Today  

Schools in West Bengal will reopen for classes 8 to 12 from February 3, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said during a press conference on Monday. Work force can be increased from 50 per cent to 75 per cent in private offices, CM Mamata Banerjee said, adding that the state's daily tally of new cases of infection is declining. READ: Omicron …

Basavaraj Bommai to hold meeting on COVID restrictions today
2 years, 10 months ago

Basavaraj Bommai to hold meeting on COVID restrictions today

India TV News  

Highlights CM Basavaraj Bommai will chair an expert committee meeting on Saturday He'll take a final call today on lifting of Covid restrictions in Karnataka Karnataka logged 31,198 new Covid cases against 71,092 discharges on Friday Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will on Saturday chair an expert committee meeting to take a final call on lifting of Covid-19 restrictions in Karnataka. …

West Bengal Logs 4,494 New Covid Cases, 36 Deaths; Positivity Rate Improves to 7.12%
2 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal Logs 4,494 New Covid Cases, 36 Deaths; Positivity Rate Improves to 7.12%

News 18  

West Bengal on Tuesday registered 4,494 fresh Covid-19 cases, 52 less than the previous day’s figure, pushing the tally to 19,74,285, the health department said in a bulletin. While, Delhi on Tuesday reported 6,028 new Covid cases and 31 deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 10.55 per cent, according to data shared by the health department. On Monday, the …

West Bengal govt postpones civic body polls amid Covid surge
2 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal govt postpones civic body polls amid Covid surge

India Today  

Amid a massive upswing of Covid-19 cases in the state, the West Bengal government has decided to postpone elections to four municipal corporations, which were scheduled to be held on January 22. The decision comes after the Calcutta High Court asked the state Election Commission to see if polls can be deferred by a few weeks owing to the prevailing …

Calcutta HC directs Bengal EC to consider postponement of 4 civic polls as Covid-19 cases surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Calcutta HC directs Bengal EC to consider postponement of 4 civic polls as Covid-19 cases surge

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court has directed the state Election Commission to consider postponement of four civic polls in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases across the state. The court issued an order while pointing out that the "recent Kolkata Municipal Elections were not good since the cases of Covid infected persons have risen thereafter". Elections for four municipal corporations …

Calcutta High Court Directs State Election Commission To Consider Postponement Of 4 Civic Polls Amid Covid-19 Surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Calcutta High Court Directs State Election Commission To Consider Postponement Of 4 Civic Polls Amid Covid-19 Surge

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court vide order dated January 13, 2022, directed the State Election Commission to consider postponing the conduct of the upcoming municipal elections in Siliguri, Chandernagore, Bidhannagar and Asansol for a short period of 4 to 6 weeks in the wake of the 'galloping speed with which the COVID cases are increasing' in the State of West Bengal. …

WB Municipal Polls: Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment In Plea Seeking Postponement Of 4 Civic Polls Amid Covid-19 Surge
2 years, 11 months ago

WB Municipal Polls: Calcutta High Court Reserves Judgment In Plea Seeking Postponement Of 4 Civic Polls Amid Covid-19 Surge

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday reserved judgment in the Public Interest Litigation petition seeking postponement of municipal elections in Siliguri, Chandernagore, Bidhannagar and Asansol in the wake of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the State of West Bengal. The Court also took on record a report filed by the State government and the West Bengal State Election …

West Bengal logs 23,467 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate 32.13 per cent
2 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal logs 23,467 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate 32.13 per cent

India Today  

West Bengal on Thursday reported 23,467 new Covid-19 cases, 1,312 more than the previous day, which raised the tally to 18,41,050, the health department said in its bulletin. The positivity rate in the state rose to 32.13 per cent from 30.86 per cent on Wednesday. At least 8,139 people recovered from the disease in the last 24 hours as the …

Bengaluru’s daily Covid tally crosses 10,000, curbs extended in Karnataka till Jan 31
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru’s daily Covid tally crosses 10,000, curbs extended in Karnataka till Jan 31

Hindustan Times  

Ther rise in the daily new Covid-19 infections in Karnataka saw no respite on Tuesday as 14,473 more people tested positive for the disease in the last 24 hours. The daily positivity rate crossed 10 per cent in the state and in Bengaluru, it shot up to 15 per cent, health minister K Sudhakar said. Amid the rise in cases, …

Bengal logs 21,098 fresh infections, 19 more deaths as active cases breach 1-lakh mark
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengal logs 21,098 fresh infections, 19 more deaths as active cases breach 1-lakh mark

India Today  

The number of active Covid-19 cases in West Bengal breached the 1-lakh mark on Tuesday as 21,098 more people tested positive for the infection, 1,812 more than the previous day, taking the state's caseload to 17,95,430, a health bulletin said. The eastern metropolis registered 6,565 infections, 1,009 more than the previous day, while its neighbouring North 24 Parganas recorded 4,016 …

West Bengal Board Officials Infected with COVID, Exam Preparations Delayed
2 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal Board Officials Infected with COVID, Exam Preparations Delayed

News 18  

Members of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education and West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education have been infected by Covid-19 which has affected class 10 or Madhyamik and class 12 or Uccha Madhyamik exam preparations. The class 10 exams are scheduled to be held in mid-March while the class 12 exams are scheduled to be held in early …

India witnesses 6-fold rise in weekly Covid-19 cases, shows data
2 years, 11 months ago

India witnesses 6-fold rise in weekly Covid-19 cases, shows data

Hindustan Times  

India has seen a rapid rise in its coronavirus disease caseload in the past week, as established by the data released by the Union health ministry. In the week ending January 9, India recorded 6,38,872 cases of Covid-19. According to the numbers released by the Union health ministry and listed on the dashboard of World Health Organization, India saw its …

India COVID-19 cases skyrocket amid election campaign
2 years, 11 months ago

India COVID-19 cases skyrocket amid election campaign

Al Jazeera  

Almost 142,000 new daily infections are recorded in the country as politicians address packed rallies before upcoming polls. India has reported 141,986 new daily COVID-19 cases – the most since the end of May – as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus overtakes the Delta version in major cities. But India’s political leaders are busy on the campaign trail ahead …

Covid Surge in Bengal: BJP Demands 4 Civic Polls to be Postponed, Calcutta HC Seeks Clarity from Poll Panel
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid Surge in Bengal: BJP Demands 4 Civic Polls to be Postponed, Calcutta HC Seeks Clarity from Poll Panel

News 18  

In the wake of a Covid-19 surge, BJP leaders in West Bengal have demanded that four municipal elections scheduled to be held in the state should be postponed for at least a month. On December 27, the West Bengal state election commission announced that the pending civic polls at Asansol, Bidhannagar, Siliguri and Chandannagar municipal corporations will be held on …

Bengal BJP demands civic polls to be postponed due to Covid surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengal BJP demands civic polls to be postponed due to Covid surge

India Today  

The Bengal BJP had demanded civic polls in the state scheduled for January 22 to be postponed in view of the surge in Covid cases in West Bengal. The BJP has requested that the polls be deferred by a month, saying the Covid situation is grim and the state government must first save the lives of people. "The way the …

West Bengal to increase Covid curbs, RT-PCR must for interstate movement
2 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal to increase Covid curbs, RT-PCR must for interstate movement

Live Mint  

Amid rising Covid cases the West Bengal government on Thursday announced that RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for interstate border movement, news agency ANI reported. The Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also said that the next fifteen days are crucial and that the state would further increase restrictions depending on the Covid situation in the state. “RT-PCR must for interstate …

West Bengal to Allow Flights From Mumbai, Delhi Only Twice a Week From Today
2 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal to Allow Flights From Mumbai, Delhi Only Twice a Week From Today

News 18  

As cases of Covid-19 reflect a fresh surge, the West Bengal government has announced that flights to Kolkata from Delhi and Mumbai will be allowed to operate only twice a week– on Monday and Friday. According to data from the ministry of health and family welfare, Kolkata’s weekly positivity rate increased to 12.5 per cent, while the state’s increased to …

Covid poses new challenge for EC, clamour grows for banning poll rallies | TOP POINTS
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid poses new challenge for EC, clamour grows for banning poll rallies | TOP POINTS

India Today  

The country is witnessing a steep rise in Covid cases fuelled by the Omicron variant. CONGRESS'S SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY Throwing light on the Congress' plans, Rohan Gupta, the party's chairman of the social media department said, "We have our social media strategy in place for doing digital rallies, town halls, interaction programs with Priyanka Gandhi on Instagram. The Congress's Uttarakhand …

West Bengal imposes strict Covid restrictions, had relaxed it in Christmas
2 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal imposes strict Covid restrictions, had relaxed it in Christmas

Op India  

On Sunday, January 2, 2020, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal announced the latest Covid-19 curbs in the state. While many other states had imposed additional restrictions for Christmas and New Year celebrations in India amid the Omicron scare, West Bengal CM had relaxed the night curfew from December 24, 2021, to January 1, 2022, in view …

Bengaluru in red zone! New Covid-19 restrictions to be issued before January 7| Check here
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengaluru in red zone! New Covid-19 restrictions to be issued before January 7| Check here

India Today  

Amid the rise in the number of fresh Covid-19 cases in the state, the Karnataka government has decided to issue new and stricter restrictions in the state. According to the report by the Mint, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka stated that amid the third wave of Covid-19 approaching. R Ashoka said, "We will convene a meeting and announce some tough …

West Bengal reports 6,153 new COVID cases, eight fresh fatalities, positivity rate jumps up to 15.93%
2 years, 11 months ago

West Bengal reports 6,153 new COVID cases, eight fresh fatalities, positivity rate jumps up to 15.93%

Firstpost  

As 2,407 patients were discharged on Sunday, the recovery rate stood at 97.77 percent, the health department bulletin said Kolkata: Continuing with the steep hike in Covid-19 cases in West Bengal for the past one week, the state on Sunday recorded 6,153 infections with Kolkata accounting for 3,194 of them, a health department bulletin said. Of the eight fresh fatalities …

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