Cyclone Tauktae: How Are Cyclones Named?
Edited by NDTV News Desk | Saturday May 15, 2021Cyclone Tauktae is likely to intensify into a "severe cyclonic storm" within six hours, and may hit the Gujarat coast by Tuesday, the weather office has warned.
Assam Chief Minister Meets Family Of Grenade Victims, Announces Rs 5 Lakh
Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday May 15, 2021, GuwahatiAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited upper Tinsukia district where a grenade blast left two dead and promised strict action against those involved.
Gangotri Temple Opens, No Devotees Allowed Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
Press Trust of India | Saturday May 15, 2021, Uttarkashi, UttarakhandThe portals of the Gangotri temple in the Himalayas openedon Saturday with a simple ceremony being held amid COVID-19 restrictions.
Delhi Government Announces Rs 1,051 Crore For Civic Bodies To Pay Salaries
Press Trust of India | Saturday May 15, 2021, New DelhiThe Delhi government today announced a fund of Rs 1,051 crore for the three municipal corporations in Delhi to pay salaries of healthcare workers and other employees amid the ongoing second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
PM Orders Audit Of Installation, Operation Of Ventilators Given By Centre
Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Saturday May 15, 2021, New DelhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi today held a high-level meeting to review India's Covid situation where he discussed containment strategies, need to scale up testing, and focus on healthcare resources and distribution of oxygen supply in rural areas.
"Divisive Policy": Yogi Adityanath Slams Creation Of New Punjab District
Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Saturday May 15, 2021, LucknowThe creation of the new district of Malerkotla in Punjab is a "reflection the divisive policy of the Congress", Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said today, hitting out at the Amarinder Singh government.
Cairn Energy Sues Air India For $1.2 Billion Arbitration Award: Report
Reuters | Saturday May 15, 2021, Mumbai/New YorkCairn Energy has sued India's flagship carrier Air India to enforce a $1.2 billion arbitration award that it won in a tax dispute against India, according to a U.S. District Court filing reviewed by Reuters.
Haryana Declares Black Fungus A Notified Disease
Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday May 15, 2021, ChandigarhHaryana has made it compulsory by law for doctors to inform government authorities about any new case of black fungus or mucormycosis.
Lockdown In Bengal For 2 Weeks From Tomorrow, Essential Services Allowed
Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday May 15, 2021, KolkataThe West Bengal government today announced that the state will go under a near lockdown for two weeks starting tomorrow. Looking to curb the spread of COVID-19 infections, all offices and educational institutions will be shut down.
Mamata Banerjee's Brother Dies Of Covid-Related Complications
Reported by Monideepa Banerjie | Saturday May 15, 2021, KolkataWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's brother Ashim Banerjee died of Covid-related complications at a hospital in Kolkata this morning. He was 60.
Arvind Kejriwal Announces Delhi Oxygen Concentrator Banks, Home Delivery
Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Saturday May 15, 2021, New DelhiOxygen concentrator banks have been set up in every district in Delhi to give a boost to the fight against coronavirus, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today.
Banned Assam Outfit ULFA-I Declares Ceasefire For 90 Days Amid Covid Rise
Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday May 15, 2021The United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I) on Saturday announced a unilateral ceasefire for three months with immediate effect. The Paresh Baruah-led insurgent group said it took the decision due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Assam.
Should Have Deferred Vaccination Age Group Expansion: Central Covid Panel
Reported by Sanket Upadhyay, Edited by Harish Pullanoor | Saturday May 15, 2021, New DelhiIndia decision to expand the vaccination age criteria to cover those in the 18-45 years age group has now caused a vaccine shortage, Dr NK Arora, chief of the Centre's COVID-19 working group, has said.
Arunachal Mountaineer Is First Indian Woman To Scale Everest This Year
Edited by NDTV Newsdesk | Saturday May 15, 2021, New DelhiUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju congratulated Tashi Yangjom on Saturday for successfully scaling Mt Everest and becoming the first Indian woman climber to summit the world's highest peak this year.
PM Modi To Review Preparations As Cyclone Tauktae Intensifies Off Gujarat
Press Trust of India | Saturday May 15, 2021, New DelhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi will hold an important meeting today to review preparations to deal with impending Cyclone Tauktae, government sources said.
