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14,989 Fresh Covid Cases In India, Active Cases Surge To 1.7 Lakh After A Month

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 1,11,39,516 with 14,989 new infections being reported in a day, while the active cases were recorded above 1.7 lakh after a month, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday..

India Pledges Support To UN To Ensure Syria Gets Covid Vaccines

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

India, which has shipped critical supplies of COVID-19 vaccines to nations globally, has said it stands ready to work with the United Nations and its agencies to ensure the doses are delivered to people of Syria facing "dire" situation compounded by the pandemic, winterisation and food insecurity.

Land Use Change Proposed For 2 Plots Likely To House New PM Office

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The DDA has proposed to change the land use of four plots including two that are likely to be used for the construction of the new Prime Minister's Office as part of the Central Vista redevelopment plan.

AAP Leading In 4 Wards As Votes Counted For Delhi Civic Bypolls

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

AAP candidates were leading in four wards as the counting for municipal bypolls began on Wednesday morning, election officials said.

Indian-Origin Pharmacist Jailed For Year In UK For Illegal Sale Of Drugs

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

An Indian-origin pharmacist in Britain has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for selling hundreds of thousands of doses of addictive prescription drugs in the black market.

Sourav Ganguly "Will Be Most Welcome" At PM Rally, For Him To Decide: BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Amid speculation over Indian cricket board president Sourav Ganguly attending the rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kolkata on March 7, the BJP on Tuesday said that it would be up to the former cricketer to decide whether he will be there or not.

Support Grows For Indian In US Who Alleged Discrimination At Tech Firm

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The Ambedkar International Center (AIC), a US-based organization fighting against caste discrimination on Tuesday approached the California Supreme Court to be admitted as an amicus curiae in a case that involves caste discrimination in the workplace.

All Private Hospitals Following Norms Can Give Vaccines: Centre To States

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The Centre on Tuesday permitted all private hospitals to give COVID vaccine if they adhere to the laid down norms and also asked the states and union territories to utilise the optimum capacity of private medical facilities empanelled under three categories.

Naveen Patnaik Inaugurates Hostels For SC, ST Students

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The Chief Minister inaugurated three 'Akankhya hostels' located at Berhampur, Sambalpur and Rourkela, an official said, adding that Rs 150 crore was spent on the construction of these hostels.

Heading Into Assembly Polls, BJP Must Explain Non Deliverance: Congress

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Tuesday attacked the BJP, saying that heading into assembly elections the ruling party must explain non deliverance on promises and apologise for the betrayal of people's trust.

Congress Leader Gets Show-Cause Notice Over Ceding Mysuru Mayor Post To JD(S)

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Amid discontent within the party over ceding Mysuru Mayor post to the JD(S), the Congress on Tuesday issued show-cause notice to senior party leader and former Minister Tanveer Sait asking him to explain the turn of events during the election last week.

Over 150 Monks Test Covid Positive In Himachal Pradesh, Monastery Declared Containment Zone

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Over 150 monks have tested positive for coronavirus at Gyuto Buddhist monastery near here and the area has been declared a containment zone, officials said on Tuesday.

Fake Currency Notes Worth Rs 7.9 Crore Seized In Odisha, Three Arrested

Cities | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Police on Tuesday seized counterfeit currency notes with a face value of Rs 7.90 crore and arrested three persons in Odisha's Koraput district during routine checking of vehicles, an officer said.

Mumbai Reports Two COVID-19 Deaths, Lowest In Last 10 Months

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Mumbai reported only two COVID-19 fatalities, the lowest in the last 10 months, on Tuesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

Delhi Assembly's Budget Session To Begin On March 8

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The Delhi Assembly's Budget Session will begin from March 8, with the budget likely to be presented on March 9, officials said on Tuesday.