Karnataka Govt issues an order, directing private hospitals not to deny treatment to patients with COVID-19 and COVID-19 like symptoms. "Non-compliance of this order will attract punishment under sections of Disaster Management Act 2005," the order reads.
Tamil Nadu: Madurai District Collector issues an order for complete lockdown from June 27 to 6 AM of June 29 in the district; milk delivery, hospitals, pharmacies and other emergency services to be allowed.
"An earthquake of magnitude 2.4 on the Richter scale hit 3 km northwest of Rohtak, Haryana at 21:11:23 (IST) today," said the National Center for Seismology.
Mumbai recorded 1,460 fresh COVID-19 cases and 41 deaths today, taking the total number of cases to 73,747 and death toll to 4,282. Number of active cases in the city stands at 27,134: Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation.
Lockdown would be imposed every Sunday, with effect from July 5, until further orders. No activities shall be permitted on that day except essential services and supplies, said the Karnataka Chief Minister's Office.
Maharashtra reports 167 deaths and 5318 new COVID-19 positive cases. Out of these 167 deaths- 86 occurred in the last 48 hrs and rest 81 are from the previous period. The total number of cases in the State stands at 1,59,133: State Health Department.
"Yesterday one of the staff working at Chief Minister Office tested positive for COVID-19. I immediately ordered closure of office and sanitization is being done. I request everyone to not come to my office for at least 2 days. I've also informed the speaker about it," said Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy.
Rajasthan: Bhilwara District Collector imposes a fine of Rs 6,26,600 on a person who invited more than 50 people in his son's marriage ceremony on June 13. Fifteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 & one person has died due to the disease after attending the function.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asked the Centre to support farmers and states who have suffered damage to crops due to locust attacks. "Locusts have destroyed crops in Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, UP, MP, Gujarat and Maharashtra. GOI (Government of India) must provide support to the states and farmers who have suffered this menace," Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
The special cell of Delhi Police busted a Khalistan Liberation Front module and arrested three persons. A conspiracy to commit target killings and extortion have been foiled, said Delhi Police.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited the 10,000-bed Sardar Patel Covid Care Centre at Radha Soami Satsang Beas at Chattarpur in south Delhi.
Delhi University has postponed the online open book exams for final-year students by 10 days, which were scheduled to begin from July 1, in view of the prevailing situation of COVID-19 pandemic.
The Congress on Saturday sharpened its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-China face-off, accusing him of giving inconsistent statements on the issue. It said the Chinese soldiers have occupied 'Y' junction in Ladakh and are very close to Burtse town.
After three months of suspension, Out Patient Department (OPD) services at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital will return to normal and will function from 8 am to 8 pm, said Dr D S Rana, Chairman (BoM), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
A student of class 10 who appeared for the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) board exam today in Karnataka's Hassan district has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Kerala government has withdrawn its order for complete lockdown on Sunday. Night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am shall continue on all days, including Sundays, the government said.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale hit 332 km Northeast of Hanle, Jammu and Kashmir, at 12:32 pm, said the National Center for Seismology.
Even as the number of COVID-19 cases is rising, the government has maintained that there has been an increase in recovery rate too. "Our recovery rate has gone above 58% and around 3 lakh people have recovered from COVID-19. Our mortality/fatality rate is near 3% which is very less. Our doubling rate has come down to near 19 days, which was 3 days before the lockdown," Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) legislator R.T. Arasu has contracted coronavirus (COVID-19) and has been admitted for treatment in a private hospital in Chennai.
Despite COVID-19 outbreak, UPMSP conducted exams & declared results on time. I congratulate all the children who passed in Class 10 and 12 board exams. The result of high school has been 83.31% & intermediate result has been 74.63%: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
New Delhi, June 27: In Jammu and Kashmr, plucking of apricots has begun in Kralpora, Budgam district. Shabir Ahmad, an apricot grower says, "The season of apricot plucking provides employment to many people, be it labourers, hawkers or contractors". Keep an eye on this space for all the latest news and updates that take place throughout the day.
Petrol and diesel prices at Rs 80.38/litre (increase by 0.25) and Rs 80.40/litre (increase by Rs 0.21), respectively in Delhi today. In Rajasthan, swarms of locusts attack Hasteda village in Chomu. Sheeshpal, a farmer says, "Locusts have attacked our village for the fourth time. They have caused severe damage to our crops. We appeal to the state government to provide us with some relief".
In Delhi, joggers, morning walkers and cyclists carry out their exercises near India Gate. Maximum temperature of 38.6°C was recorded in the national capital on Friday, as per India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.
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