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LIVE News Updates:Existing restrictions remain imposed in view of rising COVID19 cases,says Lt Gov Anil Baijal

It was decided to continue with existing restrictions imposed recently in view of rising cases and to keep close vigil on ground situation, Lt Gov Anil Baijal tweets after review meeting on COVID19

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Existing restrictions remain imposed in view of rising COVID19 cases, says Lt Gov Anil Baijal

It was decided to continue with the existing restrictions imposed recently in view of rising cases and to keep a close vigil on the ground situation, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal tweets after a review meeting on COVID-19

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Liquor sales banned for 3 hours on New Year night in Puducherry

Madras High Court orders ban on liquor sales for three hours on New Year night in Puducherry

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Uttarakhand reports 38 new COVID cases, 1 death 

Uttarakhand reports 38 new COVID cases, 42 recoveries, and one death today, taking active cases to 222 and death toll to 7417: State Health Department

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Fire breaks out at clothes factory in Ludhiana, Punjab

Punjab: Fire breaks out at a clothes factory in Ludhiana. More than 12 fire tenders are present at the spot.

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

DMRC deploys 15 flying squads across Metro network for adherence to COVID19 safety protocol

DMRC says it has deployed 15 flying squads across Delhi Metro network to ensure that COVID-19 safety protocol is strictly adhered to by passengers inside trains & premises

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Lt Gov Anil Baijal chairs review meeting with DDMA in view of rising COVID19 cases in Delhi

In view of rising COVID-19 cases in Delhi, Lt Governor Anil Baijal chairs a review meeting (virtual) with Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also present at the meeting

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Jharkhand govt to give a concession of Rs 25 per litre petrol to motorcycles & scooter riders, says Jharkhand CM

Jharkhand government has decided to give a concession of Rs 25 per litre petrol to motorcycles and scooter riders. This will be implemented from 26th January 2022: Hemant Soren, Chief Minister, Jharkhand

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

NCP MP Supriya Sule and her husband test COVID-19 positive

Maharashtra | NCP MP Supriya Sule and her husband tested positive for Covid-19.

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Rhea Kapoor and her husband Karan Boolani test COVID-19 positive

Producer Rhea Kapoor said she and her filmmaker husband Karan Boolani have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently under isolation.

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Rise in COVID cases in Maharashtra alarming, says state Health Minister

PTI reported, rise in active COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra alarming, says state Health Minister Rajesh Tope

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee asks officials to review COVID19 situation in WB, school & college may shut

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee asks officials to review COVID-19 situation, says schools and colleges could be shut down for some time if necessary

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Covid19 negative or double vaccination certificate mandatory for attending functions in Goa

Covid-19 negative certificate or double vaccination certificate will be made mandatory for attending functions on 31st December in the state, orders to be issued soon: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Jaipur reports 420 COVID & 30 Omicron cases, total 46 Omicron cases in Rajasthan

In Jaipur currently, there are 420 Covid positive cases. 46 Omicron cases have been registered in Rajasthan, 30 in Jaipur. The majority of cases are asymptomatic. I request people to stay in their homes on 31st December: Dr Narottam Sharma, CMHO Jaipur

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

ED names former Maha Home Minister Anil Deshmukh as main accused in money laundering case

Enforcement Directorate names former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh as the main accused in the 7000-page supplementary chargesheet filed in the money laundering case in PMLA Court,Mumbai

The two sons of Anil Deshmukh have also been named in the chargesheet

Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST

Odisha government to reopen schools for classes 1-5 from January 3

ANI reported that the Odisha government has decided to reopen schools for classes 1 to 5 from Jan 3. Odisha School & Mass Education Minister, Samir Ranjan Dash, said, "A total of 27,000 schools will reopen with timings from 9 am to 12 noon. Students above 15 years of age will get vaccinated under government guidelines."

Long queues outside metro stations as metros operate with 50% seating capacity 

ANI reported that long queues were observed outside Laxmi Nagar and Akshardham metro stations as the Delhi Metro decides to operate with 50% seating capacity and no standing passengers.

Resident doctors of Safdarjung Hospital continue their strike

ANI reported that the resident doctors of Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi are continuing their strike against the delay in NEET-PG counselling. The news agency quoted a patient's relative as saying, "We're facing problems in getting medical treatment here, but the doctors are raising valid demands after working through COVID19 pandemic."

9,195 new Covid cases in last 24 hours; Omicron tally reaches 781

ANI reported that India has reported 781 Omicron cases so far. There were 9,195 new Covid cases reported in the last 24 hours, which took the active caseload to 77,002.

IED exploded in Imphal at 3:30 am last night

ANI reported that last night at around 3.30 am, a suspected IED exploded in front of Gala mal godown, Telipati in Imphal. According to Khailet Lhanghal, Sub-Inspector, Porompat Police Station, the gate of the godown was damaged but there was no casualty. The forensic team is investigating the matter.

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Published: 29 Dec 2021, 9:41 AM IST