Ex-Madhya Pradesh minister Jugal Kishore Bagri dies of COVID-19

After partial lockdowns and full lockdown on Sundays, a fortnight-long lockdown began in Tamil Nadu from May 10 to May 24.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Monday, May 10, 2021 - 23:51
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New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said strict measures have been taken to control the spread of the COVID-19 in the state, while also maintaining that a total lockdown, if imposed, will hamper livelihood of people.

Mamata Banerjee's cabinet of 43 Ministers took the oath today at the Raj Bhawan in Kolkata. Out of the 43 ministers, 24 have become cabinet ministers and 19 ministers of state.

Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was elected leader of both the BJP and NDA Legislature Party on Sunday, was sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati today (May 10, 2021).

Sarma has been invited by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi to take the oath after he met him on Sunday. The 52-year old had called on the Governor at Raj Bhawan and submitted a list of elected legislators owing allegiance to the NDA.

Elections for Congress President further has been further postponed. Due to the COVID-19 situation, it has been decided in CWC meet to postpone it as it won't be correct to hold elections in this scenario. In last CWC meet, Central Election Authority had proposed 23rd June as the poll date.

In other news, the Supreme Court will hear on suo moto case relating to oxygen supply, drug supply, and various other policies in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic today.

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10 May 2021, 20:15 PM

Breaking: 

Former Madhya Pradesh minister and BJP MLA from Raigaon, Jugal Kishore Bagri dies of COVID-19 complications. 

10 May 2021, 17:47 PM

Nepal: Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli loses confidence vote in Parliament

10 May 2021, 17:46 PM

Bihar: Walk-in interviews being done in districts to recruit 1000 doctors. We'll also recruit MBBS, nursing, GNM students of the final year. They'll be recruited for 100 days, this time period will be counted as a year of service: Bihar Health Minister

10 May 2021, 17:46 PM

Bihar: 15 more PSA oxygen plant sanctioned by Centre. We’re getting support from Petroleum Ministry, different companies of Wial are setting up oxygen plants in 9 medical colleges. Oxygen plant of a flow rate of 5,000 litres per minute is also being setting up: Bihar Health Minister.

10 May 2021, 15:57 PM

Delhi: Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to President Ram Nath Kovind, urging him to convene a special session of the Parliament over the COVID-19 crisis.

10 May 2021, 15:56 PM

Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal spent Rs 804.93 crores on advertisement since 2015. But he didn't open a single hospital during his 7-year rule. Before forming his government, Kejriwal had promised to add 30,000 new hospital beds: BJP leader Sambit Patra.

10 May 2021, 13:33 PM

West Bengal: "All is well, there’s no violence (is being projected) but ground situation is otherwise. I expect State govt to engage in soul searching, address grim ground reality and book the culprits who have chosen to tarnish our democratic fabric: Jagdeep Dhankar," the West Bengal Governor said.

10 May 2021, 13:32 PM

West Bengal: "As part of my constitutional duty, I've decided to visit affected parts in State & asked govt to make arrangements. Unfortunately their response hasn't been very responsive. I'll go ahead with my schedule& make arrangements for self visit in coming days," said the West Bengal Governor.

10 May 2021, 13:27 PM

West Bengal: "Post poll, we are in a deep crisis in the State. Retributive violence, acts of arson, loot now have graduated to intimidation and extortion. This is worrisome." said Jagdeep Dhankar, West Bengal Governor.

10 May 2021, 12:52 PM

Assam: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's 13 cabinet ministers also took the oath.

10 May 2021, 12:18 PM

Assam: CM of Tripura Biplab Deb, Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma, Manipur CM N Biren Singh, and Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio also present at the swearing-in ceremony of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his cabinet. Former CM Sarbananda Sonowal also present.

10 May 2021, 12:21 PM

Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as the Chief Minister of Assam.  He is being administered the oath by Governor Jagdish Mukhi. BJP national president JP Nadda and other leaders present at the ceremony.

10 May 2021, 11:12 AM

Assam: Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Doul Gobinda Temple and Kamakhya Temple today before the swearing-in ceremony.

10 May 2021, 10:57 AM

West Bengal: 43 TMC leaders sworn-in as ministers in West Bengal cabinet.

 

10 May 2021, 10:46 AM

West Bengal: Three ministers - Rathin Ghosh,  Bratya Basu & Amit Mitra will take oath virtually as Rathin Ghosh & Bratya Basu have tested positive for COVID-19. Amit Mitra is unwell hence he will take the oath virtually. Amit Mitra did not contest polls but he is likely to be made the finance minister.

10 May 2021, 09:56 AM

India reports 3,66,161 new #COVID19 cases, 3,53,818 discharges and 3,754 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry.

Total cases: 2,26,62,575

Total discharges: 1,86,71,222 

Death toll: 2,46,116 

Active cases: 37,45,237

Total vaccination: 17,01,76,603

 

10 May 2021, 09:47 AM

Karnataka: Police stop vehicles of the violators in Shivamogga & Kalaburagi as lockdown begins today.

 

10 May 2021, 09:45 AM

Odisha: 10,031 new cases were reported on 9th May taking the state's active case tally to 94,760.

10 May 2021, 09:42 AM

Assam: Bharatiya Janata Party President JP Nadda will attend the oath ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma as the chief minister of Assam, today.

10 May 2021, 09:39 AM

Delhi: Metro rail services to remain temporarily suspended till 5 am on 17th May, as the national capital enters into an extended period of lockdown with strict restrictions.

10 May 2021, 09:24 AM

Assam: Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 occurred at 0705 hours near Nagaon, says National Center for Seismology.

10 May 2021, 09:21 AM

Uttarakhand: 'COVID-curfew' to be imposed in the state from 6 AM on May 11 till 6 AM on May 18. 

10 May 2021, 09:20 AM

Delhi: Supreme Court will today hear on suo moto case relating to oxygen supply, drug supply, and various other policies in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 May 2021, 09:19 AM

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee's cabinet will take the oath today at the Raj Bhawan in Kolkata, where, a total of 43 ministers will be sworn in including 24 cabinet ministers and 19 ministers of state.

10 May 2021, 09:17 AM

Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma is all set to be sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati today. Sarma has been invited by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi to take the oath after he met him on Sunday. The 52-year old had called on the Governor at Raj Bhawan and submitted a list of elected legislators owing allegiance to the NDA. He was elected leader of both the BJP and NDA Legislature Party on Sunday.