Odisha declares black fungus as notifiable disease under Epidemic Act

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting with the District Magistrates (DM) of 10 states on Thursday (May 20) to review COVID-19 situation. The DMs of 10 states including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Odisha, Kerala and Haryana attended the meet. 

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Pinarayi Vijayan took oath oath as the Kerala Chief Minister today. This is his second straight term. 

The Calcutta High Court postponed the Narada sting case. The bail plea of the four arrested TMC leaders was to be heard today. While the case related to the transfer of case to another state has yet to be heard by the court.

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21 May 2021

00:24 IST

Haryana: Several areas of Gurugram, including that around Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, waterlogged following incessant rainfall yesterday.

00:23 IST

Punjab: Protesters from Tarn Taran say they're coming to Delhi to join ongoing farmers' protest. We're marching to Delhi against new farm laws. We'll observe black day on May 26 and organise countrywide march with black flags: SS Subhran, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee

00:23 IST

West Bengal: Fire breaks out on the third floor of the office of the Department of Youth Service in BBD Bagh, Kolkata. 7 fire tenders are present at the spot. Details awaited.

00:23 IST

Congress elects Debabrata Saikia as the leader of opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly and the leader of Congress Legislature Party.

00:23 IST

Night curfew will be enforced in 36 cities from 8 pm to 6 am till May 28. Curfew and restrictions will be enforced for 7 more days. All essential services will continue during these restrictions: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani 

00:22 IST

Businessman Navneet Kalra produced virtually before a Delhi Court at the end of his custody in connection with a case relating to alleged hoarding of oxygen concentrators in a South Delhi restaurant.

00:22 IST

Odisha government includes Mucoremycosis (Black Fungus) as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897.

00:21 IST

A 70-year-old ascetic was found hanging from the ceiling fan at a Jain Temple in Ghatkopar area of Mumbai. Body sent for postmortem. Accidental Death Report registered, further investigation is underway: Mumbai Police official

13:29 IST

Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi requesting him to consider providing free education in Navodaya Vidyalaya to children who lost both of their parents or an earning member of the family. 

Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi requesting him to consider providing free education in Navodaya Vidyalaya to children who lost both of their parents or an earning member of the family pic.twitter.com/cgPUP8rlSm

— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2021

13:10 IST

Pune's Mylab receives ICMR approval for India's first self-use Rapid Antigen Test kit 'CoviSelf' for COVID-19. "This test is for self-use. If you test positive via this there's no need for RT-PCR test as per ICMR. Any adult can use this kit by reading our manual," Mylab Director said. 

Pune's Mylab receives ICMR approval for India's first self-use Rapid Antigen Test kit 'CoviSelf' for COVID-19.

"This test is for self-use. If you test positive via this there's no need for RT-PCR test as per ICMR. Any adult can use this kit by reading our manual,"says Director pic.twitter.com/3Rz59rc72O

— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2021

13:01 IST

Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition and former CM Edappadi K Palaniswami wrote to PM Narendra Modi requesting to order "immediate search operation by Indian Navy/ IAF" to trace nine fishermen of Nagapattinam district who went missing due to Cyclone Tauktae. (ANI input)

12:50 IST

There is an issue of vaccine wastage. Wasting even a single dose means not being able to give shield to a life. It is important to stop vaccine wastage: PM Modi to DMs during COVID-19 review meet (ANI input)

12:43 IST

With your fieldwork, your experiences and feedback, we get help to form effective policies. Even to strategise vaccination drive, we are moving forward with suggestions given by States and other stakeholders: PM Modi

"Health Ministry is providing information to the states regarding vaccines for 15 days. Vaccine supply will help you in managing vaccination timelines," he added. 

With your fieldwork, your experiences & feedback, we get help to form effective policies. Even to strategise vaccination drive, we are moving forward with suggestions given by States & other stakeholders: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/liP3NCjKtb

— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2021

11:55 IST

Coronavirus has made your work more demanding and challenging. In the midst of new challenges, we need new strategies & solutions. It becomes important to use local experiences & we need to work together as a country: PM Modi interacts with District officials of 10 states (ANI input)

11:49 IST

 Calcutta HC will not hear the Narada-CBI case today. Matter to be heard tomorrow. TMC leaders to remain in judicial custody today. 

10:42 IST

Delhi: A truck fell into a caved in portion of the road in Najafgarh 

#WATCH | Delhi: A truck fell into a caved in portion of the road in Najafgarh pic.twitter.com/MfW8iRigsO

— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2021

10:17 IST

Mumbai police recovered 22 dead bodies till now and 22 separate ADRs are registered by Yellow Gate police station. Four of these bodies were handed over to the relatives/family members after all due formalities: Mumbai Police (ANI input)

09:55 IST

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokriyal Nishank will hold a virtual meeting with directors of IITs, NITs, IISER & IISCs today on COVID19 management, online learning and latest status of implementation of the NEP 2020 (ANI input)

09:52 IST

Fungal infection Mucormycosis is declared as notifiable disease under Epidemic Diseases Act 1897: Govt of Telangana

09:51 IST

India reports 2,76,070 new COVID-19 cases, 3,69,077 discharges and 3,874 deaths in last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry.

Total cases: 2,57,72,400

Total discharges: 2,23,55,440

Death toll: 2,87,122

Active cases: 31,29,878

Total vaccination: 18,70,09,792

India reports 2,76,070 new #COVID19 cases, 3,69,077 discharges & 3,874 deaths in last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry.

Total cases: 2,57,72,400
Total discharges: 2,23,55,440
Death toll: 2,87,122
Active cases: 31,29,878

Total vaccination: 18,70,09,792 pic.twitter.com/ZyTh8pZano

— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2021

09:50 IST

188 survivors & 37 Brave Nature Victims recovered so far. INS Kolkata disembarking survivors/BNVs at Mumbai. INS Kochi rejoins SAR efforts IndianNavy ships & aircraft continue to search for the missing crew members: Indian Navy Spokesperson 

188 survivors & 37 Brave Nature Victims recovered so far. INS Kolkata disembarking survivors/BNVs at Mumbai. INS Kochi rejoins SAR efforts IndianNavy ships & aircraft continue to search for the missing crew members: Indian Navy Spokesperson pic.twitter.com/hZGwL49XYb

— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2021

09:48 IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will participate in a meeting called by PM Modi today. Chief Secretary, Health Secretary along with DM's of nine districts will also be participating in the meeting virtually. (ANI input)