All schools, colleges in Chandigarh closed till March 31 due to rising COVID-19 cases

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases, all schools and colleges in Chandigarh have been closed till March 31.

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New Delhi: The Chandigarh administration on Monday (March 22, 2021) announced to shut down all schools and colleges till March 31. The officials also said that all public Holi-milan gatherings will be banned. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain' campaign on the occasion of World Water Day.

Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed three rallies in Assam ahead of the state Assembly Elections. BJP National President also addressed the public in Assam. Nadda is also likely to release the party manifesto for Assam Assembly polls on Tuesday (March 23).

In other news, Karnataka has now made it compulsory for passengers arriving from Punjab and Chandigarh to produce a negative COVID-19 result. 

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22 March 2021

21:50 IST

West Bengal: Congress releases a list of two candidates for forthcoming assembly polls.

Congress releases a list of two candidates for #WestBengalElections. pic.twitter.com/RHsEbNlxjA

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2021

18:48 IST

Chandigarh: All schools and colleges closed till March 31 due to rising COVID-19 cases.

17:53 IST

Tandi Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bhutan: Received the precious gift of another 400,000 doses of Covidshield vaccines from our friend, India, today.

Received the precious gift of another 400,000 doses of Covidshield vaccines from our friend, India, today: Tandi Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bhutan pic.twitter.com/xUDcy36J4u

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2021

17:52 IST

Tamil Nadu: DMK President MK Stalin campaigns in Ramanathapuram assembly constituency Tamil Nadu to go to polls in single phase on April 6.

Tamil Nadu: DMK President MK Stalin campaigns in Ramanathapuram assembly constituency

Tamil Nadu to go to polls in single phase on April 6 pic.twitter.com/MIxrqn2WV0

— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2021

17:00 IST

The legal age to drink in Delhi will now be 21. There will be no government liquor stores in Delhi. No new liquor shops will be opened in the national capital: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

15:13 IST

Parliament passed the Insurance (Amendment) Bill.

14:44 IST

Kolkata: Congress' West Bengal chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury releases party's manifesto for West Bengal Elections 2021.

14:01 IST

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh files a petition before the Supreme court about his transfer to Home Guard Department.

13:28 IST

There'll be more women participation in Jal Jeevan Mission as no one understands its worth better than them. It's the first time since independence that a govt has worked so seriously for water testing. Over 4 lakh women trained for (rain) water testing during corona: PM Modi

13:16 IST

People from Rajasthan, Gujarat understand water-related problems well. I'm also from Gujarat, faced such problems too. That's why in Union Water Ministry, we have a minister from the region with such issues: PM Modi.

13:10 IST

It is clear that during the period about which the allegations were made, Anil Deshmukh was hospitalised. As this is clear, such demands hold no power: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar when asked about BJP's demand of Maharashtra Home Minister's resignation.

13:08 IST

If you see the former Commissioner's letter, he mentions that in mid-February he was informed by certain officers that they got such and such instructions from Home Minister...From 6th-16th Feb, Mr Deshmukh was admitted to the hospital because of Corona: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Param Bir Singh letter row

13:05 IST

Watch PM Modi live:

PM Shri @narendramodi launches 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch The Rain' campaign. https://t.co/6g16VtSr0K

— BJP (@BJP4India) March 22, 2021

12:52 IST

Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat tweeted from his official account that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

12:50 IST

HM Shah said, "You gave 5 years to BJP, today Assam is on the path of development. Has there been any movement in 5 years? Does anyone die from a bullet? What is terrorism? This means that if Congress comes then there is unrest, BJP comes and development comes."

12:48 IST

Assam was ruled by the Congress 5 years ago. Then there were agitations, bullets were being fired, people were dying, curfew was imposed for days. Terrorists were creating an uproar, there was no sign of development anywhere: Amit Shah in Assam

12:41 IST

For a long time, the Congress of the Northeast region has neglected, preventing the wheel of development here. Congress was deeply hurt by the development here. When our government came, we protected the culture and language of Assam. Here we have tried to bring prosperity and provide security: JP Nadda in Assam

12:40 IST

In the Bodo issue, over 4,000 people were killed and the revolt went on for ages. It was never solved by the previous govts. Congress has always done politics of opportunity: JP Nadda in Assam

12:21 IST

This atmosphere of today's public meeting in Assam is of joy, to bless victory. Your enthusiasm shows that you have decided to help the BJP win. While serving the public, worrying about Assam, BJP has been at the forefront of contributing to the progress of Assam: JP Nadda in Assam.

12:20 IST

Congress has only hurt the culture and traditions of Assam. They neglected it and hampered its growth. Congress never prioritized security in Assam which continued to increase. However, in the last five years, the NDA govt has changed the face of Assam: JP Nadda in Assam.

12:15 IST

"After the BJP government came to power in Assam, the task of taking care of the Namghars has been done. The BJP government has given 2.5 lakh rupees for every Namghar. Like Assam's Darshan, about 9,000 Namghars are working. This is happening with a view to preserving the culture," said JP Nadda in Assam.

11:56 IST

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh reaches the Home Guard department office. He has been transferred and posted as the DG of the department.

11:35 IST

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh held a meeting with Maharashtra ATS Cheif Jai Jeet Singh today.

11:35 IST

President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind contribute Rs 1 Lakh towards the development of Shri Jagannath Dham.

11:20 IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat to arrive in Delhi today. He will be here for four days and meet the Prime Minister, Home Minister and other cabinet ministers.

10:55 IST

CBI is conducting raids at 6 locations - the residence and office premises of three senior SEBI officials - in Mumbai, in connection with Saradha Ponzi scam. The officials' role came under the scanner during their posting in Kolkata offices during 2009-2013.

10:55 IST

Param Bir Singh's letter raises questions, it was written after transfer. There'll be a probe (against Home Minister Anil Deshmukh). Resignation has been asked on basis of letter, no question it'll happen. Party will take a call only after probe: Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik

10:36 IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha over the issue of coup-affected Myanmar nationals seeking entry in India.

10:36 IST

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda gives Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha, over the "demand for compensation to all farmers who lost their lives in ongoing farmer agitation and initiative by the govt to end the deadlock"

10:36 IST

BJP MP Mahesh Poddar has given Zero Hour Notice in Rajya Sabha over "demand to set up headquarters of Steel Research & Technology Mission of India (SRTMI) in Ranchi, Jharkhand."

09:36 IST

India reports 46,951 new COVID-19 cases, 21,180 recoveries and 212 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry

Total cases: 1,16,46,081

Total recoveries: 1,11,51,468

Active cases: 3,34,646

Death toll: 1,59,967

Total vaccination: 4,50,65,998