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Keen to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the new guidelines have been put in place
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has set fresh guidelines to regulate pilgrims at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine to prevent the spread of #COVID19. "Valid & verifiable RT-PCR/Rapid Antigen Test of Yatri not older than 72 hours of arrival should be made mandatory," the order reads.
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PM Modi's address to nation:
We ensured that VIP culture does not overshadow our vaccination program and everyone is treated equally: PM Modi on India achieving 100-crore vaccination mark
"There were apprehensions over our vaccination program. It was also being said about India that how will discipline work here," he added.
100 crore vaccination mark is not just a number... It's a new chapter in history, a testament that India can achieve a tough aim successfully. It shows that country works hard for the fulfilment of its goals, the PM said.
Addressing the nation, PM Narendra Modi said:
The 100 crore vaccine doses feat has changed the perception of the world. This vaccination campaign is example of 'sabka saath sabka vishwas and sabka prayas'.
The world is also surprised by the patience of the people during this campaign.
On 21st October, India accomplished the target of 1 billion COVID19 vaccinations. This achievement belongs to every individual in the country. I congratulate every citizen for this feat: PM Modi during address to the nation (ANI)
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New Delhi: To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Jammu and Kashmir government has issued fresh guidelines to regulate pilgrims at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, "Had an amazing experience of flying in LCA Tejas Simulator at the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) facility in Bengaluru."
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said that the theatre owners are demanding to reopen with 100% seating capacity but the govt have told them to wait till Diwali. After Diwali if situation is under control, then we'll increase the capacity, he added.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with the families of two people who went missing in the wake of landslides in Dungri village, Chamoli.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Friday (October 22). This came a day after India achieved the feat of administering 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to its targeted population.
The Gujarat Congress unit will meet Rahul Gandhi today to take a call on the new face for the state’s Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC). Hardik Patel, who is currently the Working President of Gujarat Congress, and Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil are reportedly the frontrunners in the race for the post of president and leader of the CLP.
Rains have wreaked havoc in Uttarakhand leading to several people losing their lives. Five stranded tourists died in Kapkot on Thursday in Uttarakhand's Kumaon as the death toll in the state battered by the recent rains rose to 65. According to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state has incurred losses worth Rs 7,000 crore.
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