PM Narendra Modi speaks to Mizoram CM, extends support in dealing with forest fire

India's total COVID-19 caseload has now climbed to 1.73 crore, of which, 28.13 lakh are active cases.

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New Delhi: The Karnataka government on Monday announced more restrictions in what it termed as a 'close down' across the state for 14 days from Tuesday night in a bid to control the huge spike in COVID-19 cases in the state. The state cabinet led by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa also decided to provide COVID-19 vaccinations free of cost at government hospitals for those between 18-44 years of age.

In other news, the seventh phase of polling on 34 seats in five districts of West Bengal concluded on Monday. 75.06 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 6 pm in the state. Of the 34 constituencies, 9 assembly constituencies were in Murshidabad and West Burdwan, 6 each in South Dinajpur and Malda and 4 in Kolkata. 

In Uttar Pradesh, voting for the third phase of the panchayat elections concluded on Monday. Over 3.52 lakh candidates are in the fray in over 2.14 lakh seats across 20 districts of the state.

Prime Miniter Narendra Modi spoke to Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga and took stock of the situation arising due to forest fires in parts of the state. PM Modi assured all possible support from the Centre.

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26 April 2021

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