Manipur BJP chief S Tikendra Singh dies due to COVID-19

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday (May 13) will convene a meeting with the Health Ministers of six states including Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu to review the COVID-19 vaccination drive there.

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As states grapple with a shortage of coronavirus vaccines, the Centre Thursday said that over two billion doses will be made available in the country in five months between August and December, enough to vaccinate the entire population. It also said Russian anti-Covid vaccine Sputnik V is likely to be available by next week.

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar today visited violence-affected Cooch Behar district and visited post-poll violence-affected areas. The Bengal Governor was shown black flags by some people, during his visit to the area.

Attacking the Prime Minister, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that PM Narendra Modi is 'missing' just like COVID-19 vaccines, oxygen and medicines and claimed that all that remained is the Central Vista Project and PM's photos.

Amid a surge in coronavirus COVID-19 cases, the Karnataka government on Thursday (May 13) announced that it has decided to postpone SSLC or Class 10 final exams. 

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13 May 2021

21:10 IST

Sports Minister and MP Kiren Rijiju expresses his condolence on the demise of BJP Manipur chief, writes, "I'm pained by the untimely demise of Manipur State BJP President, S. Tikendra Singh Ji. A long time colleague, he was always focused and committed to strengthen the BJP in Manipur. We shared many memorable moments. I extend my condolence to the family and supporters. Om Shanti."

21:03 IST

Manipur BJP chief Professor S Tikendra Singh passes away at Shija Hospital in Imphal, where he was under treatment for COVID-19.

21:02 IST

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma announces extension of lockdown in East Khasi Hills district till May 24.

20:45 IST

Bengal Governor's visit to Coochbehar

Jagdeep Dhankhar shown black flags at Sitalkuchi, 'Go Back' slogans raised at Dinhata during his visit to assess post-poll violence in Cooch Behar district

20:45 IST

Punjab government announces delivery of free cooked food to poor COVID patients; allowance of Rs 3,000 to all registered construction workers

18:48 IST

Maharashtra govt won't remove PM Narendra Modi's photograph from COVID #vaccination certificates; the state should be allowed to design own registration app: minister Nawab Malik

18:36 IST

India moves to vaccine all citizens by 2021 end, 216 crore doses to be produced from Aug-Dec

Overall, 216 crore doses of vaccines will be manufactured in India between August-December - for India and for Indians. There should be no doubt that vaccine will be available for all as we move forward: Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog

18:33 IST

Karnataka SSLC Examinations, which was slated to begin from June 21, has been postponed in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases. Revised schedule will be decided after the second wave dies: Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar

18:32 IST

Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog says:

Dept of Biotechnology, other depts concerned, MEA have been in touch with Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson and Johnson from beginning. They were officially asked if they'd like to send doses to or manufacture in India, we'll find partners and assist. They had said that they are working in their own way and they would talk of vaccine availability in Q3, in 2021. We are connected to them. I'm hopeful that they'll step forward to increase availability in India. 

We invite them to manufacture here along with our companies. Johnson & Johnson did a good job, they accepted this offer under Quad. Any vaccine that is approved by FDA, WHO can come to India. Import license will be granted within 1-2 days. No import license is pending.

18:32 IST

People say that Covaxin be given to other companies for manufacturing. I am happy to say that Covaxin manufacturing company (Bharat Biotech) has welcomed this when we discussed it with them. Under this vaccine live virus is inactivated & this is done only in BSL3 labs: Dr VK Paul

Not every company has this. We give an open invitation to companies who want to do this. Companies that want to manufacture Covaxin, should do it together. Govt will assist so that capacity is increased: Dr VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog

18:31 IST

Punjab government has decided to join COVAX facility alliance for global sourcing and procurement of COVID-19 vaccines at the best price, becoming first state in the country to take such an initiative to address the issue of vaccine shortage: Chief Minister's Office (CMO)

18:31 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold two meetings with DMs of districts with high caseload. The meeting will be held on May 18 and 20, with DMs of 46 districts across 9 states and 54 districts across 10 states respectively. CMs will also be present in these meetings: Govt of India Sources

18:30 IST

Telangana reports 4693 new COVID-19 cases, 6876 recoveries and 33 fatalities today, up till 5 pm.

Total cases: 5,16,404
Total recovered cases: 4,56,620
Death toll: 2,867

18:30 IST

Andhra Pradesh reports 22,399 new COVID19 cases, 89 deaths and 18,638 recoveries on May 13

Total cases: 13,66,785
Active cases: 2,01,042

18:30 IST

Maharashtra continues to be the most affected state, we see a declining trend since April 27, but still, the state is reporting around 50,000 new cases daily. Since May 8, Rajasthan is showing a rise in active cases, the daily number of deaths has gone above 150: Harsh Vardhan

Maharashtra continues to be the most affected state, we see a declining trend since April 27, but still, the state is reporting around 50,000 new cases daily. Since May 8, Rajasthan is showing a rise in active cases, the daily number of deaths has gone above 150: Harsh Vardhan

18:29 IST

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan held a meeting via video conferencing with health ministers of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Delhi on the COVID-19 situation.

18:29 IST

Kerala reports 39,955 new COVID19 cases, 33,733 recoveries and 97 deaths on May 13, active cases at 4,38,913

18:28 IST

Lockdown extended in Bihar till May 25: Nitish Kumar government issues guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19. All state government offices will remain closed, essential services exempted.

Bihar Government issues guidelines as the statewide lockdown gets extended till 25th May to curb the spread of #COVID19.

All state government offices will remain closed, essential services exempted. pic.twitter.com/hAArsV7TIu

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021

18:28 IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar shown black flags by a group of people who also raised slogans during his visit to Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar.

18:27 IST

Coochbehar firing incident: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Sitalkuchi and visited post-poll violence-affected areas earlier on May 13 evening. He was shown black flags by some people, during the visit.

West Bengal: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar arrived in Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar, and visited post-poll violence-affected areas earlier this evening. He was shown black flags by some people, during the visit. pic.twitter.com/T0KDcgHCMV

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021

18:27 IST

Uttar Pradesh reports 17,775 new COVID-19 cases, 19,425 recoveries and 281 deaths today. 

Total cases: 15,80,980
Active cases: 2,04,658

18:26 IST

Kerala State Disaster Maagement Authority bans fishing on Kerala coast till further notice.

IMD issues warning for fishermen for Kerala coasts till May 17 in wake of low-pressure area over SE Arabian Sea and adjoining Lakshadweep area and likely intensification into cyclonic storm by May 16.

14:21 IST

Union Public Service Commission postpones the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2021 to 10th October 2021. The examination was scheduled to be held on June 27. (ANI input) 

14:15 IST

Lockdown imposed in Bihar extended till May 25, says CM Nitish Kumar. 

COVID19 | Lockdown imposed in Bihar extended till 25th May, says CM Nitish Kumar pic.twitter.com/1r7wlygsLA

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021

13:52 IST

PM Modi will release the 8th instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on 14th May at 11 AM via video conferencing. This will enable the transfer of more than Rs. 19,000 crores to more than 9.5 cr beneficiary farmer families: PMO (ANI input)

13:02 IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar arrives at Coochbehar, to visit post-poll violence-affected areas in the district "It is my duty to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution," says the Governor (ANI input)

13:01 IST

Today, after assessment of the COVID19 situation, Delhi's oxygen need is 582 MT per day. As a responsible government, we will give the surplus oxygen to the States who need it: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia (ANI input)

13:01 IST

A meeting of the ICMR COVID19 National Task Force will be held tomorrow. A decision on the inappropriate use of convalescent plasma in the treatment of COVID-19 patients also on the agenda: ICMR sources (ANI input)

12:17 IST

A Delhi Court dismisses the anticipatory bail plea of businessman Navneet Kalra, in connection with a case relating to the hoarding of oxygen concentrators in a restaurant in South Delhi. (ANI input) 

11:51 IST

National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation has recommended increasing the gap between two doses of Covishield to 12-16 weeks; While no change recommended in the interval between two doses of Covaxin, say government sources. (ANI input)

11:00 IST

Lockdown extended in Maharashtra till June 1 amid COVID-19 surge. 

09:33 IST

Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approves Phase II/III clinical trial of COVAXIN in the age group of 2 to 18 years. Bharat Biotech to conduct trials in 525 healthy volunteers. 

Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approves Phase II/III clinical trial of COVAXIN in the age group of 2 to 18 years. Bharat Biotech to conduct trials in 525 healthy volunteers pic.twitter.com/ibxAW97bAc

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021

09:16 IST

India reports 3,62,727 new #COVID19 cases, 3,52,181 discharges and 4,120 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry Total cases: 2,37,03,665 Total discharges: 1,97,34,823 Death toll: 2,58,317 Active cases: 37,10,525 Total vaccination: 17,72,14,256 

India reports 3,62,727 new #COVID19 cases, 3,52,181 discharges and 4,120 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry

Total cases: 2,37,03,665
Total discharges: 1,97,34,823
Death toll: 2,58,317
Active cases: 37,10,525

Total vaccination: 17,72,14,256 pic.twitter.com/2hCw318J4T

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021

08:52 IST

Haryana will float global tenders to purchase Corona Vaccine for people of Haryana so that free vaccination could be provided to 18+ citizens of the State at the earliest: Haryana Minister Anil Vij (ANI input)

08:50 IST

An aircraft from Germany carrying 176 ventilators from Germany, 324 Oxygen cylinders from Finland and 10 Oxygen cylinders from Greece arrived in Delhi, early morning today. 

#WATCH An aircraft from Germany carrying 176 ventilators from Germany, 324 Oxygen cylinders from Finland & 10 Oxygen cylinders from Greece arrived in Delhi, early morning today pic.twitter.com/Q8f9WwIbM4

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021

08:49 IST

Five mini-buses of Haryana Roadways converted into ambulances at Karnal "Each ambulance has four oxygen bed capacity with other medical equipment. We will station these in rural areas," Yogesh Sharma, Civil Surgeon, Karnal 

Haryana | Five mini-buses of Haryana Roadways converted into ambulances at Karnal

"Each ambulance has four oxygen bed capacity with other medical equipment. We will station these in rural areas," Yogesh Sharma, Civil Surgeon, Karnal pic.twitter.com/EhxO3hnk64

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021

08:48 IST

Kottayam received heavy rainfall. Heavy rains predicted in Kerala till 15th May, 'Yellow alert' issued for a few districts.

Kottayam receives heavy rainfall; Heavy rains predicted in Kerala till 15th May, 'Yellow alert' issued for a few districts pic.twitter.com/jCcTbWrEaI

— ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2021