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J&K L-G approaches local leaders on COVID-19 containment, except PDP

National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Congress' Ghulam Nabi Azad, G.A. Mir, Saidudin Soz and Ravinder Sharma were among the leaders consulted.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Assam CM

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13 others, including three of two regional allies, take oath of office

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma being sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam on Monday.

Suvendu Adhikari elected unopposed Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly

Shiv Sahay Singh

Two of BJP’s 77 MLAs, who are also MPs, did not take oath

Taking office: Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with Ministers in Kolkata.

Bodies of suspected COVID victims spotted in Ganga

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Villagers in Bihar point to high cost of cremation, forcing the poor to discard remains in the river

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Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. File

J&K L-G approaches local leaders on COVID-19 containment, except PDP

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma being sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam on Monday.

Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Assam CM

Taking office: Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with Ministers in Kolkata.

Suvendu Adhikari elected unopposed Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly

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Bodies of suspected COVID victims spotted in Ganga

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Navjot Sidhu had on May 9 alleged that there was a consensus among legislators that the State was being run by the “Badals” instead of their own Congress party. File

Take strict action against Sidhu: Punjab Ministers

A medic inoculates a beneficiary with the second dose of covid-19 vaccine, in Bhubaneswar, Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Odisha to float global tender for vaccine procurement

Former CM and opposition leader Manik Sarkar speaks in the Tripura Assembly. File

Manik Sarkar, other leaders face unruly mob in Tripura

Correspondent CPI(M) Polit Bureau accuses BJP of orchestrating the incident

Himanta Biswa Sarma flashes the victory sign after he was elected BJP Legislature Party leader in Guwahati on May 9, 2021.

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Himanta Biswa Sarma is Assam's new CM

Nistula Hebbar A video on BJP choosing Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assam's 15th Chief Minister

City streets wear a deserted look during government imposed lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Prayagraj, Sunday, May 9, 2021

Coronavirus second wave | List of States that have imposed restrictions, curfew and lockdowns

The Hindu Net Desk The Union government has left it to the States to impose restrictions in order to curb the rising COVID-19 cases.

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Assam’s Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma with his predecessor Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati on May 9, 2021.

Assam govt. formation Himanta Biswa Sarma to be sworn in as Assam’s 15th CM

Rahul Karmakar Outgoing CM Sarbananda Sonowal proposed his name after tendering resignation to Governor Jagdish Mukhi

Himanta Biswa Sarma flashes the victory sign after he was elected BJP Legislature Party leader in Guwahati on May 9, 2021.

The go-to man who put out many fires for BJP in Assam

Nistula Hebbar Chief Minister-designate also played a role as Health and Finance Minister in managing the COVID-19 pandemic in the State.

West Bengal

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Union Minister Amit Shah during a public meeting. File

CSDS-Lokniti Survey | West Bengal Assembly Elections | The limits to polarisation in Bengal

Suhas Palshikar Shreyas Sardesai Jyotiprasad Chatterjee Suprio Basu Despite a fierce Hindutva push, the BJP failed to retain the level of Hindu support it garnered in 2019

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Old and new faces, representation for women and Muslims in West Bengal Cabinet

Shiv Sahay Singh In all, 24 Cabinet Ministers and 10 Ministers of State with independent charge and nine Ministers of State took the oath.

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The life and art of Guru Dutt

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As his debut film 'Baazi' turns 70 later this year, Bengaluru film historians weigh in with a city connection

Kangana Ranaut tests positive for COVID-19

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The actor termed the virus a “small-time flu” which has gotten too much press

Vanraj Bhatia, master of background scores and composer of less-heard melodies

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J&K L-G approaches local leaders on COVID-19 containment, except PDP

Mehbooba’s close aide shifted from jail to home detention

HC pulls up Uttarakhand govt. over religious fairs

Won’t spare those heldfor Tikri rape, says Vij

Manik Sarkar, other leaders face unruly mob in Tripura

Take strict action against Sidhu: Punjab Ministers

Suvendu Adhikari elected unopposed Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly

Two of BJP’s 77 MLAs, who are also MPs, did not take oath

Coronavirus | Chandigarh administration extends curbs by one week

Residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel

Odisha to float global tender for vaccine procurement

‘Centre must waive taxes on vaccines and share cess and surcharges with State governments’

Coronavirus | Strict 15-day lockdown starts in Rajasthan

While the State government claimed that the lockdown would help break the chain of virus infection, the Opposition BJP alleged mismanagement and waste of crucial resources.

BJD’s claims of containing pandemic draws flak in Odisha

Cases in rural areas exploding where government has almost stopped testing people, they say

Coronavirus | Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra

They however want permission for home delivery of items like grocery & medicines

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar | Himanta Biswa Sarma is Assam's new CM

A video on BJP choosing Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assam's 15th Chief Minister

Police in West Bengal undergoing major shake up

‘Son of the soil would be better acquainted with sentiments of local people’

Epidemiologist Smarajit Jana passes away

He spearheaded the first rights-based HIV intervention programmes in India by collectivising sex workers

Assam CM seeks 10-20% NRC re-verification

Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed to ULFA-Independent chief to come forward for peace talks

Himanta seeks 10-20% NRC re-verification

The new Assam Chief Minister appealed to ULFA-Independent chief to come forward for peace talks

Close call for COVID patients at Srinagar's JLNM hospital following snag at oxygen plant

Snag at the government-run hospital saw saturation levels of over 100 COVID patients plummet

Bengal Congress chief Adhir Chowdhury does not want ISF as an ally in future

He asserted his party never went to form an alliance with the ISF and it was the Left, which chose to tie up with the party.

Bodies of suspected COVID victims spotted in Ganga

Villagers in Bihar point to high cost of cremation, forcing the poor to discard remains in the river

43 ministers sworn-in in West Bengal; Mamata retains Home, Health

The Chief Minister will also be in charge of Land and Land Reforms, Information and Cultural Affairs and North Bengal Development departments.

Out of jail, Lalu Prasad holds first 'virtual' interaction with party workers

Mr. Prasad, who recently walked out of a jail in Ranchi

U.P. police begin probe into death of Thai woman

Posts linking my son to the death malicious: BJP MP

13 prisoners escape from COVID-19 facility in Haryana

Four teams have been formed to trace them: police

J&K extends lockdown till May 17

Administration starts reappointing retired healthcare workers, medical officers

Trinamool, Bengal Governor spar over ‘prosecution of former Ministers’

I was their appointing authority, says Jagdeep Dhankha; Only Speaker is competent, says ruling party.

Low testing, high positivity ratio in West Bengal is a challenge

Experts say there is an urgent need to ramp up testing

Punjab govt. promoting ‘Mafia Raj’, says Sidhu

‘The administration is more responsive to the Badals than Congress lawmakers, workers’

Coronavirus | Lockdown fails to slow down iron extraction in Odisha

State richer by ₹5,663 cr., lessees accrued huge profits, says RTI

COVID-19 survivors’ tales | Father of two from Bhubaneswar recollects dreadful days between uncertainty and hope

Stay positive, says Jitendra Joshi, a 38-year-old marketing executive.

Role of private doctors crucial in fight against COVID-19: Maharashtra CM

Uddhav Thackeray said family doctors should focus on patients in home isolation so that if required, they can be shifted to hospitals timely.

Maratha activists hold protest against SC's quota verdict

Maratha quota activists on Sunday staged a protest at Diva in Thane district of Maharashtra against the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the

Audit finds excessive use of oxygen in U.P. hospitals

CM Adityanath directs health and medical education departments to coordinate with such hospitals and take action to ‘balance’ the consumption.

J&K govt warns of strict action against those spreading fake news

Taking serious note of a fake letter regarding regularisation of daily wage workers, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday warned of strict

UP: 7 held for selling pneumonia injections as remdesivir

The accused sold a vial between ₹ 40,000 and ₹ 45,000.

BRO officials cycle 900 kms in Ladakh to create awareness on COVID-19

The Border Roads Organization (BRO) conducted several cycling expeditions over eight days, covering 900 kms, in Ladakh to spread awareness on

Coronavirus | Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to waive taxes, duties on medical equipments, drugs

Ms. Banerjee also urged Modi to strengthen health infrastructure and augment supplies of equipment, medicines and oxygen for treatment of coronavirus-positive patients

Punjab farmers protest against lockdown restrictions

Outfits leading the stir against farm laws accuse Centre, State govt. of mishandling the COVID-19 crisis

Pappu ‘raids’ ambulance fleet ofRajiv Rudy, demands deployment

Former Madhepura MP spars with BJP’s Saran MP

Delhi has vaccine stock for 5-6 days: CM

Kejriwal appeals to the Centre to make available sufficient number of doses

Delhi to increase vaccination centres to 300, says Kejriwal

‘We want all the people to get vaccinated as soon as possible’

Unused crematoriums revived in Ghaziabad as space runs out

There was a long waiting time at the Hindon facility, says civic body

‘Vaccination process at Delhi govt. schools quick, smooth’

Several in 18-44 age bracket say their doubts about facilities proved wrong

Public transport suspended in Himachal from tomorrow

Essential goods shops will remain open for 3 hours in a day

Organise vaccination in tea estates: tea body

North Eastern Tea Association issues appeal after many tested COVID-19 positive in two estates

Cong. demands aid for milk farmers in Odisha

Procurement halted due to lockdown

Assam’s CM-to-be still undecided

BJP legislative party meeting slated for Sunday

Coronavirus | 100-bed COVID-19 hospital comes up in Srinagar

Moved by the crisis over oxygen in Delhi, the facility has been set up in 72 hours

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