New Delhi: There is an increase in the number of covid in the country today. In the last 24 hours, 9,111 people have been confirmed to be infected. With this, the number of active cases has increased to 60,3138.40.
The daily positivity rate is 8.40 percent. A weekly positivity rate of 4.94 percent was reported. Including 27 deaths in the last 24 hours, the total death toll has crossed 5 lakh.
Meanwhile, Kerala reports the highest number of Covid cases in the country. According to the figures released this morning, 19,898 active cases have been reported in Kerala. And it is reassuring that the cure rate is 98.68 percent.
Imphal: Nandini Gupta from Rajasthan won the title of Femina Miss India 2023. Delhi’s Shreya Poonja was second and Manipur’s Thaunojam Strela Luang was third. 19-year-old Nandini hails from Kota, Rajasthan. Graduated in Business Management. Last year’s Miss India Sini Shetty crowned Nandini. Nandini will represent India in this year’s Miss World pageant.
30 contestants participated in the competition which was held at the indoor stadium at Khuman Lampak, Imphal, Manipur. Many people including Bollywood stars came to watch the finale. Neha Dhupia, the Miss India Universe of 2002, Indian boxing star Leisharam Sarita Devi, famous choreographer Terence Lewis, filmmaker and writer Harshavardhan Kulkarni, and fashion designers Rocky Star and Namrata Joshipura were on the panel of judges.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has predicted rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places in the state till Thursday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Center has advised fishermen and coastal residents to be alert as there is a possibility of 0.5 to 1-meter high waves and storm surge in Kerala till midnight on Monday.
Move to a safe building due to the possibility of lightning. Open spaces increase the risk of lightning strikes. Keep windows and doors closed and stay away from doors and windows. Unplug household appliances. Avoid children playing in open spaces and terraces.
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala without relief from the heat. The Meteorological Center has issued a temperature warning in seven districts of the state. Warning in Palakkad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kottayam, Alappuzha, and Kollam districts. The State Disaster Management Authority has also issued a warning.
After a while, the state has been experiencing severe summer for a week. The weather monitoring center announces that the heat wave in North India is the reason for the increase in temperature in Kerala. Temperature warning has been issued in seven districts of the state. 2 to 4-degree temperature increase is likely in these districts.
Palakkad has continuously recorded an average temperature of 40 degrees in many places. The heat index, which is the temperature experienced, is at a maximum in seven districts. As the temperature increased along with the humidity in the atmosphere, fatigue, and dizziness began to affect the people.
The Department of Health also urged people to drink plenty of water even if they are not thirsty to prevent dehydration. A significant decrease in summer rains has also been a setback this time. In this situation, the State Disaster Management Authority has issued a guideline not to be exposed to the sun from 11 am to 3 pm.
New Delhi: AAP leaders protesting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s interrogation by CBI are being taken into police custody. Those protesting in front of the Delhi CBI headquarters are being taken into custody. Because of the protest, the Delhi Police has made heavy security arrangements at the AAP headquarters, near Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, and at the CBI headquarters. Ignoring this, AAP activists came to protest.
Kejriwal appeared for questioning after paying floral tributes at the Gandhi Samadhi earlier.
Ahead of the questioning, Kejriwal had spoken to the media at his residence. Arvin Kejriwal reached the CBI headquarters around 11 am. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP MPs also came to support him. The CBI is interrogating Kejriwal seeking clarity on the claims of the accused including former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the liquor policy scam case. Kejriwal responded that he would fully cooperate with the questioning and that if he is corrupt, there is no one honest in the world.
Dubai: Sixteen people, including two Malayalis, died in a massive fire in Deira Naif, Dubai. The deceased Malayalees are Kalangadan Rijesh and his wife Jishi, a native of Vengara, Malappuram. The fire broke out in another room adjacent to their room. The initial conclusion is that Rijesh and Jishi died due to smoke inhalation.
Two Tamil Nadu nationals, Pakistani and Nigerian nationals have died. The fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. The initial conclusion is that short circuit is the cause.
Others in the building were rescued using a crane. The injured were admitted to nearby hospitals. Deira Naif is a place where Malayalees live.
Khartum: 56 people including a Malayali died in the Sudan civil war. Albert Augustine, a native of Kannur Alakot, died. He was 48 years old. He was working as security manager of Dal Group. More than 600 people were injured. Flight services have been suspended due to severe air strikes. A Saudi plane was shot down while taking off from Khartoum airport.
Clashes between the military and paramilitary groups in Sudan erupted yesterday. The conflict has intensified in the capital, Khartoum. There are also reports that it is spreading to more areas.
According to the Indian Embassy, there are about 4,000 Indians in Sudan. Embassy officials informed that they are assessing the situation. Residents of Khartoum have been advised to stay indoors as the conflict escalates.
The first look poster of Lijo Jose Pellissery and Mohanlal’s Malaikottai Valiban is released. The poster has a picture of Mohanlal standing with a big coir. Malaikottai Valiban is a film that the audience has been eagerly waiting for since its announcement. No significant information about the film has been released yet.
The shooting of the film continued in Rajasthan. The news that the Rajasthan schedule has been completed came out yesterday. There were reports that Mohanlal will play the role of a wrestler in the film.
Shibu Baby John is produced under the banners John and Mary Creative, Maxlab, and Century. Cinematography by Madhu Neelakandan. Music composed by Prashant Pillai. Marathi actresses Sonali Kulkarni, Manikandan Achari, Harish Peradi, and others are also acting in the film.
Delhi: CBI notice to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in liquor policy case. He is directed to appear for questioning on Sunday. The investigating agencies have arrested several people in connection with the incident. The CBI has directed Arvind Kejriwal to appear on April 16 at 11 am. Kejriwal’s response in this regard has not come out.
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia is in jail in the same case.
Thiruvananthapuram: The rakes of the first Vande Bharat Express allotted to Kerala have reached the state. The train departed from the yard of Integral Coach Factory in Perambur, Chennai, and reached Palakkad at 11 am today. A train with 16 coaches reached Kerala.
Under the leadership of BJP state general secretary C Krishnakumar and district president KM Haridas, Palakkad gave a grand welcome to Vande Bharat. BJP workers garlanded the loco pilot and distributed sweets at the railway station. Vandebharat rakes will reach Kochuveli today evening.
Initially, one train will operate for Kerala. It is reported that there will be eight stops namely Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam Town, Thrissur, Tirur, Kozhikode, and Kannur. The train leaves Thiruvananthapuram in the morning and reaches Kannur in the afternoon. The service is being considered every half an hour.
The most important feature is that the Vandebharat can reach a speed of 100 kmph in 50 seconds. Fully AC coaches, Vande Bharat is provided with front and rear driving seats. Other features of the Vandebharat train include automatic doors, superior seats including revolving chairs in executive class, GPS passenger information system, LED lighting, and bio-vacuum lavatories modeled on airplanes.
The service will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will arrive in Kerala on the 24 The Railways has also issued seven guidelines to do the numbering. It is indicated that there is a plan to hold the inauguration in Thiruvananthapuram on the morning of the 25th.
The speed of the train is less than 180 kmph. But it is difficult to provide the service at the speed of 130 per hour. 90-110 KM average speed service will be available in Kerala.
