Thane: A fire broke out at a hospital in Thane, Maharashtra. Four patients admitted to the ICU died in the blaze. The fire broke out at Prime Criticare Hospital around 3.40 this morning.
The Thane Municipal Corporation said the death occurred while trying to transfer patients to another hospital. The patients who were rescued from the scene were shifted to other hospitals. Currently, two fire engines and a rescue vehicle have reached the spot. Rescue efforts are underway to contain the blaze.
New Delhi: The Central Election Commission (CEC) has banned the celebration of election results. The commission issued an order banning demonstrations on and after the counting day. The order also allows a maximum of two candidates to accompany the candidates when they arrive to receive the certificate.
The Central Election Commission had convened an emergency meeting this morning. Yesterday, the Madras High Court had sharply criticized the Election Commission. The court’s criticism was based on a flaw in Covid’s control during the election.
The court had pointed out that not a single order of the Election Commission had been complied with. Covid said the second wave was due only to the Election Commission. The Commission could not control political parties. The court also ruled that a murder case should be filed against the Election Commission. The court directed the Election Commission to prepare an accurate plan for the counting day. The court had warned that otherwise the counting of votes would be stopped.
Kochi: The high court has rejected the demand for a lockdown on the counting day. The division bench of the high court directed that the orders issued by the Election Commission and the state government should be strictly followed.
A division bench of Justices Ashok Menon and CS Dias said the government could decide what action to take against the people violates covid protocol.
New Delhi: The Center has said the Delhi High Court not to allow states to buy oxygen on their own. Solicitor General Thushar Mehta told the court that despite the oxygen shortage in the country, states are not allowed to buy or store oxygen and the central government should supply oxygen. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had written to businessman Sanjay Jindal asking for oxygen tankers. Following this, the Center took a stand in the High Court.
Meanwhile, the court expressed dissatisfaction with the central and state governments for exacerbating the oxygen shortage. The court asked the Solicitor General how 21 deaths could have occurred at the Jaipur Golden Hospital if the center had supplied oxygen properly. Solicitor General Thushar Mehta said the deaths at the Golden Hospital were not due to non-delivery by the Center and that the Union Home Minister had told them that oxygen tankers should be treated as ambulances.
Melbourne: Australia has banned flights from India until May 15. The move comes as the spread of Covid in the country continues unabated. The announcement was made by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
At the same time, it is not clear what action will be taken against Australian citizens stranded in India. No decision has been taken to arrange a special flight for them.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kozhikode Magistrate’s Court has found Saritha S Nair guilty in the second case of solar fraud. The verdict was passed by the Kozhikode Judicial First Class Magistrate Court. The third defendant acquitted Manimon. Saritha and Biju Radhakrishnan allegedly bought Rs 42,70,000 from Abdul Majeed, a native of Kozhikode, to set up a solar panel. The sentence will be handed down in the afternoon.
This is one of the first cases registered in the state in connection with solar fraud. The case was registered by Kozhikode Kasaba police in 2012. The Judicial First Class Magistrate’s Court found Saritha guilty of cheating, fraud, conspiracy, and impersonation. Saritha faces up to three years in prison. The court acquitted the third accused, Mani Mone. The first accused Biju Radhakrishnan did not appear in court.
Saritha allegedly extorted money from Abdul Majeed by saying that he could install solar panels in his home and office. There was also a promise to provide franchises in the Malabar districts.
Thiruvananthapuram: Bevco home delivery will start next week. The first phase will be implemented in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. The detailed report is expected to be submitted to the government later this week. The Beverages Corporation has been exploring the possibility of home delivery since covid came in second. It will also be decided soon whether Bevco will deliver the liquor to the home or rely on private service companies.
Premium brands will be included in the first phase of home delivery. There will be a special service charge for home delivery. The decision on whether changes are needed will be taken after the first phase starts in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram.
Bevco MD Yogesh Gupta has asked the officials to study the possibilities and submit a report. At the same time, it has been decided not to bring back the BevQ app. When it comes to home delivery, you may come up with an app similar to BevQ.
Hisar: Another mass death due to lack of oxygen in the country. Five covid patients die in Hisar, Haryana Following this, the relatives of the patients staged a protest at the hospital. The tragedy happened on Monday morning.
This is the third mass death in Haryana in the last 24 hours. Four people died at a hospital in Gurgaon on Sunday evening.
Covid patients also died due to a lack of oxygen in Andhra Pradesh. Two died at the Maharaja Government Hospital in Visakhapatnam. The death toll is reported to be higher in the country.
New Delhi: The Center has announced measures to vaccinate people between the ages of 18 and 45 in the country. Vaccination for those above 18 years of age can be done only through private centers. People can register to receive the vaccine through the Cowin (https:// www.cowin.gov.in) app or website.
You can register for the vaccine from April 28th. The vaccine will be available through private hospitals or clinics across the country from Saturday, May 1.
Since the vaccine has to be obtained through private hospitals, people may have to pay for it themselves. In the private sector, the companies said they would pay Rs 600 for the serum institute’s covishiled vaccine and Rs 1,200 for Bharat Biotech’s covaxin. There continues to be confusion over whether to vaccinate state governments and the private sector. Vaccination of young people over the age of 45 is likely to remain in hospitals while vaccination of young people takes place in the private sector.
Thiruvananthapuram: The Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary Theory examinations in Kerala will be completed today. The Director of Public Education said that the Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary practical examinations, which were scheduled to start on the 28th, have been temporarily postponed. Updated exam dates will be announced later.
