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05 May

Happy 203 rd Birthday, Karl Marx

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastbirthday, Karl Marx, Philosopher

Philosopher Karl Marx was born in Trier Germany On May 5th 1818 he became one of the most important Western thinkers of the modern era, and the founding father of Socialism. Marx's political and philosophical thought had enormous influence on subsequent intellectual, economic and political history. His name has been used as an adjective, a noun, and a school of social theory.He married Jenny von Westphalen in 1843.He died in London on 14 March 1883 due to bronchitis.

05 May

3,82,315 new cases; 3,780 deaths in past 24 hours

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India recorded 3,82,315 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 3,780 deaths due to the infection. According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry, the country saw a total of 3,38,439 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery toll to 1,69,51,731. The total cases of COVID-19 in India have now mounted to 2,06,65,148, with 34,87,229 active cases, the data showed

05 May

NCB seizes pseudoephedrine hidden in Mumbai kitchen utensils, probe underway

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Mumbai's Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 2kg of pseudoephedrine from a kitchen parcel on its way to Australia, an official said on Wednesday. On Monday, the NCB's zonal unit raided the office of a courier company in Andheri, a western suburb, and recovered drugs from a consignment of kitchen equipment booked from Nagpur and bound for Australia, the official told ANI. A team of NCB officials has been dispatched to search for the sender of the parcel, he added, adding that a case has been filed in this regard. Pseudoephedrine is a stimulant that is also known to constrict the…

05 May

Governor congratulates CM Mamata Banerjee

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Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the third time. Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar administered her the oath of office and secrecy at a low-key ceremony at Raj Bhawan held amid the raging COVID pandemic. Banerjee took the oath in Bengali language. She is the 21st chief minister of West Bengal and 8th person to hold the office.

05 May

Mamata Banerjee sworn in as Bengal CM: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar sends out a sharp message

editor0 CommentsNorth EastMamata Banerjee, TMC, west bengal

Soon after taking oath as the chief minister of West Bengal for the third consecutive term, Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged all the political parties to ensure peace prevails in the state. Banerjee’s reaction came following the killing of at least 14 people in the post-poll violence in Bengal. Banerjee, who was sworn in at 10.45 this morning, said, “My first priority is to control covid. I am now going to Nabanna (state administration headquarter). There I will hold a meeting with my officers. and will take necessary measures to control covid immediately. I will address media again this evening.” “There is some sporadic…

04 May

44,631 New Covid Cases In Karnataka, Nearly 50% Of Them From Bengaluru

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Karnataka yet again reported more than 40 thousand COVID-19 cases in a single day with 44,631 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload to 16,90,934, the state health department said on Tuesday. Bengaluru - with over three lakh (3,01,712) active cases - alone accounted for 20,870 of these infections, it said. Karnataka has 4,64,363 active cases and its positivity rate stands at 29.03 per cent. The state had reported 44,438 cases on Monday. As many as 292 people died in the last 24 hours, taking the total fatalities to 16, 538. Bengaluru saw 132 coronavirus-related deaths in…

04 May

“You Can Bury Your Head In Sand Like Ostrich”: Court Raps Centre

editor0 CommentsNorth EastDelhi High Court, oxygen shortage

The Central government's failure to implement the Delhi High Court's order on immediate supply of full quota of oxygen to Delhi evoked the judges' wrath today. The court -- which had ordered that Delhi must be given its full quota of oxygen "by whatever means" -- asked the government to explain why a contempt case should not be initiated against it. "Enough is enough. We will not take a 'no' regarding oxygen supply. There is no way that you will not supply 700 metric tonne oxygen immediately. We will not hear anything except compliance," the judges said. "Contempt proceedings can…

04 May

JEE Main 2021 May Exam Postponed Due To COVID-19

editor0 CommentsNorth EastCOVID 19, engineering, jee, postponed

National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that it will postpone the JEE Main May session exam due to COVID-19 pandemic. Union education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank informed about the JEE Main exam postponement on his official Twitter handle. NTA had on April 18 announced to postpone JEE Main April session exam and now the May session exam has also been postponed. Looking at the present situation of COVID-19 and keeping students safety in mind, JEE (Main) - May 2021 session has been postponed . Students are advised to keep visiting the official website of NTA for further updates.@DG_NTA pic.twitter.com/utMUGrmJNi— Dr.…

04 May

At least 23 people die for landslide in Mexico City’s Metro Overpass

editor0 CommentsNorth EastMexico City, Shinebaum

An improved section of the Mexico City Metro collapsed sending a metro that sank toward a busy boulevard late Monday night, City officials said at least 23 people were killed and 700 injured. Rescuers searched for a car hanging from the overpass for hours, fearing someone might still be trapped. Earlier, Shinebaum said someone was pulled alive from a car stuck on the road below. He said 49 of the injured have been admitted to hospital, and seven are in critical condition and undergoing surgery. Present a big push during the study period of Marcelo, the editor of this child…

04 May

Bihar Lockdown News: A complete lockdown has been imposed in Bihar till May 15

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The Bihar government has imposed a complete lockdown in the state till May 15 amid the deteriorating Covid-19 situation. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar himself announced the decision about the lockdown. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting presided over by Kumar on Monday. All essential services including vaccination centres, banks and others will, however, be allowed during the lockdown period.