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J&K reports highest single-day tally with 4716 cases, 52 deaths

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee took oath as the West Bengal Chief Minister for the third time at Raj Bhavan today. 

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Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee took oath as the West Bengal Chief Minister for the third time at Raj Bhavan today (May 5, 2021). In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, only a few invitees were present at the programme. 

In other news, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief JP Nadda will be visiting the families of the victims of post-poll violence in West Bengal. State chief Dilip Ghosh will also hold a sit-in protest at Hastings Office in Kolkata over the alleged killings of BJP workers during the violence that occurred in the wake of the West Bengal Assembly election results. 

In view of the prevailing COVID-19 crisis, the meetings of the Union Cabinet and Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) will be held today. 

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05 May 2021
23:34 IST

Uttar Pradesh reports 31,165 new cases and 357 fatalities in the last 24 hours, as per State Health Department.

19:20 IST

Uttarakhand reports 7,783 new cases and 127 deaths today; active cases is at 59,526. (ANI)

19:19 IST

Andhra Pradesh reports 22,204 new COVID-19 cases, 85 deaths and 11,128 discharges in last 24 hours. (ANI)

19:11 IST

J&K reports highest single-day tally with 4,716 cases of which 1518 from Jammu division and 3198 from Kashmir division. Nearly 52 deaths were reported during last twenty four hours, 28 from Jammu and 24 from from Kashmir division. Around 2338 patients recovered.

18:23 IST

Uttarakhand: Chamoli District Magistrate Swati Bhadoria issued orders imposing 'corona curfew' up till May 9. During the curfew, essential shops will stay open in district till 2 pm while pharmacies will remain open throughout day. (ANI)

18:21 IST

Ensure strict enforcement of lockdown, act firmly against black-marketers of Remdesivir injection and oxygen. Strict action would be taken against those violating lockdown: Manoj Yadav, DGP Haryana

18:20 IST

Those who need emergency medicines and are unable to go out can seek the help of Kerala Police to buy medicine by calling the police control room. The State Police media centre will also spread awareness in social media about COVID-19 guidelines: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan (ANI)

16:08 IST

Meghalaya imposes complete lockdown in East Khasi Hills district from May 5 to May 10. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said, "In view of the prevailing Covid situation, Govt. has decided to impose complete lockdown in East Khasi Hills district from 8 PM of May 5 till 5 AM of May 10, 2021. Weekend lockdown will also be imposed in all districts in the State. (ANI) 

15:23 IST

Sikkim imposes night curfew from 5 pm to 9 am. Inter-District movement of persons and all vehicles are prohibited, excluding army, security personnel & vehicles carrying essentials. Vehicles with essential items to be allowed between 5 am to 8.30 am. Restrictions to be imposed w.e.f. May 6 to May 16.

Movement of vehicles (both govt & private vehicles) through all check-posts at Rangpo, Melli, Reshi, Ramam, Hathichirey, NTPC (West Sikkim) shall be stopped excluding Army & vehicles carrying essentials. (ANI)

14:43 IST

EC as a whole and each one of its members recognise the positive role played by media in the conduct of all elections in the past & present & in strengthening electoral democracy in the country. EC unanimous that there shouldn't be restriction on media reporting: Election Commission 

14:42 IST

Looking at the #COVID19 situation, we'e to take some steps. Wearing of masks to be mandatory, there'll be only 50% attendance in state govt offices. Shopping complexes, gyms, cinema halls, beauty parlours to be closed. Social/political gathering prohibited: WB CM Mamata Banerjee 

Work from home for private sector, for 50% of the staff allowed. Jewellery shops to remain open from 12 pm to 3 pm. Home delivery to be encouraged. Banks to operate from 10 am to 2 pm: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

"Random checking will be done in inter-state buses, RT-PCR negative report not older then 72 hours is mandatory for the passengers. The ruling is also applicable to the passengers of train services," she added. 

11:50 IST

Uttar Pradesh government has decided to extend the partial 'corona curfew' till 7 am on May 10: ACS Information Navneet Sehgal said. 

11:49 IST

Tamil Nadu: DMK President MK Stalin meets Governor Banwarilal Purohit to stake claim to form government. 

11:14 IST

"Congratulations to Mamata Didi on taking oath as West Bengal’s Chief Minister," tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

11:14 IST

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre and Delhi Govt on a plea seeking direction to explore the possibility of import of at-home self-testing kits from countries where such kits are already in use. The plea also seeks direction to regulate the sale and quality of N95 masks. (ANI input)

11:12 IST

I congratulate Mamata Ji on her third term. Our priority is that we must bring an end to this senseless violence that has affected society at large. I have every hope that the CM on an urgent basis will take all steps to restore rule of law: West Bengal Governor 

10:54 IST

Those who were supposed to protect others are the ones responsible for this violence. They can take oath, everyone has the right to do that in a democracy. But we also take an oath that we'll dismantle political violence in Bengal: BJP chief JP Nadda to party workers in Kolkata

"We'll take an oath that we'll carry out our responsibility, by happily accepting the mandate, and play the important role of Opposition. What we fought in Bengal - political violence, appeasement and tyranny - we won't step back from carrying out our duties," he added. 

10:53 IST

Mamata Banerjee takes oath as the Chief Minister of #WestBengal for a third consecutive term. She was administered the oath by Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar. 

10:39 IST

We will deliver the responsibility of the opposition in Bengal: BJP chief JP Nadda 

10:34 IST

BJP chief JP Nadda will not participate in the sit-in protest today at Kolkata's Hastings Office. State BJP President Dilip Ghosh will lead the sit-in protest organized over the alleged violence on BJP workers.  

10:33 IST

West Bengal: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee arrives at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. She will take oath as the Chief Minister of the state for her third consecutive term, shortly.

10:11 IST

Padma Bhushan awardee Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma Valiya Metropolitan, emeritus Metropolitan of Mar Thoma Syrian Church passed away at age of 103. He was undergoing treatment for old age-related ailments in Thiruvalla, Kerala. He was the longest-serving bishop in India.

09:50 IST

India reports 3,82,315 new #COVID19 cases, 3,38,439 discharges and 3,780 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry Total cases: 2,06,65,148 Total recoveries: 1,69,51,731 Death toll: 2,26,188 Active cases: 34,87,229 Total vaccination: 16,04,94,188 

09:43 IST

29,48,52,078 samples were tested for COVID-19 up to May 4, 2021. Of these 15,41,299 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

09:20 IST

A chartered Qantas flight departed Sydney carrying supplies to meet the needs identified by the Govt of India, including 1056 ventilators and 43 oxygen concentrators: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia. 

08:36 IST

"The key message to Indian Missions abroad is- there'll be debates in India, filter the noise, do what you have to do as a mission. Your job is to ensure key requirements – O2, pharmaceuticals/ Remdesivir vaccine supply chain and logistics for all of this is a requirement," External Affairs Ministry (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar said. 

"My message is that keep your focus on this, don’t get distracted by the rest of the debate. Just like the government is focused on addressing the pandemic at home, you also please do that at the moment," he told ANI. 

08:29 IST

We’re helping Brazil and India, significantly I spoke to Prime Minister Modi what he needs most is (raw) materials to be able to make the vaccines, we’re sending them that, we’re sending them oxygen, we’re doing a lot for India: US President Joe Biden said. 

08:28 IST

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said, "Mamata (Banerjee) lost election from Nandigram, should not become West Bengal CM 'ethically'." (ANI input)

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