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Ashwath Narayan​ told the legislative council that all preparations were being made to handle the situation and the government had already placed orders for 1,000 ventilators.

The cost of wheat is Rs 27/kg, which will be provided at a subsidised rate of Rs 2 kg, while the cost of rice is about Rs 32/kg but will be supplied at Rs 3/kg through ration shops, he said.

Traditional dishes are served to the local deities at the entrance gates of the houses. After feasting, believers climb nearby hilltops in order to offer prayers.

More than 80 per cent of blood supply to 108 blood banks in the state, including 74 state run-facilities, are sourced from such camps. The shortage of blood supply has also affected surgeries.

A case has been filed against Deb under section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

PM Narendra Modi said even countries like Italy and United States, which are known for their best medical services, have been unable to control the spread.

The board exams for Classes 10 and 12 were already conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board earlier this month.

A total count of positive coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh has reached 34.

So far, 101 coronavirus cases have been reported from Maharashtra.

India, through targeted public intervention, ended smallpox and gave a great gift to the world. India also eradicated polio, the executive director of the WHO, Michael Ryan, noted.

The chief minister said on Twitter that five people infected with COVID-19 have been discharged from hospitals after getting treatment.

Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Dr Poonam Khetarpal Singh's comments came in the backdrop of rumours about air borne transmission of the novel coronavirus doing rounds on social media.

The only point that you can make is that the problems in Yes Bank were already visible 2-3 years ago and some steps could have been taken earlier, Jalan observed.

Of the 12 approved labs, five are in Maharashtra, two each in Haryana and Tamil Nadu, and one each in Delhi, Gujarat and Karnataka.

The premier institute had earlier decided to temporarily suspend routine walk-in OPD registration of patients from March 23 as it redirects its resources to control the Covid-19 outbreak.

The high court directed the authorities to hold an urgent meeting on Tuesday to explore alternative methods for the test.