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IndiaMay 19, 2021

Cyclone Tauktae: PM Modi conducts aerial survey of affected areas of Gujarat, Diu

A day after Cyclone Tauktae ravaged parts of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas. The PM is conducting aerial survey of areas such as Una, Diu, Jafarabad, and Mahuva today. He will also hold a review meeting in Ahmedabad later. Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani accompanied PM Modi. Cyclone Tauktae hit several Indian coastal areas, including Gujarat, Mumbai, Diu and Goa.
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IndiaMay 19, 2021

Watch: Indian Coast Guard rescues crew member stranded off Satpati coast

Indian Coast Guard helicopter rescued stranded crew member from Gal Constructor off Satpati coast.
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IndiaMay 18, 2021

Kejriwal urges Centre to suspend air services with Singapore, priortise vaccine options for children over new COVID strain

Amid concerns of a third wave of COVID-19 in the country, which according to many heath experts is likely to target children, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said a new COVID variant detected in Singapore is said to be deadly for children and may bring in third wave in the country.In this regard, the Delhi Chief Minister has requested the Central government to immediately suspend air services with Singapore and to work out vaccination options for children on priority.In a tweet today, Kejriwal said, "The new COVID variant in Singapore is being said to be extremely dangerous for
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IndiaMay 18, 2021

COVID: PM Modi interacts with doctors across country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with doctors from across the country to take stock of COVID-19. Discussion regarding their learning and suggestions were held to tackle COVID wave. India today reported over 2.81 lakh new cases.
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IndiaMay 17, 2021

Powerful cyclone hits land in India amid deadly virus surge

A powerful cyclone has made landfall on the western coast in India's Gujarat state, hours after authorities evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and suspended COVID-19 vaccinations in one state. Cyclone Tauktae, the most powerful storm to hit the region in more than two decades, came ashore with heavy rain, a battering storm surge and sustained winds of up to 165 kilometers (103 miles) per hour. The cyclone had already caused heavy rains and flooding that killed at least 12 people. The massive storm comes as India is battling a devastating coronavirus surge, and the storm and the virus co
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IndiaMay 17, 2021

Mamata Banerjee rushes to CBI office following detention of TMC leaders

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday arrived at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office here on Monday, soon after Trinamool Congress (TMC) ministers Firhad Hakim, Subrata Mukherjee, MLA Madan Mitra were brought to the CBI in connection with the Narada scam.TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, Former Mayor Sovhan Chatterjee's wife Ratna, and MP Santanu Sen also arrived at the CBI office.Earlier today, Trinamool Congress (TMC) ministers Firhad Hakim, Subrata Mukherjee, MLA Madan Mitra were brought to the CBI in connection with the Narada scam.Along with the TMC leaders, former Kolka
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IndiaMay 15, 2021

Black Fungus declared notified disease in Haryana

State Health Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said black fungus has now been declared a notified disease in Haryana.He further said Post Graduate Institute Rohtak Senior Doctors will conduct a video conference with all doctors of the state regarding dealing with coronavirus and its treatment."Black Fungus declared Notified Disease in Haryana. Now Doctors will report to CMOs of the District of any Black Fungus case detected. Post Graduate Institute Rohtak Senior Doctors will conduct a video conference with all Doctors of the State dealing Corona about its treatment," Anil Vij said in a tweet.It ha
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IndiaMay 14, 2021

COVID: Canada, Qatar, Kazakhstan and South Korea send medical aid to India

Foreign nations continue to pour in support to India in its fight against the deadly wave of coronavirus. More flights from countries including Qatar, Canada, Kazakhstan and South Korea arrived in India with medical supplies. Flight from South Korea arrived with 10,000 rapid testing kits and 100 negative pressure carriers. Kazakhstan sent over 5.6 million masks/respirators.Meanwhile, Qatar gifted 200 oxygen concentrators, 40 ventilators, and 4,300 Remdesivir vials to the country. Canada also sent 300 ventilators to India.
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IndiaMay 13, 2021

Major General SK Singh to head Indian Army's Base Hospital in Delhi Cantonment

Senior plastic surgery specialist Major General SK Singh was appointed as the new head of the Indian Army's Base Hospital in Delhi Cantonment on Thursday.Till now, Major General SK Singh was posted at Military Hospital in Lucknow where he was looking after COVID-19 treatment of military personnel and ex-servicemen along with the running of medical facilities for civilians created by DRDO.

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Vancouver police seek witnesses after downtown incident, man charged

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Spring snowfall drops 30 cm on Coquihalla Highway, warnings remain across B.C.

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CanadaApr 15, 2026

Carney meets newly elected Liberal MPs, highlights increase in women in Commons

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with three newly elected Liberal members of Parliament in Ottawa on Tuesday following their victories in recent byelections, according to remarks delivered on Parliament Hill. Government ministers and MPs welcomed the new members with applause during the meeting, marking their formal introduction to the Liberal caucus. Speaking to reporters, Carney said the additions – along with the recent inclusion of Marilyn Gladu to the party – bring the number of women on the government side in the House of Commons of Canada to 71. Carney described the development as a s
AlbertaApr 15, 2026

Alberta proposes early cabinet review for industrial projects over $250M

Alberta’s government has introduced legislation that would allow cabinet ministers to review major industrial project proposals earlier in the approval process, according to a bill tabled Tuesday. Energy Minister Brian Jean said the proposed changes would apply to projects valued at more than $250 million and are intended to help companies strengthen their applications before entering formal regulatory review. According to the provincial government, the system would involve select cabinet members assessing proposals at an initial stage, with the aim of identifying issues that could delay app