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Delhi-Jaipur Vande Bharat Express Train To Run Before April: Union Railway Min Vaishnaw

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday that a new 'Vande Bharat Express' train will be inaugurated on the Delhi-Jaipur-Ajmer route by April 10.


The Union Railway Minister told ANI that some technical improvements are needed in this route before the Vande Bharat Express can completely operate.

Maharashtra Reports 236 Covid-19 Cases

Mumbai, Mar 19 (PTI) Maharashtra on Sunday recorded 236 new cases of coronavirus that raised the tally of infections to 81,39,737, an official from the state health department said.


The toll remained unchanged at 1,48,428, while the count of recoveries reached 79,90,001 after 92 patients recovered in the last 24 hours, the official said.


With a fatality rate and recovery rate of 1.82 per cent and 98.16 per cent respectively, the state is now left with 1,308 active cases, he said.


Mumbai reported 52 new cases, while 33 persons tested positive for the infection in Thane city, the official said.

Delhi Reports 72 Covid-19 Cases, Positivity Rate 3.95%

New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Delhi logged 72 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 3.95 per cent on Sunday, according to data shared by the Health department.


The city has seen an increase in the number of fresh Covid cases over the last few days, amid a sharp rise in H3N2 influenza cases in the country.


The capital had on Saturday recorded 58 Covid cases with a positivity rate of 3.52 per cent.


The city registered 38 cases with a positivity rate of 3.13 per cent on Friday and 32 cases with a positivity rate of 2.25 per cent on Thursday.

UP Power Department Workers End Strike After Talks With Govt

Lucknow, Mar 19 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh electricity department employees on Sunday ended their 72-hour strike after several rounds of talks between their leaders and state energy minister A K Sharma, saying the decision was taken to "respect the directions of the chief minister".


The protesting employees, who had started their strike at 10 pm on March 16, announced to call it off at around 3 pm on Sunday.


"A number of rounds of talks were held (with the government). We raised our problems and the (energy) minister agreed positively to fix them.


"Respecting the directions of the Chief Minister (Yogi Adityanath), the positive dialogue with the energy minister, and respecting the high court, we have decided to call off our 72-hour symbolic protest one day in advance in view of massive public interest," Shailendra Dubey, convener of Vidyut Karmacharis Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti, said while announcing the withdrawal of the strike.

10 Arrested, 7 Illegal Weapons & Over 300 Bullets Seized: Jalandhar DIG

Amit Shah Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his family members offered prayers at the Somnath temple in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district on Sunday, ANI reported.


On the second day of his two-day journey to Gujarat for different public engagements, Shah paid a visit to the Somnath Temple.

Punjab Police Gets Remand Of 7 People Arrested In Connection With Amritpal Singh Case

Seven people arrested in Ajnala FIR remanded to police custody till March 23, says SP Amritsar Rural Jugraj Singh.

Several Shops Gutted In Major Fire In Assam's Kokrajhar

Kokrajhar, Mar 19 (PTI) Several shops were gutted as a major fire broke out in Assam's Kokrajhar district in the early hours of Sunday, police said.    


The fire in the Hauriapet area of Gossaigaon broke out around 4 am, they said.


About 12-15 shops were reduced to ashes, but no one was injured in the blaze, they added.


The fire caused damage worth Rs 1 crore before it was brought under control, police said.


"It appears that the fire might have started from an electric short circuit, but we can ascertain the actual reason only after a thorough investigation," a police officer said.

Amritpal Crackdown: Rifle, Live Cartridges Found In Abandoned Car In Jalandhar village

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (PTI) As radical preacher Amritpal Singh continued to be on the run, Punjab Police on Sunday came across an abandoned car in Jalandhar district with a rifle and several dozens of live cartridges inside it.


Police seized the ammunition and said the black-coloured multi-utility car was most likely part of Amritpal's convoy on Saturday. The same car was also captured a day earlier in a video, they said.


A rifle, 57 live cartridges, a sword, and a registration number plate were among the articles recovered from the vehicle, police said.

7 People Held In Connection With Amritpal Singh Case Brought To Court In Beas

Punjab Police Finds Pakistan, ISI Links In Amritpal Singh Case

While interception in Mehatpur, the one in front car took a leap during the chase. We have recovered the other two cars. We have recovered seven illegal weapons too. They had some Pakistan-ISI* links: DIG Jalandhar on Amritpal's arrest

Breaking News LIVE - 'Police-To-Police Cooperation': Assam CM On 4 Close Aides Of Amritpal Taken To Dibrugarh

Assam Chief Minister Himanata Biswa Sarma said four aides of Amritpal Singh were transferred to Dibrugarh as per "police-to-police cooperation", as per ANI.


NIA arrests 13th accused in PFI case

National Investigation Agency with the support of the Bihar police arrested the 13th accused, Irshad Alam, in Bihar's Phulwarisharif in Popular Front of India case, yesterday, says the agency, as per ANI.

Separate FIR under Arms Act against Amritpal Singh, his aides: Amritsar Police

FIR under Arms Act has been registered against them and Amritpal Singh is the main accused: SSP Rural Amritsar, Satinder Singh, said, as per ANI.




Action against Amritpal Singh in FIR over Ajnala incident: Amritsar Police

In a press conference, Amritsar Police said that the law and order situation in Punjab is maintained with people's cooperation.


Action against Amritpal Singh in FIR over Ajnala incident. 12-bore unlicenced guns, 193 .12 bore cartridges have been seized: Amritsar Police.




Vehicle used by Amritpal Singh to escape seized: Punjab police

Vehicle used by 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh to escape seized by police in Jalandhar, says Punjab Police, as per ANI.

Law & Order will be maintained. Everything is under control: Jalandhar Commissioner

Investigation has been done on the recovered weapons. We've also seized his (Amritpal Singh) 2-3 cars. This flag march has been conducted in the Model Town area by the Punjab Police and Rapid Action Force. Law & Order will be maintained. Everything is under control: Jalandhar Commissioner Kuldeep Singh Chahal said as per ANI.




Four arrested aides of Amritpal Singh brought to Dibrugarh

Four arrested aides of Amritpal Singh were brought to Dibrugarh today.





Assam government suspends IAS officer in connection with misappropriation of funds

Assam government has suspended an IAS officer in connection with a case of financial irregularities and misappropriation of funds. The suspended IAS officer has been identified as Sewali Devi Sharma, Secretary to the Assam government, Agriculture Department: Assam govt

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi Express

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects New Delhi-Ajmer Shatabdi Express and takes feedback from passengers.

Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur In North India

Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over & adjoining areas of Nuh, Hodal (Haryana) Nandgaon, Barsana, Jalesar, Firozabad, and Shikohabad (UP). Light-intensity rain/drizzle would occur over and adjoining areas of Sahaswan, Atrauli, Badayun, Aligarh, Kasganj, Hathras, Mathura, Mainpuri, Agra & Deeg (Rajasthan) during the next 2 hours: IMD

Madras High Court likely to hear petition of OPS faction against AIADMK's general secretary election today

A petition was filed in the Madras High Court yesterday by the OPS faction against the election to the post of AIADMK's general secretary. HC is likely to hear the petition today on an urgent basis, ANI reported.

North Korea fires ballistic missile: Report

North Korea fires ballistic missile, Yonhap news agency reported.

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Sidhu Moosewala’s First Death Anniversary Event Today


Slain singer Sidhu Moosewala's family decided to observe his first death anniversary on March 19. Fans of the singer, who was shot dead last year, are expected to show up in large numbers at Moosewala’s village on Sunday. Political leaders, including those from the Congress, are also expected to be present at the event.


Moosewala's father Balkaur Singh had announced the gathering, known as 'barsi', through a video on social media. According to reports, the event will be held at a new market in Mansa. Meanwhile, Mansa district authorities and police are on high alert and security arrangements are in place, considering the fact that death threats were issued against Balkaur too.


Deputy Commissioner Baldeep Kaur has announced a ban on flying drones near the venue. Police personnel from other districts have also been brought in to ensure elaborate security arrangements.


Mumbai Central Railway To Operate Mega Block Today


Central Railway, Mumbai Division will operate Mega Block on its suburban section for carrying out various engineering and maintenance works on its main line today. Down slow line services leaving Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai from 10.48 am to 3.40 pm will be diverted on Dn fast line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai and Vidyavihar stations halting at Byculla, Parel, Dadar, Matunga, Sion and Kurla stations and further re-diverted on proper Dn slow line.


No Mega Block will be operated on Harbour Line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Mumbai and Panvel.


IMD Predicts Moderate Rainfall In Kerala Today


A weather bulletin issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday predicted isolated moderate showers across Kerala, except for Kannur and Kasaragod, today. Although the weather largely remained dry on Saturday, isolated showers are expected on Sunday and Monday, triggered by a trough that runs from south Tamil Nadu to north Konkan across coastal and Interior Karnataka and Goa.


The weather forecast also warns of above normal summer rains over Kerala and Mahe and Lakshadweep during the last week of March.

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