Breaking News LIVE: Over 56 Lakh Inoculated With Covid Vaccines, No Serious Case Reported, Says Health Ministry
Welcome to the ABP LIVE blog for Saturday, February 6, 2021: Drone cameras deployed in the national capital to monitor the situation in the wake of 'Chakka Jaam' call by farmers. BJP national president JP Nadda will launch the two-day roadshow, 'paribartan yatra' (journey for change), at Nabadwip today. The India vs England Day 2 has begun with visitors looking forward to putting up a massive score. India reports 11,713 new COVID-19 cases, 14,488 discharges, and 95 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry. Please refresh the page to get the latest news stories and updates from India and around the world.
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Welcome to the ABP LIVE live blog for Saturday, February 6, 2021: Heavy security has been deployed at the national capital as the protesting farmers have called for a nationwide 'chakka jam' (road blockade) protest for three hours today. The three-hour chakka jam will take place between 12 pm - 3 pm across the country.
BJP national president JP Nadda will launch the two-day roadshow, 'paribartan yatra' (journey for change), at Nabadwip, known as one of the most sacred places for Hindu pilgrims, at around 3 pm. Nadda's mega roadshow will pass through all 15 assembly constituencies in Nadia in two days.
West Bengal can witness massive chaos at Nadia district as Trinamool Congress will also launch its biggest rally in the district with 10,000 motorcycles and tableaus.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in a tweet urged Farmers and authorities to "exercise maximum restraint"and emphasized that it is crucial to find "equitable solutions" with due respect to human rights for all.
In the ongoing India Vs England Day Test match, Day 2 will see Ben Stokes and in-form Jos Buttler who will look forward to score as many runs as possible and post a huge first innings score.
The Oscar award-winning actor Christopher Plummer, who is popular for his role in the musical film, ‘The Sound Of Music’, passed away at the age of 91. Reportedly, the ‘The Last Station’ actor died peacefully at his home in Connecticut with his wife Elaine Taylor by his side.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) informed that a total of 20,06,72,589 samples tested for #COVID19 up to 5th February. Of these, 7,40,794 samples were tested yesterday.
Over 56 Lakh Inoculated With Covid-19 Vaccine, No Serious AEFI: Health Ministry
Over 56 lakh people have been inoculated till now and there has been no case of serious or severe adverse event following vaccination or death attributable to the vaccination till date, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. Of the 56,36,868 beneficiaries vaccinated, Additional Secretary in the Union health ministry Manohar Agnani said 52,66,175 are healthcare workers and 3,70,693 are frontline workers whose vaccination started on February 2.
Internet Shut At Delhi Borders
Internet services to remain suspended in Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri, and their adjoining areas till 11:59 pm today "in the interest of maintaining public safety and averting public emergency".
All Delhi Metro Gates Reopened
Rakesh Tikait Ends Chakka Jam
We have given time to the government till 2nd October to repeal the laws. After this, we will do further planning. We won't hold discussions with the government under pressure: Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union
Delhi-Jaipur Highway Blocked During Chakka Jam In Rajasthan
Farmers in Rajasthan blocked many national and state highways for three hours on Saturday, from 12pm to 3 pm, demanding the withdrawal of three farm laws and protesting against the internet ban near their protest sites and alleged harassment by authorities, among other issues.
The Congress government had already extended its support to farmers. Following orders from the AICC, Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasara on Friday directed all party officials to fully cooperate in making the highway jam a success, after which Congress leaders took to the streets for the chakka jam.
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