Suniel Shetty joins initiative to provide free oxygen concentrators ANI | Updated: Apr 28, 2021 21:41 IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 28 (ANI): Bollywood star Suniel Shetty on Wednesday became the latest celebrity to extend help and support to all those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Joining an initiative to provide free oxygen concentrators, the actor took to his Twitter handle and announced, We are going through some testing times, but a ray of hope in this is the way our people have joined hands to help each other.
In a subsequent tweet, he also urged his followers to seek help, This is an appeal to all my friends and fans. DM me if you need help, if you know someone who needs help, or if you want to contribute and be a part of this mission. Please amplify this as much as you can and help us help them.
Kareena Kapoor urges fans to follow COVID safety norms amid pandemic ANI | Updated: Apr 28, 2021 21:31 IST
New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan on Wednesday shared a post on her social media account talking about the COVID-19 pandemic and requesting fans to follow safety norms.
The actor took to her Instagram handle and shared a statement urging people to understand the gravity of the situation India is in currently. She wrote, It s unimaginable for me to know that there are still many people who do not understand the gravity of the situation our country is in.
Kareena further added, The next time you step out, or wear your mask under your chin, or flout the rules, spare a thought for our doctors and medical staff. They are at a breaking point both mentally and physically. Each one of you reading this is responsible for breaking the chain. Now more than ever, India needs you.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. (Photo/ANI)
Maharashtra CM to soon make decision on free Covid vaccines to all above 18 years: Ajit Pawar ANI | Updated: Apr 27, 2021 16:34 IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 27 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will soon make a decision over whether the state government will conduct the administration of vaccine free of cost to all residents above the age of 18 years under the third phase of the vaccination drive from May 1, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Tuesday.
Speaking to ANI, Pawar said, I have signed a proposal for free vaccines. The chief minister will decide based on the interest of the people. Tomorrow, in the cabinet meeting, we will discuss the issue of global tenders for vaccine procurement.
Storia Foods withdraws advertisement mocking Rahul, Sonia ANI | Updated: Apr 27, 2021 20:53 IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 27 (ANI): Storia Foods has decided to withdraw advertisement allegedly mocking Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi and stated that they had no political motive behind the advertisement campaign, Mumbai police sources said.
The sources also said that the Mumbai-based company did not file any complaint against vandalism at their office here during protest by Congress workers earlier in the day against the advertisement. They said the company has said that it was withdrawing the advertisement from all our platforms .
Congress workers held a protest earlier in the day and ransacked the office of Storia Foods in Mumbai over the company s recent advertisement.
Priyanka Chopra appeals to Joe Biden requesting COVID-19 assistance for India ANI | Updated: Apr 27, 2021 16:56 IST
New Delhi [India], April 27 (India): Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas, on Tuesday, reached out to US President Joe Biden, World Health Organisation (WHO), and other US government officials to help India in its fight against the raging second wave of COVID-19.
The actor took to her Twitter handle and urged Biden, and other US government officials to provide vaccines to India on an urgent basis. She also stated that during such a grave condition, the United States government has requested 550 million more vaccines than required.