An umbrella organisation of traders in Pune on Monday said it will extend support to the Maharashtra government if it imposes a full lockdown in the state to curb the rising cases of coronavirus. The Federation of Traders Association (FTA), Pune, took the decision after a detailed meeting of its representatives with senior government officials from Pune district as well as the civic administration, its president said. The decision was taken after considering the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the city and rural parts of the district, one of the worst-hit in the country, federation president Fatehchand Ranka said. After our meetings with the authorities and our own members, we unanimously took a decision to extend our support if the state government takes a decision to impose a full lockdown, said Ranka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his wishes on the beginning of Navratri and offered his wishes to various regions and communities celebrating the new year as per their traditional calendar. Taking to twitter PM Modi said, Over the next few days, people across India are going to be marking various festivals. These festivals showcase India s diversity and the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat. May these special occasions spread happiness, prosperity, and brotherhood across the nation. The Prime Minister also wished people on, Gudi Padwa, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Ugadi, Navreh, and Cheti Chand new year festivals celebrated by people of different regions.
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Mumbai Police have initiated the process of dismissing from service suspended cop Sachin Waze, arrested by the NIA in the case of an explosives-laden SUV found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani s residence and the murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran, sources said on Tuesday. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested assistant police inspector (API) Waze on March 13. The city police s special branch recently wrote to the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and sought documents pertaining to the case. It had also a copy of the FIR registered in connection with Hiran s murder and the statement of the businessman s wife in which she raised suspicion over Waze s role in his death, a police official said.
Read more about Lockdown will be imposed if Covid-19 cases rise, says Chandigarh admin on Business Standard. Chandigarh administration on Monday said that lockdown will be imposed if Covid-19 cases continue to rise in the city