2021-05-28 08:05:42 GMT2021-05-28 16:05:42(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
NEW DELHI, May 28 (Xinhua) Local government in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal has extended the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown until June 15, officials said Friday.
The decision has been taken following a fall in infections witnessed since May 16 when restrictions to contain and combat COVID-19 were enforced in the state. I would like to thank you for the COVID-19 cases having declined to some extent. People are cooperating and people are also saving themselves, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said. Thus, there has been some fall (in cases), which is a relief. Since there s been a decline (in COVID-19 infections), we are taking some more time and extending restrictions till June 15.
The Personnel Ministry order may leave the West Bengal government fuming as CM Mamata Banerjee had sought his extension on the grounds for helping the state government in handling the pandemic
Is the Modi government admitting it messed up India’s vaccine policy just to spite the states?
Is the Modi government admitting it messed up India’s vaccine policy just to spite the states?
The Centre seems to be using the Congress-era ‘coalition dharma’ excuse for its vaccine failures – even though there are no coalition partners to blame. 3 hours ago India s Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering before flagging off the Dandi March to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India s Independence, in Ahmedabad on March 12. | Amit Dave / Reuters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government spent months planning what it described as the world’s largest Covid-19 vaccine rollout. At the very first meeting of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 in 2020, it announced that the Centre was taking full control and advised states “not to chart separate pathways of procurement”.
Read more about PM Modi to assess impact of Cyclone Yaas, hold meetings in West Bengal on Business Standard. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday hold a review meeting to assess the impact of Cyclone Yass in West Bengal along with state Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Your Weekend Planner May 28: Friends Reunion, after a 17-year break
Your Weekend Planner May 28: Friends Reunion, after a 17-year break
Could we BE more excited about this one?
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The one with Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey.
Dear Reader,
They were on a break. No, not Ross and Rachel, but the entire cast of Friends who reunited one more time since 2004. This Thursday marked a teary reunion for Friends, the friends of Friends, and all of us friends of Friends on this side of the screen. The Central Perk Six got back together after 17 years and it was a night of waterworks, iconic fashion, and of course, goss on lobsters. If you have been a Friends fan, you would have probably watched the Friends Reunion Special. Here s our review of the Special.