Second APTWAM Meeting for Montessori- Schedule- Date: 7th June 2021 Monday
M1 Hano- 9:30 am - 10:00am
M1 Lute - 10:00am-10:30 am
M2 Shampho-10:30-11:00 am
M1 Banjo-11:00am-11:30 am
M2 Santoor-11:30am-12:00pm
M2 Sarang-12:00pm-12:30pm.
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Here are the latest updates and the big news stories to follow today
1. Protesting J-K transporters decide to resume operations; seek meet with LG
Private transporters in Jammu and Kashmir have decided to resume operations from Wednesday after keeping their vehicles off the roads for the past 42 days in protest against the government's decision to cap the seating capacity at 50% amid surging COVID-19 cases. However, they sought a meeting with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to sort out their problems to bring the transport industry "back on track".
2. Court in Dominica to hear Choksi case
Lawyers for fugitive businessman and diamond dealer Mehul Choksi and the public prosecutor in Dominica filed written submissions at the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on Tuesday, ahead of a hearing on Wednesday on whether he will be deported. As Indian investigators watch the outcome of the hearing carefully, lawyers are expected to argue over whether Dominica is prepared to implement the International Red Corner Notice in India’s favour, and whether his citizenship will be a factor in the court’s decision.
3. Bombay HC to hear appeal by Goa government against Tejpal acquittal
The Goa government in its appeal before the Bombay High Court against journalist Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal in a rape case said it was a fit case for retrial, citing the trial court’s lack of understanding of a victim’s post-trauma behaviour and censuring of her character.
4. Rajasthan to conduct audit of COVID-19 vaccines
An audit of the COVID-19 vaccines will be conducted in Rajasthan to ensure that the doses are not wasted. The exercise is being undertaken following the reports of alleged wastage of vaccines, though the State government has claimed that the vaccine wastage was limited to 2%, which was below the national average of 6%.
5. Karnataka Deputy CM hints at phased unlock after June 7
Amid speculation about extension of the lockdown, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister on Tuesday said it is a "guarantee" that the state will start the unlock process after June 7, as he hinted that it will be phased lifting of curbs. The state is currently under lockdown till June 7, and there were speculations about it being extended.
6. Japanese Olympic athletes get COVID-19 shots on second consecutive day
Japan started vaccinating Tokyo Games-bound athletes on Tuesday, the Japanese Olympic Committee said. The vaccination of healthy athletes comes as only 2-3% of the general population in Japan has been fully vaccinated. Japanese Olympic Committee officials said about 200 athletes were vaccinated at a training center on the first day of the rollout.
7. India men’s and women’s cricket squads off to the U.K.
The women's cricket squad, which has been in quarantine in Mumbai, will be travelling to the United Kingdom with the men's side for a month-long series, on Wednesday. The families of players and support staff of both the Indian men's and women's cricket teams will be allowed to accompany them during their lengthy tour of England this month, a senior BCCI source revealed.
8. Coronavirus in India | Numbers and developments
Days after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged other chief ministers to come together to persuade the Centre to procure and distribute vaccines free for the whole nation, Odisha and Jharkhand have also called for centralised procurement. The number of positive coronavirus cases in India recorded in the last 24 hours stands at 1,32,018, taking the tally in the country to 2,83,01,988at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 3,34,951.
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2. BRICS foreign ministers to hold virtual meeting
Boosting cooperation in effectively dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is expected to figure prominently at a virtual meeting of the foreign ministers of India, China and three other member countries of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday. The foreign ministers are also likely to discuss the need for reforming the multilateral system and ways to enhance cooperation in countering terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.
3. Bihar lockdown extended till June 8, with eased curbs to facilitate business
This is for the fourth time the Bihar government has extended lockdown from May 5, 2021. The Nitish Kumar government on Monday extended the lockdown till June 8 but eased many restrictions, relieved over the decline in intensity of the COVID-19 second wave.
4. Relaxations in corona curfew in 61 U.P. districts from today
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday extended the relaxations announced in the coronavirus curfew to six more districts from June 1, allowing shops and markets outside the containment zones to open for five days a week.
5. Operations at Renault plant affected as some staff stay off work amid COVID fears
Japanese auto major Nissan on Monday said the reopening of its alliance manufacturing plant with Renault in Chennai will be done in a phased and gradual manner while assuring full cooperation to the court-ordered inspection of the unit by the State government slated for Tuesday.
6. Centre sends reminder to 'now-retired' W.B. Chief Secretary to report in Delhi
The Centre sent a reminder to West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay who "retired" on Monday to report to the Personnel Ministry in Delhi at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, failing which disciplinary action would be initiated against him, officials said.
7. Navjot Sidhu likely to meet 3-member party committee in Delhi
Congress leader and MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu will be among other leaders who will meet on Tuesday a three-member committee formed to resolve the infighting in the Punjab Congress, party sources said.
8. Noida starts special vaccination drive for parents with kids aged below 12
A special anti-Covid vaccination campaign will begin from Tuesday in Noida and Greater Noida for inoculating parents or guardians of children aged 12 or below, officials said on Monday. The special campaign begins from two centres – JP International School in Greater Noida and the Primary Health Centre Bisrakh – where covishield would be administered to beneficiaries, the officials said.
9. Covid curfew extended in Uttarakhand
Covid curfew was extended in Uttarakhand on Monday till June 8. The period of the ongoing curfew in the State was scheduled to come to an end at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning.
10. Producers Guild of India to vaccinate members against COVID-19 from today
The Producers Guild of India, the association of Indian film, television and digital content producers, on Monday announced a vaccination drive for its members and associated production crews beginning from June 1. According to a press release, the guild said the members will be vaccinated over the multi-day drive to be held at Mehboob Studios in suburban Bandra.
11. ICC Board Meet: No outcomes likely as BCCI to ask for time on T20 WC; FTP cycle to be discussed
The BCCI will ask for one month's extension to decide on hosting the T20 World Cup in India amid the looming COVID-19 threat when the all-powerful ICC Board holds a virtual meeting on Tuesday to discuss a host of other issues as well.
12. Thunderstorm forecast for five districts in Madhya Pradesh: IMD
India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued an orange alert forecast of a very likely thunderstorm with hail and wind gusting to 30-40 kmph for five districts of Madhya Pradesh. The forecast is valid until Tuesday morning, the Met department said.
13. Coronavirus in India | Numbers and developments
India’s average daily test positivity rate (positive cases identified for every 100 tests) continues to decline. It was 9% on May 30 compared to 12.7% recorded a week before. The number of positive coronavirus cases in India recorded in the last 24 hours stands at 1,22,964, taking the tally in the country to 2,81, 69,970 at the time of publishing this newsletter. The death toll from the disease stands at 3,31,871.