Shivaji remarks row: Descendants warn of Maharashtra shutdown unless Governor Koshyari removed from post

Shivaji remarks row: Descendants warn of Maharashtra shutdown unless Governor Koshyari removed from post

Bhagat Singh Koshyari. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Expressing regret for not apologizing over the controversial statements made by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the descendants of the 17th century Maratha King have asked strict action and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove him from the post. While BJP MP … Read more

Hero Moto to temporarily suspend operations

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New Delhi: In the wake of a surge in Covid cases, two-wheeler maker on Tuesday said it will “halt operations temporarily” at all its manufacturing facilities. Hero Moto said it will utilise the shutdown days to carry out maintenance work at plants. “The shutdown will not impact the company’s ability to meet the demand, which … Read more

COVID Variant in UK Sparks Travel Restrictions

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Dec. 21, 2020 — A highly transmissible coronavirus variant had been detected in the United Kingdom, leading Prime Minister Boris Johnson to shut down parts of the country and triggering other nations to impose travel and shipping restrictions on England. Johnson was holding a crisis meeting with ministers Monday on how to go forward … Read more

NYC Wants to Reinstate Coronavirus Restrictions

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Oct. 5, 2020 — New York City’s mayor wants to close schools and reinstate restrictions on nonessential businesses in several neighborhoods to combat a spike in new coronavirus cases. If the state gives permission, Mayor Bill de Blasio said shutdowns would begin on Wednesday in nine ZIP codes in the city, and about 100 … Read more

Pets Helped People Cope During Pandemic: Study

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Pets helped many people cope with the mental stress of being locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, a new study finds. It included 6,000 people in Britain who were under lockdown between March 23 and June 1. About 90% had at … Read more