Chandigarh Electricity Department Protests Against Privatisation; Residents Suffer
Employees of the Chandigarh Electricity Department called for a three-day strike, starting from February 23. The protest is against the Union Territory Government, which had announced a "power privatisation". Opposing the same, the strike has been organised, resulting in a power outage in Punjab's Capital. Reportedly, elderly people and kids are suffering as there is no electricity. The protestors demanded a solution for the issue.
Tags: Privatisation, power department, Chandigarh, Citizenz, Union Territory
Courtesy: ANI
Annual Spituk Gustor Festival 2022 Begins In Ladakh
The annual celebrations of Ladakh festival Spituk Gustor have commenced in the state, on January 30. To witness the colorful festivities, devotees arrive at the Spituk Monastery every year and attend the colorful mask dance locally called "Chams". Spituk monastery is 8 km from Leh. The two-day festival brings out peace, harmony, and prosperity in society. However, local people believe that after this festival, weather will… read-more
Tags: Spituk Gustor Festival, Ladakh, Union Territory, Art and Culture, Traditional Heritage
Courtesy: ANI
Ladakh Reports 163 Fresh Cases Of COVID-19; 129 Cases From Leh & 34 Cases From Kargil
The union territory of Ladakh reported 163 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 24,818, while the active cases came down to 1244. The region has recorded 222 COVID deaths since the outbreak, however, no deaths were reported on January 24. Out of the fresh 163 cases, 129 have been reported from Leh district and 34 were reported from Kargil district.
Tags: Covid-19, Latest update, fresh cases, Ladakh, Union Territory
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Diu Schools Closed Amid Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, officials of the Union Territory Diu have decided to close schools for classes 1 to 8 from January 6. "COVID-19 cases are increasing, so we've decided to close down pre-primary, primary schools, and Anganwadi centers," said Diu Collector Saloni Rai. The administration has also requested police to ensure that tourists of Diu are taking all precautionary measures and following COVID-19 appropriate behavior.
Tags: Schools, Covid-19, Diu, Collector Saloni Rai, Union Territory
Courtesy: ANI
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Meeting With States & UTs
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is conducting a pre-budget meeting with finance ministers of states and union territories (UTs) on December 30, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. Furthermore, CMs who holds portfolio of FM like Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel are also attending the meeting. Manoj Sinha the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir is also attending the meeting,… read-more
Tags: Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister, Pre-Budget, Vigyan Bhawan, Union Territory, Monohar Lal Khatrar, Chattisgarh, Haryana
Courtesy: ANI
Puducherry Reports First 2 Cases Of Omicron: Health Director G Sriramulu
Union territory (UT) Puducherry reported first two cases of COVID-19's new variant, Omicron, on December 28. A 20-year-old woman and a 80-year-old man were reported Omicron positive, but details of how they got infected is awaited. "Health department personnel visited the areas from where the two patients hailed and are trying to find out weather they had a contact history," said G. Sriramulu, the Health Director of Puducherry.
Tags: Puducherry, Puducherry Health Director, Omicron Strain, Covid-19, Union Territory
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Ladakh's Entire Population Administered With 1st Covid Vaccine Dose
Ladakh becomes the first Union Territory to vaccinate all of its people of all eligible groups, including the guest population (Nepal citizens, migrant workers, and hotel workers) with the first Covid-19 dose, said Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. A senior district official said that the adequate supply of vaccines supplied by the Center paced up the speed of vaccination despite the difficulties.
Tags: Ladakh, Covid Vaccine, Union Territory, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
PM Narendra Modi Arranges All-Party Meeting In Jammu & Kashmir
In a step taken towards ending Kashmir's political stagnancy since the removal of Article 370, PM Narendra Modi has called for an all-party meeting on June 24. The union territory's restoration as a state, the assembly elections which is due since 2018 and many such issues will be discussed. The Gupkar Alliance comprising of all major political parties of Jammu and Kashmir have also been called for the meeting.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, PM Narendra Modi, Union Territory, Gupkar Alliance, Assembly Elections
Courtesy: NDTV
COVID-19 Lockdown In Puducherry Extended Till June 7
In order to contain the second wave of COVID-19, the Puducherry government on May 29 announced the extension of the ongoing lockdown till June 7. However, the government has increased the ambit of essential services in the UT, providing exemption to plumbers, electricians, mechanics and alike self-employed people. Also, essential services in Puducherry will now be available till noon everyday. The Union Territory has been under lockdown since… read-more
Tags: Puducherry, Covid-19, Union Territory, LockdownExtension
Courtesy: Zee News
Union Minister: About 76 Lakh Remdesivir Vial Allocated To Various States And UTs
Union Minister Sadananda Gowda tweeted a document revealing the allocation of Remdesivir vials to various States and UTs from April 23 to May 23. A substantial increase has been made in overall production and allocation' of the drug, he added. He asked the States and UTs to monitor the distribution of drug in govt and private hospitals. The data states 76 Lakh Remdesivir vials allocated to the States and UTs.
Tags: REMDESIVIR, Covid-19, States Government, Union Territory, union ministry
Courtesy: Hindustan Times