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Politics in Madhya Pradesh infected by coronavirus: Kamal Nath

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Politics in Madhya Pradesh infected by coronavirus: Kamal Nath 

Bhopal: Politics in Madhya Pradesh has been infected by the coronavirus, Chief Minister Kamal Nath quipped on Friday in the backdrop of crisis faced by his government following resignation by 22 rebel Congress MLAs.

The Kamal Nath government, which assumed office in December 2018, plunged into crisis after a rebellion by a section of Congress MLAs earlier this week.

“The coronavirus to yahan politics me hai…baad me dekha jayega (the coronavirus is here in politics… will see later),” Nath said when asked about threat of the viral infection in Madhya Pradesh.

The chief minister was speaking to reporters outside Raj Bhavan after meeting Governor Lalji Tandon. The Congress has alleged that the BJP is trying to topple its government in the state, a claim stoutly rejected by the opposition party.

Amid the ongoing political crisis, Nath called on Tandon and submitted a three-page letter alleging horse- trading by the BJP.

After former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia quit the Congress, 22 party MLAs, including six ministers – most of them said to be his supporters – resigned from the assembly, pushing the Nath government in major crisis.

SAARC leadership could chalk out strong strategy to fight coronavirus: PM Modi

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SAARC leadership could chalk out strong strategy to fight coronavirus: PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed that the leadership of SAARC nations could chalk out a joint strategy to fight coronavirus and set an example for the world.

He said the SAARC leadership can discuss via video conferencing ways to keep their citizens healthy.

“Our planet is battling the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. At various levels, governments and people are trying their best to combat it,” Modi said on Twitter.

South Asia, which is home to a significant number of the global population, should leave no stone unturned to ensure that the people are healthy, he said.

“I would like to propose that the leadership of SAARC nations chalk out a strong strategy to fight coronavirus. We could discuss, via video conferencing, ways to keep our citizens healthy,” he said.

“Together, we can set an example to the world, and contribute to a healthier planet,” Modi said.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is A regional intergovernmental organization that comprises Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Unadkat fires Saurashtra to maiden Ranji Trophy title, delivers on final day yet again

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Unadkat fires Saurashtra to maiden Ranji Trophy title, delivers on final day yet again

Rajkot: Skipper Jaydev Unadkat on Friday produced a lion-hearted spell when it mattered the most against Bengal, leading Saurashtra to their maiden Ranji Trophy triumph a year after stumbling at the last hurdle.

The win was achieved on the basis of the first-innings lead here.

Bengal had the upper hand going into day five after Anustup Majumdar (63) and Arnab Nandi (40 not out) shared an unbeaten 91-run stand in the final session Thursday.

But Unadkat, who had single-handily taken Saurashtra into the final with a seven-wicket haul against Gujarat on the final day of their semifinal, rose to the occasion yet again to script a historic victory.

The left-arm pacer had the in-form Majumdar LBW and Akash Deep run out in a space of three balls to turn the game on its head. Unadkat ended as the season’s leading wicket-taker with 67 scalps at a staggering average of 13.23, one short of an all-time record.

One hour and 10 minutes of play in the decisive morning session yielded 27 runs and four wickets with Bengal all out for 381, giving Saurashtra a 44-run first innings lead. At the start of the day, Bengal needed 72 runs for the first-innings lead with four wickets in hands.

In the second innings, all Saurashtra had to do was to bat time before both captains decided to call off the game and shake hands. They eventually did that at tea time after Saurashtra sauntered 105 for four in 34 overs.

With the win, Saurashtra ended their Ranji Trophy title drought while a fighting Bengal will have to wait longer for their first crown since the 1989-90 season.

“It’s a great feeling, different world altogether. Last season we were very close to winning the title but we couldn’t. It’s a great, great feeling. The best things about this team is that all the players have played together for a very long time,” said Saurashtra stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara.

Despite the loss, it was a memorable season for Bengal, who reached the title clash after 13 years at the back of stellar performances from the pace trio of Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Ishan Porel and veteran batsman Manoj Tiwary and Majumdar.

For Saurashtra, the star performers were Sheldon Jackson, Arpit Vasavada, and of course, their captain.

Unadkat, who opened the bowling alongside Chetan Sakariya on day five, was a tad defensive with the field placement early on, considering the team conceded easy runs to Bengal on the penultimate day.

The onus was on the Saurashtra skipper to deliver again after his performance against Gujarat propelled his team to its fourth final in eight seasons. He had bowled 32 overs before that match-winning over without getting a wicket despite giving his all.

But such is his conviction that he backs himself to do the job in the toughest of situations. In fact, he thrives on it.

Majumdar and Nandi, who resumed the day on 58 and 28 after defying Saurashtra on Thursday, were expected to get the 72 runs for the all-important first innings but Unadkat changed it all in one over.

The left-arm pacer, who is known more for his IPL riches than his brave heart performances for his state team, ended the 98-run stand between Majumdar and Nandi by trapping the former in front of the stumps as he brought the ball back in sharply.

He could have had Wriddhiman Saha out twice on day four with a similar ball but did not have the required luck.

Two balls after sending back a dejected Majumdar, Unadkat was alert enough on the field to make Akash Deep pay for ignoring the basics.

Having played and miss, Akash Deep was found standing marginally outside the crease. The wicketkeeper was quick to observe that and went for the direct hit but missed, only for the bowler to collect the ball and disturb the timber, giving Saurashtra their second wicket in three balls.

The game was played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus threat but the celebratory roar from the Saurashtra players could be heard from the highway next door.

Five overs later, spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja had Mukesh Kumar caught at short-leg after taking a successful DRS call, bringing Saurashtra just one wicket away from creating history.

With Bengal 55 runs behind, Nandi tried his best and went for his strokes but in the end, his team fell agonisingly short.

Fittingly, Unadkat took the last wicket of Bengal’s innings by catching number 11 Ishan Porel plumb in front of the stumps.

Google employee in Bengaluru diagnosed with coronavirus

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Google employee in Bengaluru diagnosed with coronavirus

Bengaluru: Google confirmed on Friday that an employee of its Bengaluru office has been diagnosed with COVID-19.

“The employee has been on quarantine since then, and we have asked colleagues who were in close contact with the employee to quarantine themselves and monitor their health,” the company said in a statement.

Karnataka Health Department officials said on Thursday the 26-year old man — the Google employee –, who had returned from Greece, has tested positive for coronavirus.

The patient who hails from Mumbai has been admitted and isolated at a hospital and his condition is stable, a department media bulletin had said.

“All (his) primary contacts have been traced and are asymptomatic,” it said. He had travelled from Greece to Mumbai on March 6, and came by flight to Bengaluru on March 8.

He had been to office here on March 9, during which he is said to have spoken to four of his close friends and gone back home within a few hours.

“He was hospitalised the same day. One brother of his is staying with him in Bengaluru..parents and wife are in Mumbai,” sources said.

The total number of confirmed coronavirus positive cases in Karnataka is six, including the Google employee, and the 76-year old man from Kalaburagi who passed away on Tuesday night.

Under-pressure BCCI suspends IPL till April 15 due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Under-pressure BCCI suspends IPL till April 15 due to COVID-19 pandemic

New Delhi: The under-pressure BCCI on Friday suspended the start of this year’s IPL from March 29 to April 15 in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused massive upheaval across the globe.

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India has decided to suspend IPL 2020 till 15th April 2020, as a precautionary measure against the ongoing Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) situation,” the BCCI said in a statement.

This came hours after Delhi government said it will not allow any sporting activity in the national capital due to the health crisis. Delhi is home to the Delhi Capitals IPL franchise.

India has more than 70 positive coronavirus cases so far and recorded its first COVID-19 death on Thursday in Karnataka.

“The BCCI is concerned and sensitive about all its stakeholders, and public health in general, and it is taking all necessary steps to ensure that, all people related to IPL including fans have a safe cricketing experience,” the Board stated.

The Board said it will work closely with the central government to tackle the situation.

The IPL is set to be a closed-door affair owing to the global crisis, which has caused close to 5,000 deaths.

Several sporting events internationally and in India have been postponed or cancelled due to the travel restrictions that the spread of the virus has triggered all across.

46 people placed under quarantine in Kalaburagi after coronavirus claims man’s life

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46 people placed under quarantine in Kalaburagi after coronavirus claims man's life

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Kalaburagi: Forty-six persons who were in direct contact with the 76-year old man who died on Tuesday night due to co-morbidity and coronavirus infection have been placed under quarantine, district officials said on Friday.

Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Sharat B said 31 of them have been categorised as “high risk” and the remaining 15 RPT 15 as “low risk”.

The high-risk persons are being shifted to ESIC hospital here.

Officials said four family members of the man have displayed flu symptoms and their swab samples have been sent for testing in Bengaluru.

A senior Union health ministry official said yesterday the death of the man, who had visited Saudi Arabia from January 29 to February 29, “is confirmed to be caused due to co-morbidity and has also tested positive for COVID-19”.

Son of first Indian to die of coronavirus blames doctors’ negligence

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The administrator of Sunrise Hospital in Kalaburagi said the hospital is not equipped with isolation wards. The hospital could only give emergency treatment and they had done their duty, he added.

A laboratory set up for the diagnosis of coronavirus. (Photo| EPS/ Madhav K)

KALABURAGI: Family members of the 76-year-old man who died here on Tuesday night after being infected with the coronavirus allege that he was not given proper medical care.

The man’s son told Express that if doctors had treated him as soon as they were approached, he could have survived. He said family members took his father to a private hospital for treatment but they denied the patient admission. Later, they took him to Sunrise Hospital on 8th March but on the next day itself, they insisted that the patient be taken to Hyderabad.

“We were not ready to go to Hyderabad but were forced to do so. We took him there but no hospital was ready to admit him because he had returned from Dubai,” he said.

“We had to lie at Care Hospital at Hyderabad to get admission but within two hours they came to know of the issue and discharged our father,” he said.

He said that as there was no other alternative, they took him to the Gulbarga Institute of Medical Science (GIMS) Hospital where doctors declared that he was brought dead.

“We wandered in the ambulance from 4.00 pm on 9th March to 02.00 am on 10th March in Hyderabad but could not get treatment for our father in any of the hospitals,” he alleged.

Meanwhile, the administrator of Sunrise Hospital in Kalaburagi said the hospital is not equipped with isolation wards. The hospital could only give emergency treatment and they had done their duty, he added. The Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner said the family members of the deceased had taken the deceased to Hyderabad against medical advice.

“Immediately after coming to know that they have taken the patient to Hyderabad, we sent a team to bring the patient to GIMS and when he was brought to GIMS, the doctors declared him brought dead,” Deputy Commissioner Sharat B said.

LEVELLING UP! DRIVING BUSINESS GROWTH

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A special session organised by BCIC Membership Expert Committee

St. Francis College, Koramangala

The only source of KNOWLEDGE is EXPERIENCE… Albert Einstein

Experiences and strategies shared by the thought leaders from across industries during the Levelling Up and Driving Business Growth sessions on overcoming the economic distress helped all the participants, gain insights into plans of action for their businesses.

The Bangalore Chamber for Industry and Commerce under the aegis of its Membership Expert Committee, organised a special session on Levelling Up! Driving Business Growth on 13th of March 2020 at St. Francis College auditorium. Thought leaders from across the Chamber’s member organisations discussed the strategies and plans of action during the two panel discussions.

Driving Growth through Innovation and Partnerships was the first panel discussion led by Mr. Devesh Agarwal, President BCIC and Managing Director, Jesons Technologies Pvt. Ltd., with panellists including Mr. Augustus Azaraiah, IBM, Mr. Girish Nuli, Antara Software and Consulting, Mr. Ramesh Saligrama, Bosch Limited and Mr. Badrinath N.R, Singhvi, Dev & Unni LLP participated while Mr. Bharath Shivappa moderated the session. Leaders shared on how their organisations are able to see major positive strides being made through innovation and partnerships. They also discussed the macro strategies that allowed them to dream big, while leverage their existing and new relationships to achieve extended business objectives.

Sameera Fernandes, Co-Chair, Membership Expert Committee & Director – Strategy & Planning – St. Francis College Koramangala moderated the second panel discussion on “Building Future Ready Organisations”, led by Mr. T.R. Parasuraman, Sr. Vice President, BCIC and Jt. Managing Director, Toyota Industries Engines India Ltd., and panellists including Dr. L. Ravindran, Wealthmax Enterprises Management, Mr. Vineet Verma, Brigade Hospitality, Mr. Naresh Pagariya, Kwality Foods, Mr. B. Indushekar, Volvo Group, Dr. S. Devarajan, TVS Motors. This panel focused on the importance of process implementation across organisation to improve the overall contribution of employees in achieving the common shared business objective. The discussions also brought out the benefits of employee engagement and cross skilling to ensure that the teams are ready for the future challenges while working with well spread outsourcing strategies.

The question-answer session after each panel discussion witnessed passionate and concerned voices of the participants, while the panellists sharing their experience and their ideas for most of the questions raised. All-in-all, this special session served as a great eye-opener and a loud wake-up-call for the participants. Networking time, both before the start of the session and post completion was well utilised by the delegates through peer-to-peer interactions and exchange of views on various topics.

Coronavirus scare: Varsities, malls, pubs, cinema halls in Karnataka to be shut for a week

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Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who held a high-level meeting to review the precautionary measures following India’s first COVID-19 death reported in Kalaburgi, announced the decision. 

Coronavirus, Karnataka CM

BENGALURU: The state government has ordered the closure of all universities, malls, cinema halls, pubs, nightclubs and places of entertainment which encourage huge gatherings across the state from Saturday for the next one week to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who held a high-level meeting to review the precautionary measures following India’s first COVID-19 death reported in Kalaburgi, announced the decision. 

The CM said the decision has been taken in the public interest after consulting experts. The CM said universities too will be closed and people have been advised against traveling.

Schools are already declared closed except for students of class 7 to 9 who will attend school only for examinations. The CM on Friday said colleges too will be closed for a week. 

SSLC examinations will be conducted as scheduled. However, government offices will remain open and there will be no change in the ongoing legislative session. “The situation will be reviewed after one week,” the CM said.

Coronavirus pandemic: India suspends all tourist visas till April 15, issues new advisory

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The decision was taken at the meeting of group of ministers held here under the chairmanship of Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

A worker wearing protective gears sprays disinfectant as a precaution on a train against the new coronavirus at Suseo Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday suspended all tourist visas till April 15 in a bid to contain spread of novel coronavirus, according to an official statement.

The suspension will come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13 at the port of departure.

The decision was taken at the meeting of group of ministers held here under the chairmanship of Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

“All existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/International organisations, employment and project visas stand suspended till 15th April 2020. This will come into effect from 1200 GMT on 13th March 2020 at the port of departure,” the statement said.

Visa-free travel facility granted to OCI card holders is also kept in abeyance till April 15.

Any foreign national who intends to travel to India for compelling reason may contact the nearest Indian Mission, the release said, adding that all incoming travellers, including Indian nationals, arriving from or having visited China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15 will be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days.

Incoming travelers, including Indian nationals, are advised to avoid non-essential travel and are informed that they can be quarantined for a minimum of 14 days on their arrival in India.

International traffic through land borders will be restricted to Designated check posts with robust screening facilities. These will be notified separately by M/o Home Affairs.

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