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" " (CAQM) enlisted ten measures, " was achieved seven days after drugmakers to show successful However, the news pro- including the need for enforc- # the second of two doses, and 28 data from a large-scale clinical vides hope that other vaccines ing existing laws, directions #"% days after the first, according to trial of a coronavirus vaccine. in development against the and standard operating proce- preliminary findings. The companies said they have novel coronavirus may also dures to minimise air pollution “We are a significant step so far found no serious safety prove effective. BioNTech on an emergency basis. closer to providing people concerns and expect to seek the hopes immunisation effect of Recently formed to moni- around the world with a much- US emergency use authorisa- Covid-19 vaccine will last at tor and manage air quality of needed breakthrough to help tion later this month. least a year. the National Capital Region and adjoining areas, the CAQM held a review meeting on Monday and asked the pub- lic to minimise use of person- al transport, to work from home and restrict travel unless stage, the commission stresses absolutely necessary. on the need to strictly enforce Air quality in the national existing laws, rules, guidelines, Capital and the adjoining NCR directions and standard oper- cities was recorded in the ating procedures to minimise “severe” category with calm air pollution on an emergency wind speed exacerbating the basis,” the CAQM said. effect of stubble burning. The panel was of the view The panel also called for that active public involvement encouraging “coal-using indus- was “critical in the abatement of tries in NCR to minimise the air pollution” and sought co- use of coal in the coming operation from civil society to months”. It called for strict report air pollution incidents on implementation of extant rules, the Sameer App of the Central court and tribunal orders Pollution Control Board. regarding stubble burning and Major immediate measures use of firecrackers and encour- suggested by the CAQM " + , % , . ( aging industries in NCR to include strict enforcement of /)" + 0 /* % minimise the use of coal in the laws and rules regarding dust ( % /)"(% % $% coming months. control measures, including at % % /+ ( “Future action will neces- construction sites, and /+ % % /1 sitate consultation with various burning of municipal solid (" $ % /)" (2 stakeholders. However, at this waste and biomass. , " % 3 !' -' ' .( ' /0 Russia, Tajikistan and ..0/,.10110/10,,.23/101 Uzbekistan. rime Minister Narendra Incidentally, an armed () table Adivasi/Sarna religious Tribals across the country Mundas, and Ho, who have nection a MoU will be signed at State B.Ed colleges on mark PModi and Chinese forces contingent of India code and in this connection the for decades have been fighting different religious practices and between State Government and basis rather than competitive President Xi Jingping will come pulled out of the SCO military he Jharkhand Cabinet on Cabinet gave ex post facto for religious identity in the form affiliations. For example, Union Government.” examinations due to COVID- face to face for the first time on exercises three months ago cit- TMonday gave its nod for approval to Resolution 4242.” of a separate code in the census Mundas call their religious place As per Cabinet approval Rs 19 pandemic. The Jharkhand Tuesday since the stand-off ing corona as the main reason. Adivasi/Sarna religious code, Ekka said, “In 2011 Census as they are nature worshipers. In as Seher while Santhals call it as 120 crore will be incurred in Combined Entrance began in Ladakh in May. The However, it was apparent India which will be tabled in the State there were six separate religious the separate code for tribals, peo- Jaherthan. Therefore, the major- infrastructure head once MBBS Competitive Examination two leaders, along with Russian was registering its protest Assembly on Wednesday codes namely--one for Hindus, ple have to put an entry whether ity wants Adivasi code or tribal seats are increased. Out of these (JCECE) will carry out admis- President Vladimir Putin and against China which was also (November 11). The two for Muslim, three for they are Sarna/Khasi/Jaintiya column and not Sarna code. 60 per cent will be bear by sion of students on the basis of Pakistan Prime Minister participating in the drill, Adivasi/Sarna religious code Christians, four for Sikhs, five among others. In another decision, the Centre while State government marks followed by counseling. Imran Khan, will take part in besides Pakistan. after getting passed in the State for Buddhist and six for Jains. In Jharkhand too there is Cabinet gave its nod for increas- will bear 40 per cent of total The State Cabinet also gave a virtual meeting of the This is the third meeting Assembly will be sent to the There was no separate code/box difference among various trib- ing MBBS seats at Rajendra infrastructure cost. The Centre its nod for paddy procure- Shanghai Cooperation where we will be participating Centre for final approval. for people who don’t come in al groups, who want Adivasi Institute of Medical Sciences will bear Rs 72 crore as infra- ment in State, under which Organisation (SCO). as full members, Ministry of Principal Secretary toChief any of these categories. The religious code rather than (RIMS). Cabinet secretary (in- structure cost while the state will farmers will get 50 per cent of Given the coronavirus pan- External Affairs (MEA) Minister Hemant Soren, Rajiv state government with today’s Sarna religious code. Sarna charge), Ajoy Kumar Singh said, bear Rs 48 crore. The State gov- fund when paddy is lifted at demic restrictions, it is the Spokesperson Anurag Arun Ekka said, “The State Cabinet decision demanded specifically relates to a place of “The Cabinet today gave its nod ernment will bear the recurring JFSC, while rest 50 per cent will first time that the SCO Summit Srivastava had said Government on the demands separate seventh code for worship of the Oraon tribe and for increasing MBBS seats at expenditure once seats are be sent to farmers account will be held virtually. The SCO Friday last. India became a full- of former and present MLAs Adivasi/Sarna communities. it is no longer logical to iden- RIMS. The MBBS seats at State increased at the health hub. through process. In today’s is a coalition of eight countries time member of the SCO in and people from different The demand will be sent to the tify all adivasis as Oroans. health hub will be increased The Cabinet also gave its cabinet meet 20 agendas were including India, Kazakhstan, June 2017, at the same time as walks of society has decided to Centre for final approval.” There are others too like from 150 to 250 and in this con- nod for admission of students given approval. China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Pakistan. ! ($) * + , $%- !" 0' ' ! R #$ counting will be held in 19 dis- 423 tricts. Despite the Covid-19 ihar braces for a change of pandemic, a total of 70.27 per () Bguard with festive mood in cent voter turnout was record- the RJD-led Grand Alliance ed during the bypolls which t least eight more people, which is eagerly looking for- were contested by 355 candi- Aincluding three in East ward to counting of votes on dates, including 12 Ministers. Singhbhum and one in Ranchi, Tuesday. The exit polls have The stakes are high for both the died of Covid-19 infection in dampened the mood of CM BJP and the Congress in the Jharkhand on Monday, taking Nitish Kumar’s ruling party bypolls, considered a litmus test the Covid toll above the 900 Janata Dal (United) and its ally for the parties. While the ruling mark, figures compiled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP needs at least eight more health department stated. Besides Bihar, the counting MLAs for a simple majority in Jharkhand, on an average, of votes would be held on the MP Assembly, the Congress reported around one Covid Tuesday in Assembly bypolls to will be hoping to regain its turf death each day in the past one 28 seats in Madhya Pradesh, as it had sitting MLAs in 27 seats week. Of the eight casualties where the fate of Shivraj Singh out of 28 in the State where reported on Monday, two Chouhan Government hangs in # $ % % bypolls were held. occurred in Hazaribag and one the balance, and 30 seats in 10 &'&'( ( )* It will be also a test of the each in Bokaro and Dhanbad. other States in the first major Jyotiraditya Scindia factor as the Three of the remaining four pan-India electoral exercise (seven). tions, workers of the RJD on scion of the erstwhile royal fam- deaths occurred in East amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Rest other districts either Monday put up posters in ily of Gwalior had quit the Singhbhum and one in Ranchi.