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Fear of full lockdown in Maharashtra increases, corona case rising rapidly

Amidst the growing Kovid-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government is feared to have issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) by April 1….

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Fear of full lockdown in Maharashtra increases, corona case rising rapidly

Amidst the growing Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government is feared to have issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) by April 1, with the state registering close to six lakh cases this month. And has recorded more than 2,100 deaths. In the last two weeks, Maharashtra has reported a 32.21 percent increase in Covid cases. On Monday, the state reported 31,643 new cases and 102 deaths, taking the active case to 3.36 lakh. On Monday, 5,890 new cases were registered in Mumbai, 4,972 in Pune, and 3,243 in Nagpur.

Maharashtra officials said that for now, local trains will continue to run and have minimal impact on economic activity, but restaurants, malls, public spaces, private offices and pubs are set to see strict protocols to reduce congestion. Officials said offices would be asked to ensure less than 50 percent attendance.

Declaration of certain measures

Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday directed the Relief and Rehabilitation Department to create a SOP for the possible lockdown, expressing concern over the economic loss when another lockdown is implemented. A second meeting date has been set for Tuesday. Secretary of Relief and Rehabilitation Department Aseem Gupta said that they plan to announce some measures to ease the agitation for a few days.

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“If the desired results of reduction in cases are not seen, we will go to the next level and implement drastic measures,” he said, adding, “We do not want to create a situation where migrant laborers panic and return home.” The difficulties encountered last year will not be repeated. But those who violate the norms will be punished and strict implementation of the existing norms.

Difficult to travel in buses and trains

Gupta said that he expects cases to peak in Maharashtra by mid-April and follow a mildly declining trajectory thereafter. Until then, people can expect restrictions in one form or another for a few days, he said, if all of these measures fail, the lockdown will be enforced. Vinita Singhal, Secretary, Department of Labor, said that construction, factories and essential services will continue to function as usual. But traveling in buses and trains will stagger to reduce connectivity. Private offices will be expected to work with a minimum number of employees and stagger.

Meeting with Health Minister Rajesh Tope and Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte

Singhal said that at this point the migrant laborers need not worry about returning home. “A complete lockout is under contemplation and has not been finalized yet. We want to educate people and see what works. In a meeting held on Sunday with district officials, Health Minister Rajesh Tope and Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte, the Health Department had advocated lockout to control the surge in new cases. Health Secretary Dr Pradeep Vyas, who has been vocal in the past in protest against a lockout, has been forced to reconsider growing cases in the past one week. I was not expecting the growth rate of cases to be so high.

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Possibility of heavy pressure on oxygen beds and ICU

In a presentation to the CM on Sunday, Vyas said that four districts – Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Thane – account for 60 per cent of the state’s more than 3 lakh active cases. Officials in Nagpur district are blaming double mutations seen in 15–20 percent of virus samples. Vyas informed CM that the current trend is likely to cause heavy pressure on ventilators, oxygen beds and ICUs in the coming days. According to Health Department data, 12,701 out of 60,349 oxygen beds are occupied, and 1,881 in 9,030 ventilators are in use. In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to take over all small private nursing homes for the treatment of Covid.

Hospital infrastructure got smaller

The concern is high in districts such as Aurangabad, Nashik, Nagpur, and Pune, where hospital infrastructure is getting smaller and positivity rates are higher. 71.25 percent of the total active cases in Jalna are significant. At the meeting, the State Covid Task Force has recommended micro-contribution zones, contact tracing, and rapid immunization. Member of Covid Task Force, Dr. Shashank Joshi said that districts like Nanded are a group of affairs. It is important to push for institutional quarantine. Entire families are testing positive in the absence of adherence to home segregation norms.

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Galgotias University Students Protest Against ‘Urban Maxwell’ Triggered Meme Fest!

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Galgotias University Students Protests Against 'Urban Maxwell' Triggered Meme Fest!

The internet is currently divided following a viral video that showed remarks by students from Galgotias University about Sam Pitroda, the Chair of the Indian Overseas Congress, regarding the ‘inheritance tax’.

As per Business Standard, this incident that has filled the entire nation with laughter took place in Greater Noida. Purposedly, the students of Galgotias University held a protest in Delhi. 

Galgotias University Students Rally With ‘Unclear’ Agenda Spark Meme Frenzy

When an AajTak reporter reached the protest site, he questioned the students engaged in the protests. The reporter asked the students the motive behind their protest and the message their placards conveyed. 

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Students seemed clueless about the questions asked. While responses from other students were even funny and laughable. 

Thus, the video showcasing students’ response has gone viral all over the social media platforms. The video has also garnered funny reactions from netizens online. 

Meme Fest All Over the Internet 

When the students were questioned, their relies on were just a comedy of errors.

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One student stated that his motive behind the protest was his desire for a developed India. However, he lacked the basic specifics. 

Another student acknowledged that he was clueless regarding the Congress manifesto. Several protestors even struggled to read what was printed on their placards. 

When a student was asked to read the slogan written on the placard, the student read ‘urban naxal’ as ‘urban maxwell.’

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It seemed that the protest was made to touch a range of issues in the nation, such as women’s empowerment, urban naxalism, NaMo’s stand on mangalsutra and wealth redistribution, inheritance tax and many more. However, clarity remains elusive. 

Videos circulating on social media garnered mixed reactions. Some laughed while others their criticism and showed disappointment at the students’ lack of awareness.

Responses received from students even triggered a meme fest all over the internet. Take a look!

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AstraZeneca’s Covishield To Cause Rare Yet Serious Side Effects

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AstraZeneca's Covishield To Cause Rare Yet Serious Side Effects

A huge update for those who were a part of COVID vaccination programs! Rare side effects of the vaccination have surfaced, questioned by numerous health experts.

The Economic Times reported that AstraZeneca, the British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, has legally acknowledged that its product, Covishield, can cause certain rare side effects.

AstraZeneca developed Covishield, which was produced by the Serum Institute of India. In India, Covishield was one of the primary vaccines provided to citizens.

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AstraZeneca’s Statements

AstraZeneca is currently facing a lawsuit in a UK court. The lawsuit was filed after claims surfaced on the internet that AstraZeneca’s vaccine caused deaths. To date, 51 deaths have been reported, hence 51 cases have been filed against the company.

AstraZeneca finally admitted in one of the court papers that, “Covishield can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.” TTS stands for Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, a medical expert, told ANI,

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“TTS is thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, which is basically a clot in the blood vessels of the brain or elsewhere, along with a low platelet count. It is known to occur in very rare instances following certain types of vaccines and also from other causes. According to the WHO, adenovirus vector vaccines, in particular, have rarely been associated with this condition.”

TTS: About, Diagnosis, Treatment

TTS, or Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, is a serious yet rare health condition characterized by low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) along with the formation of blood clots (thrombosis).

Various symptoms associated with TTS include neurological deficits, shortness of breath, leg swelling, abdominal pain, and severe headaches.

TTS can be diagnosed if blood tests are conducted to assess the levels of platelets in the blood. Moreover, to detect blood clots, imaging studies are required, reported the Times of India.

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TTS can be treated with a multidisciplinary approach. It includes supportive care, anticoagulation therapy to prevent blood clotting, and hospitalization.

To manage and stabilize platelet levels in the body, plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can also be performed.

Patients with TTS are prone to severe complications like death and organ damage. Hence, close monitoring of patients by healthcare providers is a must.

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Report: Gangster Goldy Brar Is Alive, Confirms US Police

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Report: Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case Prime Suspect, Goldy Brar Is Alive 

The prime suspect in the murder case of a famous Punjabi singer, Goldy Brar, is alive, reported TOI.

Goldy is the infamous Canadian gangster who was earlier rumored to be dead in an alleged incident that took place at Fairmont and Holt Avenue last Tuesday.

In the incident, one of the two individuals reportedly got gunshot wound and succumbed to injuries at the hospital. You can read our story about California shooting incident in which Goldy Brar allegedly got shot here.

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As per the US police, reports of Goldy’s disappearance were circulating all over the internet on Tuesday. However, the U.S. authorities clarified the rumors of Brar’s disappearance in a California shooting incident are untrue. 

The claims were refuted by the Fresno police department and labeled them as fake. William J. Dooley, the Lieutenant, debunked online speculations and announced that the victim of the California shooting was not Goldy Brar. 

William J. Dooley stated,

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“If you are inquiring because of the online chatter claiming that the shooting victim is ‘Goldy Brar’, we can confirm that this is absolutely not true.”

Who is Goldy Brar?

Goldy Brar, hailing from Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, is a close ally of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. It is anticipated that he is the mastermind behind the assassination of Sidhu Moose Wala, the Punjabi pop icon. 

According to The Economic Times, in January 2024, Satinderjit Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, was designated as a terrorist by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the anti-terror law, UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act). 

Orders by the government-linked Goldy Brar to a listed terrorist organization under the UAPA, Babbar Khalsa International. 

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Goldy Brar has never ceased to vanish from police’s eyes since he murdered Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. His father also was a Police Officer himself.

After completing his graduation and getting a BS degree, he has been operating from Canada remotely. 

Last year Goldy’s statement, targetting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan next made huge media headlines.

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