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Sooraj Thapar admitted to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

Television actor Sooraj Thapar tested positive for coronavirus after he returned to Mumbai from Goa.

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Ivan Ayr: Meel Patthar explores irony of travelling but not getting anywhere

Meel Patthar, which released on Netflix on May 7, was the official selection of the Venice and Busan international film festivals and won the top prize at the 31st Singapore International Film Festival last year. The film's lead actor Suvinder Vicky won the award for best performance.

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Yashraj Mukhate drops a Mother’s Day special cover, gives Acapella twist to KGF song Garbhadi

YouTube sensation Yashraj Mukhate posted a moving cover of popular KGF track "Garbhadhi". The composer gave the song an Acapella twist.

Technology

OnePlus, OnePlus Clipt, Clipt
OnePlus Clipt is a clipboard-syncing transfer tool for your phone and PC

Check out all you need to know about Clipt and how the new transfer tool works between devices.

Mothers day, Mothers day 2021,
Mother’s Day 2021: 8 gifts that can make life easier for moms

Check out these Mother's Day gift ideas that you could get for your loved ones this weekend.

NASA Mars helicopter heard humming through planet’s thin air

The $85 million tech demo was supposed to end a few days ago, but NASA extended the mission by at least a month to get more flying time.

Ludhiana News

Ludhiana: Pyres burn late into the evening as volunteers work overtime to cremate Covid dead
Ludhiana: Pyres burn late into the evening as volunteers work overtime to cremate Covid dead

As Sharma spoke to The Indian Express on Thursday, Ludhiana hospitals had reported over 1,800 deaths out of which around 300 were from outside the district.

Punjab receives first batch of 1 lakh doses from Serum Institute of India
Punjab receives first batch of 1 lakh doses from Serum Institute of India

Hussan Lal, principal secretary, health, said that against the order of 30 lakh doses placed with SII, the state received 1 lakh doses Saturday.

Farmers defy weekend Covid curfew, stage protests across Punjab
Farmers defy weekend Covid curfew, stage protests across Punjab

Whiles unions had given a call ‘lockdown todo, bazar kholo’, but hardly any shops opened during the protest time. Farmer unions were seen staging protests in closed market places.

After Punjab CM asks DC to review Covid curbs, district-wise directions roll out
After Punjab CM asks DC to review Covid curbs, district-wise directions roll out

Curfew passes need to be issued by administration for office employees commuting on vehicles other than bicycles. Banks, government offices will operate with 50 per cent strength and will be closed on weekends.

One lakh doses expected over weekend, says Punjab CM
One lakh doses expected over weekend, says Punjab CM

The state government has identified construction workers, teachers, government employees and those with co-morbidities as high-risk individuals for priority vaccination in the 18-44 group.

Nearly 600 vials of Remdesivir found in canal water, police probe on
Nearly 600 vials of Remdesivir found in canal water, police probe on

Police said that teams were searching for more vials and had not identified any suspects in the case yet.

Punjab way behind Haryana, Rajasthan in jabs for 18-45
Punjab way behind Haryana, Rajasthan in jabs for 18-45

Private hospitals in Punjab, in contrast, have vaccinated only 1,530 people in this age group.

Punjab’s highest single-day surge: 182 deaths, 8,000 new cases in 24 hours
Punjab’s highest single-day surge: 182 deaths, 8,000 new cases in 24 hours

With 182 fresh deaths, the state’s Covid fatality toll touched 9,825 on Wednesday, with the case fatality rate (CFR) hovering around the 2.41% mark, higher than the national CFR of 1.09%.

Punjab sees record 7601 new Covid cases in a day, 173 deaths: Health bulletin
Punjab sees record 7601 new Covid cases in a day, 173 deaths: Health bulletin

Amid vaccine shortage, just 15k doses given on the day; 2 lakh fresh doses received from Centre for 45+

Punjab education department to offer classes via DD Punjabi from May 5
Punjab education department to offer classes via DD Punjabi from May 5

Apart from this, the education department has also developed the Punjab Educare app, through which teachers can upload their lectures.

Stories of Covid grief and loss: How second wave is sparing no one
Stories of Covid grief and loss: How second wave is sparing no one

The diversity in the pool of people testing positive across social and economic strata is proof positive that the virus is sparing no one.

Punjab reports record 7,327 Covid cases, 157 deaths
Punjab reports record 7,327 Covid cases, 157 deaths

The maximum number of cases was recorded in Ludhiana (1,404), SAS Nagar (1,045), Jalandhar (725), Patiala (602) and Bathinda (582). With this, the total infections in the state reached 3,85,270 and total active cases in Punjab stands at 60,108.

Punjab daily Covid tally rises by record 7,041, reports 138 deaths
Punjab daily Covid tally rises by record 7,041, reports 138 deaths

With this, the total number of Covid-19 cases in the state reached 3,77,990, while the total number of active cases are 58,229.

‘We have reached the outer limit… hibernate for a week’: Ludhiana DC
‘We have reached the outer limit… hibernate for a week’: Ludhiana DC

Urging Ludhiana residents to be cautious and to stay at home, Sharma said that the city produces 1,800 cylinders a day, while the consumption is 2800 cylinders.

Punjab receives fresh 2 lakh Covishield doses but Covaxin still not replenished
Punjab receives fresh 2 lakh Covishield doses but Covaxin still not replenished

The state needs at least 2 lakh doses of Covaxin to provide the second dose to those beneficiaries who have already been vaccinated with its first dose.

Punjab: MLA Simarjeet Bains’ gunman dies in accidental firing
Punjab: MLA Simarjeet Bains’ gunman dies in accidental firing

He received a bullet injury in the right side of the head. He was rushed to Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) where he died while undergoing treatment.

Oxygen shortage: It is hand-to-mouth existence, says Punjab health minister
Oxygen shortage: It is hand-to-mouth existence, says Punjab health minister

Sidhu said, “We are just hand-to-mouth in terms of oxygen supply to various hospitals of Punjab. We get around 105 MT oxygen from other states, which is coming in limited quantities. We are trying our best.”

Punjab Covid wrap: 138 more deaths in 24 hours, 21 in Bathinda alone; toll at 8,909
Punjab Covid wrap: 138 more deaths in 24 hours, 21 in Bathinda alone; toll at 8,909

Punjab’s case fatality rate (CFR) now stands at 2.44%, higher than the national CFR of 1.11%.

Two brothers, also cops, clash in Ludhiana, one injured in firing
Two brothers, also cops, clash in Ludhiana, one injured in firing

Police said that the dispute happened after ASI Janak Raj was upset as he was not invited for his niece’s wedding which was scheduled for Thursday.

Punjab: Covid cases surging but government teachers still coming to schools
Punjab: Covid cases surging but government teachers still coming to schools

As Covid cases started surging in March, schools were declared closed for students on March 12 but teachers were told to report as usual.

Punjab Covid wrap: Highest single-day toll this year: 98 deaths, 6318 more cases
Punjab Covid wrap: Highest single-day toll this year: 98 deaths, 6318 more cases

However, the highest single-day Covid toll in Punjab, since the pandemic began, was recorded on September 2 last year when 106 persons died in 24 hours.

23.93% surge in 24 hours: Punjab records 6,762 fresh cases in a day – highest so far
23.93% surge in 24 hours: Punjab records 6,762 fresh cases in a day – highest so far

With 76 fresh deaths Friday, the Covid toll in Punjab reached 8,264 and Punjab’s case fatality rate (CFR) has reached 2.53 per cent, still higher than the national CFR of 1.15 per cent.

Ludhiana: 141 items stolen from PAU’s rural museum
Ludhiana: 141 items stolen from PAU’s rural museum

According to the varsity officials, the theft took place on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday and they informed the police Monday. However, the police claimed that PAU officials informed them only on Wednesday.

Punjab’s daily Covid tally crosses 5,000-mark; over 37,000 cases in 8 days
Punjab’s daily Covid tally crosses 5,000-mark; over 37,000 cases in 8 days

In testing too, Punjab touched a new high Thursday with 60,432 tests conducted.

Amarinder Singh responsible for farmers’ procurement plight, chaos in mandis: Sukhbir Badal
Amarinder Singh responsible for farmers’ procurement plight, chaos in mandis: Sukhbir Badal

Asking the CM to step out of his farmhouse and address the problems being faced by farmers, Sukhbir said Capt should also direct senior officers to visit all mandis and remove shortcomings.

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