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Andhra to follow Telangana, like to propose wage cuts

On the lines of Telangana Government, Andhra Pradesh Government is also likely to impose a cut in wages. According to sources the government which held talks with various employees associations has come to an understanding that wages should be paid in two instalments. A GO is likely to be issued by evening. However it is not known when second installment would be paid.

Six die of Coronavirus in Telangana

Six people have died due to Covid-19 in Telangana. While two died in Gandhi hospital, one each have died in Apollo and Global hospitals as well as in Nizamabad and Gadwal. It was found that all of them took part in religious prayers in Nizamuddin in New Delhi between March 13 to 15. Special teams have been formed by respective collectors to identify all those from Telangana to attend the religious programme in the national capital during that period. The health department also appealed to people to voluntarily come forward and approach government authorities for tests and treatment which are bring done free of cost.

Suspension Of Srivari Darshan To Pilgrims Extended Till April 14

In view of the government decision of lockdown to contain the spread of Corona Covid 19 virus till April 14, the TTD has decided to continue the suspension of the Srivari darshan at Srivari temple for pilgrims till that date.

It may be recalled that over the instructions of Government, TTD had imposed a total suspension of Srivari darshan for pilgrims in Tirumala temple till March 31.

As a result of the latest decision, the festivals of Sri Ramanavami Asthanam on April 2 and the Sri Rama Pattabhiseka Asthanam on April 3 will be performed inside the temple in Ekantam while Hanumantha Vahana Seva on the occasion of Sri Rama Navami remains cancelled.

Similarly, the three-day annual Vasantotsavam from April 5-7 will be conducted at the Kalyana Mandapam inside the Srivari temple in Ekantam and the procession of Swarna Ratham on April 6 is also cancelled. 

Online classes for children of Delhi government schools: Manish Sisodia

Students studying in Nursery to Class 8 will be promoted directly to the next standard, under Right to Education. For Nursery till Class 8 students, one activity/project will be sent to their parents every day through SMS&recorded phone calls: Delhi Min Manish Sisodia.

DGCA says all personnel dealing with cargo flight operations must be provided protective gear like masks and gloves, reports PTI 

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The team at Unity of Allied Healthcare Professionals, AIIMS have decided to donate their one-day salary to PM CARES Fund. 

We are releasing about 5,000 convicts on Emergency parole of 60 days. Another 3,000 undertrials to be released on Interim Bail of 45 days, in the next 2 days: Government of Madhya Pradesh

Congress MP from Kerala's Kasaragod, Rajmohan Unnithan approaches Supreme Court seeking directions to Karnataka govt to open Karnataka-Kerala border to allow movement of ambulances & other emergency vehicles and for the transport of essential and non-essential items to Kerala.

Andhra Pradesh Coronavirus Live Updates: One person was admitted with Corona positive in government headquarters hospital here on Monday. The 55 years old person belongs to Santhi Nagar in the city. One more positive case was identified in Kakinada