Key News of the 16th May 2021

Courtesy : AIR News

  • Country records daily new recoveries of over 3 lakh 62 thousand people.
  • India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 18 crore 22 lakh doses.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes stock of Covid-19 situation with Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan and Puducherry.
  • Over nine thousand four hundred Metric Tonne of Liquid Medical Oxygen delivered by Railways so far across the country.
  • Delhi to remain under strict lockdown till 24th of this month to contain spread of COVID-19.
  • Punjab government extends restrictions till 31st May, giving directions for strict enforcement of all curbs.
  • Very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae likely to cross Gujarat coast on  Tuesday early morning; Fishermen along western coast advised not to venture into Arabian Sea.
  • Home Minister Amit Shah reviews preparedness for cyclone with Chief Ministers of Gujarat and Maharashtra and Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
  • Centre directs States to prevent dumping of dead bodies in Ganga river and ensure dignified cremation.
  • And in Italian Open Tennis: Iga Swiatek wins Women’s Singles title; Novak Djokovic to take on Rafael Nadal in Men’s Singles final tonight.