Coronavirus Live Updates: Hyderabad, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh News Today 20 August 2021

Coronavirus in Delhi: Delhi reports 57 new cases, 46 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hours; active cases 459

Hyderabad: International Arbitration centre inaugurated, CJI NV Ramana graces the event

The Centre resolve International Disputes in a swift manner, which is named Arbitration centre was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court NV Ramana, who arrived in Hyderabad as part of a three-day visit, attended the inaugural function. He was accompanied by High Court Chief Justice Hima Kohli, Telangana Law Minister Indira Reddy and IT Municipal Minister KTR. The Arbitration Center will become a forum for resolving international disputes. In addition, with the establishment of this centre, international arbitrators will move to Hyderabad. Read Full Story

YS Jagan inquires about petrol attack incident in Vizianagaram, orders better treatment to victim

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has inquired about the incident where a boyfriend set fire to a young woman Ramulamma in Chaudawada village in Pusapatirega mandal of Vizianagaram district. The officials informed the CM about the details of the incident. They said the incident happened around one o'clock on Thursday night and police responded immediately after the victim complained over the phone and rushed her to a nearby hospital. The CM directed the officers to shift her Visakhapatnam for better treatment. Read Full Story

Andhra Pradesh: Govt. extends Night curfew till September 4, issues orders

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken another crucial decision as part of the corona containment. Has once again extended the night curfew currently in force. It said night curfew would continue until September 4. The state government has stated that night curfew will be in force every day from 11 pm to 6 am. Meanwhile, the corona cases in AP are currently declining. Read Full Story

YS Jagan extends wishes to people of the state on the auspicious Varalakshmi Vratam festival

Andhra Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy wished the people a happy Varalakshmi Vratam. Responding on Twitter on Friday, he said, "During this auspicious month, all the people should perform the Sri Varalakshmi vratam with devotional zeal and seek the blessings of the Goddess. Read Full Story

Telangana: YS Sharmila receives a big shock as Indira Shoban resigns to YSRTP

Telangana: YS Sharmila received a huge blow in Telangana as Indira Shobhan, senior leader of the YSRTP party, has resigned. She made a key statement to this effect and sent her resignation letter to party president Sharmila. Indira Shobhan has made it clear that she will announce her future activities soon and stay in public life and move only for the people. Read Full Story

Andhra Pradesh: Schools to have 188 working days in the Academic year 2021-22

Andhra Pradesh: The State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has released the Academic Calendar for the current (2021–22) academic year with are 70 holidays and 188 working days. In addition to the baseline examinations, 4 formative (structured) examinations, 2 summative (abstract) examinations and pre-final examinations will be conducted. It is learned that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy unveiled the calendar at a function held at P. Gannavaram ZP School in East Godavari district on the 16th of this month. Read Full Story

Telangana: Osmania University postpones exams scheduled today amid Muharram holiday

Telangana: The examinations scheduled for various courses to be held today under Osmania University have been postponed as the state government announced a holiday on Friday amid Muharram. The Osmania University examination officials have stated to this effect. He said a new date on the conduct of the exams would be announced soon. The varsity officials clarified that the examinations scheduled for Saturday will be held as per the schedule. The students are advised to visit the official website of the university for updates in this regard. Read Full Story

Vaccines effective against Delta variant: UK study

London: Obtaining two vaccine doses remains the most effective way to ensure protection against the COVID-19 Delta variant of concern (VOC), first identified in India and now dominant in the UK, one of Britain's largest studies of its kind concluded on Thursday. Read Full Story

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected most of the globe, resulting in unimaginable morbidity and mortality since Dec 2019. According to latest reports, nearly 191 million people have been affected by this infection with 4.1 million deaths all over the world. In India alone 3.14 crore people were affected with 420,765 deaths as per recent reports. Read Full Story