West Bengal Chief Minister on Tuesday announced the extension of complete lockdown in coronavirus containment zones in the state till August 31. The chief minister also said that the state will continue to go under a complete lockdown twice a week.
Announcing the dates for the state-wide weekly lockdown till August 31, the CM said that the state government has exempted Eid-ul-Adha or Bakra Eid and Independence Day from restrictions, but expects cooperation from people.
"We will not do any lockdown this week because of Bakra Eid, a religious festival. We want the minorities to cooperate and avoid any gatherings. I request them all to celebrate indoors," Mamata Banerjee said.
The big focus of this episode 5 Live is on the political standoff in Tamil Nadu, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has paused the swearing-in of TVK chief Vijay asking to return only after securing signatures of 118 MLAs to prove majority support.
This episode of So Sorry is a funny take on Vijay's blockbuster entry into Tamil Nadu politics in the just concluded assembly election and who is all set to become the chief minister.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said that TVK chief Vijay should have been called by the Governor and given about a week's time to prove his majority on the floor of the House.
Mid-cap stocks, especially lesser-known companies, have performed better than larger names in the recent market recovery, says expert.
