PM Modi greets people on occasion of first Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday (August 19, 2020) said that a well-marked low-pressure area lies over north coastal Odisha and neighbourhood adding that it is very likely to move westwards and concentrate into a Depression during next 24 hours. 

"Under the influence of above systems, widespread rainfall with isolated heavy to very heavy falls very likely along with isolated extremely heavy falls (≥ 20 cm) over Odisha on August 19, Chhattisgarh on August 19 and August 20, and East Madhya Pradesh on August 20," said IMD.

The IMD also predicted the same spell over West Madhya Pradesh on August 21 and August 22, east Rajasthan on August 22 and Gujarat on August 22 and August 23.

Centre on Wednesday ordered the "immediate" withdrawal of about 10,000 paramilitary personnel from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the biggest de-induction of these forces after additional troops were rushed to the UT after the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that gave the erstwhile state a unique status.

Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) on Wednesday (August 19, 2020) arrested a PA of former Bengaluru Mayor Sampath Raj in connection with the violence that took place in the city on August 11 night.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people on the occasion of the first Parkash Purab of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. 
 

The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji teaches us service, compassion and furthers harmony. It lays out the path towards a just and equal society. It also teaches us never to bow to injustice. Best wishes on the first Parkash Purab of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. pic.twitter.com/t9t1eOxIH4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2020

The Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji illuminates the entire world with its pure teachings.

Inspired by it, Sikhs globally have done pioneering service in several spheres. Their courage and kindness are remarkable.

May the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji keep guiding humanity forever. pic.twitter.com/UFcgXPjXRz

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2020

New Delhi: The national capital recorded 1398 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 1,56,139, according to the health bulletin of the Delhi government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The National Recruitment Agency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters, adding that it will eliminate multiple tests and save precious time as well as resources. Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, he added that this will also be a big boost to transparency.

The #NationalRecruitmentAgency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters. Through the Common Eligibility Test, it will eliminate multiple tests and save precious time as well as resources. This will also be a big boost to transparency. https://t.co/FbCLAUrYmX

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2020

Andhra Pradesh: 9,742 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases take state's total to 3.16 lakh. (Read in detail)

Delhi: Vehicles damaged after wall collapses due to heavy rain in Saket. (Click here to see more pictures)

Jammu and Kashmir: A terrorist was killed on Wednesday when an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. The unidentified terrorist was killed in Molu Chitragam area of the district. Sources in the Jammu and Kashmir police said that two to three terrorists are trapped in the area.

Bengaluru: A man was killed and two people, including a 16-year-old-girl, were swept away when a house collapsed in the rain and flood-related incidents in different parts of Karnataka, officials said on Wednesday.

CCEA approves one-time relaxation to Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation for extending loans to DISCOMs above limits of the working capital cap of 25% of last year’s revenues under Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana.
 

CCEA approves Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by sugar mills for the sugar season 2020-21 at Rs. 285/- per quintal for a basic recovery rate of 10%
 

In a historic decision benefitting job seeking youth of the country, Cabinet approves setting up of National Recruitment Agency to conduct Common Eligibility Test.
 

Centre approves proposal for leasing out three AAI airports through Public-Private Partnership. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said, "Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram airports to be leased upfront under PPP model."

Heavy rainfall very likely to occur in some areas of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack city area in Odisha on Wednesday and Thursday, the India Meteorological Department said. 

Although COVID-19 patients may lose their sense of smell, they can breathe freely, do not tend to have a runny or blocked nose, and cannot detect bitter or sweet tastes, a study says.

Hong Kong bars Air India flights till August-end after passengers test positive for COVID-19. (PTI)

Water logging reported from these locations in Delhi:

1) BRT near Central school (both carriageway)
2) Badarpur to Ashram
3) Under Badarpur Flyover (both carriageway)
4) Under Sarita Vihar Flyover (both carriageway)

Water logging has been reported from Gurugram's Golf course Road near Phase 1 Rapid Metro Station. Traffic officials are on the spot to facilitate the traffic flow.

The Union Cabinet may take up proposal to introduce Common Eligibility Test (CET) for recruitment to non-gazetted posts in governmnet and public sector banks on Wednesday. Read more here

Water logging reported at following locations in Delhi:

1) Dhaula Kuan towards AIIMS carriageway under Moti Bagh Flyover
2) MB Road near Batra Hospital (both carriageway)
3) Under Palam Flyover (both carriageway)
4) Chhata Rail (both carriageway)

A spike of 64,531 cases and 1092 deaths reported in India, in the last 24 hours. The COVID-19 tally in the country rises to 27,67,274 including 6,76,514 active cases, 20,37,871 discharged/migrated & 52,889 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sudam Marandi and Special Relief Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena made an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Malkangiri district on Tuesday. They reviewed the situation in a high-level meeting with senior officers held after the aerial survey.

Incessant rain in the district left 933 villages affected, 321 houses damaged and crop loss in 1971 Hectares of agricultural land, according to an official release. (ANI)

According to the India Meteorological Department, thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas including Noida, Meerut and few places of entire Delhi.

Thunderstorm with Light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of Sambhal, Gulaoti, Siyana, Bulandshahar, Khurja, Kosli, Bawal, Nuh, Sohna, Palwal, Hodal, Faridabad, Gurugram, Manesar, Ballabhgarh, Faridabad, Noida, Baraut, Bagpat, Khatoli, Amroha, Moradabad, Meerut, Khurja, few places of entire Delhi during next 2 hours.

Delhiites woke up to light spells of rain on Wednesday morning bringing down the temperature to 28-degree Celcius. (PTI)