Ready to test 200 MLAs for COVID-19: Rajasthan Health Minister

Due to 'certain pressure', Governor is not giving directions to call session: CM Ashok Gehlot

The Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that Governor is not giving directions to call the session. "We want Assembly session to be convened in order to discuss issues including coronavirus and the political situation, we believe that because of certain pressures, the Governor is not giving directions to call the session," said Ashok Gehlot. "We have majority, then what is the trouble," CM added. CM Ashok Gehlot and Congress MLAs supporting him leave from Fairmont Hotel to meet State Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhawan.

COVID-19 death rate 1.87% in Rajasthan, lower than national average: State Health Minister

While speaking to media in Jaipur on July 21, the Health Minister of Rajasthan, Raghu Sharma spoke on current situation of COVID-19 cases in the state. He said, "Medical teams will be sent to 8 districts which have many COVID-19 cases. Today, we are conducting 27,000 tests per day." "COVID-19 death rate in the state is 1.87% which is lower than the national average," Health Minister added. Rajasthan has 7627 active cases of coronavirus as of July 21.

Free our 19 MLAs, they will return to Congress: Rajasthan Health Minister

Rajasthan Cabinet Minister of Medical and Health Raghu Sharma on July 18 lambasted at BJP over 'MLAs poaching and horse trading'. He said, "I challenge BJP to free the 19 MLAs, they will return to Congress. The MLAs know that if people see them as 'sell-outs', they will not be able to face the public."

PSG and Saint-Etienne ready for French Cup final while COVID concerns linger

PSG and Saint-Etienne finish preparations for French Cup final to be played in front of 5,000 fans at Stade de France on Friday.

Containing coronavirus spread is our top priority: CM Gehlot

Reviewing the current status of coronavirus infection in the state, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that containing the spread of the virus, remains the priority of the government.During the video conference, Gehlot urged the doctors, collectors and other officials involved in the campaign against COVID-19 to remain vigilant. He assured them that the government is equipped and ready for challenges from all fronts.He also said that Rajasthan was among the frontrunners on several parameters in the country's fight against ."Any laxity while dealing with the situation will not be tolerated," CM Gehlot warned officials. Chief Minister also suggested his team to ramp up the public awareness drive. He said that his team's efforts had yielded positive results last month.In view of the breakthroughs achieved through plasma therapy at SMS hospital in Jaipur, Chief Minister also said that all districts will now be equipped with the plasma treatment facility in coming days.