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Important national events to look for today

From PM Modi holding fresh round of discussions with 15 state CMs today to discuss coronavirus situation through video conference, to Delhi High Court's hearing over Brinda Karat's PIL seeking to make the list of NorthEast Delhi riot accused public, and CPI(M)'s countrywide protest demanding cash transfer to the poor, here is a heads up on the important national events to look out for today.

Important national events to look for today
Important national events to look for today
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Published : Jun 17, 2020, 6:57 AM IST

Updated : Jun 17, 2020, 8:13 AM IST

1. PM Modi to discuss COVID19 situation with 15 CMs and J&K LG

Keeping a check on the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic across the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold discussions with Chief Ministers of 15 states and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

COVID-19 meet
PM Modi to discuss COVID19 situation with CMs

2. Tension at Indo- China border continues as 20 Indian soldiers dead in a brawl at Galwan

Situation remains tense at Indo-China border after 20 Indian soldiers have died in a confrontation at the at least 17,000 feet high Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh. This is the first big violent incident between the two militaries in the last 45 years.

Tension at Indo- China border continues as 20 Indian soldiers dead in a brawl at Galwan
Tension at Indo- China border continues as 20 Indian soldiers dead in a brawl at Galwan

3. COVID19: PIL in SC seeking usage of Ethanol vapour as preventive treatment

Tamil Nadu man named Chandrasekar will approach SC seeking direction to order Union Government and ICMR to use ethanol in COVID-19 treatment.

SC
COVID-19: PIL filed in SC seeking usage of Ethanol vapour

4. Delhi HC to hear Brinda Karat's plea over Delhi violence

Delhi High Court is likely to hear the plea filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat seeking to make the list of people arrested in North East Delhi riot public.

Delhi riots
Delhi HC to hear Brinda Karat's plea

5. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to be tested again for COVID-19 today

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, who has been hospitalised due to fever, will be tested again for the novel coronavirus infection today, the health minister office said late Tuesday.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to be tested again for COVID-19
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to be tested again for COVID-19

6. Delhi L-G to examine measures for fixing a price ceiling for treatment of COVID-19 patients

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal is likely to discuss fixing a price ceiling for treatment of COVID-19 patients and reducing the cost of testing in private labs. The meeting agenda of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) also includes a separate crematorium to bury COVID-19 victims.

Delhi L-G
Delhi L-G to examine measures for fixing a price ceiling for COVID-19 treatment

7. Digvijay Singh to file FIR against Shivraj Singh at 11 am

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh will file an FIR against CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Bhopal Crime Branch office on Wednesday for 'sharing a fake video' of former AICC president Rahul Gandhi during campaigning for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Shivraj Singh
Digvijay Singh to file FIR against Shivraj Singh

8 Haryana CM to inaugurate Atal Kisan Canteen in Sirsa

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will inaugurate the Atal Kisan Canteen, built in Sirsa's Kisan Bhawan, through video conference from Chandigarh. State Power Minister Chaudhary Charanjit Singh and Sirsa MP Sunit Duggal will also be present on the occasion.

Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana CM to inaugurate Atal Kisan Canteen

9. English Premier League to resume season

English Premier League is scheduled to resume its soccer season today after a two-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United will be the first games to take place.

English Premier League to resume season
English Premier League to resume season

1. PM Modi to discuss COVID19 situation with 15 CMs and J&K LG

Keeping a check on the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic across the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold discussions with Chief Ministers of 15 states and Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

COVID-19 meet
PM Modi to discuss COVID19 situation with CMs

2. Tension at Indo- China border continues as 20 Indian soldiers dead in a brawl at Galwan

Situation remains tense at Indo-China border after 20 Indian soldiers have died in a confrontation at the at least 17,000 feet high Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh. This is the first big violent incident between the two militaries in the last 45 years.

Tension at Indo- China border continues as 20 Indian soldiers dead in a brawl at Galwan
Tension at Indo- China border continues as 20 Indian soldiers dead in a brawl at Galwan

3. COVID19: PIL in SC seeking usage of Ethanol vapour as preventive treatment

Tamil Nadu man named Chandrasekar will approach SC seeking direction to order Union Government and ICMR to use ethanol in COVID-19 treatment.

SC
COVID-19: PIL filed in SC seeking usage of Ethanol vapour

4. Delhi HC to hear Brinda Karat's plea over Delhi violence

Delhi High Court is likely to hear the plea filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat seeking to make the list of people arrested in North East Delhi riot public.

Delhi riots
Delhi HC to hear Brinda Karat's plea

5. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to be tested again for COVID-19 today

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, who has been hospitalised due to fever, will be tested again for the novel coronavirus infection today, the health minister office said late Tuesday.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to be tested again for COVID-19
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain to be tested again for COVID-19

6. Delhi L-G to examine measures for fixing a price ceiling for treatment of COVID-19 patients

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal is likely to discuss fixing a price ceiling for treatment of COVID-19 patients and reducing the cost of testing in private labs. The meeting agenda of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) also includes a separate crematorium to bury COVID-19 victims.

Delhi L-G
Delhi L-G to examine measures for fixing a price ceiling for COVID-19 treatment

7. Digvijay Singh to file FIR against Shivraj Singh at 11 am

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh will file an FIR against CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Bhopal Crime Branch office on Wednesday for 'sharing a fake video' of former AICC president Rahul Gandhi during campaigning for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Shivraj Singh
Digvijay Singh to file FIR against Shivraj Singh

8 Haryana CM to inaugurate Atal Kisan Canteen in Sirsa

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will inaugurate the Atal Kisan Canteen, built in Sirsa's Kisan Bhawan, through video conference from Chandigarh. State Power Minister Chaudhary Charanjit Singh and Sirsa MP Sunit Duggal will also be present on the occasion.

Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana CM to inaugurate Atal Kisan Canteen

9. English Premier League to resume season

English Premier League is scheduled to resume its soccer season today after a two-month hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Manchester City vs Arsenal and Aston Villa vs Sheffield United will be the first games to take place.

English Premier League to resume season
English Premier League to resume season
Last Updated : Jun 17, 2020, 8:13 AM IST
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