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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 24, 2020, 08:36:08 IST
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Coronavirus updates: MOS and BJP MP Suresh Angadi dies of Covid-19
India's Covid-19 caseload went past 56 lakh with 83,347 infections being reported in a day, while over 45 lakh people have recovered from the disease, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. Stay with TOI for live updates
00:57 (IST) Sep 24
People gathered outside the residence of late Suresh Angadi, Minister of State for Railways in Belgavi, late last night.
Karnataka: People gathered outside the residence of late Suresh Angadi, Minister of State for Railways in Belgavi,… https://t.co/mktNpHVNFu
— ANI (@ANI) 160088828200023:41 (IST) Sep 23
23:32 (IST) Sep 23
A fourth-term parliamentarian from Belagavi in Karnataka, Angadi had on September 11 announced on Twitter that he had contracted the disease and had requested all those who came in close contact with him in the previous days to monitor their health and get tested in case of any symptoms. He is the first Union minister to have died of coronavirus. At least six MLAs and three MPs have earlier succumbed to it. Former president Pranab Mukherjee, who died on August 31, was also diagnosed as Covid-19 positive.
23:29 (IST) Sep 23
The 65-year-old BJP MP passed away around 8 pm at the AIIMS trauma centre which has been converted into a dedicated Covid-19 facility, sources at the hospital said. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
23:29 (IST) Sep 23
Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi died of Covid-19 becoming the first union minister to succumb to the deadly virus.
23:13 (IST) Sep 23
Union minister Suresh Angadi an unbeatable MP from Belagavi for four terms
Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi, who died due to Covid-19 at the AIIMS on Wednesday, was a four-time Member of Parliament from Belagavi consecutively since 2004. The 65-year-old, survived by his wife and two daughters, was associated with the RSS from a young age. Born on June 1, 1955 in a Lingayat family to Somawwa and Channabasappa Angadi in village Koppa in Belagavi, Angadi did his graduation from SSS Samiti College of Commerce in the same district.
23:01 (IST) Sep 23
Suresh Angadi was a popular leader who was elected four times in a row from the Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency. He was instrumental in bringing many railway projects to the state of Karnataka. May his soul rest in peace: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
22:36 (IST) Sep 23
Vice-President Naidu condoles the death of Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi
Deeply shocked by the sudden demise of the Union Minister Shri Suresh Angadi. He was a people's leader who strove f… https://t.co/1VXriAdYQm
— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) 160087787300022:34 (IST) Sep 23
The British government will not deliver its planned budget later this year due to uncertainty created by the coronavirus pandemic, a finance ministry source said, reports AFP.
22:32 (IST) Sep 23
It is unfortunate that one of our senior leaders Angadi Ji passed away today. Throughout his life, he worked for the welfare of people. I pray to the almighty to give strength to his family so that they can overcome this grief.
BJP President JP Nadda
22:22 (IST) Sep 23
Words fail me at this time, he was an absolutely wonderful human being. It is a deep personal loss for me. He was elder to me, he always guided & supported me. Under his leadership, Indian railways was taking many new dimensions.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal
22:17 (IST) Sep 23
Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi arrive at the residence of Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi.
22:08 (IST) Sep 23
National flag will be flown at half mast tomorrow in all government offices in Delhi where it is usually flown due to death of Suresh Angadi
21:51 (IST) Sep 23
President Ram Nath Kovind condoles the death of Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi
Shocked to know the passing away of Shri Suresh Angadi, Union Minister of State of Railways. An amiable leader Shri… https://t.co/XWazlKvyjs
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 160087745300021:45 (IST) Sep 23
'Extremely saddened by the passing away of Central Minister Shri Suresh Angadi Ji. He was a remarkable leader who dedicated all his life for organisation and went on to serve society with utmost diligence and compassion. My thoughts and Prayers are with his family and followers,' BJP chief Jagat Prakash Nadda on Twitter.
21:44 (IST) Sep 23
'Deeply anguished at the unfortunate demise of Suresh Angadi ji,' wrote Piyush Goyal on Twitter
Deeply anguished at the unfortunate demise of Suresh Angadi ji. He was like my brother. Words fall short to descr… https://t.co/62KJgh2msl
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) 160087699100021:33 (IST) Sep 23
Pandemics caused by a new virus have the propensity to infect human population in multiple waves and some countries which initially successfully contained the Covid-19 outbreak are now reporting a resurgence of cases, the Lok Sabha was told on Wednesday. Government of India has accordingly advised states to upgrade health infrastructure based on the case growth trajectory in respective states and districts, besides taking stringent containment measures, Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey said in a written reply.
21:26 (IST) Sep 23
"Shri Suresh Angadi was an exceptional Karyakarta, who worked hard to make the Party strong in Karnataka," PM Modi on Twitter.
Shri Suresh Angadi was an exceptional Karyakarta, who worked hard to make the Party strong in Karnataka. He was a d… https://t.co/0auZNMgAom
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 160087641300020:55 (IST) Sep 23
In wake of Covid-19, all doctors who are 58 years and plus below the age of 60 years are given a 3 months extension from October 1st, 2020 to December 31, 2020: Balbir Singh Sidhu, Health Minister of Punjab
20:51 (IST) Sep 23
MoS Railways Suresh Angadi passed away in Delhi. He was being treated at AIIMS for Covid 19.
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