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Echoing Mamata Banerjee's views, Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel accuses PM Modi of taking unilateral decisions

Baghel said that had the Centre decided on the resumption of trains for ferrying workers and on their movement, before March 24, pains of labourers could have been minimised. (File photo: PTI) Lending a strong voice of support to Mamata Banerjee who charged the Centre with discrimination, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that leaking of central action and communications to the media ahead of informing states tantamounts to undermining their power. Within days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video conference with the chief ministers, Baghel said that even the Tamil Nadu chief minister has raised concern of not coordinating and informing states ahead of sending migrant trains, putting everybody in a grave danger of the novel coronavirus. “If the statements are made (by central leaders) and the information is leaked to newspapers including about the visit of the central team, then the states are justified in getting angry,” he told PTI in an interview. Also read: Check Coronavirus latest updates here: Making a strong case for a more coordinated approach in the battle against the coronavirus, Baghel said the states “need to be and must be” taken into confidence. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has recently accused the Centre of “playing politics” and dubbed as “poorly planned” exercise of national lockdown. She had attacked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly releasing to the media a letter he had written to the state about not allowing trains to ferry migrant labourers to West Bengal. “…why did Mr. Amit Shah need to write a letter and send that to the press? After it was out in the news, people were asking me. What am I supposed to do? Why don’t you speak to us directly? I request this must not happen to other states,” a TMC press release had quoted her as having said in the meeting with the prime minister. In a video conference with Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami has opposed resumption of passenger train services and air services in the state till May 31. “We know from media that regular train service to Chennai (from Delhi) and from Chennai will commence from May 12. As the positive cases in Chennai are showing an increasing trend, don’t permit train service up to 31.5.2020, in my state,” Palaniswami had told Modi. Baghel said the states need to be taken into confidence before any measure is initiated while pointing out had the Centre consulted states on time, many of the hardships could have been averted. Citing the plight of labourers who are forced to travel by foot on roads and on railway tracks, the chief minister of the Congress-ruled state said it is heart-wrenching to see starvation or accidental deaths. “If the central government had done all arrangements (related to the movement of workers) before they allowed the movement of migrants, then we would have not seen such frightening scenes of large numbers of people walking on the roads barefoot and with all their family members,’ he said. Baghel said that had the Centre decided on the resumption of trains for ferrying workers and on their movement, before March 24, pains of labourers could have been minimised. “They should have arranged for their movement earlier. They should have taken the states into confidence. There was no arrangement for buses and trains for the workers. People are worried. They want to go back to their home. Some are going on foot and even walking on railway tracks. It is resulting in death of some as well, which is heart-wrenching,” he said. On the question of returning migrant workers to his state, Baghel said some of them might have the potential of carrying the deadly virus. ”We have done all preparations to deal with it. It is true that thousands of workers and stranded people of Chhattisgarh are coming back to the state. They will come from red zone and orange zone. Who all might they meet on the way and get contamination? It is a matter of concern for us. But we have done all preparations for it,” he said. Baghel said over 16,000 quarantine centres have been made in villages so that these people can be kept there in case of need for 14 days. “We have to manage their food and shelter as well and also for the employment needs after they have completed 14 days’ quarantine. None of the states like Chhattisgarh is trying to run way from its responsibility of providing basic needs to these returning workers,” he said. The chief minister, however, said if the states do not know about the trains carrying workers started by the Centre, then there are chances of cases of infection going up. “If we do not know where would people go after coming from trains? If we do not know whether they are clean or carrying the infection? Then there is a possibility of infection cases going up,” he said. Baghel said the states should have the rights to decide on what all activities can be started for reviving the economy and also on resumption of inter-state road, rail and air services for the passengers. Get live Stock Prices from BSE and NSE and latest NAV, portfolio of Mutual Funds, calculate your tax by Income Tax Calculator, know market’s Top Gainers, Top Losers & Best Equity Funds. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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8 Steps to Add to Your Nighttime Routine Now That You’re Working From Home

8 Steps to Add to Your Nighttime Routine Now That You’re Working From Home

When this whole mess first happened, the first to go was my night routine. At around 2am, I’d turn out the light, plop my laptop on the nightstand, and wipe my face with a makeup remover. If I was feeling sassy, I’d put on a lip mask. That was pretty much all I could bring myself to do every night. But I could feel myself slipping into a depression, and I decided to make a daily schedule to keep…

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27 ideas for a better work from home lunch.

27 ideas for a better work from home lunch.

It’s 12pm on a Wednesday and I’ve wandered into my kitchen, officially hungry and looking for lunch. The only problem? Everything is either boring, needs extensive cooking, or (oops) looks like it might bordering on “too old to eat.” I’m desperately wishing I’d prepped something better or, at least, planned for a better lunch by getting the groceries needed.

Lunches never have to be boring,…

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5 Social Distancing Busters

5 Social Distancing Busters

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders are taking a toll on the human psyche and fueling the loneliness epidemic that has raged for several years. Let’s face it: It’s isolating inside for long stretches. And when we venture outside, we find others who look like aliens with face masks and gloves, darting away from each other. It’s downright creepy.

Before Coronavirus knocked us off our feet,…

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3 Steps To Achieve Any Goal in your life

3 Steps To Achieve Any Goal in your life

You’re reading 3 Steps To Achieve Any Goal in your life, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you’re enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.

Have you ever been inspired to reach a goal of some sort and ended up letting it all go before even starting? Have you ever wondered what would it mean to reach any goal in your life?

I…

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10 Workouts You Don’t Need A Gym To Do

10 Workouts You Don’t Need A Gym To Do

Need some workouts ideas that don’t require a gym? We all know the mental, physical and emotional benefits of exercising. With all the craziness that is surrounding the world today, working out can help you stay healthy, happy, and sane. However, gyms are currently closed and not all of us have the equipment at home to do a workout that we usually want or at least try to do. Not to worry, we have…

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12 Simple Outfits That Will Make You Cute AF

12 Simple Outfits That Will Make You Cute AF

We all need simple outfits to wear even when we don’t have a place to go to. Outfits that keep it simple while still making you look stylish are ones that should definitely be in your wardrobe. Even when times like now are anything but simple, these outfits still do the most even with the least. 

1. White shirt/jeans

Outfits don’t get much simpler than this. Wearing this combination of a…

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10 Things to See and Do in Girona, Spain

10 Things to See and Do in Girona, Spain

From lively Barcelona to island paradises like Mallorca and the Grand Canaries to the historic cities of Andalusia, Spain is awesome. It’s one of my favorite countries in the world and one of the most budget friendly in Europe.

But there is one city that captures my love of the country the most: Girona.

Home to just over 100,000 people and only 45 minutes from Barcelona, Girona is home to a…

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The 23 Best Things to See and Do in Hong Kong

The 23 Best Things to See and Do in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the most densely-packed cities in the world. It’s a vibrant, towering, eclectic city that’s bursting at the seams with people, food, activities, and history.

It’s one of my favorite cities in the world.

Home to over 7 million people, Hong Kong is comprised of over 260 islands. It’s is a fast-paced city with world-class food, a lively nightlife, energetic night markets,…

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25 Things to See and Do in Barcelona

25 Things to See and Do in Barcelona

In recent years, Barcelona has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe. While 5 million people call the city home, over 32 million travelers visit each and every year. (It is actually one of the worst cities in the world for overtourism! Visit in the off-season!)

Despite the crowds, I love visiting Barcelona. Every visit makes me fall in love with it over and over again.

It’s…

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14 At-Home Date Nights to Try This Weekend

14 At-Home Date Nights to Try This Weekend

You know the importance of regular date nights to keep the spark alive, right? After about a month of staying at home, “date night” probably feels like just a distant memory; one of those pre-staying-at-home memories you remember fondly, like going to the gym or grocery shopping without severe anxiety. However, date nights should still be a part of your weekly routine.

Romance might be the…

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Fluffy Pancakes

I first posted this pancake recipe in 2006, and figured it was time to elaborate a bit. It’s a recipe I use it a lot, resulting in a beautiful, classic stack of pancakes with impossibly tender crumb and golden edges. The pancakes have lightness and lift, and good color. That said, the real reason I love this recipe is because it’s endlessly adaptable. I’ve used it as a base pancake recipe and…

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How to Cook Beans that are Tender, Creamy, and Nearly Perfect

How to Cook Beans that are Tender, Creamy, and Nearly Perfect

This is a recipe I included in Near & Far in 2015 inspired by a trip to Italy a few years prior to that. It’s arguably the best way I know to cook beans, a version of the much-loved Tuscan bean recipe – fagioli al fiasco. And it’s the method I always return to. Traditionally, beans were baked overnight in a Chianti bottle placed near the embers of that night’s fire. While not exactly authentic…

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Pasta with Creamy Crushed Walnut Sauce Recipe

Pasta with Creamy Crushed Walnut Sauce Recipe

This is the best thing I’ve cooked with the least amount of effort in the past month. Most of my lazy lunches never make it to the site, but this pasta is an exception. If you have a favorite dried pasta, a few cloves of garlic, walnuts, and black pepper you can make it too. The other ingredients – lemon zest, a bit of grated cheese, a finishing cascade of breadcrumbs and herbs are encouraged,…

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This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Exercise

This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Exercise

What exactly happens to and in your body when you exercise? That is a common question among beginner exercisers. Well, a lot happens to your body once you start subjecting it to intense physical activities, particularly if you have been living a sedentary lifestyle. You actually start feeling the impact as soon as you hit the ground running. Your heart starts to beat more than you are used to,…

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The Dresses Every Woman Should Have in Her Closet

The Dresses Every Woman Should Have in Her Closet

Picture this: you wake up on a July day. After a couple of snoozes, you pick up your phone to scroll through your email and check the weather. It’s a low of 80 degrees with a high of 100. You get an image in your head of your commute, packed onto the subway with a million other sweaty people, followed by a half a mile walk in the hot summer sun. “What will I wear today?” you wonder, picturing…

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Egg Roll in a Bowl, Kale Salad, Angels

Egg Roll in a Bowl, Kale Salad, Angels

Six weeks as of today, April 24. Six weeks! I’m not sure what it adds up to exactly, but it’s a milestone nonetheless! On this rainy Friday, I’m pleased to wrap up the week’s content with a little help from Bean. (So meta!) Yesterday I ran in a state park, talked to my college friend on the old-fashioned telephone, video’d my daughter juggling a soccer ball to the exact beat of a Kanye song, made…