COVID-19 Chandigarh to impose night curfew, weekend lockdown from April 29
The administration of the Union Terrirtory of Chandigarh on Wednesday decided to impose a 'Corona curfew' or a night curfew effective from 6 pm on April 29 till 5 am every day to contain the increasing COVID-19 cases.
Apr 28, 2021, 18:31 PM IST
COVID-19: Noida families beg medical officer for Remdesivir, touch his feet, video goes viral
As reports allege that COVID-19 patients and families struggling to find beds, oxygen, medicines and other emergency supplies do the rounds, a video from Noida is being widely shared on social media and the netizens are up in arms.
Apr 28, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Ready 24X7 to carry out COVID-19 relief operations: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria tells PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi held a review meeting with Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria who informed that fleets were ready round-the-clock to meet COVID-19 related tasks both within the country and overseas.
Apr 28, 2021, 16:06 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine registration begins at cowin.gov.in, check how to enroll and other details
COVID-19 vaccine registeration begins from 4 pm today for citizens above the age of 18 years.
Apr 28, 2021, 15:22 PM IST
Uttarakhand imposes curfew in Haridwar, Roorkee, Laksar and Bhagwanpur till May 3
A curfew has been imposed in Uttarakhand's urban areas of Haridwar, Roorkee, Laksar and Bhagwanpur till 5 am of May 3.
Apr 27, 2021, 23:48 PM IST
COVID-19 Indian variant found in Switzerland, says Health Authority
The first case of the Indian variant of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Switzerland, the Federal Office for Public Health (BAG) said, as other countries introduce travel bans to contain its spread.
Apr 27, 2021, 23:31 PM IST
Impose 14-day lockdown in Uttar Pradesh : Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to impose a two week lockdown amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Apr 27, 2021, 21:15 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah observing oxygen supply on war footing: Centre tells Supreme Court
The Centre submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court over the COVID-19 situation in the country assuring that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are directly monitoring the oxygen supply situation on 'war footing'.
Apr 27, 2021, 19:43 PM IST
New restrictions in Punjab lockdown, here's all you need to know
Punjab extended the night curfew in the state by two hours and ordered for the closure of shops by 5 pm in an effort to control the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus infection.
Apr 27, 2021, 18:11 PM IST
COVID-19: UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma admitted in hospital
There have been 32,993 new cases in the last 24 hours in Uttar Pradesh.
Apr 27, 2021, 16:28 PM IST
Maharashtra Cabinet to meet on April 29 to discuss rising COVID-19 cases in Vidarbha, Marathwada
Maharashtra Minister of Social Welfare Vijay Wadettiwar told Zee News that though the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai and Thane have decreased but in Vidarbha and Marathwada the infections are on a rise.
Apr 27, 2021, 16:21 PM IST
Taiwan stands with India: President Tsai Ing-wen offers to provide help amid COVID crisis
After US, UK and France now, Taiwan has stepped forward to help India with its President announcing that it is ready to 'provide help' over the alarming COVID-19 situation.
Apr 27, 2021, 15:48 PM IST
COVID-19: Odisha sends 67 medical oxygen tankers to seven states
In order to meet the needs of coronavirus patients, Odisha sent a total of 67 tankers carrying 1,268 metric tonne (MT) medical oxygen to seven states till 2 pm on Monday, police officials said.
Apr 26, 2021, 23:37 PM IST
COVID-19: India administers 14.5 cr vaccine doses, 31 lakh jabs given on Monday
Total vaccination across the country has crossed over 14.5 crore with more than 31 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered till 8 pm on Monday, the Health Ministry said.
Apr 26, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
COVID-19: Noida Metro services to remain suspended during weekend curfew
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) announced that it will suspending its metro operations at Noida and Greater Noida over the weekends to discourage passenger movement during the weekend lockdown.
Apr 26, 2021, 21:43 PM IST
COVID-19: Punjab extends night curfew timings by two hours from 6 pm to 5 am
The Punjab government has ordered the closure of shops by 5 pm and extended the night curfew by two hours in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Apr 26, 2021, 20:34 PM IST
Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech asked to lower COVID-19 vaccine price: Official source
The central government on Monday asked the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech to lower prices of their COVID-19 vaccines amid criticism from various states who objected to profiteering during such a major crisis.
Apr 26, 2021, 19:49 PM IST
No lockdown in Kerala, cinema halls, malls, gyms to be shut till further orders
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that a lockdown will not be announced in the state instead stricter restrictions will be enforced to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Apr 26, 2021, 18:15 PM IST
Armed forces recall retired medical staff to work to battle COVID-19 pandemic: CDS tells PM Narendra Modi
All medical personnel of the armed forces who have retired or have taken pre-mature retirement in the last two years are being recalled to work in COVID-19 facilities within proximity of their present place of residence, the government said on Monday.
Apr 26, 2021, 17:24 PM IST
Odisha announces free COVID-19 vaccine for all over 18 years, orders 387.34 lakh doses
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced free COVID vaccination for all above the age of 18, days before the nationwide drive to inoculate a vast population is launched.
Apr 25, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
