India's Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Saved Over 34 Lakh Lives, Finds Stanford University Report
The report by Stanford University said that India's Covid-19 vaccination campaign also helped in preventing a loss of USD 18.3 billion.
Feb 25, 2023, 12:04 PM IST
Fourth wave scare: Despite lockdowns, China records highest Covid-19 new daily cases since February 2020
The country, going through an unprecedented coronavirus wave, reported a total of 13,287 new daily Covid-19 cases.
Apr 03, 2022, 09:59 AM IST
Fourth wave scare: Lockdown in China, record hospitalisations in France as Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc around world
Globally, more than 48.01 crore confirmed cases of Covid-19, including 61,24,396 deaths have been so far reported to the World Health Organization.
Mar 29, 2022, 10:34 AM IST
Fourth wave scare, China puts 26 million people under lockdown after surge in Covid-19 cases
China has decided to put its largest city of Shanghai, which has a population of over 26 million, under lockdown due to record Covid-19 cases.
Mar 28, 2022, 07:05 AM IST
Netherlands to go into strict Christmas lockdown to contain Omicron COVID-19 variant
"The Netherlands is again shutting down. That is unavoidable because of the fifth wave that is coming at us with the Omicron variant," Prime Minister Mark Rutte said.
Dec 19, 2021, 06:28 AM IST
Breaking News: 2 days complete lockdown imposed in Kerala amid rising COVID-19 cases
Kerala, which is witnessing an alarming spike in daily COVID-19 cases, has further extended the weekend lockdown from this week. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “As large number of Covid cases are still being reported in Kerala, the team will assist the state in its ongoing efforts in Covid management.”
Jul 29, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh lockdown: Yogi Adityanath relaxes night curfew by 2 hours; restaurants allowed at 50% capacity
As per the fresh guidelines of Uttar Pradesh government, restaurants and malls in the state will be allowed to open with 50 per cent capacity with strict compliance of COVID protocol.
Jun 15, 2021, 20:45 PM IST
Mediapersons, journalists don't need COVID-19 e-pass for travel during Delhi night curfew
People working with electronic and the print media will not require e-passes for travelling in the national capital during the night curfew between 10 pm to 5 am.
Apr 09, 2021, 21:27 PM IST
Nagpur singer attempts suicide, live streams act on Facebook, saved by friends
A singer from Nagpur has committed suicide by slashing his wrists and this entire act was live-streamed on Facebook on Saturday (March 13). The 35-year-old single was facing financial woes in the wake of lockdown infused by coronavirus pandemic.
Mar 14, 2021, 16:54 PM IST
UK extends COVID lockdown till July 17, to quarantine visitors for 10 days
The changes to the regulation governing coronavirus restrictions were made as part of a review of the third lockdown earlier this month by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, a report said. It added that the regulation, which applies to England only, was due to expire last week but has now been extended until July 17, around the date when school summer holidays begin.
Jan 24, 2021, 07:34 AM IST
After Karnataka and Kerala, primary schools reopen in this state after 10 months
An official of the education department said that a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been issued earlier this week on reopening of schools with physical presence of the students from class 1 to 5 with alternate days of classes.
Jan 02, 2021, 07:45 AM IST
COVID-19 deaths: Bavaria in Germany to impose tougher lockdown from December 9
People in Bavaria will only be able to leave their homes with good reason although some rules will be relaxed for Christmas, however not for New Year celebrations.
Dec 07, 2020, 23:40 PM IST
'Centre announces 15-day lockdown' report fake news: PIB fact check
The report shared on social media, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo, claimed that the Centre has announced a lockdown of 15 days, but it was found to be fake news in the PIB fact check.
Dec 04, 2020, 16:01 PM IST
Is the second lockdown helping France to curb coronavirus cases? Know here
France President Emmanuel Macron has imposed month-long nationwide lockdown till November end in the country to combat the spread of coronavirus.
Nov 14, 2020, 09:28 AM IST
Cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes set to reopen in these cities, states from Thursday, check details
After a gap of nearly 7 months, cinema halls and multiplexes are set to reopen in several states amid strict adherence to the Centre’s COVID-19 safety protocols.
Oct 14, 2020, 16:21 PM IST
As the second-wave of Coronavirus flares up, these countries plan another lockdown
Seeing the rise in coronavirus cases some countries are have started reimposing lockdown to control the spread of infection.
Oct 06, 2020, 08:06 AM IST
Dabbawalas allowed in Mumbai local trains as Maharashtra extends lockdown till October 31
Mumbai’s famed ‘Dabbawalas’ have been allowed to offer tiffin services in local trains even as the Maharashtra government has extended the coronavirus lockdown till October 31. The Maharashtra government had on Wednesday extended the lockdown imposed to contain the COVID-19 spread till October 31.
Oct 01, 2020, 07:54 AM IST
Coronavirus lockdown forced 'Balika Vadhu' director to sell vegetables to earn a living
The lockdown forced Ramvriksh to sell vegetables to earn a living. He has worked as an assistant director on TV shows and Bhojpuri movies.
Sep 27, 2020, 12:59 PM IST
Mouni Roy on what lockdown made her realise
Mouni Roy, who will soon be seen in the digital film 'London Confidential', is currently in Dubai.
Sep 22, 2020, 16:05 PM IST
No data of alleged police harassment during COVID lockdown maintained by Centre: MHA
The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday informed Rajya Sabha that since police and public order are State subjects, the Centre has no records of complaints, FIRs, regarding harassment/injury or death of individuals by police measures while enforcing the COVID-19 lockdown in the country.
Sep 16, 2020, 13:32 PM IST
