OPD registrations, specialty clinics at AIIMS temporarily closed amid COVID surge in Delhi
In a bid to minimise the spread of the novel coronavirus in the national capital, routine walk-in OPD patient registrations, including specialty clinics at the AIIMS Hospital and all centres will be temporarily closed with effect from April 8.
Apr 07, 2021, 10:03 AM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021: Rishikesh's Bharat Bhoomi tourist complex to be set up as COVID care centre
In view of increasing COVID-19 cases in Uttrakhand, the Dehradun district administration has acquired Bharat Bhumi Tourist complex under Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam in Rishikesh to utilise it as a COVID care centre.
Apr 07, 2021, 08:59 AM IST
This state tightens restrictions amid COVID-19 surge; bans physical classes in schools
In an official order, the Jharkhand government said all shops, restaurants, clubs shall not remain open after 8 pm. However, take-home/ home delivery shall be permitted. Not more than 5 persons shall congregate at public places, the order said. All schools shall be closed and education shall be provided online or by digital content.
Apr 07, 2021, 08:40 AM IST
India records spike of 1.15 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 630 deaths in past 24 hours
According to the Health Ministry data released at 8 AM, the death toll increased by 630 to 1,66,177. The is the biggest one-day rise in cases in the country ever since the pandemic began.
Apr 07, 2021, 07:56 AM IST
How to get an e-pass for Delhi night curfew
Amid an unprecedented surge in the COVID-19 infections in the national capital, the government imposed a seven-hour night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am on Tuesday (April 6) with immediate effect.
Apr 07, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
'Pariksha Pe Charcha': PM Narendra Modi to interact with students, teachers and parents via video conferencing today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with students, teachers and parents during ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021’ on Wednesday via video conferencing. The event will be held at 7 PM today and will be held in virtual mode due to restrictions posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Apr 07, 2021, 06:25 AM IST
Delhi night curfew: No entry in metro from 10 pm to 5 am except for those in essential category
The DMRC said that entry in Metro from 10pm to 5am will be allowed only to those passengers who fall in essential category.
Apr 06, 2021, 21:38 PM IST
Spread message of COVID-appropriate behaviour, vaccination: I&B Ministry tells news channels
The ministry on Tuesday (April 6) wrote to all private satellite TV news channels to appropriately disseminate messages for COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and vaccination.
Apr 06, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
COVID-19 scare at IIT Patna, 18 students test positive
The registrar of IIT Patna said that two students returned to the campus after the Holi holidays on Sunday and tested positive for the virus.
Apr 06, 2021, 17:58 PM IST
Allow vaccination for all above 18: IMA urges PM Narendra Modi amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Amid an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting that vaccination be allowed for all people above the age of 18 years.
Apr 06, 2021, 13:59 PM IST
Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat wins battle against COVID-19
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Sunday (April 5) informed that he has tested negative for COVID-19. The Chief Minister revealed that he had taken the test twice within 48 hours
Apr 06, 2021, 12:12 PM IST
UP panchayat election 2021: Not more than 5 people allowed for campaigning, says Yogi government
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has said that the candidates in the upcoming panchayat elections will be allowed to campaign only in groups of five.
Apr 06, 2021, 11:10 AM IST
COVID-19 scare returns to Noida, first death reported in three months
Amid the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases in the city, Noida reported its first COVID-19 death in three months on Monday (April 6). A resident of Greater Noida west, 85-year-old woman, passed away owing it to the novel COVID-19 infection.
Apr 06, 2021, 10:52 AM IST
Global COVID-19 caseload tops 131.6 million, India third worst-hit country
The overall global COVID-19 caseload has topped 131.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 2.85 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Apr 06, 2021, 09:11 AM IST
Night curfew in Delhi? Proposal sent to CM Arvind Kejriwal as COVID-19 spreads
In view of rising COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government is considering a proposal to impose a night curfew, according to the sources.
Apr 06, 2021, 09:02 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to review COVID-19 situation, vaccination drive with all CMs amid massive surge in cases
During the meeting, Prime Minister is expected to discuss the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country along with issues related to the vaccination via video conferencing, and the measures to curb the second wave of the pandemic.
Apr 06, 2021, 08:31 AM IST
8 states witnessing steep rise in COVID-19 cases, account for 81.42 % of daily infections: Health Ministry
Ten districts - Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Thane, Nashik, Bengaluru Urban, Aurangabad, Delhi, Ahmednagar and Nanded - account for 50 per cent of the total active caseload of the country.
Apr 03, 2021, 13:51 PM IST
India reports 89,129 new COVID-19 cases in past 24-hours, highest single-day spike in six months
The death toll stood at 164,141 after 714 people succumbed to the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
Apr 03, 2021, 10:32 AM IST
Lockdown in four districts of Madhya Pradesh from today to curb Covid-19 spread
The curbs on all four Madhya Pradesh districts will continue till 6 am on April 5.
Apr 03, 2021, 07:58 AM IST
Maharashtra may face shortage of facilities in coming days: CM Uddhav Thackeray on rising COVID cases
The CM emphasized how the state has ramped up the healthcare infrastructure and testing facilities and has stayed ahead in the fight against coronavirus so far. But despite all of the preparations, there may be a shortage of facilities in the coming days.
Apr 02, 2021, 21:45 PM IST
