covid-19 in india

Centre issues new COVID-19 guidelines for malls, religious places, restaurants

The Central government on Thursday (March 4) issued new guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19 spread. Adding to the previous guidelines, including mandatory wearing of face masks and social distancing at public places like malls, restaurants and religious places, the central government has issued a fresh list again.

Mar 04, 2021, 22:06 PM IST

BJP MLAs stage protest outside Maharashtra Assembly over alleged irregularities in COVID-19 related state purchase

BJP MLAs staged a protest outside the state Assembly here on Thursday (March 4) against the Maha Vikas Aghadi government alleging irregularities in COVID-19 related purchase by the government. The Opposition claimed that the state government has allotted tenders to contractors in creating COVID-19 infrastructure without proper procedures and, hence there are irregularities.

Mar 04, 2021, 19:48 PM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

"Got my first dose of the vaccination against COVID-19 this morning. Thanking Sister Ramya PC for her care and professionalism. Fortunate to be in India, where development and dissemination have been prompt and affordable. #vaccinated," Sitharaman tweeted.

Mar 04, 2021, 18:43 PM IST

Puducherry reports 17 new COVID-19 cases, overall tally rises to 39,794

The union Territory reported 17 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the overall tally to 39,794, a top Health department official said on Thursday (March 4).

Mar 04, 2021, 18:34 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, wife take COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS Delhi

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday (March 4) took his first dose of COVID-19 vaccination at AIIMS in Delhi. Former Prime Minister was accompanied by his wife Gursharan Kaur, who also took the vaccine shot at the same hospital.

Mar 04, 2021, 18:23 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal takes the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal was administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Tirath Ram Shah Hospital on Thursday (March 4). Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also took his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Delhi government-run LNJP hospital.

Mar 04, 2021, 18:15 PM IST

Live updates: EPFO keeps interest rates unchanged at 8.5 per cent on deposits for 2020-21

The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear a bunch of petitions filed by women Army officers over non-implementation of the order granting permanent commission to them in the Army and Navy.

Mar 04, 2021, 12:19 PM IST

COVID-19 surge in six states adds to over 86% of new cases in past 24 hours: Centre

The Centre in a press release named states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and Karnataka as witnessing a rise in new COVID-19 cases which have added to nearly 86.37% of the fresh infections reported in India within the last 24 hours.

Feb 28, 2021, 23:17 PM IST

After Maharashtra and Gujarat, lockdown extended in THIS state amid surge in COVID-19 cases

Tamil Nadu has extended the existing state-wide lockdown till March 31. The Tamil Nadu government has put in place centre’s guidelines for containing the spread of COVID-19 cases. Adding to this, the district administration will be taking appropriate COVID-19 measures.

Feb 28, 2021, 22:18 PM IST

Odisha orders mandatory home isolation for travelers from THESE COVID-19-hit states

People coming to Odisha from COVID-hit regions like Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh will have to undergo mandatory week-long home isolation. The state government modified its earlier order of imposing precautionary measures to those arriving from 12 states

Feb 28, 2021, 19:03 PM IST

Lockdown extended in Maharashtra, Gujarat cities as COVID-19 cases surge again

As Maharashtra and Gujarat witness a massive surge in coronavirus cases in the past few days a decision to impose lockdown in some districts has been taken. On Friday, Gujarat reported 460 new cases while Maharashtra registered 8,333 fresh coronavirus cases.

Feb 27, 2021, 23:54 PM IST

Free COVID-19 vaccine in Bihar as third phase of vaccination begins from March 1

Targeted beneficiaries will be vaccinated free of cost in all government institutions up to the primary health center level while in private hospitals vaccines will be administered at a price of Rs 250 per dose in the third phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive which begins from March 1.

Feb 27, 2021, 19:43 PM IST

COVID-19 vaccination will be provided for free at government facilities: Health Ministry

The coronavirus vaccination at government facilities will be provided for free and the cost will be borne by the Central government, the Union Health Ministry announced on Saturday (February 27, 2021) whereas at private facilities will be charged subject to a financial ceiling.

Feb 27, 2021, 18:53 PM IST

Symptoms of new COVID-19 strains: How are they different from old variant?

The new strains, some imported and a few found locally have become a major cause for concern among the people. The new variants which came from outside the country include those from UK, South Africa and Brazil. Apart from these, 'N440K' and 'E484Q' variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been detected in Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana.

Feb 25, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Delhi government's big decision, no offline exams for students up to Class 8

The Directorate of Education (DoE) stated that the students would be assessed on the basis of projects and assignments. The guidelines are applicable for the 2020-21 academic session, during which schools were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and classes were mostly conducted in online mode.

Feb 25, 2021, 09:44 AM IST

Amid spike in COVID-19 cases, this state to restrict indoor gatherings to 100, outdoor to 200 from March 1

The Chief Minister said a decision on reducing occupancy in cinema halls will be taken after March 1. Private offices and restaurants shall be encouraged to display the last tests done for all employees, he added. While directing increased testing, Captain Amarinder ordered mandatory testing of 15 contacts per positive, with monitoring to be done by CPTOs and review to be undertaken by the Health Department.

Feb 25, 2021, 07:21 AM IST

Odisha directs officials to ensure strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines

The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) of Odisha on Sunday (February 21) directed all the district collectors, superintendents of police and municipal commissioners to ensure strict implementation of Covid-19 safety guidelines in all public places including workplaces to avoid any chance of resurgence of the virus in the state.

Feb 21, 2021, 20:52 PM IST