UGC NET May exams postponed, revised dates to be announced later
The decision was announced on Tuesday (April 20) by Union Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank.
Apr 20, 2021, 17:49 PM IST
Yogi govt imposes fine for flouting COVID norms, orders safe return of migrants
The government made eighth amendment to the Uttar Pradesh Public Health and Epidemic Disease Control Ordinance, 2020, under which those who are caught not weraing masks or face covers in public would be fined Rs 1000 on first violation.
Apr 20, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Big respite against COVID as Centre lowers age bar for vaccine to 18 years
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Monday (April 19) hailed the government’s decision to lower the age bar for getting vaccinated and also discussed the reasons behind the move.
Apr 19, 2021, 23:51 PM IST
Night curfew in Noida extended till April 30 as COVID-19 cases rise
The movement of essential goods or commodities and medical and other essential services shall be exempted besides central and state government officials and medical staff.
Apr 19, 2021, 22:05 PM IST
Panic buying in Delhi ahead of lockdown, people stock groceries, other essential items
Long queues were seen outside stores at many places in Delhi soon after the announcement of lockdown.
Apr 19, 2021, 20:54 PM IST
COVID-19: Summer holidays in Delhi schools to begin early, check updated schedule
“Summer vacations rescheduled, to be from 20th April to 9th June in all government, government-aided and unaided recognised schools,” Delhi government said.
Apr 19, 2021, 20:53 PM IST
No lockdown, only stricter curbs in five cities: UP government on Allahabad HC order
The government said that the administration will impose strict restrictions in the cities and will submit its reply on the court’s observations.
Apr 19, 2021, 20:24 PM IST
People over 18 years can get COVID-19 vaccine from May 1
The central government on Monday (April 19) announced that people over 18 years wil be able get COVID-19 vaccine from May 1.
Apr 19, 2021, 19:21 PM IST
Lockdown in 5 cities of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad HC scolds Yogi Adityanath Govt
The Allahabad High Court on Monday (April 19) ordered lockdown-like restrictions across five cities of Uttar Pradesh in view of the worsening COVID-19 situation.
Apr 19, 2021, 17:49 PM IST
Delhi metro frequency reduced during lockdown, check details here
The frequency of the trains will be reduced as per the new rules which will remain in effect till the lockdown is in place that is till April 26.
Apr 19, 2021, 17:33 PM IST
Noida police starts helpline for plasma donation as COVID-19 situation worsens
The police commissionerate has launched a helpline number – 8851066433 – to connect people in need of plasma with donors, the officials said.
Apr 19, 2021, 17:13 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee declares summer vacation for all schools in West Bengal from Tuesday
The vacation will start from Tuesday (April 20) and continue till June. The decision to announce early vacation has been taken in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Apr 19, 2021, 16:50 PM IST
BJP MPs stop oxygen tanker for puja, photo ops as patients gasps for breath in Madhya Pradesh
In an unusual incident, Bharatiya Janata Party workers on Saturday (April 17) night stopped a tanker carrying over 30 tonnes of oxygen with the motive of performing puja and rituals on it.
Apr 19, 2021, 12:10 PM IST
Delhi High Court to only hear urgent matters from today in view of rising COVID-19 cases
Amid an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections in the national capital, the Delhi High Court on Sunday announced that it will only hear the urgent matters filed in the year 2021 from Monday (April 19) onwards.
Apr 19, 2021, 07:40 AM IST
COVID-19 in India: Daily cases climb to 2.61 lakh, total tally surpasses 1.47 crore
With 1,501 COVID-19 fatalities in the past 24 hours, the death toll has now reached 1,77,150, as per Ministry of Health data on Sunday.
Apr 18, 2021, 09:44 AM IST
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 3 million, India remains second worst-hit country after US
In terms of COVID-19 infections, India is in the second place with 14,526,609 cases.
Apr 18, 2021, 09:21 AM IST
Despite a year to prepare, Centre caught off-guard: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi as second wave of COVID-19 hits country
Sonia Gandhi stated that COVID-19 pandemic is a national challenge that should be kept above party politics.
Apr 17, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
Complete lockdown in Bihar amid COVID-19 surge? CM Nitish Kumar to take call after all-party meet today
A day before the all-party meeting on COVID-19 called by the Governor Chauhan, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar held a high-level meeting to discuss the steps taken so far to check the spread of the disease and availability of oxygen for critically ill patients. He, however, refused to divulge details of the deliberations, saying everything will be discussed at all-party meeting.
Apr 17, 2021, 11:31 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Double mutant COVID-19 virus poses a new challenge to medics, scientists
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Friday (April 16) explained the threat posed by the new double mutant COVID-19 virus that is posing a tough challenge in front of the medics and scientists.
Apr 17, 2021, 00:00 AM IST
‘Postpone JEE Main’ demand students amid COVID-19 threat
Two sessions of JEE Main 2021 have been conducted so far in the months of February and March, while two are still to go in April and May.
Apr 16, 2021, 17:29 PM IST
