Currency printing stopped in Nashik till April 30 under ‘Break the Chain’ campaign
Among various measures taken to ensure the campaign’s success, the government has stopped printing currency notes in Nashik's Currency Security Press and India Security Press till April 30.
Apr 16, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2021: Six candidates test COVID-19 positive, one dies ahead of fifth phase
Rezaul Haque, Congress nominee from Samsherganj assembly constituency in Murshidabad district, who had been infected with the virus, died at a hospital early on Thursday (April 15).
Apr 16, 2021, 15:44 PM IST
Karnataka makes COVID-19 tests mandatory for pilgrims returning from Haridwar Kumbh Mela
As the caseload in Karnataka crossed 11 lakh mark, the state government on Friday (April 16) made COVID-19 test mandatory for all pilgrims, who will be returning from Maha Kumbh mela in Haridwar.
Apr 16, 2021, 12:55 PM IST
Even Gods are scared of COVID-19! Goddess Durga wears a face mask in THIS UP temple during Navratri
To spread awareness on the importance of wearing face masks, a priest of a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah had placed the face mask on the idol of Goddess Durga.
Apr 16, 2021, 11:58 AM IST
India records over 2.17 lakh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, highest ever single-day spike
India records over 2 lakh new COVID-19 cases on Friday (April 16, 2021). The new cases took India's total coronavirus count to 1.42 crore, as per the Union Health Ministry’s notification.
Apr 16, 2021, 10:18 AM IST
India’s shift from mass COVID-19 vaccine exporter to importer, worries the world
After gifting and selling tens of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad, India suddenly finds itself short of shots as new infections surge in the world's second-most populous country.
Apr 16, 2021, 10:07 AM IST
COVID-19: Centre directs states, union territories to ensure smooth supply of essential items
The Centre on Thursday (April 15) directed the state governments in the country to ensure smooth and effective supply of essential items amid the COVID-19 restrictions imposed as a measure to contain the spike of infections in India.
Apr 16, 2021, 07:03 AM IST
Black marketing of COVID-19 medicine Remdesivir busted in Kanpur
Earlier this week officials of the MI unit while working on inputs related to a suspicious group, learnt that COVID-19 medicine Remdevisir is being sold in black by some individuals.
Apr 16, 2021, 00:05 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: COVID-19 crisis once again brings healthcare system on its knees
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Thursday (April 15) discussed the worrying situation in the country due to the alarming increase in number of COVID-19 cases which has brought the healthcare system on its knees.
Apr 15, 2021, 23:43 PM IST
Darul Uloom issues fatwa asking Muslims to follow COVID protocol while offering prayers
If the authorities allow 50 people to enter a mosque and offer namaz, the same should be followed, the organization said.
Apr 15, 2021, 22:26 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh government rushes to distribute Remdesivir to various districts by aircraft
Two hundred boxes containing 9,264 Remdesivir injections (a key anti-viral drug) have arrived at the Indore airport, an official from the Chief Minister's Office said.
Apr 15, 2021, 21:31 PM IST
Telangana government cancels Class 10 Board exams in view of COVID surge
In a notification, the state education department said that the students will be evaluated on the basis of objective criteria which will be developed by the SSC Board.
Apr 15, 2021, 20:32 PM IST
NEET PG 2021 postponed amid COVID-19 fears, new date to be decided later: Harsh Vardhan
The central government has decided to defer the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance test (NEET) 2021 for postgraduates.
Apr 15, 2021, 19:43 PM IST
Random COVID-19 testing of people coming to Noida from Delhi amid surge in cases
District Magistrate Suhas L Y said that the tests will be conducted at Delhi-Noida border points.
Apr 15, 2021, 17:54 PM IST
Ghaziabad adds 88 containment zones in one day as COVID-19 cases spike
In a span of just 24 hours from April 12 to 13, the district added 88 new containment zones, taking the tally from 233 to 321.
Apr 15, 2021, 15:30 PM IST
Daily COVID-19 cases double in 10 days, country breaks record everyday
As the country is fighting against the rising COVID-19 cases in the second wave of the pandemic, over nine states in India have recorded the highest single-day spike on Wednesday (April 14).
Apr 15, 2021, 12:37 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh government sets new quarantine norms for migrant workers amid COVID spike
The Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad on Thursday (April 15) issued guidelines on quarantine of migrant workers, who are once again on the road back home.
Apr 15, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
Delhi crematoriums, graveyards struggle to manage resources as COVID-19 deaths rise in city
The national capital on Wednesday (April 14) reported over 104 deaths, whereas the country reported 1,033 deaths due to COVID-19 infections, which was the highest since October 2020.
Apr 15, 2021, 06:47 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: COVID-19 surge, waiting list, and the eternal reality of death
Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Wednesday (April 14) discussed the deteriorating situation in the country due to the COVID-19 surge which has forced even the dead to wait in line.
Apr 14, 2021, 23:48 PM IST
59% firms intend to give salary increments in 2021 despite COVID-19 pandemic woes: Survey
According to staffing company Genius Consultants '10th Hiring, Attrition and Compensation Trend 2021-22', with this impressive growth rate, the market is expected to be stable, and the companies will also relook at their business continuity strategy along with strengthening the workforce.
Apr 14, 2021, 20:55 PM IST
