covid-19 pandemic

By-poll dates for 56 Assembly seats in various states, one Lok Sabha seat in Bihar announced

The date of polls has been set as November 3 for all states, and November 7 for Manipur and the parliamentary seat in Bihar. The date for counting of votes has been set as November 10.

Sep 29, 2020, 16:11 PM IST

Vaishno Devi: You can get prasad delivered at doorsteps, book puja online

All you have to do is visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board`s (SMVDSB) website and request a puja. 

Sep 28, 2020, 23:12 PM IST

Pakistan intensifies persecution of religious minorities during pandemic

It is prerogative for the international human rights defenders to take cognizes of the continuous genocide against religious minorities in Pakistan.

Sep 25, 2020, 20:04 PM IST

CM Mamata Banerjee doles out Rs 50,000 to each Durga Puja committee in West Bengal

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee advised people to take precautions while visiting Durga Puja pandals amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She directed that pandals need to be open from all four sides.

Sep 24, 2020, 18:44 PM IST

UGC guidelines on academic calendar for 2020-21 session issued amid COVID-19 pandemic

The UGC has approved the guidelines on the academic calendar for the first year of under-graduate and post-graduate students of the universities for the session 2020-21, amid the COVID-19 pandemic situation.

Sep 22, 2020, 22:58 PM IST

DNA: Why parents are refusing to send their wards to school

Daily News and Analysis (DNA) hosted by Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, brings to you analysis of the top news of the day. In this segment of DNA, know why parents in India are refusing to send their wards to school.

Sep 21, 2020, 23:10 PM IST

COVID-19 infection may be diagnosed through emergency stroke scans: New research

The findings have important implications in the management of patients presenting with suspected stroke through early identification of COVID-19.

Sep 19, 2020, 02:17 AM IST

Satyendar Jain says COVID-19 testing capacity quadrupled as Delhi records 4,432 new cases with 38 fresh deaths

The national capital, however, witnessed 4,432 fresh coronavirus cases, while the death toll reached 4,877 with 38 fresh fatalities on Thursday. 

Sep 18, 2020, 02:08 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Chinese claim on COVID-19 vaccines fails to create Indian interest

The Chinese vaccines will be available for use by end of this year as the trials of two companies, Sinopharm and Sinovac, are in the final stages. 

Sep 18, 2020, 01:29 AM IST

Azithromycin, potential COVID-19 drug, may increase risk for cardiac events

Azithromycin`s association with cardiac events also has been debated. In 2012, the FDA issued a warning for azithromycin stating that it had been linked to cardiac events, but subsequent studies have yielded mixed results.

Sep 17, 2020, 18:33 PM IST

COVID-19 will become seasonal virus in countries with temperate climates: Scientists

These conclusions highlight the absolute importance of public health measures needed just now to control the virus.

Sep 15, 2020, 23:15 PM IST

School reopening cancelled in Uttarakhand from September 21 amid rising COVID-19 cases

Uttarakhand's Education Minister Arvind Pandey said that no schools of any kind will open in the state from September 21, adding that the decision has been taken in the wake of an increasing number of coronavirus cases. 

Sep 15, 2020, 20:55 PM IST

Centre asks states, UTs to ensure Oxygen supply at healthcare facilities amid COVID-19 situation

The states were asked to assess the need and then to press more tankers into action, repurpose similar vehicles for carrying oxygen, take steps to reduce their turnaround time so that patients do not face any lack of oxygen.

Sep 14, 2020, 20:30 PM IST

Uttarakhand MLAs to get answers on WhatsApp in monsoon session of Assembly

 With several MLAs across parties having tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttarakhand over the past few days, the questions asked by legislators would be answered on WhatsApp during the assembly session.

Sep 11, 2020, 23:05 PM IST

British drugmaker AstraZeneca expects COVID vaccine result by year-end if trials resume

Governments desperate to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic which has caused more than 900,000 deaths and huge economic and social disruption during 2020 are pinning their hopes on a vaccine.

Sep 10, 2020, 23:38 PM IST

Coronavirus puts strain on mental health: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria

The remarks hold importance on the day the world is observing the `Suicide Prevention Day`. 

Sep 10, 2020, 22:40 PM IST

COVID-19 test price fixed at Rs 1600 in private laboratories of Uttar Pradesh

The state government order was issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad, in Lucknow today.

Sep 10, 2020, 22:00 PM IST

COVID-19 positive BJP leader Reeta Bahuguna Joshi shifted to Medanta in Gurgaon

The premier hospital said, "MP Reeta Bahuguna Joshi was admitted on September 3 in Rajdhani Corona Hospital, SGPGI after testing positive for COVID-19 with mild fever and generalized weakness. Treatment as per protocol for the mild disease was started."

Sep 10, 2020, 01:00 AM IST

Housing sales: Realty firms offer discounts, easy payment plans, assured rents to attract customers

The cash discounts have helped developers to some extent in selling their inventories during this COVID-19 period and they are likely to continue with such offers in the upcoming festive season, which accounts for maximum sales in a year.

Sep 09, 2020, 23:04 PM IST

Delhi Airport’s Air Suvidha portal receives 45288 applications requesting exemption from institutional quarantine

Air Suvidha portal a contactless medium seeking exemption from institutional quarantine and submitting self-declaration, mandatory for air travel.

Sep 09, 2020, 16:00 PM IST