Centre Reviews Covid-19 Situation, Asks States To Keep Eye On New Variants Like Pirola, Eris
As of Monday, India has 1,475 active coronavirus cases. The maximum number of active cases is in Kerala (1,010), followed by West Bengal (182) and Maharashtra (116).
Aug 22, 2023, 00:00 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to chair COVID-19 review meeting with CMs today to assess the situation
In view of increasing COVID cases in the country over the last two weeks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting to assess the situation with Chief Ministers on Wednesday via video conferencing.
Apr 27, 2022, 07:29 AM IST
COVID-19 pandemic sends 4.7 mn more people into extreme poverty in Southeast Asia: ADB
The number of people in extreme poverty - defined as those living on less than $1.90 a day - was 24.3 million last year, or 3.7% of Southeast Asia`s collective 650 million population, the ADB said in a report.
Mar 16, 2022, 07:30 AM IST
Goa to reopen all educational institutions from class 1 to 12 from February 21
The Goa government said, "As COVID-19 cases are reducing day by day in the state, it has been decided by the competent authority to re-open all the educational institutions from std. I to std. XII from February 21."
Feb 18, 2022, 06:52 AM IST
India calls for securing global supply chains, implement vaccine patent waiver at COVID-19 Global Action meeting
India has supplied over 162 million vaccine doses to 97 countries and 2 UN organizations. As part of the Quad summit outcomes of last year, a billion doses of India made vaccines will be delivered in the Indo Pacific in 2022.
Feb 15, 2022, 07:54 AM IST
84 IAS trainees, faculty members test COVID-19 positive at Mussoorie institute
Everyone`s health is being checked at the campus. Apart from this, an inquiry has also been launched to investigate the reason behind the outbreak.
Jan 19, 2022, 10:29 AM IST
Booster doses of current Covid-19 vaccines need to be updated: WHO's Technical Advisory Group
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that current Covid-19 vaccines may need to be updated if they are to provide continued protection against emerging variants, including Omicron.
Jan 12, 2022, 09:39 AM IST
COVID-19: MHA directs states, UTs to take strict and prompt containment actions at local and district levels
National Directives for COVID-19 management to continue to be strictly followed throughout the country till 31st January 2022, Ministry of Home Affairs directed States/UTs.
Dec 27, 2021, 13:31 PM IST
Brexit Impact: Britain puts military on standby as panic buying leaves petrol pumps dry
A post-Brexit shortage of lorry drivers has sown chaos through British supply chains, raising the spectre of shortages and price rises in the run-up to Christmas.
Sep 28, 2021, 14:45 PM IST
Should PM-CARES Fund come under RTI Act to maintain transparency?
The Delhi High Court was informed that PM CARES functions with transparency and its funds are audited by an auditor who is a Chartered Accountant drawn from the panel prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Sep 24, 2021, 11:31 AM IST
Assam schools, colleges reopen today in compliance with COVID-19 protocols
Assam, however, reported 321 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, as per a bulletin issued by the state government on Sunday.
Sep 06, 2021, 14:15 PM IST
Mega COVID-19 vaccination drive in Lucknow today targets 1 lakh jabs
Lucknow District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash said the drive will be carried out at 160 vaccination centres, adding that the state authorities have set a target of administering 86,400 doses in the district today.
Sep 06, 2021, 11:21 AM IST
Maharashtra Dy CM Ajit Pawar warns people of shutting down everything if they don't follow COVID-19 norms
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar expressed concerns over people letting their guard down against COVID-19 in rural areas and added that the Centre has already cautioned all the states, citing that Kerala and Maharashtra have been reporting the highest number of cases.
Sep 03, 2021, 18:24 PM IST
Reopening of schools: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews roadmap for vaccinating staff
The Union Education Ministry said that the Centre is prioritising vaccination of teaching and non-teaching staff in schools across the country to "ensure a safe environment for reopening of schools".
Sep 01, 2021, 19:05 PM IST
Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh booked in Agra for violating COVID-19 norms
After Lucknow, this was the second Tiranga Sankalp Yatra in Agra, in which thousands of people along with AAP workers participated with the national Tricolour on Sunday.
Aug 30, 2021, 15:20 PM IST
TMC MPs to submit their views to Election Commission on holding polls amid COVID-19 situation
The Election Commission office, which issued several guidelines/instructions/Orders for campaigning during general election/bye election in wake of COVID-19 pandemic in the country, sought the views of the political parties on holding the election amid such situation.
Aug 26, 2021, 11:18 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks action taken report from Centre on recommendations of National Task Force on Oxygen
The Supreme Court said that since the NTF consists of senior doctors and experts from all over the country, it is imperative for the Centre to take steps to ensure that its recommendations are duly implemented at the policy level to meet any exigencies in present and foreseeable future.
Aug 09, 2021, 17:49 PM IST
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai to hold high-level meet on COVID-19 today
The meeting is scheduled at Chief Minister`s official residence, Krishna, after Bommai returns from New Delhi. The CM will also hold meetings with the authorities of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to monitor the situation in Bengaluru.
Jul 31, 2021, 11:09 AM IST
Medical fraternity should be awarded Bharat Ratna this year, it will make entire country happy: CM Arvind Kejriwal
CM Arvind Kejriwal said that bestowing Bharat Ratna on doctors and paramedics as a community will recognise the sacrifice of all the doctors and paramedic staff who had lost their lives on duty, along with paying homage to the departed souls.
Jul 05, 2021, 07:35 AM IST
CM Arvind Kejriwal to focus on Delhi's economic revival, gears up for third wave of COVID-19
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the Delhi government has also decided against reopening schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
Jun 14, 2021, 12:23 PM IST
