During COVID-19 second wave, over 52 countries helped India: Centre
"Foreign materials from 52 countries have been received till date including from government to government, private to government, private to private, Indian community associations and companies," V Muraleedharan said.
Jul 30, 2021, 06:42 AM IST
Badi Bahas: No death due to lack of oxygen - Central Government
On the deaths in the country during the second wave of COVID infection, the central government has made it clear that there has not been a single death in the country due to lack of oxygen. After which politics has intensified on this.
Jul 21, 2021, 11:54 AM IST
Is it still necessary after 75 years of Independence?: SC asks Centre on sedition law
The apex court expressed concern over the misuse of this ‘colonial-era’ law and said it was used by the British to silence Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Jul 15, 2021, 12:34 PM IST
Centre warns states, UTs against rising 'R' factor of COVID-19, details here
In the letter, Bhalla expressed concern over consequent increase in the 'R'-factor (reproduction number) in some of the states and UTs. R factor refers to the reproduction rate which is the number of people getting infected by one infected person.
Jul 15, 2021, 08:39 AM IST
Odisha requests Centre to allocate 17 lakh vaccine doses not lifted by private hospitals
Odisha is losing a huge quantity of vaccines allocated for private hospitals in the state as the centre distributed the vaccines in the ratio of 75:25 between the government and the private facilities.
Jul 02, 2021, 23:16 PM IST
Efforts on to vaccinate India's adult population against COVID-19 by December 31: Centre to Supreme Court
Centre's 375-page affidavit stated that the country would need 186 to 188 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate 93-94 crore people aged 18 and above, out of which 51.6 crore doses will be made available by July 31.
Jun 27, 2021, 07:29 AM IST
When to take second Covishield vaccine dose? Here’s what AstraZeneca says
“An immunization policy that aims to vaccinate the largest number of people in the quickest possible time with at least one dose makes sense in the present circumstances in India,” AstraZeneca chief investigator said.
Jun 19, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
COVID-19: Centre issues new guidelines to regulate attendance in govt offices
The ministry on Monday directed all officers at the level of Under Secretary and above to attend offices on all working days from June 16 until June 30 while persons with disabilities and pregnant women employees would continue to work from home.
Jun 15, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
Supreme Court slams Centre on COVID-19 vaccination policy, here are top points from hearing
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 2) pulled up the Central government for its COVID-19 vaccination policy of the 18-44 age group. Calling the policy "prima facie arbitrary and irrational", the apex court directed the central government to revisit the vaccine pricing policy for 18-44 age group. Here are the key points from the hearing.
Jun 03, 2021, 09:00 AM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Who is the boss of Bengal's 'Chief Secretary'?
The West Bengal Chief Minister requested PM Modi to withdraw, recall, reconsider the decision and rescind the latest so-called order. In her letter to PM Modi, TMC chief said that she was ‘shocked and stunned’ by unilateral order recalling the state’s Chief Secretary.
May 31, 2021, 18:44 PM IST
Centre defers COVID-19 vaccination by three months after recovery from infection, allows inoculation of lactating women
The Union Health Ministry has accepted fresh recommendations by the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC), including the decision to defer the coronavirus vaccination by three months after clinical recovery from the illness.
May 20, 2021, 07:42 AM IST
IMA tells Centre to ‘wake up from slumber’, calls for complete COVID-19 lockdown
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday (May 8, 2021) urged the central government to impose a complete nationwide lockdown in India to break the COVID-19 transmission chain.
May 09, 2021, 09:27 AM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee targets Centre in state assembly, demands universal COVID-19 vaccination programme
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP-led Central government on Saturday (May 8, 2021) over its vaccination policy.
May 08, 2021, 14:00 PM IST
Thinking of getting COVID-19 Vaccination jab? Here’s 6 points you should note
The central government has released numerous steps on how to monitor and report any side effects caused by COVID-19 vaccine jab. The authorities have posted an infographic for the welfare of the people on its official Twitter handle.
May 07, 2021, 15:07 PM IST
Supreme Court directs Centre to ensure Delhi’s oxygen issue is resolved before Monday midnight
The Supreme Court has ordered the central government to ensure that the issue of oxygen shortage in the Delhi hospitals, amid the second wave of deadly COVID-19, is resolved before Monday (May 3) midnight.
May 03, 2021, 14:20 PM IST
SDMC launches six new online applications, makes it easier for Delhi residents to file property-tax
The South Delhi Municipal Corporation on Thursday (April 1) launched six new online applications related to fields such as property-tax filing and registration of birth and death of residents for ensuring hassle-free services to the residents.
Apr 02, 2021, 08:34 AM IST
Kerala government files third case against Enforcement Directorate in gold smuggling case
In the latest developments the latter has filed a fresh case against the enforcement directorate (ED). This will be the third case against the central agency filed by the Kerala government.
Mar 31, 2021, 07:55 AM IST
Manipur government seeks help from Centre for dousing fire at Shirui peak
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has sought help from the Central government and locals in dousing fire at Ukhrul’s Shirui peak. The Chief Secretary of Manipur has also written a letter to the Centre in regard to the situation.
Mar 28, 2021, 10:54 AM IST
Some people misleading farmers for ulterior interests, says Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur conference
Interacting with farmers at a conference in Gorakhpur, Adityanath asked them to be wary of "vested and selfish elements" who always mislead farmers and use them for their "ulterior interests".
Mar 22, 2021, 06:57 AM IST
Coronavirus Update: Will the lockdown return once again in the country?
In 24 hours, there have been 40,953 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the country,188 people have died, and 23,653 people have been cured. But the growing negligence of the people has once again created a lockdown situation in the country. The central government expressed concern over the increasing cases and said that they are preparing to defeat COVID-19 by joining hands with the states.
Mar 20, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
