Covid Crisis

PM Narendra Modi slams Congress, says previous govt had 'distortion' in system

PM Narendra Modi accused the previous government of keeping the poor and villagers away from basic amenities like roads, electricity, housing, cooking fuel, banking.

Aug 07, 2021, 16:06 PM IST

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports 5,539 new cases, 187 deaths, 5,859 recoveries

The cumulative number of coronavirus tests conducted in the state climbed to 4,91,72,531, of which 2,10,425 tests were done in the last 24 hours, the official said.

Aug 06, 2021, 23:42 PM IST

COVID Alert! 613 students infected after school reopening in THIS state, know important update

After the COVID-19 second wave, Maharashtra government was the first to open schools from class VIII to XII.

Aug 03, 2021, 20:35 PM IST

UP: Over 80 lakh beneficiaries will receive free food grains at 80,000 fair price shops under PMGKAY on August 5

The distribution was carried out entirely through PoS devices with biometric Aadhaar and dealer authentication in an utmost transparent manner.

Aug 02, 2021, 22:42 PM IST

COVID-19: Maharashtra extends relaxations in 25 districts, know important details

Earlier in the day, CM Uddhav Thackeray had said his government will issue orders on Monday allowing shops to remain open till 8 pm in the districts where the COVID-19 positivity rate is low.

Aug 02, 2021, 21:24 PM IST

Scholarship schemes for minority students during COVID-19, check details

The Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday (August 2) in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha gave details on scholarship for minorities. 

Aug 02, 2021, 18:27 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: 66.2% have antibodies, two-fold increase since Oct 2020, indicates latest Serosurvey

The latest survey results showcase a steep increase in antibodies in the state’s population, as the current 62% is up from the 31% seen in Oct/Nov2020 and the 29% seen in April 2020.

Aug 02, 2021, 16:14 PM IST

Administration to decide on reopening of Jagannath temple on August 4, know more

The state government has categorically stated that SJTA, Puri, and the Shree Lingaraj Temple Administration, Bhubaneswar may decide on reopening of temples under their management for public darshan.

Aug 01, 2021, 23:40 PM IST

Delhi HC seeks CBSE stand in plea on assessment of Class 10, know important details

Justice Prateek Jalan, hearing a petition moved by the mother of a private class 10 student, passed the order after time was sought by the counsel for the CBSE.

Aug 01, 2021, 20:12 PM IST

Uttarakhand school reopening: Class 9- 12 resume from August 2, check important updates and guidelines

 All schools have been asked to sanitize their premises thoroughly and give entry to students only after their thermal screening and hand sanitizing at the gates.

Jul 31, 2021, 20:22 PM IST

India, UK to conduct clinical trials on 'Ashwagandha' for COVID-19 recovery

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), commonly known as 'Indian winter cherry', is a traditional Indian herb that boosts energy, reduces stress, and makes the immune system stronger.

Jul 31, 2021, 16:38 PM IST

Maharashtra HSC Result 2021: Schools soon to submit final marks to MSBSHSE, know important update

Earlier, Maharashtra school education minister Varsha Gaikwad had said that the final marks of class 12 students will be declared by the end of this month.

Jul 27, 2021, 15:27 PM IST

India saved Maldives, says top businessman on economic recovery of island-nation post COVID

The Maldives opened for Indian tourists back from July 15th as the country announced that it will issue on-arrival tourist visas to South Asian travellers.

Jul 24, 2021, 07:44 AM IST

Fingers raised on CM Arvind Kejriwal for delaying DSGMC elections

The elections to DSGMC were scheduled to be held on April 25 but due to the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases, the Delhi government decided to postpone the elections.

Jul 13, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

LIVE: PM Narendra Modi to meet 8 CMs from North-Eastern states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers of the eight Northeastern states to discuss the COVID-19 situation in the region.

Jul 13, 2021, 09:16 AM IST

Puri to celebrate Lord Jagannath rath yatra, know every important update and guidelines

Puri district collector Samarth Verma said that the people are urged not to come out of their residences during the curfew period from 8 PM of Sunday till 8 PM of Tuesday.

Jul 12, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

Excited about Delhi's Ramleela? Know important updates, guidelines, and entry requirements

The coronavirus protocols are being followed and viewers with proper vaccination certificates will only be allowed to watch the play. 

Jul 12, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

'CoWIN freely available to all countries,' says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman shared how the CoWIN application has efficiently supported the scale and scope of India's COVID-19 vaccination.

Jul 10, 2021, 20:18 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to chair meeting of council of Ministers on July 14, check details

Prime Minister will take a brief plan from each of the ministers about their future roadmap to manage the crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jul 10, 2021, 17:03 PM IST

Negligence of people will increase risk of coronavirus, says Ministry of Health- In pics

The government said that it is working actively with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer Moderna to see how its vaccine can be imported and made available in the country.

Jul 10, 2021, 00:06 AM IST