India logs 15,786 fresh COVID-19 cases, 231 deaths in last 24 hours
The active COVID-19 caseload in the country stands at 1,75,745.
Oct 22, 2021, 09:38 AM IST
India reports 18,454 new COVID-19 cases, 160 deaths in last 24 hours
With 160 fatalities, the coronavirus death toll has climbed to 4,52,811 in India.
Oct 21, 2021, 10:32 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh schools to now open for six days in a week for these classes: Report
In an order issued by the additional chief secretary of secondary education, Aradhana Shukla, the authorities stated that as the weekend curfew in the state has come to an end, the schools in Uttar Pradesh will now open from Monday to Saturday.
Sep 03, 2021, 14:07 PM IST
COVID-19 scare: 721 kids in child care institutions infected since outbreak: NCPCR in RTI reply
Out of 721 children in such institutions, who contracted the infection, the highest number was reported from Haryana (288) followed by Tamil Nadu (149) and Bihar (131), NCPCR said in a RTI response.
Aug 22, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
Delta strain major ‘variant of concern’ in India, cause of COVID-19 outbreaks, says INSACOG
The INSACOG said that COVID-19 outbreaks across the country are due to the Delta variant, a susceptible population and reduced vaccine effectiveness in blocking transmission.
Aug 20, 2021, 15:42 PM IST
Indian Govt: COVID-19 R-Value more than 1 in 8 States and UTs, Coronavirus spreading rapidly here
The Indian government on Tuesday said that the R-value is greater than 1 in eight states and union territories of the country. The R-value actually indicates the speed at which the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading. Corona is spreading rapidly in eight states and union territories including Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Aug 04, 2021, 09:24 AM IST
UP schools to remain closed for classes 1 to 8 till April 11 amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Amid rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday (April 2) extended the durations of its order which directed the school authorities to keep the schools closed for Class 1 to 8. The new date, as per the order, is now April 11.
Apr 02, 2021, 12:38 PM IST
UP schools to remain closed for classes 1 to 8 till April 4 amid rising COVID-19 cases
Amid rise in COVID-19 cases in the state, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday (March 30) extended the durations of the order which directed the school authorities to keep the schools closed for Class 1 to 8. The new date, as per the order, is now April 4.
Mar 31, 2021, 11:42 AM IST
LIVE: ‘Rahul Baba in Assam as a tourist nowadays,’ Home Minister Amit Shah takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi in election rally
The sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the country have put authorities in a difficult position. The rapidly increasing COVID-19 infections in Maharashtra has been the biggest worry for the government and concerned authorities. Amid the discussions over revised stricter guidelines in the worst-hit cities, the Aurangabad authorities in Maharashtra have cancelled the lockdown which was going to be imposed from March 31 till April 9.
Mar 31, 2021, 11:00 AM IST
COVID-19 lockdown in Maharashtra's Aurangabad cancelled, revised guidelines to be issued soon
The lockdown which was to be imposed in Aurangabad from Tuesday night, amid rising cases in the city, has now been cancelled.
Mar 31, 2021, 06:27 AM IST
India reports 68,020 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, global caseload tops 127 million
The COVID-19 count reached 12,039,644 in India on Monday (March 29) with 68,020 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry data.
Mar 29, 2021, 10:32 AM IST
COVID-19 lockdown, night curfews, other restrictions in THESE states
Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the country, several states and Union territories have imposed restrictions to curb the spread of the infection. These restrictions range from stricter implementation of COVID-19 guideline, night curfew and impartial or full lockdown.
Mar 22, 2021, 10:57 AM IST
India records highest single-day COVID-19 spike in four months, witnesses more than 40,000 new cases
India reported a massive surge of 40,953 COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours. Country recorded the highest single-day spike in the last four months on Saturday as per the government data.
Mar 20, 2021, 10:59 AM IST
COVID-19: Centre calls situation in Maharashtra worrisome, urges people to not lower guard
The Centre on Thursday expressed concern over the rising COVID-19 cases in some states urging people to not lower their guard as the COVID-19 pandemic is not yet over. NITI Aayog member (Health) V K Paul in a press conference termed the current coronavirus situation, as "worrisome".
Mar 11, 2021, 19:51 PM IST
COVID-19: Delhi with 409 fresh coronavirus cases records highest surge in over two months
The national capital on Thursday recorded 409 new COVID-19 cases which is the highest single-day rise in nearly two months, while the death toll climbed to 10,934 with three more fatalities, the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi Health Department stated.
Mar 11, 2021, 19:01 PM IST
Lockdown imposed in 11 Thane hotspots from March 13 to 31 as COVID-19 cases surge, Here’s what is open and what will remain closed
A lockdown starting from March 13 was declared on Monday (March 8) in 11 hotspots in Thane city by the civic administration. The lockdown will remain in place till March 31. The order was issued by Vipin Sharma, Thane Municipal Commissioner.
Mar 09, 2021, 11:35 AM IST
India 'stands out' in terms of its COVID-19 vaccine policy, says IMF’s Gita Gopinath
Chief Economist of the International monetary fund (IMF), Gita Gopinath on Monday (March 8) hailed India’s COVID-19 vaccine policy. India has been at the forefront in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and ‘really stands out’ in terms of its vaccine policy, highlighted Gita Gopinath.
Mar 09, 2021, 10:02 AM IST
Maharashtra imposes partial lockdown in THIS city amid surge in COVID-19 cases
“Night restrictions (9 pm- 6 am) to be imposed in Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) amid rising #COVID19 cases from March 11 to April 4. Full lockdown on weekends. During this period, schools, colleges, wedding halls to remain closed,” said Maharashtra Minister Eknath Shinde in the announcement.
Mar 07, 2021, 21:03 PM IST
Army veterans, their dependents to get COVID-19 vaccination at Service hospitals
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has given approval to the COVID-19 vaccination of veterans and dependents of Armed Forces personnel at the Armed Forces medical facilities.
Mar 06, 2021, 20:38 PM IST
Test, track, treat: Centre to states, UTs with high COVID-19 case load
The Centre has asked states and union territories witnessing surge in new COVID-19 cases and high active caseload to continue with the strategy of "test, track and treat" that had yielded rich dividends at the height of the pandemic and accelerate vaccination for priority population groups in districts reporting higher infections on mission mode.
Mar 06, 2021, 18:29 PM IST
