COVID19

Jammu and Kashmir: Govt sets target of administering one lakh COVID vaccine doses per day

Jammu and Kashmir govt has set the target of administering one lakh Covid vaccine doses per day.

Sep 04, 2021, 15:38 PM IST

PM to resign over COVID mess; Japan under serious threat

According to Reuters report, Suga’s support ratings sink to below 30 percent as the nation struggles with its worst wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of a general election this year.

Sep 04, 2021, 11:57 AM IST

COVID19: HC notices to Maharashtra govt, Centre on plea to include sale of books in essential services

In the plea, the petitioner organisation said that restrictions on the opening of book stores as part of the COVID-19 safety restrictions imposed in the state had adversely affected the book publishing industry.

Sep 03, 2021, 16:58 PM IST

COVID19: Biological E gets nod for phase 2/3 clinical trial for vaccine on children

Biological E has received approval for conducting phase II/III human clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine candidate Corbevax on children above five years and adolescents.

Sep 03, 2021, 16:33 PM IST

Japan's struggling Prime Minister Suga steps down, sets stage for new leader

 Suga took over after Shinzo Abe resigned last September citing ill health, has seen his support ratings sink to below 30% as the nation struggles with its worst wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of a general election this year.

Sep 03, 2021, 16:13 PM IST

India-Russia friendship has stood test of time: PM Narendra Modi at Eastern Economic Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was addressing the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).

Sep 03, 2021, 15:20 PM IST

Sri Lankan Navy seizes over 290 kg of heroin worth more than Rs.2321 million

The interception made way to the recovery of about 290kg and 200g of heroin in 259 packages stuffed in 10 sacks which are believed to be over Rs.2321 million.

Aug 31, 2021, 23:38 PM IST

COVID alert: Kerala records 19,622 new cases as TPR comes down to 16.74%

As many as 132 fresh deaths were reported, taking the death toll to 20,673 in Kerala.

Aug 30, 2021, 19:13 PM IST

COVID19: Vaccinate teachers, children to keep schools safe- WHO

Vaccinating teachers and other school staff against Covid-19 disease can help make schools a safe place against the infectious disease, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Unicef said.

Aug 30, 2021, 17:43 PM IST

UP breaches 30 lakh-mark in single day vaccination, highest by any State in India

While India hit the one-crore mark on Friday logging its highest ever daily vaccination figure, Uttar Pradesh led the way by contributing around 30 percent to the national record.

Aug 28, 2021, 22:47 PM IST

India and Bangladesh to resume flights under air bubble arrangement, check important details

The Ministry of Civil Aviation of India along with the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has come to a decision to restart the flights under the India-Bangladesh air bubble arrangement. 

Aug 28, 2021, 22:16 PM IST

Afghanistan to run out of medical supplies soon, says World Health Organisation

The WHO said that health kits containing essential supplies, medicine for hospitals, nutritional food for acutely malnourished children, and items for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic are short in supply.

Aug 28, 2021, 17:55 PM IST

Tamil Nadu: Universities and colleges may reopen from Sept 1, check important update

As per orders, second and third-year students in undergraduate courses can attend classes on an alternative basis.

Aug 28, 2021, 15:17 PM IST

COVID19: JNU, DU, Jamia Millia Islamia to hold meetings to discuss resumption of physical classes

Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, and Jamia Millia Islamia will hold meetings internally to discuss the resumption of academic activities.

Aug 27, 2021, 22:48 PM IST

COVID19: India records highest-ever single day vaccination coverage with over 93 lakh doses administered

India's COVID -19 vaccination coverage crossed 62 crores as per the 7 pm provisional report.

Aug 27, 2021, 22:27 PM IST

BRICS Environment Ministerial meet 2021: India calls for collective actions against climate challenge

The Environment Ministers adopted the New Delhi statement on the environment, which is also aimed at furthering the spirit of cooperation for continuity, consolidation, and consensus in the environment among the BRICS Nations.

Aug 27, 2021, 22:07 PM IST

'No child will be forced to attend school or college,' says Manish Sisodia; Check important updates on Delhi school reopening

Manish Sisodia said the consent of parents will be mandatory for children to return to schools and if they don’t allow it, students will not be forced or considered absent.

Aug 27, 2021, 19:25 PM IST

COVID19: Congress bashes Kerala's Left govt over rising cases

Reiterating his charge that the COVID-19 management in Kerala was an "utter failure", Satheesan said Kerala has been reporting 68 per cent of the total cases in the country.

Aug 27, 2021, 18:59 PM IST

COVID19: Tamil Nadu issues SOPs for school re-opening from September 1

Tamil Nadu issued SOPs for schools across the state to strictly adhere to when the classes commence from September 1 for 9th to 12th standards.

Aug 27, 2021, 17:53 PM IST