Bihar government fixes ambulance rates for COVID-19 patients, check charges here
Amid rising COVID-19 cases in the state, the Bihar government, a day after imposing COVID-19 lockdown in the state, has now fixed rates of ambulances.
May 06, 2021, 08:05 AM IST
Bengaluru Police arrest 3 for black marketing hospital beds amid COVID-19 spike
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya alleged that hospitals in the city 'blocked' at least 4,065 beds in fake names to make a killing at a time when COVID-19 cases were rising in the country and Karnataka. These beds are blocked in the name of asymptomatic patients who are in home isolation.
May 05, 2021, 23:55 PM IST
Lockdown like curbs announced in Bengal, check out list of additional COVID-19 restrictions
In an effort to control the raging pandemic in the state, the West Bengal government announced to suspend movement of all local trains till further notice and made Covid negative report mandatory for the passengers coming either by flight or by trains from other states from May 7 midnight.
May 05, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh announces 10-day 'corona curfew' from May 7 to May 16 to check COVID-19 spread
The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday decided to impose a lockdown in the state from May 7 to May 16 to check the spread of COVID-19.
May 05, 2021, 16:55 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi hails Kerala for reducing vaccine wastage, strengthening fight against COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Kerala government’s efforts in reducing vaccine wastage and said that it is important in strengthening the fight against COVID-19.
May 05, 2021, 15:30 PM IST
Provided 17 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to States, UTs free of cost: Centre
In a statement, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said, "The government is at the forefront of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UTs through a `whole of government` approach."
May 05, 2021, 15:13 PM IST
Putting officers in jail will not bring oxygen to city, let's ensure lives are saved: SC on contempt notice issued by Delhi HC to Centre
The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed grave concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic across the country and sough a reply from the Centre as to what steps it has taken to combat the second wave of deadly COVID-19.
May 05, 2021, 14:00 PM IST
Curfew in Uttar Pradesh extended till May 10 amid COVID-19 spurt
The ‘corona curfew’ in Uttar Pradesh will now remain in place till 7 am on May 10.
May 05, 2021, 13:00 PM IST
Make Nitin Gadkari in charge of COVID-19 battle, relying on PMO useless: Subramanian Swamy suggests PM Narendra Modi
Notably, the tweet from the BJP veteran comes at a time when dozens of hospitals in several cities across a number of states have run short of oxygen, sending relatives of patients desperately scrambling for oxygen cylinders.
May 05, 2021, 12:14 PM IST
Now, Goa government to vaccinate journalists against COVID-19
Journalists working in Goa will be designated as frontline workers and will be vaccinated against COVID-19 soon, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday.
May 05, 2021, 10:44 AM IST
Five COVID-19 patients die at Roorkee hospital due to disruption in oxygen supply, probe ordered
A magisterial probe has been ordered into the incident, Haridwar District Magistrate C Ravishankar said on Wednesday. A medical audit of the hospital is also being conducted by a team comprising the Chief Medical Superintendent of Roorkee's joint government hospital and two doctors, he said.
May 05, 2021, 10:12 AM IST
Amid COVID-19 crisis, IAF transports over 180 cryogenic oxygen containers, relief materials
Amid the devastating COVID-19 crisis in the country, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has transported as many as 180 empty cryogenic oxygen containers and other relief material like oxygen cylinders, oxygen plant equipment, essential medicines and hospital equipment.
May 05, 2021, 09:41 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh curfew to contain COVID-19 extended: Here’s how to apply for e-pass
Those who want to travel during the curfew to avail ‘essential’ services can apply for an e-pass by visiting the official portal of UP Govt Revenue Department — rahat.up.nic.in.
May 05, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
'Corona curfew' extended in 4 districts of Jammu and Kashmir, curbs imposed in Samba
Jammu and Kashmir has 37,302 active cases of COVID-19 positive at present, whereas 152,109 people have recovered so far. The UT has recorded 2,458 deaths due to COVID-19 till date.
May 04, 2021, 22:36 PM IST
'Book Arvind Kejriwal for murder for doing nothing to improve Delhi's healthcare system amid COVID spike'
Amid the Covid-19 surge and lack of beds and ICU in Delhi, former Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday alleged that Arvind Kejriwal and his government did nothing to improve the healthcare system in the capital and did not even complete the hospital projects initiated by the then government headed by Sheila Dikshit.
May 04, 2021, 17:02 PM IST
Complete lockdown in Maharashtra's Kolhapur for 10 days amid COVID spike
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, authorities on Tuesday (May 4) imposed a 10-day long lockdown in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. The latest retrictions will stay enforced till May 10.
May 04, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Air India pilots threaten to 'stop work', demand vaccination of crew on priority
In a letter written to Air India`s Director of Operations RS Sandhu, ICPA said, "With no healthcare support to the flying crew, no insurance, and a massive opportunistic pay cut, we are in no position to continue risking the lives of our pilots without vaccination."
May 04, 2021, 15:12 PM IST
Deploy resources in saving lives instead of building PM's new house: Priyanka Gandhi
The remarks from Priyanka Gandhi came a day after reports that the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) informed a government-appointed expert panel that the construction of the Prime Minister`s residence under the ambitious Central Vista project will be completed by December 2022.
May 04, 2021, 14:40 PM IST
Lockdown in Bihar till May 15, CM Nitish Kumar takes step to curb COVID-19 spread
The decision to impose a lockdown in Bihar comes a day after Patna High Court asked the state government to control the COVID-19 situation.
May 04, 2021, 12:17 PM IST
Indian Air Force flies 450 Oxygen cylinders from UK, 450 more to arrive
The IAF aircraft had got airborne from Jamnagar Airbase on Sunday, 2nd May to Brize Norton in the UK to lift critical life support equipment. The aircraft flew non-stop for 11 and a half hours to reach the UK.
May 04, 2021, 11:55 AM IST
