J&K: 84-hour lockdown in 11 districts from April 29 as COVID-19 cases surge
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has imposed a stringent 84-hour lockdown in 11 districts of the Union Territory from Thursday, April 29 evening in a bid to control the spread of COVID-19 infections.
Apr 28, 2021, 23:10 PM IST
Karnataka reports highest single-day COVID-19 infection with 39047 new coronavirus cases
Karnataka on Wednesday reported the highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with 39,047 infections in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally in the state to 14.39 lakh, as per a health department bulletin.
Apr 28, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
COVID-19 Chandigarh to impose night curfew, weekend lockdown from April 29
The administration of the Union Terrirtory of Chandigarh on Wednesday decided to impose a 'Corona curfew' or a night curfew effective from 6 pm on April 29 till 5 am every day to contain the increasing COVID-19 cases.
Apr 28, 2021, 18:31 PM IST
COVID-19: Lockdown in Goa from Thursday, check what's allowed and what’s not
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday (April 28) announced that the state government will impose a lockdown from Thursday night till early Monday morning.
Apr 28, 2021, 14:27 PM IST
India's Covaxin found to neutralise 617 variant of COVID-19, says top US medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci
Developed by Bharat Biotech in partnership with National Institute of Virology and the Indian Council of Medical Research, Covaxin was approved for emergency use on January 3. Trial results later showed the vaccine has an efficacy of 78 per cent.
Apr 28, 2021, 13:42 PM IST
Canada will provide USD 10 mn to India to support fight against COVID-19: PM Justin Trudeau
Addressing a press conference, Trudeau said that Minister of Foreign Affairs Marc Garneau had ‘direct conversations’ with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar about how Canada can best help, including the donation of extra medical supplies.
Apr 28, 2021, 13:14 PM IST
Singapore sends oxygen cylinders to support India's fight against COVID-19, South Korea promises help too
Second Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Maliki Osman handed over the two planeloads of oxygen cylinders to India's High Commissioner P Kumaran at Paya Lebar Air Base on Wednesday morning.
Apr 28, 2021, 12:16 PM IST
UP Dy CM Dinesh Sharma admitted to SGPGI days after testing COVID positive
Sharma was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday late evening while his wife, who had also tested positive was hospitalized earlier.
Apr 28, 2021, 11:51 AM IST
Goa’s popular beach villages to go under partial lockdown amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Goa government is planning to impose partial lockdown in beach villages to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Apr 28, 2021, 10:38 AM IST
Nurse assaulted with pedestal fan, helmet by patient's relatives over death rumours in Agra
In an unpleasant incident, a private hospital in Agra district of Uttar Pradesh was ransacked and a female health staffer was reportedly assaulted by the family members of a patient suffering from Septicemia after rumours of his death spread on Tuesday.
Apr 28, 2021, 08:44 AM IST
Massive fire breaks out at Thane hospital, 4 killed, several others evacuated
More than 20 patients in different wards were evacuated safely, according to Thane Police and Fire Brigade officials.
Apr 28, 2021, 08:01 AM IST
Section 144 to be imposed in Haryana amid sharp rise in COVID cases
Amid a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, the Haryana government has said that prohibitory orders will be imposed throughout the state.
Apr 28, 2021, 07:12 AM IST
US rushing vaccines, medical assistance to India to combat COVID surge: Joe Biden
As India battles the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, US President Joe Biden has said that his "intention" is to send vaccines and all medical supplies to the country.
Apr 28, 2021, 06:35 AM IST
Uttarakhand imposes curfew in Haridwar, Roorkee, Laksar and Bhagwanpur till May 3
A curfew has been imposed in Uttarakhand's urban areas of Haridwar, Roorkee, Laksar and Bhagwanpur till 5 am of May 3.
Apr 27, 2021, 23:48 PM IST
Work closely with state govts to start PSA oxygen plants: PM Modi tells top officials
The prime minister reviewed the situation in the country relating to oxygen availability, medicines and health infrastructure.
Apr 27, 2021, 21:34 PM IST
Impose 14-day lockdown in Uttar Pradesh : Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to impose a two week lockdown amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Apr 27, 2021, 21:15 PM IST
New restrictions in Punjab lockdown, here's all you need to know
Punjab extended the night curfew in the state by two hours and ordered for the closure of shops by 5 pm in an effort to control the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus infection.
Apr 27, 2021, 18:11 PM IST
Maharashtra: 22 COVID-19 patient bodies stuffed in one ambulance triggers public outrage
The bodies of COVID-19 patients, kept in the mortuary of the Swami Ramanand Teerth Rural Government Medical College at Ambajogai in Beed, were being transported for the last rites. The incident led to an outrage among the public forcing the Beed district administration to rush to the spot and look into the matter.
Apr 27, 2021, 16:56 PM IST
Maharashtra Cabinet to meet on April 29 to discuss rising COVID-19 cases in Vidarbha, Marathwada
Maharashtra Minister of Social Welfare Vijay Wadettiwar told Zee News that though the COVID-19 situation in Mumbai and Thane have decreased but in Vidarbha and Marathwada the infections are on a rise.
Apr 27, 2021, 16:21 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh MPBSE board exams 2021 for class 10, 12 postponed
The board examinations of class 10 and 12 Madhya Pradesh Board were scheduled to begin from April 30 and May 1 respectively. The MP Board has postponed the High School, Higher Secondary, Higher Secondary (Vocational), Diploma in Pre-School Education and Physical Training examinations by a month.
Apr 27, 2021, 16:05 PM IST
