SC asks states to file report on health infrastructure, says ‘not restraining high courts from passing any order on COVID’
The bench asked the central government to explain the basis and rationale behind the pricing of anti-COVID vaccines and other necessary items. The court fixed the matter for hearing on Friday and said that the Supreme Court is here to complement the High Courts.
Apr 27, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
COVID-19: Gujarat imposes night curfew in 9 more cities, announces new curbs
The night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am was already in effect since April 7 in 20 cities, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara.
Apr 27, 2021, 14:13 PM IST
COVID-19 patients to get Remdesivir free of cost in Uttar Pradesh, check details here
Amid the coronavirus explosion in the country, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken a big initiative to help citizens combat the deadly COVID-19 virus – now Remdesivir drug will be provided free of cost to patients across the state.
Apr 27, 2021, 14:08 PM IST
Imported 20 cryogenic tankers of 10, 20 MT, allocated them to states: Centre on oxygen shortage
Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Gujarat will get two 20 MT cryogenic tankers each. Uttar Pradesh (three), Rajasthan (four), Delhi (three) and Gujarat (two) will get 10 MT cryogenic tankers.
Apr 27, 2021, 12:24 PM IST
Australia suspends flights from India till May 15 as COVID-19 outbreak explodes
Australian media reported that all direct passenger flights from India have been suspended for the next three weeks due to the unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases, citing Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Apr 27, 2021, 10:41 AM IST
Karnataka lockdown: What all you need to know before 14-day curbs come into force from tonight
"These guidelines, which are meant to break the chain of Covid-19 transmission across the state, will come into effect from 9 PM on April 27 and will be in force till 6 AM on May 12," Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar said in an order.
Apr 27, 2021, 09:43 AM IST
Assam imposes night curfew from 8 pm to 5 am till May 1
The United Kingdom's lot of medical equipment will arrive in India on Tuesday via Air India flight.
Apr 27, 2021, 09:32 AM IST
France to provide oxygen generators, liquid O2, ventilators to help India combat COVID-19 surge
France has announced that it will provide India with eight high capacity oxygen generators, liquid oxygen for 2000 patients for five days, as well as 28 ventilators and equipment for ICUs.
Apr 27, 2021, 06:20 AM IST
14-day lockdown in Karnataka starts today, here's what allowed and what's not
According to the govt order, all social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions and other gatherings and congregation are prohibited and religious places will remain closed for public in the state.
Apr 27, 2021, 00:39 AM IST
Turkey announces full lockdown from April 29 to curb COVID spread
Turkey logged 37,312 new COVID-19 infections and 353 deaths in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed, sharply down from mid-April but still the world`s fourth highest number of cases and the worst on a per-capita basis among major nations.
Apr 27, 2021, 00:26 AM IST
Liquor shops to remain closed in Puducherry till April 30
In view of the rising coronavirus cases, the government of Puducherry on Monday ordered all categories of liquor shops to remain closed with immediate effect up to midnight of April 30.
Apr 27, 2021, 00:08 AM IST
COVID-19: Noida Metro services to remain suspended during weekend curfew
The Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) announced that it will suspending its metro operations at Noida and Greater Noida over the weekends to discourage passenger movement during the weekend lockdown.
Apr 26, 2021, 21:43 PM IST
COVID-19: Punjab extends night curfew timings by two hours from 6 pm to 5 am
The Punjab government has ordered the closure of shops by 5 pm and extended the night curfew by two hours in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Apr 26, 2021, 20:34 PM IST
Punjab imposes daily night curfew, full weekend lockdown amid COVID-19 spike, complete details here
Amid a surge in coronavirus COVID-19 cases, the Punjab government led by Amarinder Singh on Monday (April 26) imposed a daily lockdown restriction for an indefinite period. As per the notification, the Corona night curfew will remain enforced from 6pm to 5am everyday till further notice. On the other hand, the weekend lockdown will remain from Friday 6pm to Monday 5am.
Apr 26, 2021, 20:34 PM IST
No lockdown in Kerala, cinema halls, malls, gyms to be shut till further orders
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that a lockdown will not be announced in the state instead stricter restrictions will be enforced to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Apr 26, 2021, 18:15 PM IST
Karnataka under 14-day lockdown: Know if liquor shop be open or shut
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa while announcing the lockdown in the state, stated that home delivery of food will be allowed and liquor shops will operate for takeaways only. However, exact details on the availability of liquor is still awaited.
Apr 26, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
Delhi lockdown extended, here is how to apply for e-pass
Delhi lockdown: The essential service providers are exempted from the lockdown and can apply for e-pass to travel.
Apr 26, 2021, 11:10 AM IST
COVID-19: Karnataka likely to decide on lockdown-like curbs on April 26
In a meeting scheduled at 11 am, the state cabinet will decide on implementing lockdown-like restrictions on all days of the week across Karnataka.
Apr 26, 2021, 08:22 AM IST
Uttarakhand: Curfew announced in major parts of Dehradun district
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, a curfew is announced in Dehradun district's Rishikesh, Dehradun, Garhi Cantt and Clement Town's municipal areas from Monday (April 26) 7 pm to 3rd May 5 am.
Apr 25, 2021, 20:48 PM IST
Janta curfew extended in Madya Pradesh's Bhopal till May 3, Ratlam, Sagar and Jabalpur too relocked
Amid a spike in coronavirus cases, authorities in Bhopal on Sunday (April 25) extended Janata corona curfew in the state capital. Collector Abhinash Lavaniya today issued an official notification in this regard, announcing an extension in the Janata curfew. It is to be noted that a week-long 'corona curfew' was first imposed in Bhopal city from 9 pm on April 12 to curb the rising cases of COVID-19. It was further extended for another week from April 19 to April 26.
Apr 25, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
