Help in any way possible: Delhi CM Kejriwal's SOS call to industrialists on oxygen
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made an appeal to the top industrialists of the country saying "please do whatever you can to support us", as the national capital battles a distressing shortage of medical oxygen due to a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.
Apr 25, 2021, 19:32 PM IST
Delhi extends lockdown restrictions, here is what’s exempted
Delhi lockdown, earlier supposed to end on April 26 morning, will now remain in place till May 3.
Apr 25, 2021, 17:19 PM IST
Complete lockdown extended in Delhi by one week amid deteriorating COVID-19 situation
Delhi on Saturday recorded 24,103 new COVID-19 infections and 357 deaths, the highest single-day toll for the city since the pandemic broke out.
Apr 25, 2021, 12:06 PM IST
Delhi COVID-19 lockdown likely to be extended, say sources
On Saturday, the national capital recorded 24,103 new COVID-19 infections and 357 deaths, the highest single-day toll for the city since the pandemic broke out.
Apr 25, 2021, 09:31 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir announces 34-hour complete corona curfew
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the Union Territory, the Jammu and Kashmir administration announced a 34-hour curfew from 8 pm on April 25.
Apr 25, 2021, 00:10 AM IST
Is COVID-19 vaccine unsafe before and after menstrual cycle? Here's what you need to know
A social media post, that has been widely shared, claimed that the COVID-19 vaccine may affect women adversely if they take the shot during their menstrual cycle. Additionally, it said that the vaccine lowers down one's immunity in the initial days and it is only later that one develops stronger immunity to fight the deadly coronavirus.
Apr 24, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
Germany announces restrictions on international travel, lists India among high-risk countries
Several countries around the world including Kuwait, UK, Canada, Hong Kong, and the UAE have suspended passenger flights from India. India on Saturday recorded 3,46,786 new COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day spike since the pandemic broke out last year.
Apr 24, 2021, 20:45 PM IST
COVID-19 crisis: Fresh restrictions in Tamil Nadu, know what will remain closed
COVID-19: Cinema halls, gyms, recreation clubs, bars, auditoriums, meeting halls and similar spaces where large crowds can gather will be shut in Tamil Nadu.
Apr 24, 2021, 19:28 PM IST
Tamil Nadu imposes fresh COVID-19 curbs, announces new lockdown guidelines
The E Palaniswami-led government in Tamil Nadu had recently announced several restrictions, including a night curfew, ban on tourists at hill stations and a total lockdown on Sundays, with essential services exempted. According to the police, the violators of the lockdown measures will be penalised.
Apr 24, 2021, 19:15 PM IST
Gurugram orders all shops to shut by 6 pm every day, those in 'essential categories' exempted
The Haryana government had on Thursday announced several restrictions to control the spread, including the closure of shops by 6 pm and a ban on all non-essential gatherings.
Apr 24, 2021, 13:38 PM IST
Government extends certain timelines in light of the raging COVID-19 pandemic
It has also been decided that the time for payment of amount payable under the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020, without an additional amount, shall be further extended to 30th June, 2021. Notifications to extend the above dates shall be issued in due course.
Apr 24, 2021, 12:54 PM IST
Special train carrying 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrives in Lucknow from Bokaro
Amid the scramble for medical oxygen as COVID-19 cases across the country continue to surge, a special train carrying 30,000 litres of liquid medical oxygen arrived in Lucknow from Bokaro, Jharkhand on Saturday.
Apr 24, 2021, 10:16 AM IST
Isolate for 14 days: Telangana govt directs Kumbh Mela returnees amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in Telangana, the state health department has urged people returning from the Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand to isolate for 14 days.
Apr 24, 2021, 09:17 AM IST
After UK and UAE, now Kuwait suspends commercial flights from India amid COVID-19 surge
All passengers arriving from India either directly or via another country will be banned from entering unless they have spent at least 14 days out of India, the statement said.
Apr 24, 2021, 08:15 AM IST
UK dispatches life-saving medical equipment to India
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wrote to leading industrialists of the country, seeking their help in combating the second wave of COVID-19. Kejriwal said that he would be grateful if the industrialists, involved in using or producing oxygen and can help with transporting oxygen in cryogenic tankers, come to Delhi`s assistance in its time of need.
Apr 24, 2021, 08:03 AM IST
Amid supply crisis, Delhi government to maintain buffer stock of oxygen
With many hospitals struggling with dangerously low levels of oxygen supply, the Delhi government has decided to maintain a buffer stock of the gas to be used during extremely critical situations.
Apr 24, 2021, 07:37 AM IST
COVID-19: Weekend curfew in UP and Karnataka, here's what is allowed and what is exempted
In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka have imposed a weekend curfew that has come into effect on Friday (April 23, 2021) evening and will remain in place till Monday morning.
Apr 24, 2021, 06:53 AM IST
Rajasthan clamps stricter restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise, check revised timings and other details
The Ashok Gehlot-led Rajasthan government has clamped more restrictions in view of a surge in coronavirus cases in the state. The state’s home department issued fresh guidelines on Friday evening in addition to the restrictions already imposed since April 19.
Apr 24, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Provide security to vehicles transporting Oxygen: Union Home Secretary tells states, UTs
The Home Secretary took note of the Delhi High Court order in which the court has given directions to ensure strict compliance on the oxygen allocation order of the Health Ministry dated April 21 and order of MHA, issued under Disaster Management Act, 2005 dated April 22.
Apr 24, 2021, 06:33 AM IST
Indian Air Force ferries Oxygen containers amid severe COVID-19 crisis
The defence ministry said the Indian Air Force's C-17 and IL-76 heavy-lift aircraft have started airlifting big, empty oxygen tankers from their place of use to filling stations across the country to speed up the distribution of medical oxygen as India reels under the second wave of COVID-19 crisis.
Apr 24, 2021, 00:37 AM IST
