People taken one dose of COVID-19 vaccine to be allowed in cinema theatres in Kerala
Nov 06, 2021, at 04:37 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: The Kerala government in its new COVID-19 relaxations issued on Friday has said that people, who have taken a single dose of coronavirus vaccine, will be permitted to enter cinema theatres in the state.
Discipline shown by Uttarakhand in fight against COVID-19 laudable: PM Modi in Kedarnath
Nov 05, 2021, at 07:33 pm
Kedarnath/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded Uttarakhand for its "discipline" shown in fight against coronavirus during his visit to Kedarnath.
Announce package for houseboat industry: Soz to J&K Lt Governor Sinha
Nov 04, 2021, at 10:34 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Former Union Minister Prof Saifuddin Soz on Thursday urged Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to announce a financial package for the houseboat industry which has suffered tremendously due to the fall in tourist arrivals in Kashmir valley and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Assam Rifles conduct various activities in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
Nov 04, 2021, at 02:18 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Jalukie Battalion of Assam Rifles distributed COVID-19 relief essentials for six old aged inmates of Senior Citizens Home located at Ngwalwa village in Nagaland’s Peren district on Wednesday.
Australia recognises Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for travel purposes
Nov 01, 2021, at 08:08 pm
Canberra/New Delhi/IBNS: Easing curbs on international travel, Australia has recognised Indian biotechnology company Bharat Biotech's anti-COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, for travel purposes.
More COVID-19 curbs eased in Tamil Nadu, theatres and schools reopen
Nov 01, 2021, at 06:30 pm
Chennai/UNI: As the daily COVID-19 case load continued to be on the decline, more relaxations came into force in Tamil Nadu from Monday, including functioning of cinema theatres with 100 per cent capacity ahead of the Diwali festival and re-opening of schools for Classes one to eight.
Wait time for visa appointment to be significantly longer: US Embassy
Oct 31, 2021, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The US Embassy in India has said there might be significant delays in the wait time for visa appointments for some nonimmigrant visa categories as it builds back from COVID-19-related interruptions, according to media reports.
Oct 30, 2021, at 02:57 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government on Friday announced to allow intra-state suburban local train services from Sunday (Oct 31) with 50 percent of its seating capacity, while it said schools for classes 9 to 12, colleges and universities will open from Nov 16, strictly adhering to Covid-19-related precautions and guidelines.
Delhi to reopen schools, educational institutions from Nov 1
Oct 27, 2021, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: All schools and educational institutions, which were shut owing to COVID-19 pandemic, in Delhi will be reopened for all classes from Nov 1.
One billion vaccination: Sheikh Hasina congratulates Narendra Modi
Oct 24, 2021, at 10:41 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina on Sunday congratulated her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi after his government administered one billion Covid-19 vaccine doses on Oct 21, 2021.
Centre suggests online shopping, avoiding travel among Covid-19 precautions ahead of Diwali, Eid
Oct 24, 2021, at 06:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: States must strictly implement precautions to prevent the surge in Coronavirus cases post the festive season, the Centre said in an advisory on Saturday, listing measures like encouraging online shopping and travelling only in urgent situations.
Modi's address to nation: 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine coverage reflects India's might, says PM
Oct 22, 2021, at 07:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday lauded India's achievement of successfully administering 1 billion or 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, saying it reflects "the might of the nation" opening a "brand new chapter" in her history.
Oct 22, 2021, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Congress Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over one billion or 100 crore COVID-19 vaccination coverage in the country and said the credit should go to doctors and nurses for this achievement.
One billion vaccination: PM Narendra Modi congratulates people as he addresses nation
Oct 22, 2021, at 03:44 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Friday where he congratulated countrymen after 100 crore (1 billion) people were administered COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday.
PM Modi thanks world leaders for their wishes on India crossing 100 crore vaccinations
Oct 22, 2021, at 05:31 am
New Delhi/ IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked world leaders for their wishes on India crossing 100 crore (one billion) vaccinations against COVID-19.
Oct 21, 2021, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India on Thursday morning achieved the historic feat of 100 crore vaccination against COVID-19.
Sabarimala temple to reopen for ‘Thula Masam' poojas
Oct 17, 2021, at 12:19 am
The Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple will reopen on October 16 at 5 pm for ‘Thula Masam' poojas but the devotees will be allowed entry into the temple tomorrow, October 17 from 5 am, according to media reports.
I am a full time, hands-on Congress president: Sonia Gandhi
Oct 16, 2021, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi Saturday hit back at her critics within the party and outside as she emphasised being a "full time" and "hands-on" president of the political outfit, saying revival of the party requires "self-control and discipline".
Puducherry extends anti-COVID-19 restrictions till Oct 31
Oct 16, 2021, at 05:34 pm
Puducherry/IBNS: The Puducherry government has extended the anti-COVID-19 restrictions till Oct 31 amid the fear of a third wave of the pandemic, media reports said.
Domestic airlines can operate passenger flights without capacity curbs: Centre
Oct 13, 2021, at 02:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Domestic airlines can now operate passenger flights without capacity restrictions, the Civil Aviation Ministry said Tuesday.
No quarantine for fully vaccinated Indians travelling to UK: British High Commissioner
Oct 08, 2021, at 05:36 am
New Delhi/IBNS: No quarantine will be required for the fully vaccinated Indians travelling to the UK from October 11, the British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis said Thursday.
Double vaccination compulsory to participate in Durga puja rituals: Calcutta HC
Oct 08, 2021, at 03:05 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The Calcutta high court on Monday eased some of the restrictions imposed on Durga Puja celebrations while allowing local people to take part in puja rituals, such as "pushpanjali" and "sindur khela", only if they have received two doses of vaccine, according to media reports.
PM Modi dedicates to nation 35 oxygen plants made under 'PM Cares'
Oct 07, 2021, at 07:13 pm
Rishikesh/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday dedicated 35 PSA oxygen plants to the nation, and said that the kind of infrastructure India created in limited time during the COVID-19 pandemic shows India's capabilities.
India becoming pharmacy of the world greatest achievement: WHO's Dr Soumya Swaminathan
Oct 04, 2021, at 02:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India becoming the pharmacy of the world is one of its biggest achievements in the past 75 years, said World Health Organization (WHO)'s Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan while speaking about the country's achievements in healthcare.
Indian hospitals cancel Russia's Sputnik V orders amid surge in free vaccine doses: Report
Sep 30, 2021, at 06:12 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A number of India's private hospitals have cancelled their orders for Russia's Sputnik V vaccine as they struggled to sell the Covid-19 shot amid a surge in free doses administered by the government.
Assam govt orders reopening of schools for Classes 1-8 and Classes 11 from Oct 19
Sep 29, 2021, at 03:49 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Assam government on Tuesday has ordered to re-open physical classes for Class 1 to 8 and Class 11 from Oct 19.
PM Modi praises CoWIN amid tussle with UK over COVID-19 vaccine registration
Sep 27, 2021, at 06:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday praised the CoWIN days after the United Kingdom had raised questions over the web portal, which is used for online registration and certification of anti-COVID-19 vaccine in the South Asian country.
Team India making new records everyday in fight against COVID: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat
Sep 26, 2021, at 06:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 81st episode of the second season of his monthly radio broadcast-Mann Ki Baat-where he said "team India" is making new records everyday in the fight against Coronavirus.
Sep 26, 2021, at 02:55 am
United States/IBNS: India has developed the world's first DNA vaccine that can be administered to anyone above the age of 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as he invited pharma companies across the world to "Come, make vaccine in India."
Maharashtra govt gives nod to reopening of schools from October
Sep 25, 2021, at 01:40 am
Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray Friday permitted the reopening of a majority of the day-schools in the state, with restrictions from Oct 4.