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.
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.
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.
'No issues on CoWin with certification' : India's response over UK's concern
Sep 23, 2021, at 04:39 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India has dismissed the "vaccination certification issues" cited by the British authorities for not exempting Indians vaccinated with two doses of Covishield from mandatory quarantine on their arrival in the UK.
Centre allows flights to operate 85 pc of their pre-Covid capacity, eases fare rules also
Sep 19, 2021, at 03:42 am
New Delhi/UNI: With Covid situation easing in the country, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Saturday allowed airlines to operate upto 85 per cent of their pre-Covid flight capacity.
Despite rising COVID-19 cases, Kerala, Maharashtra rule out statewide lockdown
Sep 04, 2021, at 04:44 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/Mumbai/IBNS: Kerala and Maharashtra, the two states reporting highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country, have ruled out the imposition of a statewide lockdown, media reports said.
Jharkhand policemen thrash army jawan for not wearing mask
Sep 03, 2021, at 02:04 am
Chatra/IBNS: An Indian Army jawan was beaten black and blue by policemen in Chatra district of Jharkhand for not wearing a mask on Wednesday.
SC slams a section of private news channels for communal tone in news reporting
Sep 02, 2021, at 09:22 pm
Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the news published on web portals and social media platforms have communal colour, and "only listen to powerful voices" and "write anything" against judges or institutions.
Sep 02, 2021, at 05:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The residents' group of South Delhi's Vasant Vihar has approached the Delhi High Court over an ongoing protest gathering in front of the office of the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR).
Three arrested while smuggling Covid vaccines, medicines to Myanmar
Aug 25, 2021, at 05:50 am
Imphal/IBNS: Three persons have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle Covid vaccines and other medicines to Myanmar, Manipur Police said.
India reports 35,178 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Aug 18, 2021, at 04:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a spike in daily coronavirus cases, India Wednesday reported over 35,000 new infections while the toll went up by 440.
I share the grief of all families affected by COVID-19: President
Aug 15, 2021, at 01:15 am
New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind here on Saturday said he shared the grief of all families affected by the COVID-19 and cautioned that the pandemic is not over yet and precautions need to be continued.
AAP seeks extension of deadline to ascertain oxygen deaths, demands formation of probe committee
Aug 13, 2021, at 12:50 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia informed on Thursday that the Delhi government has written a letter to the Centre stating the deadline given to the union territory is insufficient to determine the fatalities that occurred due to the lack of oxygen.
Aug 12, 2021, at 10:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced the extension of the ongoing Covid19-induced restrictions in the state till Aug 31 with some additional relaxations.
UAE eases travel restrictions for Indians and travellers of five other countries
Aug 04, 2021, at 02:36 am
Dubai/IBNS: United Arab Emirates will lift restrictions on the entry of passengers from India and five other countries, the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) said on Tuesday, according to media reports
Jul 25, 2021, at 08:10 am
Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government has allowed Delhi Metro and public buses to run at full capacity while cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes can reopen at 50 per cent capacity starting Monday.
Bangladesh to receive 250 more ventilators from India tonight as COVID-19 pandemic ravages nation
Jul 24, 2021, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi: Bangladesh is scheduled to receive 250 new ventilators from India on Saturday, media reports said on Saturday.
India records 39,097 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Jul 24, 2021, at 03:26 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 39,097 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health reported on Saturday.
Corona is not over, pictures of post unlocking behaviour worrisome: PM Modi
Jul 16, 2021, at 09:39 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi interacted with CMs of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and Kerala to discuss Covid related situation.
India records 38,949 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours, 542 deaths
Jul 16, 2021, at 03:27 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 38,949 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours and 542 deaths, as per the Ministry of Health released data on Friday.
Covid19: Kejriwal demands Bharat Ratna for Indian doctors, writes to PM
Jul 05, 2021, at 03:21 am
Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, for doctors and health care workers who worked at the forefront in the fight against Covid pandemic.
Heat wave warning by IMD for Delhi,Punjab, UP and some other states
Jul 01, 2021, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heat wave warning for some pockets of Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh Punjab, North Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Northwest Madhya Pradesh over the next two days due to dry westerly winds blowing from Pakistan to north west India.
No more Sunday curfew in Madhya Pradesh as Covid situation improves
Jun 27, 2021, at 12:32 pm
Bhopal/ IBNS: The Madhya Pradesh government on has announced relaxation in Covid-induced curfew on Sundays, following improvements in the coronavirus situation in the state.
Zydus Cadila Covid-19 vaccine for 12-18 to be available soon: Centre to SC
Jun 27, 2021, at 06:17 am
Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that a new coronavirus vaccine developed by Indian pharmaceutical company Zydus Cadila will be available for the population in the age group 12 to 18 years, according to media reports.
Mumbai to continue under 'Level 3' restrictions despite fall in Covid-19 cases
Jun 27, 2021, at 05:40 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai will continue to remain under Level 3 of the Maharashtra government's phased unlock plan, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has said.
Tamil Nadu extends Lockdown till July 5
Jun 27, 2021, at 05:09 am
Chennai/IBNS: The Tamil Nadu government has extended the Covid-19 induced restrictions in the state till July 5 while easing restrictions in some districts.
Prime Minister chairs review meeting on Covid-19 vaccination drive
Jun 27, 2021, at 02:03 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of Covid-19 vaccination drive in the country amid the fears of a third wave of infection as cases of Delta Plus variant of the virus are being reported.
Mumbai Police arrests 8 people for holding fake coronavirus vaccination camps
Jun 25, 2021, at 09:43 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Police have arrested eight people in connection with organising fake Covid19 vaccination camps where at least 2,000 people fell prey.