Officials said on Wednesday that there are no plans to launch the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, even with a COVID-19 super-spreader worried. Despite the lack of record spikes in India coronovirus infections, lakhs of devotees have gathered to participate in the holy festival at the Kumbh Mela. Reportedly, more than 1,000 people tested positive
Covid-19 cases in India recorded a daily high, with 1,84,372 fresh cases reported, taking the total to 1,38,73,825 and active cases crossing the 13 lakh mark. Since 1827, 2020, the number of deaths has increased to 1,72,085 with 1,027 new deaths. Many politicians have also tested positive for Covid-19 as the month of March was
New Delhi: Amid mounting pressure on the Center to postpone the CBSE Board exams to be held next month, the Education Ministry decided to postpone the Class 12 exams after consultation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ministry will review the situation on June 1 to decide the new dates. The Ministry has canceled the
New Delhi: The total number of doses of Covid-19 vaccine given on the fourth day of the Tika festival has exceeded 11 crore. According to the provisional report received till 7 am today, a total of 11,11,79,578 doses of Covid vaccine have been given through 16,53,488 sessions. The total number of vaccination beneficiaries includes 90,48,686
“We are getting married. Jwala Gutta wrote on a social media post,” We thank you for all the love that has showered love on us over the years and have taken the blessings of love, loyalty, friendship and companionship. “ “With the blessings of our families, it gives us immense pleasure to share the news
New Delhi: World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adanom Gebreyes said on Monday that there is confusion over the Covid-19 that the epidemic has ended to a great extent. Although more than 78 crore doses of anti-Covid-19 vaccines have been administered worldwide, the vaccine is not the only weapon. He said that other measures including
New Delhi: Sushil Chandra has taken over as the 24th new Chief Election Commissioner of India today. He has replaced Sunil Arora. Arora was relieved of his post yesterday after completing his term on 12 April 2021. Sushil Chandra is working as Election Commissioner in the Election Commission from 15 February 2019. He is also
Tue, 13 April 2021, Haridwar: Almost all parts of the country, including Uttarakhand, are witnessing a sharp surge in the number of coronavirus cases, forcing several states to declare night curfews, lockdown and restrictions. But in Haridwar, where the thousands of devotees have gathered for the Mahakumbh, no mandates appear to be in practice. The
Four important routes of Manali-Leh road were recently opened, which was one and a half months ahead of schedule. It usually opens in May or June after being blocked by snow for more than six months. High mountain passes in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh have been free of snow and have been opened for vehicular
New Delhi: Today is the second day of the nationwide vaccine festival. The total number of doses of Covid-19 vaccine given in the country today exceeded 10.45 crore. According to the provisional report till 7 am today, a total of 10,45,28,565 vaccines have been administered through 15,56,361 sessions. These include 90,13,289 HCWs, those who have
New Delhi: With a manufacturing capacity of 850 million doses in India, Sputnik V, if approved, will prove to be a big shot in the arm in the fight against coronaviruses of around 20 coronavirus vaccines in several clinical and pre-clinical stages, Russia’s Sputnik V. Obtain for Emergency Use Authority (EUA) in India. India may
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday filed against Telangana Insurance Medical Services (IMM) Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Department in connection with a money-laundering investigation related to alleged fraud in Hyderabad, against the son-in-law of former state minister late Nayini Narasimha Reddy and others Raided seven places in The ED said in a statement
