Chhattisgarh recorded 3,189 COVID-19 cases today taking total cases to 73,966 including 35,885 recoveries, 611 deaths and 37,470 active cases: State Health Department.
Jharkhand reports 1,618 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths, taking total cases to 66,074 including 51,357 recoveries and 579 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 14,138: State Health Department.
"P. R. Krishna Kumar’s persistent, enterprising and mission-mode efforts contributed to Ayurveda’s global popularity. He was an extremely humble and knowledgeable person. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Assam reported 2,394 COVID-19 cases today, taking total cases to 1,48,969 including 1,16,900 recoveries, 31,555 active cases and 511 deaths: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Kochi Metro Rail Limited started the construction activities of eight more terminals of Kochi Water Metro today by starting the piling work at Eloor. KMRL MD Alkesh Kumar Sharma attended the ground-breaking ceremony at Eloor along with senior officials: Kochi Metro Rail.
In view of #COVID19 pandemic, Delhi Govt has decided to declare Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital & Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital as designated COVID Hospitals partially, for admitting confirmed/suspected cases of COVID-19 in addition to the already designated COVID Hospitals.
Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally reaches 10,795. The total number of cases includes 4,146 active cases, 6,531 recoveries and 89 deaths: State Health Department.
Kerala Govt has requested Governor AM Khan to amend the Kerala Municipality Act & Kerala Panchayat Raj Act to extend the time of local body elections by one hour and enable those under quarantine to exercise their franchise by postal vote. Polling to start at 7 am and conclude at 6 pm.
In view of #COVID19 pandemic, Delhi Govt has decided to declare Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital & Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital as designated COVID Hospitals partially, for admitting confirmed/suspected cases of COVID-19 in addition to the already designated COVID Hospitals.
Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally reaches 10,795. The total number of cases includes 4,146 active cases, 6,531 recoveries and 89 deaths: State Health Department.
Kerala Govt has requested Governor AM Khan to amend the Kerala Municipality Act & Kerala Panchayat Raj Act to extend the time of local body elections by one hour and enable those under quarantine to exercise their franchise by postal vote. Polling to start at 7 am and conclude at 6 pm.
Environment Ministerial Meeting of the G20 countries took place today through video conferencing. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said, India has taken significant steps to protect the environment, forest and wildlife as well as combating pollution and climate change.
West Bengal: Anindita Pal Dey, accused in the murder case of lawyer Rajat Dey in 2018, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Barasat court under sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code.
Under Kisan Rail Project, potential circuits for movement of vegetables, fruits & other perishables are being identified in consultation with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Fisheries Depts of State Governments: Ministry of Railways.
Zhenhua data leak: GoI has constituted an expert committee under the National Cyber Security Coordinator to study these reports, evaluate their implications, assess any violations of law and submit its recommendations within 30 days: Sources
From 27th March till now, 76 children suffering from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome/Japanese encephalitis admitted here. Out of which, 11 children have died, 2 children are admitted in PICU ward. 60 children discharged: Shrikrishna Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
West Bengal: Anindita Pal Dey, accused in the murder case of lawyer Rajat Dey in 2018, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Barasat court under sections 302 and 201 of the Indian Penal Code.
Under Kisan Rail Project, potential circuits for movement of vegetables, fruits & other perishables are being identified in consultation with Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Agriculture/Animal Husbandry/Fisheries Depts of State Governments: Ministry of Railways.
Zhenhua data leak: GoI has constituted an expert committee under the National Cyber Security Coordinator to study these reports, evaluate their implications, assess any violations of law and submit its recommendations within 30 days: Sources
From 27th March till now, 76 children suffering from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome/Japanese encephalitis admitted here. Out of which, 11 children have died, 2 children are admitted in PICU ward. 60 children discharged: Shrikrishna Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Specialised & essential guest workers employed in various industries would be allowed to work if they are found asymptomatically #COVID19 positive. But they would have to work in the areas exclusively marked for such workers having taken all precautions: Kerala State Government
Calcutta High Court says that family members of #COVID19 victims be permitted to perform funeral rites of the deceased subject to them following certain precautionary guidelines to eliminate/minimise the risk of them becoming infected.
Government of Assam issues instructions to be followed in Kamrup Metropolitan District during "Biswakarma Puja" and "Mahalaya" tomorrow, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic & continuous rise in positive cases in the district; only 15 people allowed in 'puja' offering places.
Highest single-day #COVID19 recovery recorded in Odisha with 4121 discharges today. The total number of recovered cases now stands at 1,29,859: Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha
Anguished by the capsizing of a boat in Kota, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Mumbai, September 16: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Tuesday three vaccine candidates against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) are in the clinical stage of trials in India and one of them will soon begin Phase 3 trials after getting clearances.
Amid the United States-China trade war and COVID-19 pandemic, Apple's second-largest contract manufacturer -- Pegatron -- is reportedly looking forward to setting up its facility in Tamil Nadu.
India on Tuesday responded to the UN human rights chief’s criticism of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir by saying it had revived grassroots democracy and pushed economic development in the region despi
Specialised & essential guest workers employed in various industries would be allowed to work if they are found asymptomatically #COVID19 positive. But they would have to work in the areas exclusively marked for such workers having taken all precautions: Kerala State Government
Calcutta High Court says that family members of #COVID19 victims be permitted to perform funeral rites of the deceased subject to them following certain precautionary guidelines to eliminate/minimise the risk of them becoming infected.
Government of Assam issues instructions to be followed in Kamrup Metropolitan District during "Biswakarma Puja" and "Mahalaya" tomorrow, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic & continuous rise in positive cases in the district; only 15 people allowed in 'puja' offering places.
Highest single-day #COVID19 recovery recorded in Odisha with 4121 discharges today. The total number of recovered cases now stands at 1,29,859: Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha
Anguished by the capsizing of a boat in Kota, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Mumbai, September 16: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Tuesday three vaccine candidates against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) are in the clinical stage of trials in India and one of them will soon begin Phase 3 trials after getting clearances.
Amid the United States-China trade war and COVID-19 pandemic, Apple's second-largest contract manufacturer -- Pegatron -- is reportedly looking forward to setting up its facility in Tamil Nadu.
India on Tuesday responded to the UN human rights chief’s criticism of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir by saying it had revived grassroots democracy and pushed economic development in the region despite Pakistan’s efforts to derail this process.
Maharashtra tops daily average deaths in top 5 states, informed Health Ministry on the COVID-19 situation.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and the Indian team walked out a meet of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation hosted by Russia after Pakistan used a doctored map as a background for its representative. The map showed Indian territories as part of Pakistan.
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