Sri Lanka bars entry of Indian nationals
May 07, 2021, at 01:10 pm
Colombo: Authorities in Sri Lanka have barred Indian nationals from entering the country in the wake of a disastrous surge in Covid-19 cases in India, reported Daily Mirror. The order has effectively put the air bubble agreement signed between Sri Lanka and India on hold.
Air ambulance carrying Covid patient makes belly landing at Mumbai airport after losing wheel
May 07, 2021, at 04:59 am
Mumbai/IBNS: An air ambulance with a Covid patient onboard made an emergency landing at the Mumbai airport on Thursday after losing a wheel during take-off from Nagpur.
Border Roads Organisation celebrates 75th year of India’s independence and 61st Raising Day
May 07, 2021, at 03:46 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Border roads organisation is conducting motorcycle expedition in Northeast to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India's independence in a befitting manner and as part of the overall “AzadikaAmritMahotsav” celebrations of GoI. This motorcycle expedition also coincides with 61st raising day of BRO.
Sarbananda Sonowal reviews COVID-19 situation in Assam with DCs
May 07, 2021, at 03:30 am
Guwahati/IBNS: In view of the rising cases of COVID-19 in the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday discussed the situation with Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the phone.
'Won't let anyone die' if Delhi receives 700 MT oxygen everyday : Arvind Kejriwal
May 07, 2021, at 03:15 am
Delhi/IBNS: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that his government "won't let anyone die" if the national capital continues to get 700 MT of oxygen everyday.
Delhi govt caps ambulance service rates for Covid patients, announces 'strict action' for violators
May 07, 2021, at 03:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid reports of a massive hike in ambulance service charges, the Delhi government on Thursday announced to cap maximum prices that private ambulance services can levy for ferrying Covid patients.
US lawmaker welcomes India's decision to not allow Chinese telecom companies to conduct 5G trials
May 07, 2021, at 01:46 am
Washignton: A top US Lawmaker has welcomed India's decision to not allow Chinese telecom companies to conduct 5G trials in the nation, a move seen as a strong message sent to Beijing by New Delhi.
PM Modi praises armed forces' role in fight against COVID-19
May 07, 2021, at 01:32 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the role of the armed forces in the fight against COVID-19.
May 07, 2021, at 01:19 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A fresh case of black marketing of oxygen concentrators, a vital equipment for saving critical Covid-19 patients, surfaced on Thursday after Delhi Police busted a racket at a restaurant-cum-bar in Lodhi Colony of the national capital.
Day 7: COVID-19 curfew continues in Kashmir
May 07, 2021, at 12:46 am
Srinagar: Jehangir Chowk in main city Srinagar wears a deserted look as authorities impose 84-hour lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 infections, April 30, 2021.
LG Manoj Sinha directs to increase 1050 oxygen beds within week in Kashmir
May 07, 2021, at 12:44 am
Srinagar: In order to further strengthen Covid-19 facilities, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the senior doctors, health officials and CMOs to increase additional 1050 oxygen beds in Kashmir division to ensure immediate treatment for the people requiring hospitalization.
Jammu and Kashmir: Army commissions COVID facility for civilians at Rangreth
May 07, 2021, at 12:41 am
Srinagar: UT Administration and Chinar Corps of Indian Army today jointly operationalised a 250-bed covid healthcare centre for civilians at Rangreth, Budgam.
First landmark Israel, India and UAE trilateral deal signed by Ecoppia through IFIICC
May 07, 2021, at 12:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Embassy of Israel in India has announced a first-of-its-kind trilateral cooperation between Israel, India and the UAE.
Accept people's mandate: Mamata Banerjee to BJP amid post-poll violence
May 06, 2021, at 11:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appealed to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to "accept people's mandate" amid the post-poll violence that has kept the eastern state disturbed in some areas.
Jammu and Kashmir: 5 KAS officers deployed for assisting in COVID mitigation
May 06, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Srinagar: The government on Wednesday deployed five KAS officers for assisting theadministration of Government Medical Colleges, CD Hospitals and SKIMS incoronavirus mitigation efforts.
Tamil Nadu: 34-member Cabinet headed by MK Stalin to be sworn in tomorrow
May 06, 2021, at 11:10 pm
Chennai/UNI: A 34-member Cabinet headed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minsiter and DMK President M K Stalin will be sworn in at Raj Bhavan tomorrow.
Odisha dispatches 345 tankers with 6354.742 MT medical oxygen to 10 states
May 06, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Bhubaneswar/UNI: A total of 345 tankers/containers carrying 6354.742 MT medical oxygen have been dispatched with a police escort to as many as ten states across the country facing shortage of oxygen in treating the covid patients.
Monsoon to hit Kerala on June 1
May 06, 2021, at 10:54 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Monsoon is expected to arrive in Kerala, on its usual date, June 1.
Kejriwal thanks PM Modi for sending 730 MT oxygen to Delhi
May 06, 2021, at 10:49 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister for supplying 730 metric tonnes (MT) oxygen to the national capital on May 5.
Four held for black marketeering Tocilizumab injection in Maharashtra
May 06, 2021, at 10:42 pm
Nashik/UNI: The Crime Branch Unit-2 arrested four people in Gangapur Road area for allegedly black marketing the Tocilizumab injection, police said on Thursday.
'Harsh but can’t be expunged’: SC quashes EC's plea against critical remarks of Madras HC
May 06, 2021, at 09:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to expunge critical remarks of the Madras High Court holding the Election Commission responsible for the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Supply 1,713 tons LMO: Maharashtra FDA tells producers
May 06, 2021, at 09:25 pm
Aurangabad/Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra FDA Minister Rajendra Shingane on Thursday said proper planning is being done through his Department to ensure equal supply of oxygen to all the districts of the state and also for the availability of remdesivir injection.
Union Minister and BJP leader V Muraleedharan's car attacked in Bengal
May 06, 2021, at 07:53 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a continuation of the post-poll violence, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader V Muralidharan was attacked in West Bengal on Thursday.
Nagaland BJP crisis continues with fresh revolt
May 06, 2021, at 07:36 pm
Kohima/UNI: Barely one week after the Nagaland State BJP leaders' demand to remove of the state president Temjen Imna Along was resolved amicably, six district BJP Presidents of Nagaland have written to National president JP Nadda and pleaded him for relieving them from their responsibilities as district presidents with immediate effect.
Centre sends 4-member team to Bengal over post-poll violence
May 06, 2021, at 07:29 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday rushed a four-member probe committee to West Bengal to assess the ground realities amid the post-poll violence, a source in the government said here.
Supreme Court asks Centre to be ready for third wave of Covid-19
May 06, 2021, at 07:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the central government to be ready for the third wave of Covid-19 at a time the country is devastated by the second wave of the pandemic, media reports said.
Fighting Chinese: India, Australia, France vow to create rules-based Indo-Pacific
May 06, 2021, at 07:02 pm
London: India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Marise Payne, met in London for the first India-France-Australia Trilateral Ministerial Dialogue on 4 May, on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting where they once again reiterated the commitment to advance shared values and working together to achieve a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
India will take back illegal migrants to UK under newly signed MMP agreement
May 06, 2021, at 06:56 pm
The Migrant and Mobility Partnership (MMP) agreement signed by India and UK will help address the issue of illegal migrants which has been an irritant in the bilateral relations.
New Australian missions in the Marshall Islands and French Polynesia to counter China
May 06, 2021, at 06:37 pm
The Australian government has opened embassies in the Marshall Islands and French Polynesia on Tuesday amid rising influence and challenge from China in the Pacifric region, media reports said.
Two policemen, truck driver killed in UP accident
May 06, 2021, at 06:21 pm
Hardoi/UNI: Two policemen and a truck driver were killed when the vehicle fell in the Garra river after jumping the railings of a bridge on Pali-Shahabad road in the district on Thursday.