Delhi govt opposes O2 use audit: Report
May 07, 2021, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the oxygen crisis, the Delhi government has opposed the Centre's plea for auditing the oxygen utilisation in the national capital, media reports said.
DMK chief MK Stalin takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM
May 07, 2021, at 05:13 pm
Chennai/IBNS: DMK chief MK Stalin took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Friday after his party trumped the AIADMK in the assembly elections held last month.
India-UK virtual summit strengthens STI cooperation
May 07, 2021, at 05:04 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed on a common vision of a new and transformational Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the UK and India, and adopted an ambitious India-UK Roadmap to 2030 to steer cooperation for the next 10 years.
Put people's lives at Centre: Rahul over Modi govt's go ahead with Central Vista amid Covid
May 07, 2021, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government at the Centre for allegedly wasting money on the Central Vista project at a time the country is reeling under the threat of Covid-19 pandemic.
Australia PM Scott Morrison says India travel ban to end on May 15
May 07, 2021, at 04:31 pm
Canberra/UNI: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed on Friday that the ban on travel from India would end on May 15, paving the way for thousands of Australians stranded in the country to return home.
Telangana will not have a lockdown: CM K Chandrashekar Rao
May 07, 2021, at 04:27 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao has announced that there will be no lockdown in the state in the wake of surge in COVID cases.
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.