21.57 lakh Indians repatriated through Vande Bharat Mission: MEA
New Delhi/IBNS: As of date, 21.57 lakh Indians have been repatriated through different modes of the Vande Bharat Mission, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Some Gulf countries still restricting entry to Indians amid Covid-19: Aviation Minister
New Delhi/IBNS: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said some countries have still not removed restrictions on the entry of Indian nationals and the Centre is ready to fly passengers once they ease the limitations.
Schools, colleges in West Bengal to remain closed for physical assemblies till Nov 30
Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government on Monday decided to extend certain anti-coronavirus lockdown measures till Nov 30.
Rajasthan bans sale and bursting of firecrackers in Diwali to protect Covid-19 patients
Jaipur/IBNS: In a significant step to protect the Covid-19 patients, the Rajasthan government on Monday banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the state prioritising the lives of people in the ongoing festive season of the multicultural Asian country.
Assam issues fresh SOP for incoming air and train passengers
Guwahati: The Assam government has issued a fresh Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for theincoming air and train passengers to the state.
SC slams WB Police for summoning Delhi resident who criticised Mamata govt on Facebook over lockdown
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court has slammed the West Bengal Police for summoning a Delhi resident, who had criticised the Mamata Banerjee government in a Facebook post over the enforcement of anti-Covid-19 lockdown, media reports said.
Former Gujarat CM Keshubhai Patel, infected with Covid-19, passes away at 92
Gandhinagar/IBNS: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel, who had tested positive for Novel Coronavirus, passed away on Thursday, media reports said.
Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani tests positive for Covid-19
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday informed that she has tested positive for the deadly novel coronavirus.
No international passenger flights till Nov 30 : DGCA
New Delhi/IBNS: The international scheduled commercial passenger flights will continue to remain suspended till November 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said today.
Weeklong lockdown starts in Mizoram’s Aizawl
Aizawl/IBNS : In view of surging COVID-19 positive cases, the Mizoram government has imposed a weeklong lockdown at Aizawl Municipal Council (AMC) area from October 27 to Nov 3.
COVID-19: Indian government extends guidelines for re-opening till Nov 30
New Delhi: The Indian government on Tuesday extended the guidelines for re-opening, which were issued last month, till Nov 30, a move seen as a measure to open the economy that was hit by COVID-19 imposed lockdown earlier this year.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tests Covid-19 positive
Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar tested Covid-19 positive on Monday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Gulmarg receives snowfall
Srinagar/UNI: The world famous ski resort of Gulmarg and other upper reaches in the Kashmir valley experienced snowfall Sunday afternoon resulting in more chill forcing people to wear warms cloth.
India continues to maintain active cases below 7 lakh for the second day
New Delhi: India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. The active cases are less than 7 lakh for the second consecutive day and stand at 6,80,680.
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis tests Covid-19 positive, in isolation
Mumbai/IBNS: Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday tested positive for Covid-19.