Ban on election rallies extended till Jan 31
New Delhi/IBNS: The ban on rallies and roadshows for the state polls scheduled for next month has been extended to January 31 albeit some relaxations for the first two poll phases due on February 10 and 14.
Assam government issues new SOP for Republic Day celebrations
Guwahati/IBNS: Amid rising the number of COVID-19 cases in the state, the Assam government has issued a new SOP for Republic Day celebrations in the state.
Karnataka ends weekend curfew, continues night restrictions
New Delhi/IBNS: Karnataka on Friday lifted the weekend curfew, although, the night restrictions (10 pm-5 am) will continue to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Delhi govt wants lifting of weekend curfew amid drop in COVID-19 cases
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi government has recommended the lifting of weekend curfew in view of the declining COVID-19 cases in the national capital, media reports said.
Maharashtra govt allows schools to reopen from Jan 24
Mumbai/UNI: The Maharashtra government on Thursday gave a nod to reopen schools in the state from Monday, however, it has granted the power to local bodies to take a final decision considering the Covid-19 situation in their respective areas.
SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal tests COVID-19 positive
Ludhiana/UNI: Former Punjab chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal Patron Parkash Singh Badal has tested positive for Covid.
Ex-Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu tests COVID-19 positive
Hyderabad: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said ehe has tested COVID-19 positive.
India tackling another Covid wave while managing economic growth: PM Modi at Davos Agenda
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda on Monday via video conferencing where he said India has given a bouquet of hope to the entire globe.
Covid-19: Bengal allows gyms, jatras, outdoor shooting for films, TV in restricted manner
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal government on Monday allowed more activities amid the ongoing restrictions in the state to curb the surge in Covid-19 cases.
No person can be forced to get vaccinated against COVID-19: Centre tells Supreme Court
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it can advise but not force individuals to get vaccinated against coronavirus pandemic, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday saluted each and every individual associated with the vaccination drive as the country completes one year of inoculation against the COVID-19 virus.
Hong Kong to suspend flight transits due to COVID spike: Airport authority
Hong Kong/UNI/Xinhua: The Airport Authority Hong Kong said on Friday that it will ban the transit of flight passengers from more than 100 countries and regions from Sunday until February 15 amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Intensify vaccination, ensure momentum of economy': PM Modi tells states on Omicron spread
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a comprehensive high-level meeting with state chief ministers and Lt. governors of union territories to review the COVID-19 situation amid the Omicon variant's spread and vaccination progress.
Courts to go virtual in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh
Srinagar/UNI: Amid alarming surge in Covid-19 and Omicron Variant cases, the Chief Justice of High Courts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have directed that the hearing and filing of cases in the Union Territories and other subordinate courts and tribunals shall be conducted through virtual mode.
Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee differ over COVID-19 restrictions in West Bengal
Kolkata/IBNS: The difference of opinion between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her nephew parliamentarian Abhishek Banerjee has been caught over the restrictions to curb COVID-19 spread in the eastern state.