Odisha: 59% people yet to get Covid booster dose; state seeks shots from Centre
The Odisha government is also planning to hold next year's state board examinations for classes 10 and 12 adhering to the Covid guidelines.
Sebi asks to attach Subrata Roy, Sahara arm bank, demat accounts for Rs 6.42 crore
In its notice, Sebi asked all banks, depositories and mutual funds not to allow any debit from accounts of Sahara India Real Estate Corp, Subrata Roy, Ashok Roy Choudhary, Dubey and Bharrgava. However, credits have been permitted.
Deputy CM Manish Sisodia to be present at LNJP Hospital during Covid mock drill
A mock drill will be conducted across all Delhi government hospitals on Tuesday following a direction from the Centre, amid a surge in coronavirus cases triggered by the BF.7 variant in some foreign nations.
Delhi hospitals to conduct mock drills to check Covid readiness
The Centre issued an advisory to this effect on Monday amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases in some countries.
No need to panic but wear masks in public places: Ashok Gehlot
Speaking at a Covid review meeting at his residence, the chief minister said face masks also protect against various other diseases like tuberculosis.
COVID concerns: Working on 26 aspects to tackle any situation, says BMC
Nations like China, Japan and the United States of America are seeing a spike in cases, believed to be caused by BF.7, a sub variant of Omicron.
BMC officials spent Rs 35 crore on five-star hotel stays amid COVID-19 pandemic, BJP MLA claims
In a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday, BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha demanded a probe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) against civic officials who allegedly spent around Rs 35 crore in 2020 and 2021.
Covid: Delhi authorities start taking stock of arrangements in hospitals
"We have started physically visiting all government hospitals. An inventory of beds, liquid medical oxygen, ventilators and other equipment is being prepared. It will be ready by Monday evening," East Delhi District Magistrate Anil Banka said.
UP activates administrative machinery to test Covid readiness, mock drills in all hospitals on December 27
The government, however, said there was no need to panic as the situation in Uttar Pradesh was under control.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman admitted to AIIMS with symptoms of viral fever; is recovering: Govt source
The 63-year-old has been admitted in a private ward of the hospital.
Five foreigners test positive for COVID-19 in Bodh Gaya
According to Dr Ranjan Kumar Singh, the medical officer in charge of Gaya district, the foreigners were tested at the international airport here in the weekend as part of a drill that is being followed for those visiting Bodh Gaya to attend the Dalai Lama's discourses scheduled later this week.
What is 'bomb cyclone', that caused fatally cold conditions in US
An unprecedented, powerful blizzard has swept the United States, causing over 30 deaths and knocking out power for a million homes.
2022: Madhya Pradesh becomes home of African cheetahs, Ujjain gets Mahakal Lok corridor, Indore makes 'clean' sweep again
Khargone city was under curfew for 24 days in April-May following violence during a Ram Navami procession.
Gujarat: BJP's historic poll performance, Morbi bridge collapse and Bilkis case dominate Year 2022
The BJP's victory- the seventh consecutive term- mainly on the plank of development under a "double engine government", can potentially propel it ahead of opponents when the narratives for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls begin to set in.
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee's grand memorial to be built in Gwalior: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan was speaking on Sunday at the 'Gwalior Gaurav Diwas' function to mark the late leader's 98th birth anniversary. The event was also attended by Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and Narendra Singh Tomar.
PM Modi to flag off West Bengal's first Vande Bharat Express on December 30
The superfast train with modern passenger amenities will take around 7.5 hours on its run in both directions, Eastern Railway spokesperson Ekalabya Chakraborty said.
'Avatar' sequel sails to 2nd week atop the box office
James Cameron's digital extravaganza for 20th Century Studios has made $253.7 million domestically in its first 10 days of release, compared to $212.7 million in the same stretch for 2009's first 'Avatar,' which would go on to become the highest-grossing film of all time.
Parliament's Winter session ends early amid demands for discussion on Tawang clash
In his valedictory address, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said the productivity of the House was 97 per cent during the 13 sittings which saw passage of seven bills, including the supplementary demands for grants and the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill.
Delhi HC asks NHAI to respond to plea challenging collection of double toll tax from vehicles without FASTag
A bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad issued notices to the NHAI and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H) on the petition which contended that the rule was discriminatory, arbitrary and against public interest as it empowers the NHAI to collect toll at double the rate, if paid in cash.
States to undertake mock drill to ensure operational readiness of Covid-dedicated facilities
An advisory in this regard will be issued by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at a virtual meeting with the health ministers of the states and Union territories at 3 pm on Friday, the sources said.
Country fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation: Jyotiraditya Scindia
In the wake of rising coronavirus infections in China and some other countries, the government is taking various measures, including random testing of arriving international passengers, to curb possible spread of infections.
Country’s digital growth should go hand-in-hand with protection of individual digital rights: Supratim Chakraborty, Partner, Khaitan & Co
Children’s personal data, especially, is a sensitive aspect and needs careful and immediate attention from a legislative framework perspective, says Supratim Chakraborty
'Still not convinced' about the impact UNSC resolution would have in making progress towards resolving issues in Myanmar: India
The 15-nation Security Council, under India's Presidency this month, adopted its first-ever resolution on Myanmar on Wednesday.
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