Not to panic, Tripura has enough oxygen stock: CM Biplab Deb

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Saturday said the state has adequate stock of oxygen for treatment of COVID-19 patients and urged people not to panic amid the raging coronavirus pandemic. The state has a stock of 4,000 oxygen cylinders and 750 concentrators, he said. “We have adequate stock of oxygen and people of […]

Night curfew imposed in Arunachal Pradesh from today

A night curfew was imposed in Arunachal Pradesh by the Pema Khandu-led government from Saturday for the entire month to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the northeastern state. The night curfew will remain in effect from 6:30 pm to 5 am till May 31. Total ban has been imposed on the movement of individuals […]

Assam gets 50,000 Covishield vaccine doses for 18-44 age group

Assam on Saturday received 50,000 more doses of Covishield vaccine people in the age group of 18-44 years. With this, the vaccine stock in the state now stands at 166,709. Taking to Twitter, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “We have received 50,000 more #CovishieldVaccine doses from for age group of 18-44. We will get […]

Mizoram Deputy CM Tawnluia tests COVID-19 positive

Mizoram Deputy Chief Minister and Mizo National Front (MNF) vice president Pu Tawnluia has tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. Tawnluia developed mild symptoms and was placed under home isolation. His health condition is said to be stable. The 77-year-old leader was elected from Tuichang assembly constituency in the last assembly polls held in November […]

Total lockdown in Mizoram for seven days from May 10

The Mizoram government on Friday announced a 7-day “total lockdown” commencing from 4 am of May 10 to curtail the spread COVID-19 in the state, a government order said. The “total lockdown” will remain in force till 4 am of May 17 and no resident of the capital and district headquarter towns will be allowed […]

42 IAF aircraft deployed in COVID-19 relief work

Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed 42 transport aircraft for COVID-19 relief tasks, including 12 heavy lift and 30 medium-lift aircraft. “IAF has deployed 42 transport aircraft for COVID relief tasks including 12 heavy lift and 30 medium lift aircraft. They’re used to bring in relief measures, personnel and material from abroad,” said Air Vice […]

COVID-19: Manipur imposes total curfew in seven districts

Amidst surge in COVID-19 cases, the Manipur government on Friday decided to impose 24-hour curfew in seven districts for nine days to check spread of Coronavirus. The curfew will be in force in the districts starting May 8 till May 17. For rest of the state, night curfew from 7 pm to 5 am shall […]

India reports 4,01,078 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

India reported 4,01,078 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the union health ministry. With this the country has recorded over 4 lakh daily cases for the third consecutive day. The cumulative number of cases in the country has now gone up to 2,18,92,676. India registered 3,18,609 discharges in the last 24 […]

Tripura: CM Biplab Deb visits newly constructed 300-bed Covid Care Centre at Agartala

Amid surge in coronavirus cases, the Tripura government has ramped up healthcare infrastructure to fight against the virus. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Friday visited a newly constructed 300-bed Covid Care Centre at International Fair Ground in Hapania on the outskirts of Agartala. The chief minister said that the State government along with […]