Over 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with states, UTs: Centre

More than one crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories, and another 57 lakh doses will be received by them in the next three days, the union health ministry informed on Wednesday. Centre has so far provided 15,95,96,140 vaccine doses to states and union territories free of cost. Of this, […]

COVID-19 vaccine registration to open for those above 18 years from 4 pm today

Everyone above 18 years of age can register for vaccination against COVID-19 using the CoWIN platform, Aarogya Setu app and UMANG App from 4 pm on Wednesday. “Registration for 18 plus to begin on http://cowin.gov.in, Aarogya Setu App and UMANG App at 4 PM on 28th April. Appointments at State Govt centers and Private centers […]

India reports biggest spike with over 3.6 lakh COVID-19 cases, 3,300 deaths

Witnessing a continuous surge in coronavirus infections across the country, India reported over 3.60 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases and close to 3,300 related deaths in the last 24 hours, its biggest single-day hike since the onset of the pandemic. A total of 3,60,960 new COVID-19 cases, 3,293 related deaths and 2,61,162 recoveries were reported in […]

Assam reports 3,132 new COVID-19 cases; govt sets up 1000-bed facility to cope with virus surge

Assam on Tuesday reported 3132 fresh cases of COVID-19, out of 62628 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. The overall positivity rate is recorded at 5 percent, while Kamrup Metro has registered 1313 positive cases. Taking to Twitter, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, “Summary of 27/4/2021 Today’s Total 3132 Overall Positivity Percentage (3132 […]

PM Modi’s aunt Narmadaben dies during COVID-19 treatment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aunt Narmadaben Modi who was undergoing treatment for coronavirus infection died at the civil hospital here on Tuesday, the family said. Narmadaben (80) lived in the New Ranip area of the city with her children. “Our aunt Narmadaben was admitted to the civil hospital some ten days ago after her condition deteriorated […]

Meghalaya: More restrictions in place to combat COVID-19 spread

The state of Meghalaya has stepped up measures to deal with the second wave of COVID-19. With number of restrictions in place, the state government is mulling more containment strategies to tackle the spread of the virus. As night curfew continues to be on place and a partial lockdown imposed, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on […]

Supreme Court asks Centre to explain rationale behind different pricing of Covid vaccines

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Union of India (UOI) to explain the basis and rationale adopted with respect to the pricing of COVID vaccines and other necessary items. Justice DY Chandrachud also said that the UOI shall also clarify in its affidavit the basis and rationale adopted in regard to the pricing of […]

COVID-19: Assam imposes night curfew from April 27

With the Covid situation deteriorating in Assam, the state government on Tuesday imposed a night curfew across Assam effective from April 27. An order issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority state stated that night curfew will be imposed on the state from April 27 to May 10 and the restrictions will remain in […]

No victory procession after counting on May 2: EC issues order to States, UT

In the wake of inconceivable gush in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Election Commission on Tuesday banned all victory processions on or after the day of counting of votes on May 2. The order copy by the Election Commission read, “In view of the surge in COVID 19 cases throughout the country, the Commission […]