India completes #1YearOfVaccineDrive against Covid-19

India today completed its #1YearOfVaccineDrive against the highly contagious Coronavirus infection by administering more than 156 crore vaccine doses as part of the national vaccination campaign. Since the country’s vaccination drive began, 90% of the eligible population has received their first dose, with 60% receiving their second dose and 42 lakh has received ‘precautionary doses’ […]

Assam: Festivals cancelled due to Covid surge

Assam continues to witness a rising trend in terms of Covid-19 cases that has led to the cancellation of some popular festivals in the state. The occasion of Magh Bihu sees several local traditional festivals in different parts of the state. However, this year due to the prevailing Covid scenario, many of these festivals have […]

DoNER Minister reviews Covid preparedness in Northeast

Union Development of North Eastern Region or DoNER Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday held a review meeting with the health ministers of the Northeast States to monitor the preparedness of COVID-19 situation in North Eastern Region. During the meet, the DoNer minister asked all the State Health Ministers to develop medical and health infrastructure, […]

PM Narendra Modi key meet with CMs of all states today

Amid surging COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the Omicron variant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with the Chief Ministers of all states at 4:30 PM today. At the scheduled meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take stock of the prevailing COVID situation in every state in the video conferencing. Also Read: Assam gears […]

Tripura Covid: State prepared to fight third wave, affirms CM Biplab Kr Deb

Taking note of the sudden increase in COVID-19 cases in Tripura, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has asked the people of the state to lend a hand in combating the anticipated third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic via social media. Speaking on Covid-19 restrictions, the chief minister has urged all to follow Covid protocols such […]

Arunachal Pradesh: State Covid task force recommends fresh restrictions

Taking into account the surge in Covid cases and the possibility of spread of Omicron variant, the Arunachal Pradesh health task force led by Health Minister Alo Libang has recommended imposition of night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am till January 31st. Further steps would depend on the assessment by the District administration in […]

Covid 19: Booster vaccination drive for frontline workers and elderly begin in Assam

Along with the rest of the country booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for frontline workers and the elderly are being administered in Assam as well. Booster vaccination drive began at multiple health centres of Assam from 10 AM today.  Assam Health Minister Keshab Mahanta visited the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital to kickstart the […]

Night Curfew, fresh Covid restrictions imposed in Tripura to contain Covid surge

In light of the recent surge of covid cases across the state, the Tripura government has issued a fresh set of SOPs to curb further spread of the deadly virus.  As per the new SOPs, night curfew has been imposed across the state from 9pm to 5am. Consequently, all shops and commercial establishments except pharmacies […]

Negative RT-PCR reports, Spot RAT test mandatory for entering Sikkim

With the recent Covid-19 spike in the country and the looming Omicron threat, Sikkim has issued new measures to prevent any Covid outbreak in the state. In a fresh advisory for interstate movement, people entering the State will be required to produce a negative RTPCR report conducted within 72 hours prior to the date of […]