Central observer for Assam polls test positive for COVID-19

A central observer of the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Assam polls has tested positive for COVID-19 after his arrival in Jorhat district, a senior official said on Wednesday. Jorhat Deputy Commissioner Roshni Aparanji Korati said the ECI appointed general observer Manjeet Singh Brar tested positive on Tuesday on arrival in the district. “He […]

Dalai Lama gets first COVID-19 shot in Dharamshala

Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Dharamshala. He received the dose at Zonal Hospital here at 7:10 am. He was kept under observation for about half an hour. The 86-year-old was undergoing self-quarantine since January last year and he came out of his residence on […]

India registers 18,327 new COVID-19 cases, 108 deaths in last 24 hours

As many as 18,327 new COVID-19 cases and 108 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry informed on Saturday. The country’s overall COVID-19 cases tally has reached 1,11,92,088, including 1,80,304 active cases while the death toll has mounted to 1,57,656. A total of 22,06,92,677 samples have been tested […]

Over 1.8 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India has crossed 1.8 crore, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. These include 68,53,083 healthcare workers (HCWs) who were administered the 1st dose, 31,41,371 HCWs who were given the 2nd dose, 60,90,931 frontline workers (FLWs) who were given the 1st dose and 67,297 FLWs (2nd […]

16,838 new Coronavirus infections in India, 113 deaths in last 24 hrs

As many as 16,838 new COVID-19 cases and 113 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Friday. With 13,819 new discharges, the cumulative recoveries reached 1,08,39,894. The country’s coronavirus tally has reached 1,11,73,761 including 1,76,319 active infections while the death toll has mounted to 1,57,548. According […]

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga receives first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga took the first dose of indigenously manufactured COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield at the state assembly house on Thursday. After receiving the vaccine, Zoramthanga taking to Twitter said, “Took my first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on 04.03.2021 at 10:25 AM.” Along with the Chief Minister, 13 other MLAs received the first dose of […]

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima and appealed to all those who are eligible to get inoculated. Rio stressed on the fact that it is a great opportunity for all to get vaccinated. He also said that the beneficiaries must […]

President Kovind receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday administered the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the Army hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi. The President received his first shot as the country’s vaccination campaign has been widened to include people above 60, and those who are 45 or more and suffering from certain medical […]

Nagaland Guv RN Ravi takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Nagaland Governor RN Ravi took the first dose of homegrown COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS in New Delhi on Tuesday. The second dose is due after 28 days. A press release issued by Raj Bhavan stated, “Honble Governor R N Ravi took first dose of indigenously produced Covaxin today March 2 at the AIIMS New Delhi […]