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West Bengal Announces Partial Lockdown, Home-Delivery Of Essentials Allowed
West Bengal: All social, cultural, entertainment and academic gatherings have been banned (File) Kolkata: The West Bengal government has announced a partial shutdown in the state amid the massive surge in coronavirus cases. While shopping complexes, beauty parlours, cinema halls, sports facilities and spas will remain shut, markets will...
Ravichandran Ashwin’s Wife Prithi Shares Family’s Ordeal With Covid-19, Urges To Take Vaccine
IPL 2021: R Ashwin took a break from IPL to support his family in fighting Covid-19.© BCCI/IPL India and Delhi Capitals cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife Prithi posted on social media to share how she and her relatives dealt with Covid-19 after a total of 10 people in...
At Least 12 COVID-19 Patients Killed In Fire At Bharuch Hospital
The fire broke out around 1 am in a COVID ward on its ground floor, fire officer said (Representational) Bharuch: At least 12 coronavirus patients were killed in a fire at a hospital in Gujarat’s Bharuch in early hours on Saturday. Around 50 other patients undergoing treatment at Welfare...
WHO Lists Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use
WHO said it had listed the anti-Covid-19 Moderna vaccine for emergency use. (File) Geneva: The World Health Organization on Friday said it had listed the anti-Covid-19 Moderna vaccine for emergency use. The listing procedure helps countries unable to assess a vaccine’s effectiveness themselves have access as quickly as possible...
India’s COVID-19 Situation Tragic, Have Committed Support To Them: Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris said she hasn’t spoken to her family in India since news of ban was made public. (File) Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris describe the coronavirus situation in India as “tragic” and said they have made a commitment to support the country in battling the challenge. “There...
PBKS vs RCB Indian Premier League 2021: KL Rahul, Harpreet Brar Power Punjab Kings To 34-Run Victory vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Skipper KL Rahul scored a combative 91 while Harpreet Brar accounted for three key batsmen as Punjab Kings (PBKS) thumped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 34 runs in an IPL match, in Ahmedabad on Friday. Put into bat, PBKS were in a spot of bother at one...
Vaccination For 18+ In Mumbai At These 5 Centres From Today
Coronavirus: COVID-19 cases have been rising in India Mumbai: COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 18-44 in Mumbai will be done at five centres on Saturday, the city’s municipal body said. These centres are Nair Hospital, BKC Jumbo Facility, Cooper Hospital, Seven Hills Hospital and Rajawadi Hospital, additional municipal...
US To Restrict Travel From India From May 4 Amid Covid Crisis
The policy will take effect May 4. (Representational) Washington: The United States will restrict travel from India starting next week, due to rampant spread of Covid-19 in the country, the White House said Friday. “On the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the administration will restrict...
India To China On Border Issues
India and China had reached a five-point agreement to resolve tensions in eastern Ladakh New Delhi: India has asked China to ensure “full and sincere” implementation of an agreement between the two nations for complete disengagement from all friction points in eastern Ladakh. The matter was discussed on phone...
India and China agree to keep supply chains, flights open, say Covid a “common enemy”
China has said it will ensure that all required materials flow to India without delay. New Delhi: India and China today agreed that the best way to surmount the challenge posed to India by COVID-19 is to keep global supply lines open to ensure material and logistical support is...
