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Super Moon, Partial lunar eclipse to be visible in India on May 26
New Delhi, May 24 (UNI) Ministry of Earth Science on Monday said that a partial phase of lunar eclipse will be visible in India on May 26 just after moon rise for a short span of time from north eastern parts of India (except Sikkim), some…
Telangana to Implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY Scheme
Hyderabad, May 24 (UNI) National Health Authority (NHA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telangana government to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) scheme in the state with…
25th Kisan Rail leaves Lingampet, Jagityal to New Delhi with 585 tonnes of mangoes
Hyderabad, May 24 (UNI) The 25th Kisan Rail on Monday started from Lingnampet Jagityal with a rake loaded with 585 tonnes of Mangoes to Adarsh Nagar in New Delhi. The Jagityal area in Telangana is well known for cultivation of export…
Meghalaya to ascertain reasons for high costs for COVID in Pvt. hospitals
Shillong, May 24 (UNI) The Meghalaya government on Monday said that there have been reports of high treatment costs for COVID-19 patients in private-run hospitals in the State.
"The government has received such reports. We would try to…
SC asks Centre, states to speed up registration of migrant workers
New Delhi, May 24 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and states to expedite registration of migrant workers so that they can draw the benefits extended to them amid the pandemic times.
A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan…
Delhi Police teams descend on two Twitter offices
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police's Special Cell on Monday sent a notice to Twitter India in connection with the probe into a complaint about the alleged 'COVID toolkit', asking it to share information based on which it had classified a related…
FIR lodged against Kamal Nath for remarks on COVID-19
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) , May 24 An FIR was registered against Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath on Sunday for allegedly creating panic by his remarks about the coronavirus pandemic.
The complaint was lodged after BJP's…
Adityanath takes initiatives to tackle Covid-19, black fungus
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) , May 24 To contain the spread of Covid-19 and black fungus in the state, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced a slew of measures.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a…
Hyderabad-based NGO receives first consignment of world’s largest donation of Oxygen…
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India, May 24 Sahayata Trust, a Hyderabad-based NGO on Saturday, formally began the distribution of over 400 oxygen concentrators and Covid-relief apparatus as the first consignment of 170 devices arrived in…
EAM Jaishankar arrives in New York to discuss COVID-related cooperation with US officials
New York , May 24 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday landed in New York, as part of his US visit, to meet with senior United States officials, and discuss COVID-related cooperation between the two countries.…
Cyclone Yaas: Andaman witnesses strong wind and heavy rain
Port Blair, May 23 (UNI) Several parts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Sunday witnessed cyclonic weather conditions, including strong wind and heavy rain due to the depression over east-central Bay of Bengal.
Several incidents of…
PM updates on Yaas Cyclone: Odisha, W. Bengal brace for disruptions
New Delhi, May 23 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked for timely evacuation of those involved in off-shore activities as the two eastern States of Odisha and West Bengal remained on high alert, bracing for a "very severe…
IMA seeks action against yoga guru Ramdev
NEW DELHI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday hit out at yoga guru Ramdev for allegedly misleading people by making “unlearned” statements against allopathy and demanded Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan to prosecute him…
DRDO: 20 kl cryogenic Liquid Oxygen tank to be installed soon at IGMC
Shimla, May 23 (UNI) To match the instant supply of Oxygen at state premier health institution Indra Gandhi Medical College and Hospital a 20 kilo litre Cryogenic liquid Oxygen Tank to be installed soon health officials said on Sunday.…
HC asks Delhi govt to share details on black fungus drug stock
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government to respond to the issue of shortage of medicine used for treating black fungus, which is affecting people recovering from COVID-19.
On Wednesday, a division…
Goa govt to distribute Ivermectin tablets
Panaji, May 17 (UNI) Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday said that Ivermectin tablets would be distributed across the state in the next 48 hours.
In a tweet, he said the exercise would be taken up in association with Women and…
Hooda tells State Govt to give Rs 5 lakh to families of the Corona deceased
Chandigarh, May 19 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupendra Singh Hooda has asked the state government to provide financial assistance of Rs 5-5 lakh to the families of Corona voters. Also said that families with no…
COVID-19: Mayawati asks govt to help rural populace
Lucknow, May 20 (UNI) Expressing concern over the COVID-19 situation in rural Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday asked the governments to "go beyond announcements" and help the "helpless and devastated"…
Govt to take decision on compensation within soon: Thackeray
Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), May 21 (UNI) The state government would take a decision on relief package for compensation to cyclone hit areas in Kokan areas in the next two days, after completing spot assessment of losses due to Tauktae…
Govt to examine suggestions from state govts regarding Class XII exams
New Delhi, May 23 (UNI) The Union Government will examine the suggestions received from the various state governments this week regarding the Class XIIth board exams and convey further information in this regard to the students by or…