Tag: Covid 19

Geneva: In its weekly epidemiological update, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that new Covid-19 cases continued to rise for the fifth week in a row, with over 3.8 million new infections reported last week. According to the update released on Wednesday for the week ending March 28, new cases have been spotted in all […]

Washington: The global coronavirus cases surged over 68.8 million, while the deaths have risen to more than 1.56 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Thursday, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 68,822,212 and 1,567,706, respectively. […]

Bhubaneswar: The Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) staff, who have been on dharna for last 13 days at Lower PMG square here demanding regularisation of job, have resorted to road blockade after four staff members of them fell ill on Wednesday night. As many as 15 members among them staged a hunger strike after the government […]

United Nations: Asserting that vaccination for him is a moral obligation” towards the whole community, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he intends to take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available and he will do so publicly. Of course, I intend to receive the vaccine when it becomes available for me in whatever the […]

Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department is hopeful that colleges across Odisha would reopen in January 2021. However, a final decision in this regard will be taken by the Odisha government after reviewing all aspects including the COVID-19 pandemic situation in the State, said Secretary, Higher Education Department Saswat Mishra on Thursday. While talking to reporters […]

Bhubaneswar: The declining trend in the daily Covid-19 cases continues in Odisha as the State registered 343 fresh cases in the last 24 hours. The data of Health department reveals Odisha has constantly witnessed less than 500 single-day positives since November 28. Of the fresh cases, 197 are in quarantine while 146 positives are local […]

Mumbai: Veteran star Neetu Kapoor on Thursday confirmed that she has been diagnosed with Covid-19. The actor further stated that she is in self-quarantine and is “feeling better”. On December 4, a source close to the Kapoor family told PTI that the 62-year-old actor tested positive for COVID-19 while shooting for her next film “Jug […]

Mumbai: The last date for submission of application forms for Haj 2021 has been extended to January 10, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced on Thursday. According to a statement issued by the minister’s office, the embarkation point-wise estimated cost per pilgrim has also been reduced. Naqvi also said that the Haj is […]

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Thursday virtually interacted with teachers, parents and students across the country on upcoming competitive and board exams. During interaction session, the Minister responded to the various concerns and queries of the students relating to school examinations, entrance examinations and other issues. Informing about the CBSE Board Examinations […]

Washington: The total number of global coronavirus cases has topped 69.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.58 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University. In its latest update on Friday, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 69,496,859 […]

New Delhi: India registered less than 30,000 fresh COVID-19 infections on Friday, the second time this month, which pushed its caseload to 97.96 lakh, while the total recoveries surged to 92.90 lakh, according to the Union health ministry data. With 29,398 new coronavirus infections and 414 deaths in the past 24 hours, India’s overall tally […]

Bhubaneswar: The cumulative COVID-19 caseload in Odisha rose to 323029 on Friday as 387 persons tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours. With the death of four more patients during the period, the death toll mounted to 1,798. Of the fresh cases, 220 were from quarantine while 167 were local contacts, as […]

When the frontline warriors of Mumbai Police were taking care of the city during corona times, it was director Rohit Shetty who stepped forward to ensure that these warriors receive the right treatment and care when needed. Nonetheless, the Mumbai Police in the last few months have appreciated this contribution from the Singham director. Today, […]

New Delhi: All candidates appearing in the Indian Railways’ examinations from December 15 onwards to fill up 1.4 lakh vacancies would have to undergo body temperature checks before they were allowed into examination centres, a railway official said on Friday. Addressing a virtual press conference here, Railway Board Director General (HR) Anand S Khati said: […]

Washington: In yet another grim milestone, the total number of global Covid-19 cases has surpassed the 70 million mark, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.59 million, as per the data revealed by Johns Hopkins University. The University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) on Saturday revealed that the current global caseload […]