Veteran shooter Chandro Tomar, popularly known as “Shooter Dadi (grandmother)”, has died due COVID-19. She was 89. Chandro Tomar was admitted to a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut earlier this week. “An epitome of gender equality and champion of women’s rights Smt Chandro Tomar, known as ‘Shooter Dadi’ by her […]
Former Attorney General Sorabjee passed away due to corona
Former Attorney General and eminent jurist Soli Jehangir Sorabjee passed away on Friday due to COVID-19-related complications. He was 91. The senior advocate was being treated at a private hospital in South Delhi after getting infected with COVID-19. The Supreme Court paid homage to the noted jurist. Just prior to […]
Yogi Adityanath recovers from Covid-19, tests negative
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has recovered from Covid-19. The Chief Minister informed that he has tested negative for the virus. “With God’s grace and well-wishers, I have now become corona negative. Thank you all for the cooperation and best wishes,” he tweeted. आप सभी की शुभेच्छा और चिकित्सकों […]
India reported the highest ever single-day spike with 3,79,257 fresh coronavirus infections
On Thursday (April 29),India reported the highest ever single-day spike with 3,79,257 fresh coronavirus infections, taking the cumulative caseload to 1,83,76,524, as per data by the health ministry. The country’s total COVID-19 caseload has now increased to 1.83 crore (1,83,76,524), of which, 30.84 lakh (30,84,814 ) are active cases. India […]
Uttar Pradesh government extended weekend lockdown
Lucknow| Amid surging coronavirus cases, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced the extension of weekend lockdown in the state to also include Monday. Weekend lockdowns were earlier imposed from Friday 8 pm to Monday 7 am to curb COVID-19 cases. However, such complete lockdown will not remain in force […]
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot tested positive for COVID19
On Thursday 30 April, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tested positive for COVID-19. “After getting tested for COVID-19, my test result has returned positive. I have no symptoms and feel fine. I will continue working in isolation while following COVID-19 protocol,” he tweeted. His wife, Sunita Gehlot had tested positive […]
Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra Postponed in View of the massive surge in COVID-19 cases
The Char Dham Yatra to the four famous Himalayan shrines in Uttarakhand, which was scheduled to begin next month, has been postponed in view of the massive surge in COVID-19 cases. Announcing this here on Thursday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat said conducting the yatra amid the raging pandemic […]
Former Sri Lanka paceman Nuwan Zoysa handed six year ban for trying to fix matches
On Wednesday 29 April, Former Sri Lanka seamer and coach Nuwan Zoysa was banned from all cricket for six years after being found guilty of trying to fix matches and failing to disclose corrupt approaches from a suspected Indian bookie. The ban on Zoysa, a left-arm seamer, is backdated to […]
COVID vaccine registration for 18-45 age group begins
As India reels under the second wave of coronavirus, the registration for the third phase of Covid-19 vaccination for everyone above 18 years of age, started at 4 pm on Wednesday. The government has categorically stated that no walk-ins will be allowed for vaccination of people between the age of […]
An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude on the Richter scale rocked Assam
On Wednesday (April 28) A massive earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Assam, India on morning. As per the information available at the moment, the earthquake originated in Assam and tremors were felt across Assam, North Bengal and other parts of the Northeast. As per the National Centre […]
5,703 new COVID19 cases and 96 deaths reported in Uttarakhand
Ninety-six more people died from coronavirus in Uttarakhand on Tuesday as the state reported 5,703 cases, the highest single-day count since the outbreak of the pandemic last year. The infection has killed 2,309 in the state, which has reported 1,62,562 so far, a Health Department bulletin said. Dehradun district reported […]
‘Corona Curfew’ imposed in Haridwar, Roorkee, Laksar, Bhagwanpur till May 3
A curfew has been imposed in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, Roorkee, Laksar and Bhagwanpur from Wednesday (April 28) till 5 am of May 3. Only essential services will be allowed for the duration of the ‘corona curfew’, soon after the last ‘Shahi Snan’ of the Kumbh Mela was over. On Tuesday, the […]
Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited increase the power tariff in the state. Know new rate
The Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a proposal by the Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) to increase the power tariff in the state. According to the proposal, domestic users will now have to shell out 0.25 paise more for every unit of electricity they consume above 200 units. The […]
Congress leader and former member of Parliament Karuna Shukla died of Covid-19
Congress leader and former member of Parliament Karuna Shukla, 70, died of Covid-19 at a private hospital in Raipur on Tuesday. Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel expressed grief over the demise of Shukla. “My aunt Karuna Shukla is no more. The ruthless corona… I continued to get her blessings…,” he […]
ECI bans all victory processions on or after vote counting on May 2
On Tuesday 27 April,The Election Commission of India (ECI) bans all victory processions on or after vote counting on May 2 in view of the rise in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases. A detailed government order will follow soon, sources privy to the information said. The Madras high court had on […]