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 […]
Madras High Court Said, ECI is singularly responsible for spreading Covid-19, Booked for murder charges
On Monday 26 April, The Madras High Court said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is singularly responsible for spreading Covid-19 and murder charges should probably be imposed on it for its “irresponsible” behaviour. Criticising the ECI for not stopping political parties from violating the Covid protocols, the first […]
India, in the last 24 hours, recorded 3,23,144 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2,771 deaths
India, in the last 24 hours, recorded 3,23,144 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the cumulative tally to 1,76,36,307. Of these, 28,82,204 are active cases. 2,771 deaths were also reported on Monday. While Maharashtra reported 48,700 cases, Uttar Pradesh’s number stood at 33,351. 28,09,79,877 Tests Conducted So Far: ICMR | The Indian […]
93 students have been tested COVID positive at Uttarakhand Government Nursing College
A total of 93 students have been tested COVID positive at Uttarakhand Government Nursing College. The college hostel has been declared a containment zone after positive cases has been detected. After this, samples from 200 students were taken. Reports of some students are still being awaited. Out of total 200 […]
Karnataka imposes COVID-19 lockdown from Tuesday for the next 14 days
Bengaluru| Amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the BS Yediyurappa government on Monday decided to impose a 14-day lockdown across the state starting Tuesday evening.While the Karnataka CM did not call the measure a lockdown while announcing the move before the media, strict curbs that have been […]
India reports 3,52,991 new COVID19 cases, 2812 deaths in last 24 hours
With 3,52,991 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, the highest so far, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases has climbed to 1,73,13,163 while active cases have crossed the 28-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll increased to 1,95,123 with […]
Oscars 2021: Anthony Hopkins wins Best Actor; check out complete winners’ list
Oscars are organised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) and every year, people look up to their favourite celeb to make a grand entry on the red carpet. This year, due to the global pandemic, things are a little different, but it has not dulled the […]
Ravichandran Ashwin has decided to take a break from IPL2021
R Ashwin has announced his decision to take a break from IPL 2021 citing the need to be with his family during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashwin announced the decision following Delhi Capitals’ victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai, which incidentally is his hometown. Delhi Capitals finished their Chennai leg of […]
Uttarakhand government changed its COVID guidelines, only 50 people permitted to attend weddings
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, a curfew is announced in Dehradun district’s Rishikesh, Dehradun, Garhi Cantt and Clement Town’s municipal areas from Monday (April 26) 7 pm to 3rd May 5 am. The Uttarakhand government changed its COVID guidelines in which they modified the number of people who can […]
US Agrees to Export Covid-19 Vaccine Raw Materials to India
US President Joe Biden administration to allow export of key raw materials for the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccine to India which is witnessing a massive spike in coronavirus cases, the United States has finally agreed to supply materials for the Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) to boost the production […]
Vivo V21 5G to launch in India on April 29
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is all set to launch a new smartphone — Vivo V21 5G — in India on April 29. The upcoming Vivo V21 series will initially include two models — V21 5G and V21e. These two devices will be unveiled first in Malaysia on April 27. Similarly, […]
IPL 2021-CSK Vs RCB: Jadeja’s all-round Brillance derail RCB from Winning track
Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round show paved the way for MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to end Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) unbeaten run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday. Jadeja’s batting onslaught followed by his bowling heroics helped CSK outclass Virat Kohli’s RCB in match 19 of […]