coronavirus pandemic

Prez greets citizens on eve of Buddha Purnima

Maharashtra: Animal census on Buddha Purnima hits COVID hurdle

8:25 pm May 5, 2020

Aurangabad: The annual wildlife Census conducted on Buddha Purnima or the brightest moon night will not take place this year amidst the concern over social distancing in view of the coronavirus pandemic, a senior Maharashtra Forest department official said on Tuesday. Though there are fresh guidelines issued for different forest zones by the government, the […]

Will Trump's mishandling of records leave a hole in history?

Sidelined by pandemic, Trump campaign turns to digital shows

7:19 pm May 3, 2020

Washington: The streaming video began and, within minutes, the president’s eldest son was musing that Osama bin Laden had endorsed Joe Biden. Subtle, it was not. Welcome to the Trump campaign, digital edition. Seven nights a week, President Donald Trump’s reelection team is airing live programming online to replace his trademark rallies made impossible for […]

COVID-19 toll rises to 1,147; cases 35,043

7:13 pm May 1, 2020

New Delhi: The death toll due to the novel coronavirus pandemic rose to 1,147 with 72 more fatalities and the number of cases climbed to 35,043 in the country on Friday, the Union Health Ministry said The active COVID-19 cases stood at 25,007, while 8,888 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated. The total […]

New Zealand tames virus; France, Spain reveal lockdown exits

7:59 pm April 28, 2020

Paris: France and Spain, two of the worst-hit countries in the coronavirus pandemic, were laying out separate roadmaps Tuesday for lifting their lockdowns, while signs emerged the virus has been all but vanquished in New Zealand and Australia. But on the other side of the globe, Brazil is emerging as a new hotspot for infections. […]

Uttar Pradesh Board class 12 exams cancelled

UGC calls meet to discuss fresh admissions, exams

11:30 pm April 27, 2020

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday called an emergent meeting to discuss issues of academic calendar and conduct of examinations as well as fresh admissions postponed due to COVID-19 lockdown. The commission officials deliberated on the recommendations made by two panels set up to look into the issues of academic loss and […]