COVID-19 pandemic

Crackers, farm fires, unfavorable meteorology led to more pollution this Diwali against 2019

Chandigarh bans firecrackers

8:08 pm November 6, 2020

Chandigarh: Sale or use of firecrackers has been completely banned in Chandigarh in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, an official said here on Friday. The directions have been given as a containment measures to prevent the risk of spread of COVID-19 due to pollution caused by bursting of firecrackers, UT Adviser Manoj Parida said. “I […]

China suspends entry into country by foreign nationals from India due to pandemic: Chinese embassy

11:09 pm November 5, 2020

Beijing: The Chinese embassy here on Thursday said that China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into the country by foreign nationals from India holding valid visas or residence permits in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Indian government sources said the announcement made by the Chinese embassy indicated that the measure was a temporary one and that it is not […]

Patna to Khagaria, first-time voters share excitement, fear of ‘COVID-time polling’

11:18 pm November 3, 2020

Patna: As Bihar election is being conducted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a section of young first-time voters shared their excitement and apprehension of casting their franchise for the first time in a new normal electoral environment. From capital Patna to far-off Khagaria, many asserted that they “voted to bring change”, while others said pollution, women’s safety and jobs weighed heavy […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

700 kg buffalo meat seized in Noida, 3 arrested

10:21 pm November 2, 2020

Noida (UP): Three men were arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on Monday for alleged cruelty against animals after 700 kg of buffalo meat was seized from them, police said. The accused, who were held from Sector 8 under Sector 20 police station limits, have also been booked under laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic, they […]

Trump or Biden? US presidential race reaches climax; long lines seen outside polling stations

Trump pitches ‘back to normal’ as Biden warns of tough days

2:39 pm October 31, 2020

Waterford Township: President Donald Trump dangled a promise to get a weary, fearful nation back to normal on Friday as he looked to campaign past the political damage of the devastating pandemic. It was a tantalizingly rosy pitch in sharp contrast to Democratic rival Joe Biden, who pledged to level with America about tough days […]