COVID-19

Union minister Nitin Gadkari tests COVID-19 positive

11:41 pm September 16, 2020

Mumbai/New Delhi: Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and requested people who came in his contact recently to follow protocol. His office said the minister is in Nagpur and has slight fever. “Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check up, […]

Arunachal Pradesh reports 170 new Covid-19 cases

11:16 am September 16, 2020

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh‘s COVID-19 tally rose to 6,466 as 170 more people, including 24 security personnel have tested positive for the virus, a health department official said on Wednesday. The COVID-19 death toll rose to 13 in the northeastern state after two people in Changlang district succumbed to the infection, State Surveillance Officer Dr Lobsang […]

Schools in Delhi to remain closed till further orders; Parents welcome decision

Manish Sisodia tests positive for coronavirus

8:43 pm September 14, 2020

New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet, the 48-year-old AAP leader said he has gone into self-isolation. Had got my COVID-19 test done after I had a mild fever. The report has come positive. I have gone into self-isolation. As of now, […]

NEET held in TN amid low-key protests

10:54 pm September 13, 2020

Chennai: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was held in over 200 centres across Tamil Nadu on Sunday amid elaborate COVID-19 measures and security while sporadic protests were staged against the exam following alleged suicides of three medical aspirants. Approximately, 1.17 lakh candidates had enrolled for the exam and the aspirants arrived well in […]

Oppn plans march to Vijay Chowk in solidarity with suspended RS MPs

Parliament all geared up for holding Monsoon Session

6:49 pm September 13, 2020

New Delhi: Parliament is fully prepared for the 18-day Monsoon Session from Monday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic with many firsts, including sitting of the two Houses in shifts without any off day, entry only to those having a negative COVID-19 report and compulsory wearing of masks. In run-up to the session, while […]