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Delhi Metro to Run at Reduced Frequency During Curfew, Only Exempted Categories Allowed to Travel
During the curfew period, metro trains will run at a seating capacity of 50 per cent and no standing passenger will be allowed to travel.
PM Modi Assures MP of Oxygen, Remdesivir Supply Amid Covid Crisis
The MP govt had earlier approached the Railway Ministry to explore whether liquid medical oxygen tankers could be moved by the rail network.
Reached Out to PM Modi for Additional Vaccines, Medicines, Says Mamata
"I have also directed all the top officials to make elaborate arrangements & step up their efforts at every level to deal with #COVID19 situation in WB," Mamata Banerjee tweeted.
Summer Vacation in Bengal Schools to Start from April 20 in View of Rising Covid-19 Cases
The summer break usually starts from the first week of May. The decision comes amid reports of many teachers in schools testing positive in the past two months.
Hyderabad-Based CCMB To Study if Vaccines Work On Mutant Covid Strains
Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology has taken up the task of decoding whether the new double variant-B.1.617- is driving the second wave of Covid-19.
50 Isolation Coaches, Each with 2 Oxygen Cylinders, Placed at Delhi's Shakur Basti Rail Station
The move came after the Delhi government requested the national transporter to arrange up to 5,000 beds.
Delhi Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Krishna Poonia Tests Positive for Covid-19
Delhi Commonwealth Games gold medallist in discus throw and sitting Rajasthan MLA Krishna Poonia on Sunday tested positive for Covid-19 and is undergoing treatment at a Jaipur hospital.
Kejriwal Writes to PM Modi Over Delhi Situation, Seeks Centre's Assistance in Covid-19 Fight
In last 24 hours, around 24,000 fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported. Within a day, the number rose from 19,500 to 24,000.
Horoscope Today, 18 April 2021: Check Astrological Prediction for Leo, Scorpio, Pisces and Other Signs
Daily Horoscope for Sunday: Check out daily astrological prediction for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Sagittarius, Virgo, Libra, Capricorn of all signs
Mumbai Police to Colour Code Vehicles Used for Essential Services to Avert Traffic Jams
The police issued red, yellow and green colour codes for vehicles falling under various categories of essential services.
COVID Vaccines Don't Stop One from Getting Infected, but Help in Reducing Severity: Health Economist
Maharashtra is among the 12 high-burden states in the country. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are also part of this group.
News18 Afternoon Digest: BMC Likely to Quarantine Pilgrims Arriving from Kumbh Mela, 4 Sikhs Among 8 Killed in FedEx Facility Mass Shooting in US & Other Stories
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: Karan Johar's Dharma Productions Confirms Dostana 2 Recasting, Kartik Aaryan No Longer Its Part, 4 Sikhs Among 8 Killed in FedEx Facility Mass Shooting in US, EAM Jaishankar Assures Help, What’s Beh...
Lucknow Administration Notifies 17 Private Hospitals for Covid Treatment; Check Details
All these private hospitals have a total of 405 beds. There are 45 beds with ventilators and 360 beds with oxygen.
Delhi Weekend Curfew: e-Pass Being Issued for Essential Services, Emergencies; All You Need to Know
Those who require a movement pass in Delhi can book the same at the official website of Delhi Police, delhipolice.nic.in.
Karnataka CM Yediyurappa Tests Positive for Covid-19 Again, Admitted to Private Hospital
The chief minister has other co-morbidities, including diabetes, and hence it was advised that he be hospitalised.
17 Niranjani Akhara Seers Test Covid Positive in Haridwar Day After Backing Out of Kumbh Mela
Covid reports of some 200 seers of Juna Akhara who were tested on Thursday are awaited.