India
'Omicron Could Overwhelm': Centre Raps States for 'Just 17%' Use of Covid Fund for ICU, Oxygen Beds
The Omicron variant being highly transmissible, a high surge could overwhelm the medical system, the Health Minister noted.
87 Doctors at Patna Hospital Test Covid Positive, Bihar Reports 352 Fresh Infections
Officials said that samples of 194 doctors were sent for testing after they complained of symptoms.
Senior Recurve Archers National Camp to Return to Kolkata After Nine Years
Archery Association of India said SAI Eastern Centre will host the first Senior National Camp from February 25-March 31.
West Bengal Reports 6,153 New Covid Cases, 8 Fresh Fatalities; Positivity Rate Jumps to 15.93%
A total of 19,781 people have died of the disease so far, according to the bulletin.
Tamil Nadu to West Bengal: List of States to Shut Schools Again
From Haryana to west Bengal, here is a list of states to shutting schools from tomorrow.
India's Covid Vaccination Programme One of World's Most Successful: Govt
India has already covered 90 per cent of its eligible population with first dose of vaccine against Covid-19, it said in the statement.
Schools Shut, Flights from Delhi & Mumbai Restricted: Bengal Imposes Covid Curbs. Check Here
Flights from Mumbai and New Delhi will ply only twice a week, and no flights from the UK will be allowed for the time being, the government said.
Education Minister, Health Minister Asks 15 to 18 Year Olds to Register at CoWIN
Children aged between 15 and 18 years can now register themselves on the CoWIN for Covid-19 vaccines. The vaccination process will start on Monday, January 3.
Odisha Govt Defers Schools Reopening from January 3 Amid Omicron
Odisha schools that were scheduled to reopen for classes 1 to 5 from Monday have been deferred now amid the rise in Omicron cases.
Authorities Order Closure of 2 Delhi Markets Over Violation of Covid Norms
It was found that Covid containment guidelines were being "contravened" in these two markets, which could cause 'super-spreading' of the coronavirus.
Top Cop Among Coimbatore Police Team in Scuffle With RSS Cadre, Sparks Tension
The video grab of the DCP locked, in close quarters, with members of the RSS in a standoffish situation went viral, raising questions about the state of law and order.
CUCET for Admission to Central Universities from 2022: Education Ministry
The ministry's year-end report further gave updates on other initiatives of the government including National Apprenticeship Training Scheme.
2022: Will Qualifier Tests Replace Campus Placement This Year?
Hiring processes have gone mostly online thus allowing diversity, plus the lack of skill seems to be getting narrower day-by-day with several upskilling and reskilling programmes on the rise.
Enforcement Directorate HQ Sealed after Special Director, Several Staff Members Test Covid-19 Positive
Among those who tested positive are Special Director (HIU) and Investigating Officer handling the aviation scam.
Covid Patients Unable to Give Complete Info Among Challenges of Contact Tracing, Say Delhi Officials
. Delhi on Thursday recorded 1,313 fresh Covid cases, the highest single-day spike since May 26, as the positivity rate mounted to 1.73 percent.
Rape Cases Shoot Up by 23% in Telangana in 2021
There were 1,934 registered rape cases in 2020.
