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Supreme Court slams Centre on COVID-19 vaccination policy, here are top points from hearing

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 2) pulled up the Central government for its COVID-19 vaccination policy of the 18-44 age group. Calling the policy "prima facie arbitrary and irrational", the apex court directed the central government to revisit the vaccine pricing policy for 18-44 age group. Here are the key points from the hearing. 

Jun 03, 2021, 09:00 AM IST

Taal Thok Ke: Who is the boss of Bengal's 'Chief Secretary'?

The West Bengal Chief Minister requested PM Modi to withdraw, recall, reconsider the decision and rescind the latest so-called order. In her letter to PM Modi, TMC chief said that she was ‘shocked and stunned’ by unilateral order recalling the state’s Chief Secretary.

May 31, 2021, 18:44 PM IST

Centre defers COVID-19 vaccination by three months after recovery from infection, allows inoculation of lactating women

The Union Health Ministry has accepted fresh recommendations by the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC), including the decision to defer the coronavirus vaccination by three months after clinical recovery from the illness.

May 20, 2021, 07:42 AM IST

IMA tells Centre to ‘wake up from slumber’, calls for complete COVID-19 lockdown

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday (May 8, 2021) urged the central government to impose a complete nationwide lockdown in India to break the COVID-19 transmission chain.

May 09, 2021, 09:27 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee targets Centre in state assembly, demands universal COVID-19 vaccination programme

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted the BJP-led Central government on Saturday (May 8, 2021) over its vaccination policy.

May 08, 2021, 14:00 PM IST

Thinking of getting COVID-19 Vaccination jab? Here’s 6 points you should note

The central government has released numerous steps on how to monitor and report any side effects caused by COVID-19 vaccine jab. The authorities have posted an infographic for the welfare of the people on its official Twitter handle. 

May 07, 2021, 15:07 PM IST

Supreme Court directs Centre to ensure Delhi’s oxygen issue is resolved before Monday midnight

The Supreme Court has ordered the central government to ensure that the issue of oxygen shortage in the Delhi hospitals, amid the second wave of deadly COVID-19, is resolved before Monday (May 3) midnight.

May 03, 2021, 14:20 PM IST

SDMC launches six new online applications, makes it easier for Delhi residents to file property-tax

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation on Thursday (April 1) launched six new online applications related to fields such as property-tax filing and registration of birth and death of residents for ensuring hassle-free services to the residents.

Apr 02, 2021, 08:34 AM IST

Kerala government files third case against Enforcement Directorate in gold smuggling case

In the latest developments the latter has filed a fresh case against the enforcement directorate (ED). This will be the third case against the central agency filed by the Kerala government. 

Mar 31, 2021, 07:55 AM IST

Manipur government seeks help from Centre for dousing fire at Shirui peak

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has sought help from the Central government and locals in dousing fire at Ukhrul’s Shirui peak. The Chief Secretary of Manipur has also written a letter to the Centre in regard to the situation. 

Mar 28, 2021, 10:54 AM IST

Some people misleading farmers for ulterior interests, says Yogi Adityanath in Gorakhpur conference

Interacting with farmers at a conference in Gorakhpur, Adityanath asked them to be wary of "vested and selfish elements" who always mislead farmers and use them for their "ulterior interests".

Mar 22, 2021, 06:57 AM IST

Coronavirus Update: Will the lockdown return once again in the country?

In 24 hours, there have been 40,953 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in the country,188 people have died, and 23,653 people have been cured. But the growing negligence of the people has once again created a lockdown situation in the country. The central government expressed concern over the increasing cases and said that they are preparing to defeat COVID-19 by joining hands with the states.

Mar 20, 2021, 20:08 PM IST

Video: Lockdown will be reimposed in Delhi?

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal proposed to centre that some markets may be closed for a few days amid the boom in COVID-19 cases in Delhi.

Nov 18, 2020, 09:18 AM IST

Limited level lockdown possible in Delhi, CM Kejriwal proposes to Center

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says that some markets may be closed for a few days amid the boom in Corona cases in Delhi, for which a proposal has been sent to the Central Government.

Nov 17, 2020, 17:48 PM IST

Delhi CM Kejriwal demands reimposition of lockdown on small level in national capital

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says that some markets may be closed for a few days amid the boom in Corona cases in Delhi, for which a proposal has been sent to the Central Government.

Nov 17, 2020, 14:04 PM IST

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi's big attack on central government, questions legality of lockdown

Speaking against the lockdown, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi has said that lockdown is not a cure, what is legal status of lockdown? To know more, watch the video

Apr 24, 2020, 15:44 PM IST

Central Government: All states should conduct Corona test of Rohingya refugees in their state

The Central government ordered all states to conduct Coronavirus test of all Rohingya refugees in their state after the information of Rohingyas joining the Tablighi Jamaat programme.

Apr 18, 2020, 09:42 AM IST

Coronavirus: Central government is not happy with many states

The central government is not happy with the preparations of several states in a battle being fought against Coronavirus. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan has questioned the preparedness of many states.

Apr 10, 2020, 16:18 PM IST

Who benefited from Pulwama, Rahul Gandhi raises question on Pulwama attack

A partisan fight erupted on the first anniversary of the attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama by Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed, In which former Congress president Rahul Gandhi asked who benefited the most from the February 14 terror attack.

Feb 15, 2020, 14:06 PM IST

Conflicting statement of Congress leader Udit Raj, "There will be Pulwama type attack again before next election"

Congress leader Udit Raj has given a disputed statement, taking the central government in the dock on the terror attack in Pulwama, he said why did the government not take any concrete steps even after getting the alert?

Feb 15, 2020, 11:58 AM IST