Tamilnadu Governor RN Ravi on Wednesday made his maiden address to the Tamilnadu Assembly while the principal opposition AIADMK staged a walkout and boycotted his speech to target the ruling DMK. Just after the arrival of the Governor, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) members walked out of the House on the issue of the Raj Bhavan not forwarding to the Centre… Continue reading "Tamilnadu Assembly begins with Governor’s maiden address"
With 4,824 more people testing Covid positive, Tamilnadu recorded a huge spike on Wednesday further pushing the State’s tally. On Tuesday, the State reported 2,731 fresh cases, including returnees from domestic and international locations. As many as 9 deaths were reported today, taking the death toll to 36,814. While fresh virus cases reported on December 27, 2021, stood at 605,… Continue reading "TN sees huge spike in coronavirus cases"
India reported 58,097 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 55 per cent higher than yesterday’s 37,379 cases. The country has 2,135 cases of Omicron infection, the most in Maharashtra with 653 cases, followed by Delhi with 464 cases. India has been continuously speeding up vaccination drive across the country. Those in the age group 15-18 are being inoculated… Continue reading "India reports 58,097 fresh coronavirus cases, 2,135 cases of Omicron infection"
A total of 1,892 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been detected across 23 states and Union Territories so far, out of which 766 have recovered or migrated, according to the Union health ministry’s data updated on Tuesday. Maharashtra has recorded the maximum number of 568 cases, followed by Delhi (382), Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174), Gujarat (152), and Tamil Nadu (121).… Continue reading "1,892 fresh Omicron cases reported in India"
Slamming previous governments in Uttar Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said gangsters and criminals used to play their own games here earlier but the Yogi Adityanath government now plays “jail-jail” with them. Addressing a public rally after laying the foundation stone of Major Dhyan Chand Sports University in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, PM Modi said, “During the previous governments,… Continue reading "Yogi govt playing ‘jail-jail’ with criminals: PM Modi"
As Covid-19 continues to spread across Tamil Nadu, the state government has intensified its fight against the disease. It is said that more restrictions will be implemented in the days to come. Tamil Nadu reported 1,594 fresh cases on Sunday, pushing up the total tally to 27,51,128. As many as 9,304 persons are undergoing treatment. Among the fresh cases were… Continue reading "Sharp increase in Covid cases in TN, more restrictions in store?"
The fast-spreading Omicron variant has spread to 23 states in India and now 1,270 people have been infected with the new COVID-19 strain. The new variant has been labeled as “highly transmissible” by experts. Maharashtra – which has reported the most number of coronavirus cases – has 450 cases of the new variant. 125 people have recovered in the state… Continue reading "India reports 16,764 fresh coronavirus cases"
In view of the rising COVID-19 cases, the Mumbai Police on Thursday has imposed Section 144 in the city starting from today till January 7. As per the new COVID-19 restrictions, prohibition has been placed on New Year’s celebrations, parties in any closed or open space including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts and clubs from December 30 to January 7.… Continue reading "Covid: Mumbai police Section 144 from today till 7 January"
Tamil Nadu recorded 739 fresh coronavirus cases and eight deaths on Wednesday, taking the total number of cases reported to 27,46,000 and the toll of fatalities to 36,758 till date. Chennai recorded 294 cases followed by Coimbatore 78 and Chengalpattu with 64 new cases, the bulletin said. The State has so far reported 46 Omicron cases, including two cases notified… Continue reading "TN reports 739 fresh coronavirus cases, Chennai sees steep increase with 294 cases"
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has already begun in Bihar. This comes after the state recorded 47 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours. The CM said since the third wave of the pandemic has already started in the state, the health department was busy improving facilities at the hospitals… Continue reading "Covid third wave has begun in Bihar: Nitish Kumar"