Covid-19: Health Ministry revises guidelines for conducting exams - Details here
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19: Health Ministry revises guidelines for conducting exams - Details here

Live Mint  

The Union Health Ministry Thursday revised its SOP on preventive measures to be followed while conducting examinations to contain the spread of Covid-19. Such examinees shall be given an opportunity to undertake the examination through other means or the Universities and Educational Institution or Agency may consider appropriate measures in this regard. Exam functionary and examinees may also submit self-declaration about health status at the time of entrance to the examination center. "In regular course, a symptomatic candidate should be referred to the nearest health center and given an opportunity to undertake the examination through other means or the Universities/Educational Institution shall arrange for taking exam at a later date when the student is declared physically fit. Proper crowd management in the examination center as well as outside premises like parking lots, waiting areas — duly following physical distancing norms shall be ensured.

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Start Wearing Masks, Says Health Minister
1 year ago

Start Wearing Masks, Says Health Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Wednesday urged the public to start wearing masks in public places and follow social distance protocols, while chairing a review on Covid-19 control in the state in the wake of the emergence of the JN.1 variant. The minister said that people experiencing Covid-like symptoms must visit a doctor, get advice and get themselves tested …

Masks, social distancing back on as schools fear Covid-19 disruption
1 year ago

Masks, social distancing back on as schools fear Covid-19 disruption

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Safety precautions to combat the spread of Coronavirus are being reinforced at many educational institutions following reports of a spike in cases in Kerala and Karnataka, while five new infections in Hyderabad took the count of active cases to 14. Authorities are issuing advisories urging students and staff to practice social distancing, ensure mask discipline, avoid group gatherings, undergo …

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

Covid protocols revived in Lucknow, other UP districts amid spurt in cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid protocols revived in Lucknow, other UP districts amid spurt in cases

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Amid a spurt in Covid cases in many districts of UP, the district administration on Wednesday issued guidelines for offices, schools, colleges, hospitals, marriage halls and public places. Anyone can inform about any Covid positive patient on telephone number 0522-4523000 of the Integrated Covid Command and Control Centre. Covid protocols like masks, social distancing in marriage ceremonies and other …

City well prepared to handle surge of covid cases, assure health officials
2 years ago

City well prepared to handle surge of covid cases, assure health officials

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Sanjay Bohat, a daily wage labourer was working at a construction site in Andheri east, when he was approached by some social workers associated with SevenHills Hospital, Marol, on Tuesday morning. Mumbai, India – Dec 27, 2022: Health workers during a mock drill for COVID-19 preparedness, at St George Hospital, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, Dec 27, 2022. Bohat …

COVID-19 | RT-PCR tests made mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
2 years ago

COVID-19 | RT-PCR tests made mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand

The Hindu  

International travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and South Korea will have to bring RT-PCR test reports when they travel to India, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya announced on December 24, 2022. The focus of the drill will be to ensure adequate bed capacities including oxygen supported isolation beds and ventilator supported beds, availability of …

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: Karnataka government on Tuesday issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines for educational institutions, offices and apartments as the state sees a rise in cases. Hence the Technical Advisoty Committee, which is appointed by the state government recommended the health department issue fresh SOPs to contain the Covid-19 cases. In the guidelines, the health department stated that in an apartment if …

Covid-19: No sharing, masks a must, temperature checks in fresh school guidelines in Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: No sharing, masks a must, temperature checks in fresh school guidelines in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to limit the spread of Covid-19 in schools, the Delhi government on Friday issued standard operating procedures asking administrations to ensure that students do not share food, books or stationery, even as it stressed that no student, teacher, or guest be allowed inside campus without a temperature check. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority in its Wednesday meeting …

UPTET 2021 Today, Exam Guidelines, Covid-19 Protocols to Follow
2 years, 11 months ago

UPTET 2021 Today, Exam Guidelines, Covid-19 Protocols to Follow

News 18  

The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2021 is being conducted today, January 23. Further, candidates are required to follow the Covid-19 protocols across every exam centre. UPTET 2021: Admit cards Candidates must reach the examination centre on time as mentioned on their admit cards. UPTET 2021: Guidelines to follow, banned items Candidates are not allowed to carry digital clocks, formula …

Over 300 Delhi Police personnel infected with Covid
3 years ago

Over 300 Delhi Police personnel infected with Covid

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid a surge in coronavirus infections in the national capital, more than 300 Delhi Police personnel, including the Additional Commissioner of Police, have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said on Monday. Recently, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana had issued a Standard Operating Procedure for preventing the spread of the coronavirus among police personnel. Since police personnel are frontline …

ICAI issues guidelines for candidates appearing for the CA exam. Details here
3 years, 2 months ago

ICAI issues guidelines for candidates appearing for the CA exam. Details here

Live Mint  

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has issued detailed guidelines for the candidates appearing for the December 2021 CA examinations in the wake of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and asked them to fulfil the required guidelines during the period of CA examination. Guidelines for examination candidates : Candidates are required to strictly adhere to the guidelines and process for …

ICAI CA July exams 2021 begin today; check Covid-19, exam centre guidelines
3 years, 6 months ago

ICAI CA July exams 2021 begin today; check Covid-19, exam centre guidelines

India TV News  

ICAI CA July exams 2021: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is holding the CA exam from Monday. For the candidates who will appear for CA exam from today, has to follow Covid-19 guidelines, other important instructions set by the ICAI. ICAI CA July exam 2021: Follow these Covid-19, exam centre guidelines Candidates need to follow the mandatory Covid-19 …

After unlock, COVID-19 SoPS must be enforced strictly
3 years, 6 months ago

After unlock, COVID-19 SoPS must be enforced strictly

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The process of unlocking after the second wave must be slow to control the Covid-19 situation, and lift of restrictions must not allow the formation of new variants of Sars-CoV-2, the Coronavirus strain which causes Covid-19. “These three models show that the local administration was able to build confidence in the people and reduce panic,” explained Dr Rajan Shukla, …

CA Exams 2021: Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Opt Out Option, More Examination Centres, Postponement Of Exam If Adherence To Covid Protocols Not Possible
3 years, 7 months ago

CA Exams 2021: Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Opt Out Option, More Examination Centres, Postponement Of Exam If Adherence To Covid Protocols Not Possible

Live Law  

A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to provide an "Opt Out" option to all the aspirants going to appear in the upcoming CA exams 2021 scheduled to start from 5th July 2021, willing to opt out before and during the exam, with a carry forward of all benefits.The plea has also sought an extra chance …

Doctors Move Supreme Court To Postpone NEET PG Exam Citing COVID19 Second Wave
3 years, 9 months ago

Doctors Move Supreme Court To Postpone NEET PG Exam Citing COVID19 Second Wave

Live Law  

A group of MBBS doctors have approached the Supreme Court seeking the postponement of the NEET-PG exams scheduled on April 18 citing grave apprehensions of COVID-19 infection amid the second wave of the pandemic.The plea states that compelling doctors who are treating COVID-19 patients on a daily basis to attend a physical exam will be equivalent to putting the lives …

JNU issues fresh Covid-19 safety guidelines for students and faculty: Check full notice here
3 years, 9 months ago

JNU issues fresh Covid-19 safety guidelines for students and faculty: Check full notice here

India Today  

Jawaharlal Nehru University has issued a fresh set of Covid-19 safety guidelines for students and faculty in light of the recent spike in Covid-19 cases. Students have to wear masks and maintain social distancing in public places, libraries, laboratories, markets and hostels so that the strict enforcement of Covid-19 guidelines is effective. Staggered working hours Department heads may plan for …

'Negative RT-PCR report, registration mandatory': Centre's SOP on Mahakumbh
3 years, 11 months ago

'Negative RT-PCR report, registration mandatory': Centre's SOP on Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times  

The Central government, through a standard operating procedure for the Mahakumbh fair in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, said that negative Covid-19 RT-PCR report will be mandatory along with registration for all pilgrims who wish to attend the fair scheduled from February 27. The guidelines state, “The Government of Uttarakhand would widely publicise, as also convey to all other state governments, that devotees …

Covid negative test reports must for those attending IMA passing out parade in Dehradun
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid negative test reports must for those attending IMA passing out parade in Dehradun

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Military Academy has made the Covid-19 negative test reports mandatory for visitors and journalists for attending the passing out parade on December 12 in Dehradun. IMA’s public relations officer, Lt Col Himani Pant, cited the safety of cadets and staffers and added all the visitors are required to carry their negative real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction test reports …

Health minister calls out 'prevention fatigue', urges for Covid-19 precautions during festivals
4 years, 3 months ago

Health minister calls out 'prevention fatigue', urges for Covid-19 precautions during festivals

India Today  

Vaccine against Covid-19 being the government's top priority, Dr Harsh Vardhan said the Centre estimates it will receive and utilise 400-500 million doses covering approximately 20-25 crore people by July 2021. Responding to similar questions, Dr Harsh Vardhan said it is not possible to comment on the superiority of one vaccine over the other although he would ensure "that even …

Appearing for Exams Amid Coronavirus? Here's the Guidelines SSC Has Asked You to Follow
4 years, 3 months ago

Appearing for Exams Amid Coronavirus? Here's the Guidelines SSC Has Asked You to Follow

News 18  

The Staff Selection Committee has released the guidelines for the computer-based tests that are to be held in October and November. Those appearing for the exam will have to carry a filled COVID-19 self-declaration form along with admit card and a valid ID proof. In the self-declaration form, candidates will have to fill their roll number, name, exam name, exam …

NEET 2020: Covid-negative students with fever allowed for exam
4 years, 4 months ago

NEET 2020: Covid-negative students with fever allowed for exam

India Today  

After revising the exam conducting SOPs twice in two days, the government had announced that students showing Covid-19 symptoms would not be allowed to appear for exams. But at a review meeting in Bhubaneshwar on Saturday, the Odisha government announced that candidates who have not tested Covid-positive but are showing certain symptoms of Covid-19 will still be allowed to appear …

Covid-19 symptomatic candidates may not be allowed to take exams, says revised SOP | All you need to know
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 symptomatic candidates may not be allowed to take exams, says revised SOP | All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Symptomatic candidates who insist on taking an exam may not be allowed to do so, the Union health ministry has said in its revised guideline on the conducting of examinations. Several national-level entrance exams and college, university final year examinations are scheduled to be held in September. According to the new SOP, the symptomatic candidates should be referred to the …

Masks Mandatory, Sanitisers Allowed: UPSC Covid-19 Guidelines for Candidates Taking Oct 4 Prelims Exam
4 years, 4 months ago

Masks Mandatory, Sanitisers Allowed: UPSC Covid-19 Guidelines for Candidates Taking Oct 4 Prelims Exam

News 18  

Wearing masks or face covers is mandatory for candidates appearing for the civil services examination scheduled for October 4, the Union Public Service Commission has said. The candidates will have to produce the printout of their e-admit card at the allotted venue to appear for the examination, the Commission said. The candidates are also required to bring along their photo …

NEET 2020: Health ministry shares revised SOP for conducting exams
4 years, 4 months ago

NEET 2020: Health ministry shares revised SOP for conducting exams

India Today  

The union health ministry has issued a revised SOP or standard operating procedure for conducting exams. NEET 2020 candidates who will be appearing for the all-India medical entrance exam need to follow the SOPs alongside the conducting bodies. Supreme Court shot down pleas to postpone NEET 2020 and it was decided that the exam would be held amidst all precautions …

Coronavirus | Health Ministry issues SOP for conducting exams
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | Health Ministry issues SOP for conducting exams

The Hindu  

Only asymptomatic staff and students shall be allowed inside the examination hall and only those examination centres which are outside the containment zone shall be allowed to function, noted the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday while issuing SOPs on preventive measures to be followed while conducting examinations to contain the spread of COVID- 19. Universities, educational institutions, examination conducting authorities …

JEE-Main Exams 2020: Candidates Start Arriving At Centres With Masks, Gloves & Other Covid-19 Precautions
4 years, 4 months ago

JEE-Main Exams 2020: Candidates Start Arriving At Centres With Masks, Gloves & Other Covid-19 Precautions

ABP News  

After months of delay caused due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Joint Entrance Examination, JEE Main 2020 have started from today. Even though lakhs of students, parents, and politicians had demanded the postponement of the exams due to the rapidly increasing coronavirus cases in the country, the National Testing Agency and the education ministry had confirmed that there will be …

All MPs To Undergo Covid 19 Testing Ahead Of Moonson Session Of Parliament: Lok Sabha Speaker
4 years, 4 months ago

All MPs To Undergo Covid 19 Testing Ahead Of Moonson Session Of Parliament: Lok Sabha Speaker

ABP News  

Thermal guns and thermal scanner cameras will be used to record body temperature at entry points in the Parliament House. Parliament will also be properly sanitised before the session The facility of touchless sanitisers at 40 different places within the Parliament House Emergency medical teams and ambulances will be deployed Social distancing and other guidelines will be followed within the …

What are NTA's plans to prevent Covid-19 spread during exams?
4 years, 4 months ago

What are NTA's plans to prevent Covid-19 spread during exams?

India Today  

The issue of conducting JEE and NEET exams across India even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic has been causing a lot of chaos with the Centre set on conducting the exams as per schedule JEE from September 1 to 6, and NEET on September 13. NTA has also issued letters to various other state authorities, seeking their cooperation for the conduct …

Coronavirus | Health Ministry issues safety reminder for its staff
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | Health Ministry issues safety reminder for its staff

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday issued a reminder asking its officials to adhere to COVID-19 safety norms and advising work-from-home for employees feeling unwell. “Employees who have given their samples for testing for COVID-19 may immediately inform the administration and not come to office till the results are available,’’ said the internal order. Coronavirus | Union Health Ministry Joint …

'Health Over Exams': Why NEET-JEE Exams Should Be Postponed?
4 years, 4 months ago

'Health Over Exams': Why NEET-JEE Exams Should Be Postponed?

Live Law  

The recent MHA Guidelines dt 31/07/2020 also has suggested to keep the educational institutions shut till 31st August and there is no clarity if the exams are going to be conducted or not. In this situation of COVID -19, it is not a feasible option for students to sit and give exams Many of the students have returned to their …

Medical students demand cancellation/postponement of exams amid COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

Medical students demand cancellation/postponement of exams amid COVID-19 pandemic

India TV News  

Medical students from across the country are continuing their demand for the postponement or cancellation of MBBS exams. The demand to postpone or call off medical exams comes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as students are raising their voice citing the risks of catching infections amid exams. Other than the risk of contracting the coronavirus, medical students studying …

Coronavirus Test Report Mandatory to Attend Nagaland Assembly Session on July 30
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus Test Report Mandatory to Attend Nagaland Assembly Session on July 30

News 18  

All legislators and assembly secretariat staff will have to undergo a mandatory test for COVID-19 and carry the report to attend the one-day session on July 30, according to an official statement. Speaker Sharingain Longkumer has decided that all those coming to the premises, including ministers, advisors, MLAs, and officers and staff of the secretariat, will have to undergo the …

UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2020: How to prepare for UPSC exam amid Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2020: How to prepare for UPSC exam amid Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

With a couple of months left for the UPSC exam, aspirants must be in full swing, studying with sharp concentration to leave no stone unturned. Enjoy the process Mostly, students are anxious and frustrated when they are unable to reach the goal set by them or when they are unable to solve more than one or two mock tests. But …

COVID-19 | SC seeks govt. response on protective gear for frontline medical staff
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 | SC seeks govt. response on protective gear for frontline medical staff

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the government on a petition filed by a medical professional to direct the availability of World Health Organisation -graded protective gear for frontline doctors and medical staff fighting the COVID-19 outbreak. Chandrachud, through videoconferencing, issued notice on the petition filed by Dr. Jerryl Banait, a practising medical professional, to provide protective …

COVID-19 | HRD Ministry advises States, UTs to raise awareness on viral infection among school students
4 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 | HRD Ministry advises States, UTs to raise awareness on viral infection among school students

The Hindu  

Officials of the Department of School Education and Literacy in the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development have sent a letter to the Chief Secretaries of all States to take steps to educate students on protocols to be followed to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 infection. In a letter dated March 4, Secretary Amit Khare advised the Chief Secretaries …

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