Opposition claims govt mishandled 2nd Covid wave; BJP says no discrimination between states
3 years ago

Opposition claims govt mishandled 2nd Covid wave; BJP says no discrimination between states

India Today  

The Opposition on Thursday hit out at the government over Covid-19 management, accusing it of mishandling the second wave and demanded that international flights be stopped in view of the emerging scenario due to the new strain of coronavirus. Participating in a discussion on the Covid pandemic in Lok Sabha, the Opposition demanded that the government should inform the House about the roadmap for vaccination and booster dose and should also clarify as how many actual deaths have taken place due to Covid-19, even as the government hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's steps to combat the pandemic. BJP's Jagdambika Pal said both Opposition and the Treasury benches sharing views on Covid was a step that reflected "strengthening of democracy". Hitting out at the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samajwadi Party, Pal said when the leaders of these parties were "locked" in their homes, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was going to every district saving lives and had himself contracted Covid. Hasan also congratulated the government on running a "successful" vaccination programme and stressed the importance of administering the second dose of Covid vaccine.

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3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18

News 18  

It’s been three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in March 2020, and the impact of the virus has been far-reaching and unexpected. However, just when a government panel made an announcement in October 2020 that the pandemic had peaked and could be brought under control by February 2021, the country was hit by the largest …

State governments have liberty to impose lockdowns: Kishan Reddy
2 years, 11 months ago

State governments have liberty to impose lockdowns: Kishan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Union minister for culture and tourism G. Kishan Reddy brushed aside the possibility of the Centre imposing a lockdown to curb the latest Covid-19 surge, and said a meeting of Chief Ministers would be convened after the festival. However, if one or more states approached it on this issue, the Centre would certainly address the issue, Kishan Reddy said. …

Data show BJP-ruled states ahead in vaccination than those governed by Opposition
3 years ago

Data show BJP-ruled states ahead in vaccination than those governed by Opposition

India TV News  

Highlights Total eight BJP-ruled states have fully vaccinated 50 per cent of their eligible population. Amid rising concern for the new Covid-19 variant 'Omicron', at least 7 BJP ruled states in the country have completed innoculating more than 90% of the eligible population with the first dose. Apart from this, total eight states have fully vaccinated 50 per cent of …

India Sees 11,271 New Covid Cases, 285 Deaths; Active Infections Lowest Since June, 2020
3 years, 1 month ago

India Sees 11,271 New Covid Cases, 285 Deaths; Active Infections Lowest Since June, 2020

News 18  

India on Sunday reported 11,271 new Covid-19 cases, and 285 deaths in 24 hours as 11,376 people also recovered from the disease. Meanwhile, three German state health ministers urged parties negotiating to form a new government to prolong states’ power to implement stricter pandemic measures such as lockdowns or school closures as the country’s seven-day COVID incidence rate hit record …

UP conducts over 2 lakh Covid tests in last 24 hours, reports 20 cases; 9 districts coronavirus-free
3 years, 4 months ago

UP conducts over 2 lakh Covid tests in last 24 hours, reports 20 cases; 9 districts coronavirus-free

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Covid Update: As many as 2 lakh Covid tests were carried out in Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours in which just 20 positive cases were reported. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently lauded Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the handling of pandemic in the state. Speaking at an event in his Lok Sabha constituency …

Top news of the day: Government says second COVID-19 wave not over yet; BJP MLAs disrupt Governor’s speech in Bengal Assembly, and more
3 years, 5 months ago

Top news of the day: Government says second COVID-19 wave not over yet; BJP MLAs disrupt Governor’s speech in Bengal Assembly, and more

The Hindu  

Seventy-one districts reported COVID case positivity rate of more than 10% in the week from June 23 to 29, the government said, adding that the second wave of COVID-19 is not over. BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari, stood up on their seats and held up photos of party workers allegedly killed during post poll violence as …

'Rovid': BJP castigates Rahul Gandhi for spreading lies about COVID vaccination
3 years, 5 months ago

'Rovid': BJP castigates Rahul Gandhi for spreading lies about COVID vaccination

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday castigated the Congress party for continuously spreading lies and misconceptions about the Covid-19 vaccination drive. Addressing the media here, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused the grand old party leaders of trying to derail the vaccination drive against Covid-19 in the country. Lashing out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'Movid' remark, he said, …

Adopt transparent policy in allocating vaccines, Congress tells government
3 years, 6 months ago

Adopt transparent policy in allocating vaccines, Congress tells government

The Hindu  

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the reversion to centralised procurement of COVID-19 vaccines from June 21, the Congress on Tuesday asked the government to adopt a transparent policy in allocating vaccines to the States and spell out a road map of meeting its own deadline of fully vaccinating 100 crore citizens by December. The Congress reiterated its …

Top news of the day: Government says second COVID-19 wave is on the downswing; seven non-BJP-ruled States seek GST loss compensation, and more
3 years, 6 months ago

Top news of the day: Government says second COVID-19 wave is on the downswing; seven non-BJP-ruled States seek GST loss compensation, and more

The Hindu  

“A steady decline in new COVID-19 cases has been recorded in India for the last 20 days. Twenty four States have also reported decline in active COVID-19 cases since the last week,” the Health Ministry said. Dr. Paul, India’s top COVID-19 adviser, has said the States had coerced the Centre into expanding the availability of vaccines despite being aware of …

Covid-19: 'Will relax curfew from June 1 but...', Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to people
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: 'Will relax curfew from June 1 but...', Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to people

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday posted a message on Facebook for the people of the state saying that the government will relax Covid-19 restrictions in the state beginning from June 1. Warning about the third wave of Covid-19, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the cases will flare up suddenly if people do not remain …

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh

Firstpost  

10:57 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Latest Updates Jharkhand facing vaccine shortage, 3 days’ stock left for 18-44 group: CM Hitting out at the Centre, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Monday that the state was facing a severe shortage of COVID vaccines and has barely two-three days of shots for the 18-44 age group left in its stock. …

COVID Second Wave: Why BJP’s Toolkit to Tackle Flak Isn’t Working
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID Second Wave: Why BJP’s Toolkit to Tackle Flak Isn’t Working

The Quint  

One reason contributing to the government's problems is the confused messaging from its own side as well as from its larger ecosystem. ‘India Has Defeated COVID’ A few months ago, the government's main narrative was one of triumphalism, much in line with PM Modi's speech in Davos, in which he claimed that India had defeated COVID. Its social media head …

COVID-19- "Extricate Every Single Drop Of Your Strength And Dedicate Yourself To The Protection Of Your Own People": Uttarakhand HC To State Govt.
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19- "Extricate Every Single Drop Of Your Strength And Dedicate Yourself To The Protection Of Your Own People": Uttarakhand HC To State Govt.

Live Law  

Underling that under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, it is the foremost duty of the State to protect the lives of the people, the Uttarakhand High Court on Monday issued a slew of specific and general directions to the State Government regarding COVID management. State Did Not Pay Heed To Expert Warning About COVID Second Wave : Uttarakhand …

Administer Covid-19 Vaccines To Antyodaya Card Holders, Persons Falling BPL & APL In Equal Ratio: Chhattisgarh High Court Tells State
3 years, 7 months ago

Administer Covid-19 Vaccines To Antyodaya Card Holders, Persons Falling BPL & APL In Equal Ratio: Chhattisgarh High Court Tells State

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Friday expressed displeasure at the State Government's action of completely halting the Covid-19 vaccination drive with respect to persons in the age group 18-45 for deciding vaccination norms. Considering the life threat due to Covid-19 pandemic, need of hour is maximum vaccination in the shortest possible time," a Division Bench comprising of Chief Justice PR …

Coronavirus | Finance Ministry not for lockdown
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Finance Ministry not for lockdown

The Hindu  

The second COVID-19 wave which is spreading fast beyond the worst-affected districts in the country, could dent economic activity till June this year, and expanding vaccination pace in the country is the “need of the hour”, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. While India’s second wave has seen new peaks in daily cases and deaths, active cases as well as …

Lockdown in Madhya Pradesh till May 15, CM Chouhan says Covid management teams to be formed in villages
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown in Madhya Pradesh till May 15, CM Chouhan says Covid management teams to be formed in villages

India Today  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday declared his government's decision to extend the statewide 'Janata curfew' till May 15. All districts must review measures to reduce gatherings and no weddings should be allowed in the month of May, CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said. The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister also appealed to all political parties, civil society, and …

PM Modi reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi reviews state-wise Covid situation, Phase 3 vaccination progress

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the overall situation as the country battles a deadly second wave of Covid-19. At the review meeting, PM Modi took stock of the state-wise and district-wise Covid situation in the country, the PMO said in a statement. PM noted that an advisory was sent to the states to identify districts of concern where …

Covid Vaccine Reservation Based On Financial Status: Chhattisgarh High Court Asks State To Reconsider Policy Limiting Benefits To Antyodaya Card Holders
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid Vaccine Reservation Based On Financial Status: Chhattisgarh High Court Asks State To Reconsider Policy Limiting Benefits To Antyodaya Card Holders

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court today observed that the State Government's policy for inoculating only "Antyodaya Card" holders against the Covid-19 virus is prima facie unsustainable. It thus asked the State to frame a better policy, wherein ratio of vaccines to be given to Antyodaya Card Holders, BPL Card Holders and Above Poverty Line people can be fixed. " "No intelligible …

'Ghost of COVID marching on streets': Allahabad HC directs UP govt to ramp up 'saturated' healthcare infrastructure
3 years, 7 months ago

'Ghost of COVID marching on streets': Allahabad HC directs UP govt to ramp up 'saturated' healthcare infrastructure

Firstpost  

The high court also reiterated its request to the state government to consider imposing a two-week complete lockdown in the most affected districts Stating that the Yogi Adityanath govt had become complacent in monitoring the spread of COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh by the end of 2020, the Allahabad High Court reiterated its request to impose a two-week lockdown and asked …

Coronavirus | Government controlled truth, not pandemic, says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Government controlled truth, not pandemic, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that though the Narendra Modi government had failed to contain the pandemic it had managed to control “the truth of the pandemic” by manipulating the data regarding COVID-19. Speaking to the The Hindu, former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said the Centre failed to make State governments stakeholders in the fight …

Covid-19: Maharashtra govt to take final decision on lockdown today, says NCP leader Nawab Malik
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Maharashtra govt to take final decision on lockdown today, says NCP leader Nawab Malik

India Today  

The Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra cabinet minister Nawab Malik on Monday said that the state government is likely to take the final call on full lockdown in the state after a detailed meeting on Monday. The minister also slammed BJP leader and former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnvais for demanding a Rs 50,000 crore package before the announcement of …

Opinion | Covid pandemic: Imposing a complete lockdown may not be necessary
3 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | Covid pandemic: Imposing a complete lockdown may not be necessary

India TV News  

The entire nation is presently worried over the fast-spreading Covid pandemic. Hundreds of migrant workers have started leaving for their home states from Mumbai, Pune, and Surat, a repeat of last year’s exodus. We are continuously monitoring and enhancing supply.” Due to night curfew, weekend lockdown, and total restrictions on business in several cities of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, thousands of …

After Maharashtra, now Chhattisgarh slams Centre as war of words breaks out over COVID-19 vaccination strategy
3 years, 8 months ago

After Maharashtra, now Chhattisgarh slams Centre as war of words breaks out over COVID-19 vaccination strategy

Firstpost  

Reacting strongly to his statement, Deo said, “It is very unfortunate and unexpected and not in the nature of Dr Harsh Vardhan we have known.” He also shared vaccination and testing statistics from his state to contradict Vardhan’s statement. His reactions came after Union health minister Harsh Vardhan’s remarks on Wednesday that the Chhattisgarh government was spreading misinformation and panic …

Covid-19 vaccine scarcity SOS: Harsh Vardhan slams Opposition-ruled states for politicking 'their failures'
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 vaccine scarcity SOS: Harsh Vardhan slams Opposition-ruled states for politicking 'their failures'

India Today  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday slammed Opposition-ruled state governments for their alleged attempts to distract attention from their failure to manage the Covid-19 pandemic. Politicising such a public health issue is a damning indictment of certain political leaders who should know better,” Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said. MAHARASHTRA GOVT SPREADING PANIC In his letter, Union Health Minister …

Maha's Daily Covid Tally Nears 50,000; Gyms May Shut, Malls & Multiplexes Likely to Face More Curbs
3 years, 8 months ago

Maha's Daily Covid Tally Nears 50,000; Gyms May Shut, Malls & Multiplexes Likely to Face More Curbs

News 18  

Maharashtra touched a new record high on Saturday with nearly 50,000 fresh Covid-19 cases. With the state recording over half of the daily coronavirus cases in India, the government is considering diverting all industrial use oxygen supply for medical use, CM Thackeray said. Thackeray said the state government is considering diverting even that 20 per cent for medical use, because …

Lockdown can't be ruled out, says Uddhav Thackeray as COVID-19 surge continues; Maharashtra records 47,827 new cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown can't be ruled out, says Uddhav Thackeray as COVID-19 surge continues; Maharashtra records 47,827 new cases

Firstpost  

Cautioning against a serious shortage of healthcare infrastructure, including staff like doctors and nurses, to tackle the surge in COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the state government is on the verge of announcing a lockdown to curb the spread of infection. If the number of cases keeps increasing, there could be a shortage of healthcare infrastructure …

'Whole country potentially at risk': Govt warns against spike in Covid cases | Key Points
3 years, 8 months ago

'Whole country potentially at risk': Govt warns against spike in Covid cases | Key Points

India TV News  

The whole country is potentially at risk, the government warned on Tuesday against the sudden spike in Covid cases. It also urged all those states that are reporting a rise in Covid cases to ramp up testing with focus on RT-PCR, prompt isolation, contact tracing, and boosting healthcare resources. WHAT HEALTH MINISTRY SAID COVID-19 situation going from bad to worse …

Karnataka CM rules out lockdown, but bans protests; school, colleges remain open
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka CM rules out lockdown, but bans protests; school, colleges remain open

India TV News  

With surging COVID-19 cases, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said on Monday the government has decided to ban all kinds of protests in the state for 15 days from today, as he ruled out any lockdown for now. The Chief Minister today reviewed the COVID situation in Bengaluru city and other important districts along with senior ministers and officials …

Lockdown is an option, says Maharashtra CM as COVID-19 cases rise alarmingly
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown is an option, says Maharashtra CM as COVID-19 cases rise alarmingly

The Hindu  

Expressing concern about the relentless rise in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that while lockdown was an option to curb the spread, he still expected cooperation from the people in following pandemic norms. Mr. Thackeray, who was speaking during a tour of Nandurbar district in north Maharashtra on Friday, conceded that the situation had become considerably …

Kamal Nath Accuses Shivraj Chouhan of Taking U-turn on Free Covid-19 Vaccine Promise
3 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath Accuses Shivraj Chouhan of Taking U-turn on Free Covid-19 Vaccine Promise

News 18  

Bhopal: As the second phase of Covid-19 vaccination began on Monday, Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee president Kamal Nath accused Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of going back on his bypoll promise of offering free vaccines to all. “Even those with critical ailments and senior citizens are made to pay Rs 500 for the vaccine, where the fact is that common …

Coronavirus | All Indians to get free COVID-19 vaccine, says Union Minister
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus | All Indians to get free COVID-19 vaccine, says Union Minister

The Hindu  

Union Minister Pratap Sarangi on October 25 said that all Indians will be given free COVID-19 vaccine, amidst the demand by Opposition parties in the country for it and not only in poll-bound Bihar as announced by the BJP. The BJP announcement of free COVID-19 vaccine for Bihar had kicked up a controversy with the Opposition parties tearing into the …

Uddhav Thackeray takes BJP to task over free COVID-19 vaccine in Bihar vow, slams BS Koshyari again
4 years, 1 month ago

Uddhav Thackeray takes BJP to task over free COVID-19 vaccine in Bihar vow, slams BS Koshyari again

Firstpost  

The Maharashtra chief minister also took on Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari over the issue of re-opening of temples in the state. At Shiv Sena’s annual Dussehra rally on Sunday, a combative Uddhav Thackeray attacked Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari over the issue of re-opening of temples in the state, took on the BJP for its free COVID-19 vaccine announcement in …

Bihar Assembly Elections | Will COVID-19 care depend on polls, asks Rahul Gandhi
4 years, 2 months ago

Bihar Assembly Elections | Will COVID-19 care depend on polls, asks Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Opposition leaders across the political spectrum on Thursday took on the BJP after the party promised to provide free COVID-19 vaccine to the people of Bihar, and accused the party of trying to ‘politicise’ a public health issue that affects every State equally. Using a video clip of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s comment at the BJP’s Bihar manifesto release event, …

’Be sensitive when it comes to public health’: BJP amid row over party’s free Covid vaccine claim
4 years, 2 months ago

’Be sensitive when it comes to public health’: BJP amid row over party’s free Covid vaccine claim

Live Mint  

Amid a global race to produce a vaccine against the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday promised of a free Covid-19 vaccine in its manifesto for Bihar election 2020. Announcing the BJP's manifesto for the Bihar polls, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "As soon as a COVID-19 vaccine is available for production at a mass scale, …

Bihar Assembly election: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel hits out BJP over free vaccine promise
4 years, 2 months ago

Bihar Assembly election: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel hits out BJP over free vaccine promise

The Hindu  

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on October 22 accused the BJP of politicising public health by promising free COVID-19 vaccine in its manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. “With this poll promise @bjp4india has implied that the citizens of other non election states will have to pay for the vaccine,” the Chief Minister said in another tweet. “The @ECISVEEP …

Lockdown over but coronavirus still here, says Narendra Modi in speech; PM urges caution during Navratri, Durga Puja
4 years, 2 months ago

Lockdown over but coronavirus still here, says Narendra Modi in speech; PM urges caution during Navratri, Durga Puja

Firstpost  

Acknowledging that the country has come a long way in the fight against the pandemic since the ‘Janata Curfew’ in March, Modi said that India has been more successful in saving the lives of its citizens than more prosperous countries. “We must keep in mind that the lockdown is over but the coronavirus is still there,” the prime minister said. …

Under reporting of Covid deaths; vaccine delay & unlocking India at peak: Opposition attacks govt in LS
4 years, 3 months ago

Under reporting of Covid deaths; vaccine delay & unlocking India at peak: Opposition attacks govt in LS

India Today  

The Opposition in Lok Sabha discussed the threadbare management of the Covid-19 crisis in India. Advance warning would have given time for our healthcare workers to prepare for critical cases, it could have warned those overseas to make it back to the country, it would have allowed those economically vulnerable groups in the country particularly given time to our migrant …

India's COVID-19 fight people-driven, says Narendra Modi during virtual meet with Indian-origin doctors in US
4 years, 5 months ago

India's COVID-19 fight people-driven, says Narendra Modi during virtual meet with Indian-origin doctors in US

Firstpost  

In an address during the virtual meeting of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin on Saturday, Narendra Modi said that the COVID-19 had been used as an opportunity to work towards making the country self-reliant. Washington: India’s fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic is driven by its people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, attributing the success against …

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