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Despite Full Vaccination, First Black Secretary Of State Colin Powell Dies Of COVID
Washington: Colin Powell, who was the first black US Secretary of State, has succumbed to COVID-19.
The 84-year-old Powell developed complications after contracting coronavirus disease…
No COVID Death For The First Time In Maximum City
Mumbai: It was a day to rejoice for Mumbaikars. The city which was severely hit by COVID-19 pandemic for long periods reported zero deaths for the first time since nationwide lockdown was…
After World’s Longest Lockdowns, Restrictions To Be Eased In This City
Melbourne: The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Almost every nation in the world clamped lockdowns thereafter, with the Indian…
Banquet Hall In Bhubaneswar Sealed For Organising Dandia Nite
Bhubaneswar: The enforcement squad of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation sealed a banquet hall, near Nicco Park at Acharya Vihar for organising Dandia Nite despite restrictions on hosting any…
Bhubaneswar Reports 159 New COVID Cases for 2nd Day In A Row
Bhubaneswar: There was no change in the daily new COVID cases in the capital city over yesterday with 159 new patients reporting positive for the virus in the last 24 hours. Bhubaneswar had…
BMC Modifies Norms For Weddings, Funerals In Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: In partial modification of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation's Monday's order capping the number of guests attending weddings, funerals and thread ceremonie to 50, a fresh…
COVID-19 Has Exaggerated Children’s Mental Health Issues In India: UNICEF
New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to serious concerns about mental health of children and their families, according to a UNICEF report on mental health titled ‘The States of the…
‘No COVID Third Wave In Mumbai’; What Makes Civic Body So Optimistic?
Mumbai: The BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) told Bombay High Court that it doesn’t see a third COVID wave hitting India’s financial capital.
What makes the municipal corporation…
COVID-19 Third Wave: ICMR Rings Warning Bell For States
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday warned states that the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic may arrive two weeks earlier than estimated and peak during the…
SC To States: Can’t Deny Compensation If Death Certificate Doesn’t Mention COVID As…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court cautioned state governments on Monday that they cannot deny ex-gratia compensation of Rs 50,000 to the families of those who succumbed to COVID-19 on grounds…