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Pune coronaviurs update: District records 3,433 new cases; 56 more die

Pune district reported 3,433 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking its count to 173,747, a health official said

Odisha coronavirus update: Covid-19 toll cross 500 mark, caseload mounts

The toll in Odisha due to COVID-19 crossed the 500 mark with 11 fresh fatalities, while detection of 3,025 new cases pushed the states caseload count to 106,561

Jammu and Kashmir coronavirus update: 525 new Covid-19 cases reported

A total of 525 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday

Assam coronavirus update: State reports 9 Covid-19 deaths, 2,684 new cases

The COVID-19 caseload of Assam went up to 111,724 after 2,684 fresh infections were reported, while nine more people succumbed to coronavirus infection taking the death toll to 315

Maharashtra reports 15,765 new Covid-19 cases, recovery rate at 72.32%

Maharashtra reported 15,765 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the overall coronavirus cases in the state to 808,306, informed the Public Health Department

More beds in RUHS to be equipped with high flow oxygen: Rajasthan minister

As Rajasthan has been witnessing a continuous surge in Covid-19 cases, state Health Minister Raghu Sharma said that the top priority of the government is to save the life of patients

Coronavirus: Haryana CM Khattar is feeling better, says Medanta Hospital

Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, on Tuesday spent his 8th day at Medanta and the hospital said in a statement "he is well-rested and has no fever"

AstraZeneca begins coronavirus vaccine phase 3 clinical trials in US

The phase 3 trial is being implemented as part of Operation Warp Speed, a multi-agency collaboration led by the US Health and Human Services

Delhi records highest daily spike in Covid-19 cases in nearly 2 months

The city had recorded its highest single-day spike in August on Sunday when it recorded 2,024 fresh cases

Centre decides to again close canteens at govt departments due to Covid-19

The central government on Tuesday decided to close canteens at central government departments in Delhi to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to a Personnel Ministry order.

Now, a tracker that tells you about progress of Covid-19 vaccine, treatment

Even as the world continues to wait for an effective vaccine to forestall the spread of Covid-19, CSM Tech's 'CoVaTrack' will serve as the first India-focused Covid-19 vaccine and treatment tracker

Free ration distributed among 155,000 families in Mizoram during Apr-Jul

The Mizoram government has provided free ration to over 1.55 lakh families under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKY)

Delhi records highest daily spike in Covid-19 cases in nearly 2 months

Delhi recorded 2,312 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day spike here in around two months, taking the tally to over 1.77 lakh, while the death toll mounted to 4462, authorities said.

Varanasi powerloom workers on strike demanding electricity bill waiver

The workers of the powerloom industry are on strike in Varanasi, demanding a waiver of the electricity bill till December.

Assam govt spent over Rs 730 crore on Covid-19 pandemic management

The Assam government on Tuesday said it has spent more than Rs 730 crore for various expenses related to management of COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

Covid-19: Shops in UP to remain closed only on Sundays, says state govt

Shops in Uttar Pradesh will remain closed only on Sundays, instead of the two-day weekend lockdown, the state government said on Tuesday.

Jammu & Kashmir govt withdraws additional 50% 'corona tax' on liquor

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday withdrew the additional excise duty of 50 per cent levied on liquor after the outbreak of Covid-19 as a new excise policy

43.3 mn Covid-19 tests conducted so far, 12.2 mn done in last 2 wks: Centre

India's cumulative tests for detection of COVID-19 have crossed 4.3 crore so far, of which 1.22 crore were conducted in the last two weeks, the Union Health Ministry said.

Goa govt done away with Covid-19 negative certificate rule on arrival

Goa Airport on Tuesday announced it had done away with a rule which laid down that domestic travelers must carry COVID-19 negative certificates on arrival.

BCCI set to spend around Rs 10 crore for 20,000 plus tests during IPL

The Indian cricket board has budgeted nearly Rs 10 crore for more than 20,000 COVID-19 tests to be conducted during the Indian Premier League starting September 19.