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Experts say mass gatherings can worsen possible 3rd Covid wave

Data from Himachal Pradesh suggests that in a typical holiday season, tourism can increase the population by 40 per cent.

Colleges reopen in Kerala after over a year with Covid protocol in place

Colleges and other higher education institutions in Kerala on Monday welcomed students to campuses after a gap of one-and-a-half years, with COVID-19 protocol in place.

Kerala coronavirus update: 8,850 new Covid cases as fewer tests held

Kerala on Monday recorded 8,850 Covid cases as 74,871 samples were tested in the past 24 hours and the test positivity rate also fell to 11.82 per cent, said a statement from CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Disburse Rs 50k ex-gratia for Covid deaths within 30 days of applying: SC

The apex court asked the Centre and States to give wide publicity to the ex-gratia scheme.

4.2 mn people fully vaccinated, don't see 3rd wave coming: BMC tells HC

The Maharashtra government in August said it would initiate the drive and had started door-to-door vaccination of bed-ridden people as a pilot project

70% of India's adult population administered first vaccine: Mandaviya

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said that 70 per cent of India's adult population has been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine

No state should deny Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to kin of Covid-19 victims: SC

The Supreme Court said no state should deny the ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 to the kin of persons who died of Covid-19 on the sole ground that death certificate does not mention it as the cause of death

Farmers will win fight for justice: Rahul Gandhi on Lakhimpur violence

A day after a violent clash in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri left four farmers dead, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said farmers will win this fight for justice

India records 20,799 fresh Covid-19 cases, active caseload drops to 264,458

India reported 20,799 new Covid-19 infections and 180 deaths in the last 24 hours, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday

Maharashtra: Thane registers 281 new coronavirus cases, 4 fatalities

Thane has reported 281 new cases of coronavirus, taking the infection count in the Maharashtra district to 560,175, an official said on Monday

Zydus Cadila proposes Rs 1900 for 3 dose Covid vaccine; Govt negotiating

As far as the price of the vaccine at which it will be procured is concerned, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said the government is in conversation with the manufacturers

In 6 years before Covid, India's average farm incomes rose 59% and debt 58%

Income varied between farming households disaggregated by size of land holding and between states.

Maharashtra sees 2,692 Covid-19 cases, 2,716 recoveries, 41 fatalities

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 2,692 new coronavirus positive cases and 41 fatalities while 2,716 patients were discharged, the state health department said.

Covid-19: Pune city schools gear up for classroom teaching from Monday

Schools for classes VIII to XII will start in physical mode from Monday for first time in18 months in Pune city, and all Covid guidelines issued by government will be adhered to strictly.

Karnataka coronavirus update: 664 new Covid-19 cases, 8 deaths

Karnataka added 664 fresh Covid-19 cases and eight deaths on Sunday, pushing the caseload to 29,77,889 and the toll to 37,819.

Goa coronavirus update: Logs 44 Covid-19 cases; active tally now 773

The Covid-19 tally in Goa reached 1,76,638 on Sunday with the addition of 44 cases, while the day also saw 85 people getting discharged, taking the recovery count to 1,72,548, an official said.

Kerala coronavirus update: Logs 12,297 fresh Covid cases, 74 deaths

Kerala on Sunday logged 12,297 fresh Covid-19 cases and 74 deaths, taking the caseload to 47,20,233 and the toll to 25,377.

Centre hopeful of positive outcome with Zydus Cadila for Covid vaccine

Centre is hopeful of a positive outcome from final round of discussions currently underway with Zydus Cadila for its Covid vaccine for children, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar

Needn't wait for widespread Covid vaccination to reopen schools: World Bank

World Bank's Education team has noted that experiences from countries around world where schools have reopened suggest that with adequate mitigation strategies, schools pose low risks

Odisha coronavirus update: Logs 528 new Covid-19 cases, 5 more deaths

At least 528 more people, including 73 children, tested positive for Covid in Odisha, taking the tally to 10,27,959, while Boudh became first Covid free district in the state with no active case.