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Chandigarh reports 274 new coronavirus cases, infection tally at 26,468

Chandigarh on Monday reported 274 fresh coronavirus cases, pushing the infection count in the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana to 26,468, according to a medical bulletin.

Second Covid-19 wave: Night curfew pushes Patiala biz to the brink

The hospitality sector, which was gradually picking up after the lockdown, is one among many that is feeling the heat

Punjab reports 2,963 new coronavirus cases, 69 more deaths on Sunday

The COVID-19 death toll in Punjab rose to 6,690 on Sunday with 69 more fatalities, while 2,963 fresh cases took the infection tally to 2,31,734, a medical bulletin issued here said.

BJP MLA attack: Punjab governor condemns issue, seeks report from state

Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore on Sunday condemned the recent attack on a BJP legislator in Muktsar district and sought a report from the Congress-led government in this regard.

Punjab Covid-19 update: 46 more coronavirus deaths, 2,820 cases registered

Punjab continued to witness an upward trend in COVID-19 cases with 2,820 fresh infections reported in the state, while 46 more people succumbed to the disease, a health bulletin stated on Saturday

Punjab reports highest single-day spike of over 3,000 Covid-19 cases

Punjab reported the highest single-day spike of 3,176 COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the tally to 2,26,059, while 59 more people died due to the infection.

'Bharat Bandh': Rail, road transport likely to be affected in some parts

Rail and road transportation services are likely to be affected and markets may remain closed in parts of the country on Friday

Punjab CM digitally orders mass transfers of 19,905 school teachers

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh digitally ordered mass general transfers of school teachers through the online portal of the Education Department, in line with the Teachers Transfer Policy-2019

Punjab is the fastest growing state in terms of Covid-19 infections

Covid infections have been growing at the rate of 0.8% in Punjab daily, while deaths have been increasing at rate of 0.4% daily

Covid: Two states, Maharashtra and Punjab, are of grave concern, says govt

9 of the top 10 districts where maximum number of active cases are concentrated are in Maharashtra, says a Health Ministry official

Chandigarh citizens launch forum to preserve city's visual heritage

A think tank was launched on the 125th birth anniversary of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh's first chief architect

A year since India screeched to a halt, Covid-19 makes a comeback

Maharashtra recently recorded its highest single-day increase in fresh cases

Students in Amritsar stage demonstration demanding reopening of colleges

Students of Guru Nanak Dev University and Khalsa College in Amritsar staged a demonstration on Monday demanding the reopening of colleges that have been closed due to a surge in Covid-19 cases

Punjab coronavirus update: 2,587 new Covid cases, highest in last 6 months

Punjab recorded over 2,500 more coronavirus cases on Saturday, the highest single-day spike in the past six months, while 38 more people died from the pathogen, the Health Department said

Over 4,000 face-mask violators to undergo coronavirus test in Punjab

In view of the surge of COVID-19 in the state, teams of the Punjab Police on Saturday persuaded over 4,400 face-mask violators to undergo RT-PCR testing

Arvind Kejriwal to address Kisan Mahapanchayat in Punjab on Sunday

AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will address a Kisan Mahapanchayat in Punjab on Sunday in support of farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws

Covid-19: Punjab announces closure of educational institutions till Mar 31

Amid surging cases, the Punjab government has announced the closure of educational institutions till March 31, according to the State government

Covid-19 test in Mumbai malls; tighter norms for halls and offices

Auditoriums, private offices to operate at 50% capacity in Maharashtra

Punjab orders fresh curbs, shuts educational institutions to check virus

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has ordered massive state-wide restrictions beginning Saturday

Punjab CM urges Centre to scrap farm laws, bring new ones after fresh talks

Highlighting that his government was opposed to the Centre's farm laws, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urged the government not to stand on ego and prestige but to immediately scrap these legislations