Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 14 (IANS) In a significant step aimed at improving citizen services, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all department secretaries and district collectors to submit monthly reports detailing actions taken on public grievance petitions. The move is part of a renewed push for accountability and timely resolution of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 12 (IANS) Amid rising concerns over a possible fresh wave of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that the state’s population continues to show a very high level of immunity against the virus, thanks to effective vaccination coverage. According to the Directorate of … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday termed media reports of Saudi Arabia suspending issuance of block work visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India, as “fake”, asserting that the Saudi government has not issued any notification on the matter. “This CLAIM is … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea filed by two journalists from Madhya Pradesh who were allegedly assaulted and abused at the instance of Bhind’s Superintendent of Police over their reporting on “illegal sand mining” in the Chambal river. As per … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ahmedabad, June 6 (IANS) Gujarat has reported 167 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, marking a significant rise as the virus makes a slow comeback across India. The state’s active Covid-19 caseload has now reached 615, contributing to the national total of 4,866 active cases. The nationwide … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Tabling of CAG reports, steps towards paperless functioning, green measures and restoration of parliamentary conventions in the Delhi Assembly were highlighted by Speaker Vijender Gupta as the legislature’s key achievements in its first 100 days. As the Delhi Assembly approaches its 100th working day on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Amid 84 new Covid-19 cases reported on Friday, the Maharashtra public health department has issued an advisory asking the hospitals to keep ICU beds, oxygen supplies and other necessary resources ready. At the same time, the department has advised people to wear masks, maintain social distancing … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 28 (IANS) A 60-year-old man undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai passed away on Wednesday, marking a Covid-linked fatality in the city after a prolonged period of low mortality. The deceased, identified as Mohan, had been admitted to the hospital … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) Bengaluru has reported its first Covid-19 death, according to an official statement issued by the Karnataka Health Department. The patient died on Saturday, said the Health Department, adding that 108 persons were tested for Covid in the last 24 hours, and five persons tested positive. One … Read more