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Amid COVID-19, Ganga ghats in Varanasi remain deserted on Holi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 29 (ANI): With Section 144 in place amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in Varanasi on the occasion of Holi, the Ganga ghats in the city remained desolate on Monday morning as people refrained from venturing out to celebrate the festival.
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68,020 new COVID-19 cases, 291 deaths reported in last 24 hours in India
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): India has continued to witness a surge in COVID-19 cases as 68,020 coronavirus fresh infections and 291 related deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total caseload of the country to over 1.20 crore.
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People across India perform 'Holika Dahan' amid COVID-19 restrictions
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Holi celebrations begin in a low-key manner on Sunday evening as people across the country performed 'Holika Dahan', a ritual that symbolises the victory of good over evil.
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As COVID-19 cases rise, Delhi govt caps gatherings at weddings, funerals
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): In view of the surge in Covid-19 cases, the Delhi Government on Saturday limited the gathering of people at weddings and funerals.
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COVID-19: Maharashtra increases no-mask fine to Rs 500
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27 (ANI): In an attempt to contain the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Maharashtra government has increased the fine to Rs 500 from the existing Rs 200 on anyone found without a mask in public.
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COVID: Union Health Secretary chairs meet with 12 States, UTs; advises on
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 27 (ANI): The Centre on Saturday chaired a high-level meet with 12 States and Union Territories (UTs) reporting surge in Covid-19 cases. States and Union Territories were advised to focus on stringent containment and public health measures in 46 high burden districts
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Maharashtra tightens Covid-19 restrictions till April 15
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 27 (ANI): Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Maharashtra government has tightened Covid-19 restrictions in the state till April 15.
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Visakhapatnam: 59 Andhra University students test positive for coronavirus
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 27 (ANI): Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, 59 students of Andhra University College of Engineering tested COVID positive.
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Exams will be conducted as per schedule with tight Covid containment measu
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 27 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Audimulapu Suresh affirmed that the written examinations and practical exams will be conducted as per schedule amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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K'taka govt inefficiency, corruption, lies reason behind surge in COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 27 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly Siddaramaiah on Saturday alleged the state government's inefficiency, corruption and lies are the reasons for the rise in COVID-19 cases in the state.
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Ban on charanamrit prasad to ramlala devotees in Ayodhya
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 27 (ANI): A Ram temple in Ayodhya has banned the offering of "charanamrit" to ramlala devotees amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
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'No lockdown likely now in Telangana,' clarifies KCR in assembly
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 26 (ANI): Amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases across the state, the Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday said there are no plans to impose lockdown in the state.
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