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PM Modi calls for synergy across Ministries and state governments to ensure adequate supply of medical oxygen Centre asks States, UTs to ensure hassle free movement of Oxygen carrying vehicles Govt ramping up medical infrastructure to deal with Covid pandemic, says Health Minister Union Home Secretary reviews COVID-19 situation in Chhattisgarh, UP CISCE defers Class 10th, 12th board examinations

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Cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in country crosses 11.97 crore

The total vaccinations across the country have approached nearly 12 crore mark on Friday with more than 26 lakh vaccine doses were administered.

Govt ramping up medical infrastructure to deal with Covid pandemic, says Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said the government is continuously ramping up its medical infrastructure to deal with COVID-19 pandemic.

Centre advises Union Ministries and their PSUs to dedicate hospital beds for COVID-19 Management in states, UTs

Union Health Ministry has advised Central Ministries and their PSUs to dedicate their Hospital beds for COVID19 Management in States and Union Territories.

Centre asks States, UTs to ensure hassle free movement of Oxygen carrying vehicles

The Centre has asked all States and Union Territories to ensure hassle-free inter and intra-state movement of Vehicles carrying Medical Oxygen.

Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference 2021 concluded in New Delhi

The Indian Air Force Commanders’ Conference 2021, themed ‘Reorienting for the Future’ concluded at Air headquarters in New Delhi on Friday.

UK grants approval for extradition of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi

UK Home Ministry has approved the extradition of fugitive Nirav Modi. CBI officials confirmed it. In February this year, a UK court had ordered extradition of Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India in a Bank scam case.

CISCE defers Class 10th, 12th board examinations

In light of the nationwide surge in COVID19 cases, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, CISCE has deferred the Board Examinations for ICSE Class 10th & ISC Class 12th.

Union Home Secretary reviews COVID-19 situation in Chhattisgarh, UP

Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday chaired high-level meeting and reviewed the status of COVID19 in Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh.

PM Modi calls for synergy across Ministries and state governments to ensure adequate supply of medical oxygen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a comprehensive review to ensure adequate supply of medical oxygen in the country.

EC orders Candidates and political parties shall ensure absolute adherence to covid guidelines in letter and spirit

The Election Commission has ordered that Candidates and political parties shall ensure absolute adherence to covid guidelines in letter and spirit.

Govt to double Covaxin production by May-June

The current production capacity of indigenously developed Covaxin vaccine will be doubled by Ma- June this year and then increased nearly 6 to 7 fold by July - August this year.