Centre sanctions Rs 190 cr for augmentation of healthcare facilities in North Eastern States

The Minister also disclosed that in the wake of COVID pandemic, Ministry of DoNER has decided to sanction 190 crore rupees  for augmentation of healthcare facility in the eight North Eastern States, particularly for developing infrastructure for management of infectious diseases.  Addressing a Virtual meeting, attended by the Health Secretaries as well as Deputy Commissioners … Read more

HM Amit Shah reviews coronavirus situation in National Capital; Calls for strict monitoring of containment zones

The Containment Strategy determined by Dr. Paul, has asked to revise demarcation of containment zones and a strict monitoring and control of activities in such containment zones. It has asked to do contact tracing and quarantining of Contacts of all infected persons, with the help of Aarogya Setu and Itihas Aap. Listing and monitoring of … Read more

Mizoram extends total lockdown till 30th June

The total lockdown was imposed on June 9 after the number of coronavirus cases in the state has jumped from 1 to 42 in a week. It was scheduled to be in force till Monday.  In an order, the government said that it extended the total lockdown as stricter measures imposed earlier were found to … Read more

International Yoga Day celebrated in Bangladesh

The Indian High Commission in Dhaka conducted live online Yoga workshops to celebrate the occasion.   As part of efforts to spread awareness of the benefits of yoga, the Ministry of AYUSH, and Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) launched ‘My Life My Yoga’ Video Blogging Competition. People of Bangladesh participated with great enthusiasm in … Read more