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RTC staff turn role models for jab seekers

RTC staff turn role models for jab seekers

Maintain total discipline; make the three-day drive a huge success

31 May 2021 11:59 PM IST

Authorities have ordered for a comprehensive study on the scientific authenticity of Anandaiahs concoction. (Photo: Wikipedia)

Retired HM who hailed Anandaiah potion dies of lung infection

The retired headmaster was admitted to the GGH on May 23 with serious lung infection besides cough and breathlessness

31 May 2021 11:53 PM IST

Currently, the Phase I of the vaccination programme is reserved for medical professionals and hospital workers in the government and private sector across the country. (Representational Photo: AP)

Policy makers must have 'ears on ground', SC tells Centre on...

You must smell the coffee and see what is happening across the country, the Supreme Court said

31 May 2021 2:02 PM IST

Twitter express concern over the safety of its employees in India and said it will continue to be strictly guided by principles of transparency and protecting freedom of expression. (Photo:AP)

Twitter has to comply with new IT rules for digital media, says Delhi...

Justice Rekha Palli issued notice to the Centre and social media platform Twitter seeking their stand on a plea

31 May 2021 1:47 PM IST

Supreme Court of India (PTI)

Government to take decision within two days on class 12 board exams:...

The Supreme Court bench has posted the matter for hearing on June 3

31 May 2021 12:15 PM IST

In a five-page letter, Banerjee urged the prime minister to reconsider the Centres decision to recall the chief secretary after giving him a three-month extension.

Mamata requests PM to rescind order recalling CS, says will not...

I humbly request you to withdraw, recall, reconsider your decision and rescind the so-called order in larger public...

31 May 2021 11:59 AM IST

Construction work underway as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Central Vista essential project, work to continue: Delhi HC dismisses...

The court said under the contract awarded to the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, work had to be completed by November 2021

31 May 2021 11:14 AM IST

A health worker administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at a drive-through vaccination camp, at Saket in New Delhi, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (PTI /Kamal Singh)

India reports lowest daily COVID-19 cases in 50 days

The daily test positivity rate was recorded at 9.07 per cent, less than 10 per cent for the seventh consecutive day

31 May 2021 10:51 AM IST

He said there was an attempt to destroy the indigenous lifestyle and ecosystem in the archipelago and implement the saffron agenda through the backdoor. (PTI file photo)

Kerala Assembly passes resolution to call back Lakshadweep...

The resolution in the State Assembly declaring solidarity with the people of Lakshadweep was presented by Pinarayi...

31 May 2021 10:36 AM IST

ICDS is processing necessary documents of such kids and their parents for the aid scheme. (Representational image: PTI/ Shahbaz Khan)

COVID-19 rendering children orphans

The women and child welfare department has issued an advisory to local officials to pay Rs.500 for semi-orphan children

31 May 2021 9:11 AM IST

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Walls paintings to educate kids in tribal hamlets in Komaram Bheem...

Students of senior classes living in the hamlets are also being asked to take classes for small children

31 May 2021 4:43 AM IST

Patients at Gandhi hospital face severe problems at the entrance due to lack of wheel chairs and stretchers. Attendants carry the patients on chairs. (Photo: S. SURENDER REDDY)

For disabled, vaccination turns tricky

Distance to vax centres deprive them of their right to get the jab

31 May 2021 4:33 AM IST