covid

B'luru civic body BBMP issues new guidelines amid Omicron scare

In view of the rising concern over Omicron, the new Covid-19 variant, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) on Wednesday released a new set of guidelines adopting a risk-based approach. The new protocols will be in place from December 1 until further orders. Dec 2, 2021
covid-19

Closely Monitoring Omicron situation: Govt

The Indian government, before taking any final decision on the resumption of international flight operations, is "closely monitoring" the situation emerging out of the detection and spread of coronavirus' Omicron variant. Dec 2, 2021
petrol diesel rates

Delhi shows the way, cuts Rs. 8 per litre on petrol price

Delhi has taken the initiative to cut down the VAT on petrol by more than 10 percent to bring down the sky-rocketing petrol prices in the national capital. With the latest 19.4% VAT, the price should come down to approximately Rs.96 per litre of petrol. Dec 1, 2021
M K Stalin

TN govt plans to declare "Pongal" as Tamil New Year Day

The DMK government is planning to make the first day of the Tamil month, 'Thai' as the Tamil New Year day. First day of 'Thai' is 'Pongal' and the state government, according to sources, is contemplating announcing 'Pongal' as the first day of Tamil New Year. Dec 1, 2021