School bell to alert students to drink water every hour in new measures against heat in DelhiDelhi schools must implement heatwave safety steps, including a “water bell” every 45–60 minutes and a buddy system for students. The Direc...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Heat wave grips Odisha; schools shut in 3 districts till April 21Odisha is experiencing an intense heat wave. Authorities in Bolangir, Subarnapur, and Kalahandi districts have ordered the closure of all e...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Health alert in NSW as Ross River virus activity detected in Greater Sydney ahead of Easter holiday travel surgeNew South Wales health authorities are issuing a stern warning for the Easter long weekend. Recent mosquito surveillance in Greater Western...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Covid-19: If children have symptoms don't send them to school, says Karnataka govtKarnataka government issued a circular regarding Covid-19 precautions in schools. Parents are asked to keep symptomatic children at home. S...
31 May, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Summer vacation Punjab Schools 2025: Check likely schedule, start datePunjab is experiencing intense heat, with temperatures exceeding 41°C in several districts. Despite the heatwave and health concerns, summe...
22 May, 2025, 11.30 AM IST
After DU and JNU, Jamia announces shift to online classes as air quality deterioratesDue to hazardous air quality in Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia has shifted all classes online until November 23, prioritizing student health. ...
19 Nov, 2024, 06.30 PM IST
Air emergency: Central health advisory for city schools, students call for use of public transport, bicyclesHowever, in a measure of respite from the smog or toxic cloud that has been hanging heavy over the national capital in the last week and mo...
10 Nov, 2023, 01.57 PM IST
Nearly 100 students fall sick in Wayanad school; health personnel hold inspectionSubsequently, an expert team of the Health Department carried out an inspection, a release issued by the district administration said.
31 Jan, 2023, 12.16 PM IST
Ensure timely utilisation of funds to boost health services at grassroots: Mandaviya to statesMandaviya also advised them to widely publicise the availability of heterologous precaution dose of Corbevax vaccine and to organise vaccin...
16 Aug, 2022, 05.18 PM IST
Delhi schools step up measures amid rising Covid-19 casesThe school managements have undertaken multiple steps like sending recorded lectures to students who are ill, allowing online classes for t...
09 Aug, 2022, 07.37 PM IST
Covid: Arvind Kejriwal urges Delhiites to have precaution dosesThe chief minister said the government will also set up camps in schools for vaccination of children. The school authorities may contact th...
17 Jul, 2022, 11.56 AM IST
Covid not over yet; need to be alert with cases rising in some states: Mansukh MandaviyaThe minister held a meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states and union territories via video conference to review the p...
13 Jun, 2022, 05.00 PM IST
Maharashtra steps up vigil as Covid cases riseThere is no decision on compulsory masking, we however want people to wear masks on their own as a precaution due to a rise in covid cases,...
04 Jun, 2022, 01.05 PM IST
Covid19 vaccination for children between 12-14 years started in AssamDuring the drive, the target children group would be provided free vaccination at their respective schools. Those, unable to receive the do...
17 Mar, 2022, 10.39 AM IST
Gujarat government to set up COVID-19 vaccination camps at schoolsChildren aged between 15 to 18 years can register online on CoWin from January 1 or can register onsite at the vaccination centres to recei...
28 Dec, 2021, 05.54 PM IST
- Fresh H1N1 cases in Pune; schools shutdown; control room setup
Control room to monitor the swine flu cases has been set.
27 Jul, 2009, 03.49 PM IST
- 10 more flu cases in Delhi, CM against closure of schools
CM Sheila Dikshit advised schools not to create panic by closing down.
22 Jul, 2009, 10.16 PM IST