Criticism has mounted over how Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration has handled India's second wave of the pandemic, with religious festivals and election rallies being attended by thousands.

Decision follows Covid-19 Crisis Management Centre’s recommendation to close educational institutions in most-affected districts in view of the spike in coronavirus infections.

Earlier on Monday, the government recommended the end of the current session which began on March 7 after the court on February 23 overturned Oli’s decision to dissolve the Parliament.

Decision comes amid no business for Parliament for over a month and a half since it convened its first meeting on March 7 after it was reinstated.

Residents of remote villages can easily access specialist services after the telemedicine service was launched in 42 health institutions of six districts of the province.

Carriers saw an all-time monthly high in passenger numbers in March 2021 and private airlines are looking to cash in on the boom, data suggests.

Poor planning on accessibility, target groups, and awareness campaign; and vaccine hesitancy cited as reasons.

In the absence of the law, provinces have been unable to recruit new staffers since 2017.

The prime minister is using the American aid not only to rein in opponents in his party but also to curry favour with international power centres, analysts and insiders say.

The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology admits it has not been able to fully utilise the only weather radar to its maximum potential.

The opener scores an unbeaten 133 to become the first Dutch player to score a T20I century as they beat Malaysia by 15 runs.

Over 100,000 people have taken the Chinese jab, Verocell as of Sunday.