As high risk groups continue to be immunised there are growing concerns that people with learning disabilities have been missed out. Despite a recent Public Health England report warning they are six times more likely to die from coronavirus, as a group, they have not been prioritised for a vaccine. Legal action is being taken … Read more
Nicola Sturgeon says it is “especially vital” Scots do not mix at new year after 1,895 new cases were recorded. Source link
It said it needed help from people with experience in “proning” patients. Source link
NEW DELHI: A public interest petition in the Supreme Court has sought dispersal of farmers protesting against Modi government’s recent changes in farm laws. “In view of the prevention of the community spread of the pandemic, it is very necessary to remove the gathering,” the petition contended, while also citing the recent verdict in the … Read more
A court in Mathura has admitted a plea seeking removal of a mosque near Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura. A view of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple and Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, UP (Image credit: PTI) A court in Mathura has agreed to hear a plea seeking removal of a 17th-century mosque, located next … Read more
Rhea Chakraborty has been granted bail by Bombay High Court today. The court, however, rejected the bail plea of her brother, Showik Chakraborty. The actress has to submit her passport and Rs 1 lakh bond for the bail. She will require permission to go out of Mumbai. On September 11, the bail applications of Rhea, … Read more
Continuing to face heat over its handling of the Hathras gangrape and murder case, the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday claimed that certain groups were using the case to defame the Yogi administration and stoke sectarian violence. Police also said they have tightened security around the Hathras victim’s house. In the past, however, the family … Read more
Image caption Sir Patrick Vallance says he “argued stronger than anyone for action for lockdown” The government’s chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has said he was rebuked for arguing strongly in favour of imposing Covid lockdown restrictions earlier this year, it has emerged. In an email uncovered by a BBC Freedom of Information request, … Read more