Covid 19 Protocols

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti to reopen schools for classes 9 to 12 from 31 August; check details here

All classes will be conducted keeping in mind Covid-19 protocols

BAI to conduct selection trial on 28 August to pick teams for Sudirman Cup, Thomas and Uber Cup Finals

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, Saina Newhal, Tokyo Olympian B Sai Praneeth, Kidambi Srikanth and world No. 10 Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have been selected directly for the two events.

Bangladesh vs Australia: Russell Domingo 'disappointed' at stringent virus conditions placed by visitors

In a virtual press conference ahead of the first of five T20 matches in Dhaka on Tuesday, Domingo questioned why players had to be in a bio-secure zone at least 10 days before the series.

COVID-19: Odisha extends partial lockdown till 1 August; curbs eased in areas with low positivity rate

This is for the fourth time in the second wave of the pandemic that the state government has extended the lockdown

'Will hasten third wave': Delhi HC takes cognisance of COVID-19 norm violation in markets

The court asked the Centre and the Delhi government to take strict measures, sensitise shopkeepers and hold meetings with markets and vendors associations

Euro 2020: 'We have to adapt to a special situation' to finish tournament, says UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin

The decision to postpone last year was the right one, he believes, given that last year the tournament would have had to be played in empty stadiums.

Euro 2020: Munich’s Allianz Arena to allow around 14,000 spectators for continental event

Bavaria governor Markus Söder said spectators would need masks, that there may be a need for coronavirus testing, and that the stadium would be organised to prevent crowds from forming when fans are entering and leaving.

Masked and proud: How moral emotions increase preventative health behaviour during COVID-19 pandemic

Research indicates that adherence to physical distancing recommendations are linked with wanting to protect oneself and a feeling of responsibility towards one’s community. These elements are also induced by moral emotions, or “emotions linked to associated persons or societal welfare”.

Don't force govt to impose strict lockdown, Uddhav Thackeray says in 'last warning' to hotels, restaurants

At a virtual meeting with hotel and restaurant associations and shopping centre groups, Thackeray said a 'lackadaisical' attitude towards COVID-19 norms had crept in lately

PCB to announce 30-member squad for twin tours to South Africa, Zimbabwe on 10 March

According to a well-informed source, the board will also be sending the players and officials to South Africa on a chartered flight instead of a commercial flight as it doesn't want to take any chances after the virus that hit the Pakistan Super League had to be postponed.