Even after the Election Commission asked Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories to ban victory processions during and after counting of votes, party workers of victorious parties were seen celebrating as they went about violating COVID-19 norms amid the second-wave in the country. (All Photos: Pallav Paliwal, AFP)
03 May,2021 10:24 AM IST | New Delhi
While the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown made 2020 a turbulent year, the announcement of the vaccination programme in 2021 brought a sigh of relief. However, phase 2 of the vaccination drive for senior citizens and those above 45 years of age with comorbidities was marred by glitches in the CoWIN app and delays, while beneficiaries waited in long queues outside centres. All photos: Midday photographers, mid-day archives.
19 March,2021 03:04 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
