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Sri Lanka revives virus-hit Bangladesh Test tour | Cricket News – Times of India

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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s cricket board Friday announced that it will host Bangladesh next month and revive a Test series that was postponed last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“The series was originally scheduled to be played during October – November 2020 but was postponed due to Covid-19,” the board said in a statement.
Sri Lanka was originally scheduled to play three Tests, but under the revised schedule only two matches will be played.
Sri Lanka Cricket said Bangladesh will arrive in Sri Lanka on April 12 and play their first Test on April 21 in Kandy followed by the next match, also at the same venue, from April 29.
Sri Lanka hosted its first international match during the pandemic when they played against England in January at an empty stadium where spectators were barred under health regulations.
Sri Lanka has recorded a surge in cases since October. Nearly 90,000 Covid-19 infections have been reported in the South Asian island where 538 have died of the virus.

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Aarogya Setu App Can be Used to Register for COVID-19 Vaccine Apart from Co-WIN Portal: Here’s How

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COVID-19 vaccine registration via CoWIN dashboard on Aarogya Setu app

COVID-19 vaccine registration via CoWIN dashboard on Aarogya Setu app

The government had previously announced that a dedicated Co-WIN app would be rolled out to ensure the same registration process. However, the app that is currently available on Google Play Store is accessible to administrators and not eligible beneficiaries.

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The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination process has begun in India for citizens above the age of 60 or those above 45 with co-morbidities. Aside from the Co-WIN web portal, citizens can also use the Aarogya Setu app to register for the vaccine. The government had previously announced that a dedicated Co-WIN app would be rolled out to ensure the same registration process. However, the app that is currently available on Google Play Store is accessible to administrators and not eligible beneficiaries. On the other hand, Aarogya Setu is free to download via Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

To register for the COVID-19 vaccine in India via Aarogya Setu, users will need to find the section ‘Cowin‘ within the app for Android or iOS. Select the ‘Vaccination’ option and then tap on ‘Register Now.’ Citizens will first need to register via their 10-digit mobile number and enter the OTP. In the second stage of registration, select the type of Photo ID proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, Driver’s license, and more. You will also need to provide basic information such as gender and date of birth. If you’re above 45 years with co-morbidities, select the check box and carry relevant documents at the time of vaccination.






After this, you will see a page where you can add up to four beneficiaries with the same mobile number. Select the vaccination centre by entering the pin code, book the time slot, and select Proceed. Eligible citizens also have the option to re-schedule or cancel the appointment.

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Many private hospitals have received certification to act as COVID-19 vaccine centres where they cannot charge more than Rs 250 per shot. COVID-19 vaccines are free of cost in government hospitals. Citizens who are not tech-savvy or do not own a smartphone can call the centre number — 1507. It appears that the Aarogya Setu app, similar to the Co-WIN platform, does not allow citizens to choose which COVID-19 vaccine they want. Users are also advised to keep the app updated in case the CoWIN dashboard is still unavailable.


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Five Things Candidates Appearing for JEE Main 2021 Should Adhere To

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The first session of the pan-India Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for admissions into engineering and architecture colleges will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from February 23, 2021, to February 26, 2021. In view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the JEE Main 2021 will be held online and in two shifts i.e. the morning session from 9 am to 12 noon, and the afternoon session from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Paper 1 will be held for admission into Engineering programmes, while Paper 2 will be for admission into Architecture courses.

As the examination day approaches the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued some guidelines which are to be followed by all the candidates appearing in JEE Main 2021. Students are advised to strictly follow these guidelines and follow all disciplinary protocols.

It is essential for the candidates to take care of their own safety and carry a small sanitiser bottle with them and follow the social distancing norms. Considering the contagiousness of the coronavirus, candidates should be responsible and wear a face mask at all times as they take the exam. For general safety, hand sanitisers will also be available at various locations at the examination centre.

All the candidates taking the JEE Main 2021 exam should reach their given centres at least one hour before the examination to complete the registration formalities on time. Carrying the JEE Main admit card to the exam centre is a must, the candidate must also carry other essential documents such as identity proof and self-declaration form. Without these essential documents, candidates will not be allowed to appear in the JEE Main 2021 exam in any case.

As the candidates enter the JEE Main examination hall, the filled-in undertaking or the self-declaration form on admit card will be checked by the staff members. The authorities will also take the body temperature of the candidates using thermos guns at the centre.

The candidates will be directed to their respective examination rooms, after scanning the barcode at the admit card. Appearing candidates must be seated according to the seating arrangement as soon as they enter the examination hall and avoid crowding.

Those candidates who are appearing for the Aptitude Test Paper-II need to bring their own set of essential stationery items like a geometry box set, pencils and erasers. Although, a pen/pencil and a blank paper for rough work will be provided at the JEE Main examination hall. Candidates need to enter the required details in the attendance sheet, put their signature and paste their photograph at the designated place.

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