21 dead in Rajasthan village after Covid-infected corpse buried without protocol
May 09, 2021, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: At least 21 people died at a village in Rajasthan’s Sikar district allegedly after a Covid-19-infected corpse was buried without following protocol, media reports said.
India records 4.03 lakh fresh Covid cases, 4,092 deaths in last 24 hours
May 09, 2021, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India recorded 4,03,738 fresh Covid cases and 4,092 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.
May 09, 2021, at 05:37 am
It seems that religion has gripped Pakistan and been given more priority by people and authorities even at a time when the country is battling the dangerous wave of COVID-19.
May 09, 2021, at 04:50 am
MUMBAI: Expressing grave concern over the chaotic movements of migratory birds caused by reckless burial of wetlands and mangroves in Uran, environmentalists have cautioned the government and pilots that this would increase bird hit threats to flights at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
US, UK fund for reducing Bangladesh river pollution
May 09, 2021, at 04:21 am
The USA and the UK have co-founded a USD 297,000 advocacy project to reduce pollution caused by different rivers in Bangladesh’s Dhaka district.
DCGI approves DRDO's anti-COVID oral drug '2-DG' for emergency use
May 08, 2021, at 11:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the emergency use of DRDO's anti-COVID-19 therapeutic oral drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) as an adjunct therapy in moderation to severe COVID-19 patients.
CT scan effective tool to detect, determine severity of Covid-19 cases: DAK
May 08, 2021, at 09:20 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said chest CT scan is an effective tool to detect and determine the severity of Covid-19 cases.
Johnson & Johnson to start clinical trial for it Covid vaccine at Kolkata's Peerless Hospital
May 08, 2021, at 08:47 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Peerless Hospital has been selected as the only trial venue in the East for Johnson & Johnson for their single dose vaccine which is currently being used under emergency authorization in USA.
Thailand's COVID-19 tally surpasses 80,000 with 2,419 new cases
May 08, 2021, at 08:13 pm
Bangkok/Xinhua: Thailand's tally of COVID-19 cases surpassed 80,000 with 2,419 new cases and 19 deaths confirmed on Saturday, according to the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Second stage of China’s long March 5B rocket might fall into Pacific Ocean on Sunday
May 08, 2021, at 07:45 pm
Washington/UNI: The second stage of China's Long March 5B heavy-lift carrier rocket launched with the main module for the country's orbital station last month is expected to fall in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, according to the latest predictions from the US Air Force.
WHO approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
May 08, 2021, at 06:58 pm
New York: A COVID-19 vaccine produced in China has been given the green light for global rollout, potentially paving the way for its use in underserved countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday.
States to get over 53 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses in next 3 days: Health Ministry
May 08, 2021, at 06:08 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that the states and union territories will get more than 53 lakh (53,25,000) vaccine doses within the next three days.
India’s new COVID-19 wave is spreading like ‘wildfire’, warns UN Children’s Fund
May 08, 2021, at 05:25 pm
New York: A new wave of COVID-19 infections is spreading like “wildfire” across India, leaving many youngsters destitute, the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said on Friday.
India reports over 4-lakh new Covid-19 cases, more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours
May 08, 2021, at 04:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India, presently the worst Covid-19-affected country in the world, on Saturday reported over four-lakh new infections, revealing in a more grim picture.
Centre introduces security code in CoWIN app to eliminate data entry errors
May 08, 2021, at 04:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: To eliminate data entry errors about vaccination status, the CoWIN system will introduce a four-digit security code starting Saturday, the Health Ministry has said.
China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine gets WHO's nod for emergency use
May 08, 2021, at 04:50 am
Geneva/IBNS: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday gave emergency use approval for a coronavirus vaccine made by China's state-owned drug manufacturer Sinopharm, said a Reuters report.
Kolkata's Peerless Hospital commences Johnson & Johnson vaccine's clinical trial
May 08, 2021, at 03:50 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata's Peerless Hospital has been selected as the only trial venue in the East for Johnson & Johnson for their single-dose vaccine which is currently being used under emergency authorization.
Bengaluru school sets up oxygen center jointly with entrepreneur body
May 08, 2021, at 03:24 am
Bangalore/IBNS: To overcome severe deficiency and shortage of oxygen for patients in crisis, Canadian International School, Bangalore (CIS) in association with the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) Bangalore chapter, is converting the school’s boarding block into a 120-bed oxygen center.
Third wave of Covid-19 avoidable with proper measures : Govt's scientific adviser
May 08, 2021, at 02:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A deadly third wave of Covid-19 can be avoided if adequate measures are taken, the government's top scientific adviser said today, after telling the country to brace for the fresh wave two days ago.
Sewa International donates 5 oxygen concentrators for Kashmiri patients
May 08, 2021, at 01:50 am
Srinagar: Sewa International’ donated five oxygen concentrators to ‘Positive Kashmir ‘Sewa International’ donated five oxygen concentrators to ‘Positive Kashmir’ on Thursday.
Sarmad Hafeez reviews vaccination drive for tourism officials, stakeholders
May 08, 2021, at 01:37 am
Srinagar: Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez reviewed the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations being undertaken by various units of the Tourism Department and stakeholders in Jammu & Kashmir in a high level meeting of officers here today.
DRDO to set up 500 Medical Oxygen Plants within three months under PM CARES Fund
May 07, 2021, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi: The Medical Oxygen Plant (MOP) technology, developed by DRDO for On‐Board Oxygen Generation for LCA, Tejas by DEBEL, DRDO will now help in fighting the current crisis of oxygen for COVID-19 patients.
Pakistan witnessing sharp decline in numbers of pangolin due to their illegal trade in China: WWF
May 07, 2021, at 07:45 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's deep bond with China also costs its wildlife species. The south Asian country is witnessing a sharp decline in the number of pangolins due to 'illegal' trade involving China.
Cut methane emissions to avert global temperature rise, UN-backed study urges
May 07, 2021, at 07:39 pm
New York: Methane emissions caused by human activity can be reduced by up to 45 per cent this decade, thus helping to keep global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change, according to a UN-backed report published on Thursday.
Guterres renews zero-emissions appeal to avoid falling into climate abyss
May 07, 2021, at 06:53 pm
New York: All countries should commit to zero carbon emissions by 2050 if the world is to avoid a disastrous 2.4 degree Celsius temperature rise by the end of this century, UN Secretary General António Guterres said on Thursday.
Over 90 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Centre
May 07, 2021, at 05:45 pm
New Delhi/UNI: More than 90 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses (90,30,670) are still available with the states and UTs, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.
May 07, 2021, at 05:10 pm
New York: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said the commitment announced by the United States administration to lift vaccine patent protections to help boost global supply, was a “monumental moment” in the battle to end the deadly pandemic.
India reports 4,14,188 Covid-19 cases, 3,915 fatalities in 24 hours
May 07, 2021, at 04:28 pm
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: India has registered 4,14,188 new Covid-19 cases within the past 24 hours, marking the largest daily increase since the start of the outbreak, the Health Ministry said on Friday.
Russia approves single-dose version of Sputnik Covid vaccine for use
May 07, 2021, at 04:24 am
Moscow/IBNS: Health officials in Russia have approved a single-dose version of its Covid vaccine Sputnik V, reports said on Thursday.
China is facing new challenge as its coastal areas witness rising sea levels
May 07, 2021, at 02:35 am
Beijing: China, which has earned criticisms globally for spreading coronavirus worldwide, is now facing another trouble as coastal areas are witnessing increasing risks from rising sea level, media reports said.