Sep 04, 2020, at 04:11 pm
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on governments to incorporate “meaningful” climate action in all aspects of recovery from the global pandemic.
India reports over 83,000 Covid-19 cases for second consecutive day, tally crosses 39 lakh
Sep 04, 2020, at 04:08 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India on Friday reported over 83,000 fresh Covid-19 cases for the second consecutive day, pushing the overall tally of infections in the country of 1.3 billion people beyond 39 lakh.
Number of COVID-19 tests in West Bengal crosses two-million mark, tally reaches 1,71,681
Sep 04, 2020, at 03:07 am
Kolkata/IBNS: After achieving a major milestone by conducting over two-million tests for detection of COVID-19, West Bengal on Thursday reported that its contagion tally had mounted to 1,71,681, including 24,039 active cases, 3394 deaths and 1,44,248 discharges.
Assam: Three additions to Kaziranga National Park approved
Sep 04, 2020, at 02:28 am
Guwahati, Sep 3 (UNI) Preliminary notifications for three more additions to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve of Assam have been issued, which will increase the total area to 915.53 sq km.
Covid-19: India sees biggest single-day spike with over 83,000 new cases, tally crosses 38-lakh mark
Sep 03, 2020, at 04:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India, the worst Novel Coronavirus-affected Asian country, on Thursday witnessed the biggest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases with over 83,000 fresh infections in the last 24 hours.
Is Your Life Insurance Cover Adequate without Critical Illnesses Protection?
Sep 03, 2020, at 04:09 pm
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West Bengal records 2,976 fresh Covid-19 cases, fatality toll touches 3,339
Sep 03, 2020, at 05:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal recorded 2,976 fresh Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours taking the eastern state's total tally to 1,68,697 cases on Wednesday, the Department of Health and Family Welfare stated in its bulletin.
Increase health expenditure to 5% of GDP to fight Covid-19: Expert
Sep 03, 2020, at 02:51 am
Kolkata, Sep 02 (UNI) Overall public expenditure should be increased to at least 5 percent of GDP as India is witnessing the highest number of Covid cases in the world, an expert observed today.
COVID-19 death toll surge past 7,500-mark in Tamil Nadu
Sep 03, 2020, at 01:32 am
Chennai/UNI The number of novel coronavirus deaths in Tamil Nadu surged past 7,500-mark on Wednesday, after the state reported 98 more deaths related to the virus.
Japanese gov't may offer free COVID-19 vaccines to all residents
Sep 02, 2020, at 10:58 pm
Tokyo/Xinhua: The Japanese government may offer COVID-19 vaccinations for free to all residents so that the number of future fatalities and those developing severe symptoms and needing hospitalization can be mitigated, sources with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday.
Mauritius asks Japan to pay $34mln to help eliminate oil spill consequences - Reports
Sep 02, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The Mauritian government has asked Japan to pay $34 million in compensation to support local fishing community affected by the recent oil spill from Japan's distressed Wakashio cargo ship in the Indian Ocean, media reported on Wednesday, citing a Mauritian government document.
India leads global nCoV tally, while deaths down: WHO
Sep 02, 2020, at 10:31 pm
Geneva, Sep 2 (UNI) India now has the lead with the most fresh novel coronavirus cases of any country in the past week with nearly half a million new infections, pushing the global tally up by 1 per cent, World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
Shanghai reports 4 new imported COVID-19 cases
Sep 02, 2020, at 04:08 pm
Shanghai/Xinhua: Shanghai reported four imported COVID-19 cases and no increase in domestically-transmitted cases on Tuesday, the municipal health commission said Wednesday.
India's fresh 78,357 Covid-19 cases push tally close to 38 lakh, 1,045 deaths in last 24 hours
Sep 02, 2020, at 04:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India, which has been adding the biggest daily spike in Novel Coronavirus cases, reported 78,357 new infections in the last 24 hours pushing the overall tally to close to 38 lakh.
‘No hope’ of reaching climate, development goals, without youth optimism and know-how
Sep 02, 2020, at 03:34 pm
New York: Without harnessing the energy, tech savvy and optimism of young people, the world has no hope of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or the Paris Agreement on climate change, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday.
UN agencies support flood response in Sudan but warn aid stocks ‘rapidly’ depleting
Sep 02, 2020, at 03:29 pm
New York: The UN and its partners are supporting the Sudanese Government as it responds to recent severe flooding, which has killed 90 people and affected 380,000 others, the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA, said on Tuesday.
From farm to fork: How food systems can power climate action
Sep 02, 2020, at 03:19 pm
New York: Taking specific steps to transform national food supply systems can help countries achieve climate goals and limit global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius, a new joint UN report on climate action has found.
Afghanistan reports 31 fresh nCoV cases
Sep 01, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Kabul/UNI: The Afghan Ministry of Public Health on Tuesday reported 31 new Coronavirus cases, taking the total number of infected people to 38,200.
Death toll in Afghanistan's floods rises to 190
Sep 01, 2020, at 10:13 pm
Kabul/Xinhua: The floods triggered by heavy rains and onrush of water in the mountainous eastern Afghan region has killed 190 people and injured 172 others since Aug. 25, authorities said Tuesday.
COVID-19: India registers recoveries of 65,081 people in the last 24 hours
Sep 01, 2020, at 09:09 pm
New Delhi: Continuing the streak of posting more than 60,000 recoveries each day since the past five days, India has registered 65,081 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
India records 69,921 new COVID-19 cases
Sep 01, 2020, at 03:38 pm
New Delhi: India on Tuesday recorded 69,921 new COVID-19 cases and 819 deaths, the Ministry of Health released data revealed.
Punjab govt to adopt new technology that replaces coal with CNG in brick kilns
Sep 01, 2020, at 12:51 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: The Punjab government will check the possibilities to shift coal-fired brick kilns, about 2,200 of them, to compressed natural gas (CNG) to curb air pollution, said a media report.
Vaccine by the end of 2020 possible, says Union health minister
Aug 31, 2020, at 10:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union health and family welfare minister Dr Harshvardhan said on Monday that a vaccine might be ready in the country by the end of this year, said media report.
Pakistan: 163 killed, 101 injured in rain-related incidents
Aug 31, 2020, at 08:52 pm
Islamabad/Xinhua: At least 163 people have been killed while 101 others were injured since June 15 of this year in separate incidents triggered by torrential monsoon rains in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said in a report.
Aussie researchers repurpose SARS treatment to fight COVID-19
Aug 31, 2020, at 08:29 pm
Sydney/Xinhua: In the race to find a cure for COVID-19, Australian researchers have discovered that a compound originally designed to fight SARS can also stop COVID-19 growth in the laboratory.
New Zealand reports 9 new cases of COVID-19 as Auckland relaxes restrictions
Aug 31, 2020, at 05:26 pm
Wellington/Xinhua: New Zealand reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Monday as the largest city Auckland relaxed restrictions but required mask wearing on public transport.
India registers over 78,000 new COVID19 cases in 24 hours
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi: India registered 78,512 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per government data released on Monday.
COVID-19: Afghanistan reports fresh 22 cases
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:32 am
Kabul/UNI: Afghanistan reported 22 more cases of COVID-19 on Sunday taking the country's cumalative total of cases to 38,165 said the country's Ministry of Public Health.
US drug agency says COVID-19 vaccine may be authorized before end of phase 3 trials
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:09 am
Washington/Sputnik: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is ready to authorize a vaccine against COVID-19 before the end of phase three clinical trials if such a move proves to bring more benefits than risks, Stephen Hahn, the head of the FDA, told the Financial Times (FT) in an interview, which was published on Sunday.
Saudi-led coalition says intercepts bomb-laden Houthi drone
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:05 am
Riyadh/Xinhua: The Saudi-led coalition announced on Sunday its interception of a bomb-laden drone launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels toward the southern Saudi region, the Saudi Press Agency reported.