Cyclone Yaas likely to hit West Bengal, Odisha on May 26
May 20, 2021, at 01:11 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A low pressure area is likely to form over North Andaman sea and adjoining east coast of Bay of Bengal around May 22 and may intensify into a cyclonic storm and reach West Bengal and Odisha coasts on May 26, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said Wednesday.
Nepal confirms presence of third variant of Covid-19
May 20, 2021, at 12:52 am
Nepali has confirmed the presence of a new fast-spreading variant, B.1.617.2, in the Himalayan country, thus taking the number of variants prevailing there to three. The new variant- also responsible for wreaking havoc in India-is behind the exploding Covid surge in Nepal.
Nepal starts mass antigen testing in Kathmandu to tackle Covid
May 20, 2021, at 12:44 am
Authorities in Nepal have started community bases mass Antigen testing for Covid-19 in the capital, Kathmandu, which remained one of the worst affected places in the Himalayan country. Areas with high population density and vegetable markets will be covered in this drive.
Amway starts 'Health and Hygiene' awareness campaign
May 20, 2021, at 12:26 am
Kolkata/UNI:FMCG direct selling company, Amway India, on Wednesday launched an awareness campaign to encourage ‘Health and Hygiene’ practices through right nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
COVID-19 vaccine can be taken three months after recovery: Centre
May 19, 2021, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday said a person can take COVID-19 vaccine shot three months after recovering from the disease.
Study finds AstraZeneca vaccine works as third booster shot: Reports
May 19, 2021, at 11:47 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: A study conducted by Oxford university found that the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine works best as a third dose for patients by boosting a vaccinee's antibodies to the virus, Financial Times reported.
Bangladesh records 1608 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
May 19, 2021, at 10:50 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh has recorded 1608 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, media reports said.
India records less than 3 Lakh daily new cases for three successive days
May 19, 2021, at 10:23 pm
New Delhi: India’s Daily Recoveries outnumber Daily New Cases for the sixth consecutive day. 3,89,851 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
Pakistan records 104 new COVID-19 deaths
May 19, 2021, at 10:08 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday registered 104 new deaths due to COVID-19, taking the total fatality figure to 19856, media reports said.
UN development system responds with ‘solid score’ in face of COVID-19 test
May 19, 2021, at 07:15 pm
New York: As the world continues to tackle the multiple impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, from pushing some 131 million people into extreme poverty to reversing years of development progress, the UN chief said on Tuesday that a more coordinated approach is key to moving forward.
India records highest number of COVID-19 deaths in a single day
May 19, 2021, at 03:27 pm
New Delhi: India recorded a spike in daily death count as 4,529 people died due to the COVID-19 virus in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Wednesday.
May 19, 2021, at 05:55 am
Washington/IBNS: White House chief medical adviser Dr Anthony Fauci on Tuesday said that the vaccines currently being administered in the United States would be “at least partially and probably quite protective” against the variants of coronavirus first found in India, said a Hindustan Times report.
With decline in Covid cases, Delhi sees increased vacant hospital beds
May 19, 2021, at 05:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The delining rate of Covid-19 cases in Delhi have resulted in an increase in vacant beds and Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in the national capital.
Despite massive spike in Covid cases, less than 2 pct of population affected: Centre
May 19, 2021, at 03:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Despite a high number of Covid cases reported, less than 2 per cent of the population has been affected so far, the government said on Tuesday.
Mumbai reports 953 Covid cases in last 24 hours, lowest spike since March 2
May 19, 2021, at 03:36 am
Mumbai/IBNS: With a drop in daily cases, Mumbai reported just 953 fresh Covid infections on Tuesday, its lowest since Mar 2.
Jammu and Kashmir gets 7 oxygen plants from Germany
May 19, 2021, at 03:24 am
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday received seven new imported oxygen plants from Germany with a cumulative generation capacity of 7,100 litres per minute (LPM).
Bharat Biotech to start Covaxin trials in 2-18 age grp in next 10-12 days: Niti Aayog member
May 19, 2021, at 02:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Bharat Biotech will launch the phase II and III clinical trials for Covaxin in children between the ages of 2 to 18 years in the next 10-12 days, Dr VK Paul, member (health) of Niti Aayog, said on Tuesday.
Kolkata hospital sets up oxygen generation plant to ensure smooth supply to patients
May 19, 2021, at 02:05 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata based new multi-specialty healthcare provider, Narayan Memorial Hospital, has launched an oxygen plant in its premises to ensure smooth supply to its patients as the city grapples with oxygen shortage.
Central team reviews COVID situation in Jammu
May 19, 2021, at 01:34 am
Srinagar: A three member team of experts from Central government today reviewed COVID19 situation in Jammu.
Sweden-based India focused charity lends support to India’s Covid-19 fight
May 18, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: SETU Sverige Foundation, a Sweden-based charity, has lent support to India’s fight against COVID-19 pandemic, with procurement of oxygen concentrators and oxygen cylinders among other things.
COVID-19: India's daily recoveries more than 4 lakh in the country
May 18, 2021, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi: In a landmark achievement, with the dedication and tireless effort of all the healthcare and frontline workers, India has recorded daily recoveries of more than 4 lakh COVID patients in a single day for the first time.
Cyclone Tauktae getting weaker, lay centred over Saurashtra: IMD
May 18, 2021, at 09:38 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that the cyclonic storm Tauktae is getting weaker and lay centred over Saurashtra, about 160 km southwest of Ahmedabad, 75 km south of Surendranagar and 45 km Northeast of Amreli in Gujarat.
Delhi records 4,482 COVID-19 cases
May 18, 2021, at 09:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi recorded 4,482 cases of COVID-19 and 265 deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, a health bulletin said here on Tuesday.
May 18, 2021, at 06:45 pm
Locals are rushing to get their COVID-19 vaccine jabs as two provinces reported the country’s first cases of community transmission in over three weeks, media reports said on Monday.
Vaccine inequity triggers ‘huge disconnect’ between countries
May 18, 2021, at 05:50 pm
New York: Although COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline globally for a second consecutive week, the UN health agency chief said on Monday that “a huge disconnect” is mounting between some highly vaccinated countries, which see the pandemic as largely resolved, while huge waves of infection continue to grip others where shots are scarce.
India records 4329 new COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours
May 18, 2021, at 03:28 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 4329 COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, registering another massive spike in casualty figures due to the deadly virus, as per Ministry of Health released data on Tuesday.
Researchers show how the COVID-19 virus triggers immune signaling ‘storm’
May 18, 2021, at 03:14 pm
Washington: Researchers have discovered new ways in which the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) virus causes human immune cells to overreact, a deadly part of the disease.
Cyclone Tauktae: Indian Navy rescues 60 ONGC personnel from Bombay High Oil fields
May 18, 2021, at 02:59 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Navy, in its update, said that a total of 60 persons from Barge P305 of Bombay High Oil fields have been rescued till 2300 hrs on Monday.
COVID-19 ravages Nepal: 214 new deaths recorded in past 24 hours
May 18, 2021, at 12:00 am
Kathmandu: Nepal's battle against COVID-19 continues as the Himalayan nation registered 214 fatalities due to coronavirus and 9,198 fresh cases.
Cyclone Tauktae: IMD predicts moderate to intense rain in Mumbai, Thane and Raigad
May 17, 2021, at 05:44 pm
Mumbai/UNI: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) department on Monday morning predicted moderate to intense spells of rain accompanied by strong winds reaching 75-85 kmph for the districts of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad and Ratnagiri during the next few hours.