COVID-19 Spike: 1,904 people test positive in Delhi, six die
Mar 30, 2021, at 12:00 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi reported 1,904 new cases of COVID-19, highest in over three months, and six more deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, a health bulletin said on Monday evening.
India donates 200,000 vaccines to protect UN blue helmets against COVID
Mar 29, 2021, at 11:53 pm
New York: India shipped out 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday to inoculate UN blue helmets serving in peacekeeping missions.
COVID: Bangladesh registers 5,181 new cases, 45 more die
Mar 29, 2021, at 11:41 pm
Dhaka/UNI: With the detection of 5,181 new covid-19 cases on Monday, the tally in the country has surged to 6,00,895.
Pakistan's Punjab mulls full lockdown in capital of Lahore over COVID-19 surge - Official
Mar 29, 2021, at 11:33 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The government of the Pakistani province of Punjab is considering different measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, including a complete lockdown in the capital of Lahore, which is currently witnessing the worst surge in infections, Firdous Ashiq Awan, the prime minister's adviser on information, said on Monday.
Mar 29, 2021, at 11:13 pm
Eight states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh, have reported high number of COVID daily new cases. 84.5% of the new cases are reported from these 8 states.
Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF organises free medical camp in Sopore
Mar 29, 2021, at 10:49 pm
Srinagar: 177 Bn CRPF Sopore today organised a Free Medical Camp today at Khusal Stadium Tulibal area of Sopore.
Jammu and Kashmir: 20% of elderly population Immunized in south Kashmir
Mar 29, 2021, at 07:20 pm
Srinagar: Two weeks after the government started the covid-19 immunization for the senior citizens here, around 20 percent of the population from this age group has received the first dose of the vaccination in south Kashmir.
Pakistan tightens restriction as Covid cases continue to rise
Mar 29, 2021, at 04:33 am
Islamabad: Authorities in Pakistan have decided to further tighten restrictions as Covid-19 infections in the country continue to rise, with over 4700 cases reported in the last 24 hours.
Water scarcity in national parks increasing human-wildlife conflict
Mar 29, 2021, at 04:18 am
Water scarcity in Nepal’s Banke and Bardiya national parks are affecting wildlife, driving animal towards populated areas in search of water, and increasing cases human-wildlife conflict in the Himalayan nation.
Jammu and Kashmir: Plantation drive held at CHC Sopore
Mar 29, 2021, at 03:24 am
Srinagar: Health Department in collaboration with Social Forestry Division Baramulla organized a plantation drive at Community Health Centre (CHC) Sopore and other adjacent health institutions on Friday.
Delhi records 1,881 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
Mar 29, 2021, at 03:17 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi reported 1,881 new cases and nine more deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, a health bulletin said on Sunday evening.
Jammu and Kashmir: 5.17 lakh people vaccinated against COVID
Mar 29, 2021, at 01:02 am
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has vaccinated over 5.17 lakh people against the COVID-19 with no reported case of extreme adverse events.
Turkey to begin vaccinating people over 60, risk groups - Reports
Mar 29, 2021, at 12:46 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Turkey will start vaccinating people over the age of 60 and those with underlying health conditions as the numbers of daily infections start to rise, local media reported citing the minister of health, Fahrettin Koca.
With 62, 714 fresh Covid cases, India records highest single-day jump in nearly 5 months
Mar 28, 2021, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India recorded a massive spike of 62, 714 cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day rise in nearly five months, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
Delhi Police appeals to people to follow Covid-19 guidelines ahead of festive season
Mar 28, 2021, at 12:07 am
New Delhi/UNI: In the wake of rising COVID-19 cases and amid the scare of a second wave, the Delhi Police on Saturday appealed to people to celebrate the festivals at home and urged them to follow the Covid-19 guidelines strictly.
Nepal capital covered in toxic haze; flights affected
Mar 28, 2021, at 12:01 am
A yellow toxic haze covered Nepal’s capital Kathmandu on Friday, with several people complaining of difficulty breathing, and a burning sensation in their eyes, reported The Himalayan Times. Poor visibility in the valley also affected air traffic.
Greece weighing production of Moderna, Sputnik V vaccines: Reports
Mar 27, 2021, at 10:56 pm
Athens/Sputnik: Greece is putting out feelers about possible production of Moderna and Sputnik V coronavirus vaccines on its soil, national media reported on Saturday, citing sources.
Mar 27, 2021, at 10:35 pm
New York: Six states-Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh- continue to report a surge in the COVID daily new cases. 79.57% of the new cases are reported from these 6 states.
International equitable vaccine effort ships 32 million shots to 61 countries
Mar 27, 2021, at 10:30 pm
New York: "COVAX works” the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, informing journalists that the UN-backed vaccine initiative has distributed more than 32 million vaccines to 61 countries in just one month.
COVID-19: Pakistan Minister warns country may soon cross peak seen during first virus wave
Mar 27, 2021, at 09:36 pm
Islamabad: A senior Pakistani Minister has warned that the country's coronavirus situation could soon cross levels seen during the first wave in June last year.
India continues to witness COVID-19 surge: 62,258 new cases recorded
Mar 27, 2021, at 03:19 pm
New Delhi: India continued to witness surge in COVID-19 cases as 62,258 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Saturday.
Moderna delays shipment of about 600,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Canada
Mar 26, 2021, at 11:48 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Moderna pharmaceutical company has delayed the shipment of about 600,000 coronavirus vaccine doses to Canada due to a lag in the quality control procedure, Canada's Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Anand said.
Drug use among older persons a ‘hidden epidemic’, narcotics experts warn
Mar 26, 2021, at 11:28 pm
New York: Drug use among older people globally has risen in recent years and countries must act to address this “hidden epidemic”, the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) said in its annual report, issued on Thursday.
Pakistan reports over 4000 cases for first time in eight months
Mar 26, 2021, at 10:48 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan reported 4000 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, a figure registered for the first time in eight months.
Biodiversity at risk, threatens human survival, UN forum hears
Mar 26, 2021, at 10:43 pm
New York: As the living tissue of the earth, biodiversity is “intimately linked to human health” the head of the UN’s scientific agency told a global forum on Wednesday, noting that “we are part of that living tissue”.
Sri Lanka on high alert after new double-mutant virus detected in India
Mar 26, 2021, at 09:51 pm
Authorities in Sri Lanka have gone on high alert after a new double-mutated variant of SARC-CoV-2 has been found in as many as 18 Indian states, reported Daily Mirror. Sri Lankan health officials have started checking foreigners and stepped up random testings on arrival in Sri Lanka.
Global COVID-19 infections rise for fourth consecutive week, deaths level off
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:34 pm
New York: COVID-19 confirmed cases continued to rise around the world for a fourth consecutive week, with around 3.3 million new cases reported in the past seven-day period, the UN health agency said on Wednesday.
UN chief urges ‘clear and credible’ plans to achieve net zero
Mar 26, 2021, at 05:29 pm
New York: The United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday urged all countries, companies and financial institutions to commit to net zero or carbon neutrality, with “clear and credible” plans to achieve the target, starting immediately.
Maharashtra records highest Covid cases with nearly 36,000 fresh infections, Mumbai above 5000
Mar 26, 2021, at 02:41 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra recorded a whopping 35,952 new coronavirus cases, its single-highest surge in the last 24 hours since the pandemic stuck, with Mumbai alone registering 5,504 fresh infections during this period.
Delhi records three-month highest 1,515 fresh Covid-19 cases
Mar 26, 2021, at 01:57 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi recorded 1,515 Covid-19 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the highest in over three months, a health bulletin released on Thursday evening showed.