234 Oxygen Expresses deliver 15284 MT LMO since Apr 29 across the country
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Railways has delivered more than 15284 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) in more than 936 tankers to various states across the country, the Ministry of Railways said Sunday.
New Delhi/IBNS: A survey conducted by Central government agencies across 62 major government and private hospitals and 11 oxygen refilling stations in Delhi learned that the oxygen supplied to the city not only failed to reach where it was needed but was also possibly "diverted to black market", Central government sources said, according to an India Today report.
Delhi's oxygen demand has dipped, Centre can give surplus to other states: Manish Sisodia
Delhi/IBNS: Delhi's oxygen crisis is finally over as Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday said that the demand for the life-saving gas has dipped and the Centre can supply to other states where shortage prevails.
Oxygen supply tripled compared to last Covid-19 peak : PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS:Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a high-level meeting on Wednesday that the supply of oxygen in the country is over three times compared to the level at the peak of the first wave of coronavirus.
Kerala needs more oxygen, can't supply to other states: Pinarayi Vijayan writes to PM Modi
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, informing that his state cannot spare any further medical oxygen as they have already supplied their buffer stock to neighbouring states and are now left with just 86 metric tonne buffer.
Record 994.83 MT oxygen supplied in Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow/UNI: Oxygen supply in Uttar Pradesh stood at a record 994.83 metric tonnes in the past 24 hours.
'Won't let anyone die' if Delhi receives 700 MT oxygen everyday : Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi/IBNS: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that his government "won't let anyone die" if the national capital continues to get 700 MT of oxygen everyday.
Odisha dispatches 345 tankers with 6354.742 MT medical oxygen to 10 states
Bhubaneswar/UNI: A total of 345 tankers/containers carrying 6354.742 MT medical oxygen have been dispatched with a police escort to as many as ten states across the country facing shortage of oxygen in treating the covid patients.
Sufficient oxygen stock in country, efforts on to hasten supply to high demand areas: MHA
New Delhi/UNI: Amid the continued crisis of ‘Liquid Medical Oxygen' (LMO) in the country, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday reassured the nation that there was sufficient stock of oxygen in India and the only concern there has been that of transporting the life-saving commodity from the producing states to high-demand areas in this crisis period.
4 oxygen tankers to reach Delhi on Monday night in Oxygen Express
New Delhi/IBNS: The first Oxygen Express train routed for Delhi with as many as four oxygen tankers will reach the capital city on Monday, the Railway Ministry said Sunday.
PM Modi directs officials to ensure unhindered supply of oxygen to various states
New Delhi/UNI: Chairing a high-level meeting to review the Covid situation across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed the officials to ensure that oxygen supply to various states happens in a smooth, unhindered manner.
'Beg, borrow, steal..It is your responsibility': Delhi High Court slams Centre on oxygen crisis
Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre for oxygen shortage in many hospitals across the country, asking why it had not complied with the Tuesday order to divert oxygen from petroleum and steel industries to patients who are in dire need of the life saving gas, said media reports.
Mukesh Ambani supplies oxygen from his refineries to help in Covid fight
Mumbai/IBNS: Reliance Industries chief will supply oxygen from his refineries to aid the tough battle against Covid-19, which currently has India under its grip.
Uddhav Thackeray to seek IAF's help from Centre to replenish oxygen supply in Maharashtra
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said he will request the Centre to aid the supply of oxygen through Indian Air Force for the state grappling with a huge surge in coronavirus cases.