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First Ramdev Criticises Modern Medicine, Now He Wants To Open MBBS College

After Ramdev created a controversy by allegedly referring to allopathy as a ‘stupid science’, he now says he plans to open an allopathy medical college, as per Zee News.  He said his company based in Haridwar, Patanjali Yogpeeth, will set it up very soon and create a fresh crop of doctors. These MBBS graduates will …

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Biological-E Gets Order For 30 Cr Doses, Rs 1500 Cr Advance Payment From Govt For COVID Vaccine

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has faced a lot of criticism for its failure to place advance orders for COVID-19 vaccines from both the Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech, which many argue was the reason for the current shortage of the jabs in India. Now, learning from its past mistake, the health ministry has finalised arrangements with …

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India's Serum Institute Applies For License To Produce Russia's Sputnik V COVID Vaccine

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has applied to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking permission for a test licence to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V in the country. The Pune-based firm, which is producing Covishield, has also sought a test license for analysis and examination. File Photo Presently, Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is being manufactured in India …

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Bihar To Bring 33% Quota For Girls In Medical, Engineering Colleges: Here's All About It

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar suggested that one-third of seats in medical and engineering colleges of the state be reserved for girl students. A decision was made during a review meeting with officials from the departments of health, and science and technology on the proposed bills on opening new medical and engineering colleges in the state. File Bihar will be …

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BJP Leader Allegedly Helps Man Wanted In Rape, Murder Cases Escape After His Arrest In Kanpur

A BJP leader in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur city is facing criminal charges for allegedly helping a wanted criminal escape after his arrest. The escaped man faces over a dozen criminal cases, including serious charges like murder, extortion and rape. The Kanpur Police have booked BJP leader Narayan Singh Bhadauria in the case. Kanpur : Nationalist BJP leader Narayan Singh Bhadoria …

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A Father's Love – Man Pedals 300 Km During Lockdown To Get Medicine For His Child

A father’s love for his child knows no bounds and there is almost nothing a parent won’t do in the best interest of his kid. 45-year-old Anand is no exception. The man pedalled over 300 km amid lockdown from his village to Bengaluru and back to get medicine for his son who is a special child, as per a report …

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Vietnam To Test 9 Million Residents; The New Variant Is Causing Concern: Know All About It

Amid new concerns in the second wave and preparations for the third, Vietnam plans to test all 9 million people in its largest city for the coronavirus and imposed more restrictions on Monday to deal with a growing COVID-19 outbreak. This after the country discovered a new variant of COVID-19 – a hybrid of strains found in India and the United …

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Delhiites Can Now Get Alcohol Delivered At Home, But Not Anytime Soon

In a first, the Delhi government has approved  home delivery of liquor in the national capital through mobile apps and web portal, according to a notification released on Tuesday. Delhi government permits home delivery of Indian liquor and foreign liquor by ordering through mobile app or online web portal pic.twitter.com/zBwhYqUClY — ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2021 According to the Delhi …

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Now PETA India Wants Amul To Switch From Dairy To Producing Vegan Milk

Animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has called upon Amul, the biggest milk and dairy products company in India to switch to producing vegan milk. Claiming that demand for vegan food and beverages is growing PETA in a letter said: We would again like to encourage Amul to benefit from the booming vegan food …

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Transmission Of COVID Through The Dead Unlikely: Here's What AIIMS Study Finds

Fear of transmission of COVID-19 from the dead has posed a challenge for many who tried to perform the last rites of their family members who died from Covid. A recent study by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) might mitigate the issue as it found that transmission of the infection through the dead is highly unlikely. Coronavirus doesn’t remain …

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