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 …
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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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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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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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1. Unlocking Begins In States Amid Decline In Daily COVID Cases BCCL With a decline in daily coronavirus infections in the country, several states have begun easing restrictions in a bid to move forward gradually towards normalcy. The states were forced to impose tight curbs as the second wave of the deadly COVID-19 took everyone by surprise, as per TNN. …
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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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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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AFP The government is examining Pfizer’s request for indemnity and will take a decision in the larger interest of people and on merit, NITI Aayog Member (Health) VK Paul said. Paul said: “Yes we are engaged with Pfizer and they have indicated the availability of a certain amount of vaccine in the coming months, possibly starting in July.” “We are looking …
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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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As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to come down in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the unlock process in the national capital will begin from May 31. Like in 2020, Delhi plans to lift the restrictions in a phased manner and open up gradually, starting with the resumption of construction activities and reopening of factories for one week …
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