22 May 2021, 23:15 PM
Cyclone Yaas: Two columns & Two Engineer Task Forces in Odisha and Eight Columns & One Engineer Task Force in West Bengal are ready and on standby for Rescue & Relief Operations: Indian Army.
22 May 2021, 23:15 PM
Barge P305 located at the seabed after a systematic search by INS Makar employing advanced side-scan sonar. Search efforts for remaining crews of P305 & Tug Varaprada continue: Defence PRO.
22 May 2021, 20:42 PM
COVID-19 negative test report is mandatory for entry from other states, at Karnataka's border. The rule is being implemented in the wake of instructions from central govt: Karnataka Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
22 May 2021, 19:45 PM
Update Search & Rescue of Barge P305: 188 survivors (incl 2 of ex tug Varaprada) & 66 bodies recovered so far. Search & rescue operations continue. Underwater search for wreckage of Barge P305 & Tug Varaprada using specialized teams & equipment in progress.
22 May 2021, 19:44 PM
Kerala govt suspends SSLC IT practical exams. SSLC paper evaluation will be conducted from 7th to 25th June. HSS and VHSC practical examinations will be conducted from 21st June to 7th July: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
22 May 2021, 19:43 PM
Triple lockdown will continue in Malappuram dist. Restrictions will be tightened as test positivity rate is high. We'll conduct tests among 75,000 people on Monday & Tuesday. More police force will be deployed, directed them to take strict action against violators: Kerala CM.
22 May 2021, 19:42 PM
28,514 new COVID-19 cases, 45,400 recoveries and 176 deaths reported in Kerala today. Total 20,25,319 recoveries and 7170 deaths in the state so far. Active cases 2,89,283: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
22 May 2021, 16:25 PM
We’ve appointed committee to find out the exact source of infection (black fungus). We’ve received initial report, now we’re giving directions, issuing a circular to use only distilled water in humidifiers that are used in concentrators & ICU facilities: Karnataka Health Minister.
22 May 2021, 15:58 PM
61 bodies of cyclone Taukte victims have been handed over to the Mumbai police. Out of 61 bodies, 31 have been identified and 30 are yet to be identified. We have taken the DNA samples of unidentified bodies for future recognition: S Chaitanya, PRO, Mumbai Police.
22 May 2021, 15:26 PM
One of the most important reasons is uncontrolled diabetics, systemic use of steroids along with tocilizumab, patients on ventilation, taking supplemental oxygen. Within 6 weeks of COVID treatment if people have any of these factors they're at highest risk of black fungus: Dr Chandra.
22 May 2021, 15:25 PM
Fungal infections are not new. But It has never happened in epidemic proportions. We don’t know the exact reason why it is reaching to epidemic proportions. But we've reason to believe that there could be multiple reasons: Professor of Neurosurgery at AIIMS Dr P Sarat Chandra
22 May 2021, 14:02 PM
IMA issues press release over a video on social media where Yog Guru Ramdev allegedly speaks against Allopathy. IMA demands that the "Union Health Minister either accept accusation & dissolve modern medical facility or prosecute him and book him under Epidemic Diseases Act."
IMA issues press release over a video on social media where Yog Guru Ramdev allegedly speaks against Allopathy. IMA demands that the "Union Health Minister either accept accusation & dissolve modern medical facility or prosecute him and book him under Epidemic Diseases Act." pic.twitter.com/FnqUefGjQA
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2021
22 May 2021, 13:12 PM
A low-pressure area has formed over east central Bay of Bengal today the 22nd May 2021 morning (0830 hrs IST). It is very likely to concentrate into a depression over east central Bay of Bengal by tomorrow, the 23rd May morning. It is very likely move north-northwestwards, intensify into a Cyclonic Storm by 24th May and further into a Very Severe Cyclonic Storm during the subsequent 24 hours. It would continue to move north-northwestwards, intensify further and reach North Bay of Bengal near West Bengal – north Odisha coasts around 26th May morning.
It is very likely to cross West Bengal and adjoining north Odisha & Bangladesh coasts around evening of May 26.
22 May 2021, 13:11 PM
Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi requesting to take action on acute scarcity of Liposomal Amphotericin-B in the market and to cover Mucormycosis in Ayushman Bharat and other health insurance products.
Congress interim chief Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi requesting to take action on acute scarcity of Liposomal Amphotericin-B in the market and to cover Mucormycosis in Ayushman Bharat & other health insurance products pic.twitter.com/TRyDm1Xzv9
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2021
22 May 2021, 13:11 PM
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to chair a meeting with Group of Ministers (GOM) and all State Education Ministers on upcoming Board Examination tomorrow
22 May 2021, 12:14 PM
Indian Navy is closely monitoring the movement of the Cyclonic Storm. Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command, and Naval Officers-in-Charge at West Bengal and Odisha Area have carried out preparatory activities to combat the effects of Cyclone ‘Yaas’ and is in constant liaison with the State Administrations for rendering assistance as required.
Eight flood relief teams and four diving teams are prepositioned at Odisha and West Bengal to augment the existing resources. Four naval ships are on standby with Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) bricks, diving, and medical teams to render assistance in the most affected areas along the Odisha and West Bengal coast. Naval aircraft are kept ready at Naval Air Stations, INS Dega at Visakhapatnam and INS Rajali near Chennai to undertake aerial survey of the most affected areas, casualty evacuation, and airdrop of relief material as required.
22 May 2021, 12:13 PM
Barge P305 incident: A total of 61 bodies recovered by Mumbai police. At least 26 bodies handed over to the relatives of the deceased after post mortem and other formalities from JJ Hospital, says Mumbai Police.
There are several bodies that are quite decomposed and are difficult to identify. Police arrange DNA sampling of the relatives to match with the bodies: Mumbai Police (ANI)
22 May 2021, 09:34 AM
With more than 20.66 lakh tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India has again set a new record for the highest tests conducted in a day: Union Health Ministry (ANI)
22 May 2021, 11:16 AM
A total of 23,680 additional vials of Amphotericin-B have been allocated to all States/UTs today. The Allocation has been made based on total number of patients which is approx. 8,848 across country: Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers
A total of 23,680 additional vials of Amphotericin-B have been allocated to all States/UTs today. The Allocation has been made based on total number of patients which is approx. 8,848 across country: Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers pic.twitter.com/yAikWVkoU4
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2021
22 May 2021, 11:05 AM
Fishermen in coastal areas of East Midnapore district like Digha, Mandarmoni and Tajpur have started returning to shore after administration issued a warning for them to not venture into sea in the wake of a cyclonic storm Yaas. 12 teams of NDRF have been deployed in districts like Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas. SDRF, Disaster Management Group, Civil Defence have also been kept on standby.
22 May 2021, 11:05 AM
Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s father Sishir Adhikari gets ‘Y Plus’ Central security cover.
22 May 2021, 09:05 AM
India reports 2,57,299 new #COVID19 cases, 3,57,630 discharges and 4,194 deaths in last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry. Total cases: 2,62,89,290 Total discharges: 2,30,70,365 Death toll: 2,95,525 Active cases: 29,23,400 Total vaccination: 19,33,72,819
India reports 2,57,299 new #COVID19 cases, 3,57,630 discharges & 4,194 deaths in last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry.
Total cases: 2,62,89,290
Total discharges: 2,30,70,365
Death toll: 2,95,525
Active cases: 29,23,400Total vaccination: 19,33,72,819 pic.twitter.com/NNm0bCEEdK
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2021
22 May 2021, 09:03 AM
"White fungus (Aspergillosis) is not as dangerous as black fungus. The treatment for the latter can continue for 1-1.5 months hence early diagnosis is critical. Don't take steroids to treat COVID-19 without consulting your doctor," Dr Suresh Kumar, MD LNJP Hospital, Delhi told ANI.
He added,, "Fungus grows in cramped and humid spaces so keep ensure that your surroundings are cleaned regularly. Avoid consuming eatables refrigerated for days, eat fresh fruits, let sunlight in your house and wash your masks daily."
22 May 2021, 09:02 AM
To augment the ongoing SAR Operations for crew of Barge P305 and Tug Varapradha, specialised diving teams onboard INS Makar (with sonar) and INS Tarasa sailed out early morning today from Mumbai for carrying out underwater search: Indian Navy
#CycloneTauktae | To augment the ongoing SAR Operations for crew of Barge P305 & Tug Varapradha, specialised diving teams onboard INS Makar (with sonar) & INS Tarasa sailed out early morning today from Mumbai for carrying out underwater search: Indian Navy pic.twitter.com/lMeR7zTfhY
— ANI (@ANI) May 22, 2021
