Konark Sun temple in Odisha's Puri reopens for visitors after 5 months
Though other ASI protected monuments in the state like Raja Rani temple, Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Lalitgiri Buddhist monuments were opened earlier, the Konark temple received visitors only on September 1, said an ASI official.
Sep 01, 2020, 21:08 PM IST
People with less body response to stress task had more PTSD signs after COVID-19 began
Researchers had anticipated that the reverse would be true -- that those with higher heart rate reactions to the stress task would experience more distress related to COVID-19.
Sep 01, 2020, 20:48 PM IST
NHAI awards highest length of projects during April-August of FY21 amid COVID-19 challenges
From April to August 2020, NHAI has awarded 26 projects of 744 km length as compared to 676 km in FY 2019-20, 368 km in FY-2018-19, and 504 km in FY 2017-18, according to NHAI.
Aug 31, 2020, 22:56 PM IST
Khadi masks: KVIC receives biggest purchase order from Red Cross Society
The repeat order comes less than a month after its previous order for 1.80 lakh face masks out of which KVIC has already supplied 1.60 lakh face masks to the society.
Aug 31, 2020, 22:35 PM IST
Older adults faced mental health issues during COVID-19 pandemic
Older adults experienced greater depression and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers, and relationship strength moderated the relationship between loneliness and depression.
Aug 29, 2020, 01:19 AM IST
Loan moratorium: Supreme Court to hear fresh plea for extension of scheme till year-end
The Supreme Court decided to hear a fresh plea seeking extension till December last the RBI's moratorium scheme to provide the facility of deferred payments of installments of term loans to borrowers due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 28, 2020, 21:39 PM IST
Will request MPs to get tested for coronavirus 72 hours before start of Monsoon Session of Parliament: Lok Sabha Speaker
The Lok Sabha speaker has said that whoever comes inside the Parliament will come only after taking the coronavirus test, whether it is a member of Parliament, a minister or his staff.
Aug 28, 2020, 19:24 PM IST
Tamil Nadu surpasses 4 lakh COVID-19 cases with 6,948 deaths; E-Pass system to continue
Tamil Nadu is among the few states that haven’t done away with the E-Pass system for travel as it had opted to permit more restrictions starting August.
Aug 28, 2020, 16:17 PM IST
Start funding six stalled projects of Amrapali group: SC asks SBICAP Ventures
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to consider as a special case and provide remaining money for the construction of other stalled projects from the stress funds created for the real estate sector.
Aug 28, 2020, 00:59 AM IST
Necessary protocols are being prepared for members and their staff: Speaker Om Birla
The Speaker directed all the agencies concerned to work diligently for sanitisation and other arrangements.
Aug 27, 2020, 23:11 PM IST
N95 masks may be most effective at stopping COVID-19 spread, say researchers
The researchers noted that airborne transmission by respiratory aerosol droplets produced during coughing and sneezing is the dominant mode of spreading for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Aug 27, 2020, 17:34 PM IST
Maharashtra records 14,888 new COVID-19 cases, 295 deaths; Human trial of Oxford vaccine begins in Pune
The Phase II clinical trial of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, being manufactured by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), began at a medical college and hospital on Wednesday.
Aug 27, 2020, 01:37 AM IST
Opposition ruled states should collectively approach Supreme Court for deferring NEET, JEE Main exams: CM Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee said, "The exams are in September. Why should the lives of students be put at risk? We have written to the PM, but there has been no response."
Aug 26, 2020, 21:08 PM IST
23 Punjab ministers, MLAs test COVID-19 positive 2 days ahead of Assembly session: CM Amarinder Singh
Amarinder Singh tried to emphasise that the scenario was not conducive for holding physical examination for JEE-NEET. He, however, did not disclose how many of Punjab MLAs and ministers have recovered so far.
Aug 26, 2020, 20:09 PM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee gives nod to Metro Rail services; flights from hotspot states to Kolkata to resume in September
Mamata said, "Schools, colleges and other educational institutes would remain closed in the state till September 20. The other existing restrictions would be in place. There would be complete Lockdown in the state on September 7, 11 and 12."
Aug 26, 2020, 19:32 PM IST
COVID-19 treatment: Use of antibiotics could lead to increased antimicrobial resistance
Patients hospitalised as a result of the virus are being given a combination of medications to prevent possible secondary bacterial infections.
Aug 26, 2020, 16:02 PM IST
Blood clots, lung injuries found in patients who have died of COVID-19; Check findings
The research team behind the study believe that the findings could help guide clinicians on treating complications as a result of COVID-19, such as using blood thinners to prevent blood clots from developing.
Aug 22, 2020, 02:15 AM IST
NEET-JEE to be held as per earlier schedule amid elaborate arrangements for COVID-19 pandemic
For the JEE Mains, scheduled from September 1 to September 6, 2020, so far 6,49,223 candidates have downloaded admit cards out of the total 8,58,273.
Aug 21, 2020, 21:00 PM IST
Kerala Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala threatens to bring no-confidence motion against CM Pinarayi Vijayan on August 24
"We are demanding the resignation of Kerala CM because of rampant corruption on the pretext of COVID-19 and during the last 4 years," Ramesh Chennithala told ANI.
Aug 21, 2020, 15:58 PM IST
Indian Railways achieves milestone in pulling freight traffic, earns Rs 306.1 crore amid COVID-19 challenges
Indian Railways will publicise direct contact numbers and website details which can be accessed by traders for transporting freight, enhancing their ease.
Aug 20, 2020, 22:44 PM IST
