National Expert Group holds meeting to ensure availability of COVID-19 vaccines
The expert group deliberated on conceptualization and implementation mechanisms for the creation of a digital infrastructure for inventory management and delivery mechanism of the vaccine including tracking of vaccination process with particular focus on last-mile delivery.
Aug 12, 2020, 18:34 PM IST
Israel shares AI-based technology, high-end equipment with AIIMS to help combat COVID-19
AIIMS said in a release that the Ambassador of Israel to India Dr Ron Malka formally handed over the high-end equipment and technology solutions to Director of AIIMS Dr Randeep Guleria at an event held today.
Aug 12, 2020, 01:59 AM IST
Every person is important to us, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal as city records lowest COVID-19 deaths
Delhi is also witnessing a rise in infections with 6.46 percent, active case 7.37 percent, while the recovery rate has decreased slightly to 89.81 percent.
Aug 11, 2020, 20:58 PM IST
Regular passenger, suburban train services to remain suspended till further notice: Indian Railways
The Railway Ministry further said that the occupancy of special trains is being monitored on regular basis, adding that additional special trains may be run based on the requirement.
Aug 11, 2020, 18:59 PM IST
India Railways refutes reports on cancellation of regular trains till September 30
Ministry of Railways on Monday (August 10) clarified on reports stating that India Railways has cancelled all regular trains till September 30 amid coronavirus concern.
Aug 11, 2020, 02:01 AM IST
We want to protect our industries so that they can get fair play and access: Piyush Goyal
"It is the first time nation has been able to keep people in their homes in the world's strictest lockdown and provide for food and other basic necessities to every citizen across the length and breadth of the country," Goyal said.
Aug 10, 2020, 20:05 PM IST
Air India allowing travel agents to sell seats only on select Vande Bharat flights: TAAI
The TAAI alleged that at a juncture when economies are trying to revive and come back on their feet, Air India continues to play "monopolistic".
Aug 07, 2020, 19:33 PM IST
Maharashtra records 11514 new COVID-19 cases with 316 deaths
The number of COVID-19 patients in Mumbai increased to 1,20,165 with 910 new cases reported today.
Aug 06, 2020, 22:50 PM IST
After COVID-19, Tick-borne virus claims 7 lives, infects 60 in East China
More than 37 people in East China's Jiangsu Province contracted with the SFTS Virus in the first half of the year. Later, 23 people were found to have been infected in East China's Anhui province, state-run Global Times quoted media reports.
Aug 06, 2020, 21:52 PM IST
COVID-19: No benefit of plasma therapy in reducing mortality risk, says AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria
The therapy involves taking antibodies from the blood of a person who has recovered from COVID-19 and transfusing those into an active coronavirus infected patient to help kickstart the immune system to fight back the infection.
Aug 06, 2020, 18:38 PM IST
Karnataka rains: CM Yediyurappa asks ministers to tour damaged areas, remain in their constituencies
Several parts of Karnataka are facing a flood-like situation for the third consecutive year, putting lives and property at risk.
Aug 06, 2020, 16:26 PM IST
Cigar smokers are smoking more amid COVID-19 pandemic concern: Survey
The multi-institutional study led by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill examined cigar smokers` perceived risk of COVID-19, quit intentions, and behaviors during the pandemic.
Aug 06, 2020, 15:33 PM IST
AIIMS, Rishikesh begins plasma therapy for coronavirus COVID-19 patients
AIIMS, Rishikesh is the first hospital in Uttarakhand to begin plasma therapy.
Aug 04, 2020, 22:52 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir to open all religious places from August 16 with certain restrictions
Ahead of the first anniversary of the scrapping of Article 370, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, a two-day curfew was imposed in Kashmir Valley today.
Aug 04, 2020, 21:37 PM IST
Delhi records 805 new COVID-19 cases with 17 deaths; hookah in hotels, restaurants banned
The three-figure count for the new COVID-19 cases was recorded on a day when the number of tests conducted was 10,133, said the bulletin.
Aug 04, 2020, 01:33 AM IST
IIT Madras Startup offers affordable, wrist-worn health monitoring device for COVID-19
Developed by IIT Madras and HELYXON, these devices called OXY2 are now commercially available, serve as a remote patient monitoring solution, and are said to act as a force multiplier in the healthcare system.
Aug 03, 2020, 22:11 PM IST
Unlock 3: LG Anil Baijal rejects Delhi government's decision to allow hotels, weekly markets amid COVID-19
Lt Governor Anil Baijal today rejected the Delhi government's decision to allow hotels and weekly markets under Unlock 3, citing "fragile" situation amid coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 31, 2020, 18:05 PM IST
Rakhi business takes a hit amid COVID-19 pandemic as siblings refrain from visiting each other
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its spread across the country, this is one Rakhi, a festival that celebrates sibling bonds, where many brothers and sisters won't be meeting in large family parties or even small lunches and dinners.
Jul 31, 2020, 17:39 PM IST
UGC justifies in Supreme Court holding final year exams in Sept 'to protect students' future'
The University Grants Commission (UGC) filed a 50-page affidavit on a batch of petitions, including the one filed by Shiv Sena's youth wing 'Yuva Sena', which have challenged its guidelines issued on July 6 for holding the exams in September amidst the persisting coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Jul 31, 2020, 00:46 AM IST
Delhi adds 1,093 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours; death toll climbs to 3,936
Twenty-nine deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours, and the number of active cases in the city today stands at 10,743 (7.99 per cent of the total number), down from 10,770 the previous day.
Jul 30, 2020, 22:45 PM IST
