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03 Jun

Tokyo Olympics to be conducted from July 23rd despite all controversies

editor0 CommentsNorth EastJapan, SPORTS, Tokyo Olympics

Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto warns that the Olympics "must be prepared" to proceed without spectators in the event of a coronavirus outbreak. Japan is dealing with a fourth wave of coronavirus cases, with 10 areas of the country under a state of emergency. There are 50 days until the delayed Tokyo Games begin on 23 July. Hashimoto said, "I believe that the possibility of these Games going on is 100% that we will do this." She added "The question right now is how are we going to have an even more safe and secure Games. "The Japanese people are…

03 Jun

India signs deal with domestic vaccine maker Biological-E for 300 million doses

editor0 CommentsNorth EastVaccine

India's government said on Thursday (Jun 3) it has inked a deal with domestic vaccine maker Biological-E for 300 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for 15 billion rupees (US$205.62 million), the first such order for unapproved shots. The vaccine, which is currently undergoing phase-3 clinical trials, is likely to be available in the next few months, the health ministry said in a statement. The government would be making an advance payment of Rs. 1500 crore to M/s Biological-E for the manufacturing of the vaccines. The vaccine, a RBD protein sub-unit vaccine, will be manufactured and stockpiled by Biological-E from August-December 2021.…

03 Jun

Ready for Amarnath Yatra, decision lies with administration: Chief of Army Staff.(COAS)

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAMARNATHYATRA2021, COAS, INDIA, INDIANARMY

The chief of army staff (COAS), General M. M. Naravane said on Thursday that the army is ready for this year’s Amarnath Yatra, but the decision to hold the Yatra lies with the civil administration. Addressing the media here on Thursday the COAS said, “We are ready for the Amarnath Yatra. We have taken all the necessary steps although the final decision to hold the Yatra lies with the civil administration”. The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), which organises the annual Yatra, announced on April 22 the temporary suspension of the registration of pilgrims for the Yatra. The SASB had…

03 Jun

Bihar launches ‘Vaccine Express’

editor0 CommentsHealthbihar, Covid-19, Health, Vaccine

After the launch of "Vaccine Express" in the rural areas, the Bihar government rolled out similar vaccination vans for the urban areas with an aim to vaccinate maximum number of people at their doorsteps. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took the initiative for 'Vaccine Express' in the presence of Deputy Chief ministers-Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi- along with the Health Minister Mangal Pandey . He admired the health department for this idea of plying vaccine vans in the cities to speed up inoculation of larger section of the population. Similar vans were run for the rural areas of the state in…

03 Jun

16 peacocks/National birds found dead in orchards in Uttar Pradesh.

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastbirds, INDIA, nationalbird, peacock

Sixteen peacocks were found dead in the mango and gooseberry orchards in Baijalpur village in Pratapgarh district. Panic gripped the area as soon as the birds were found dead on Wednesday evening. Initially one peacock was found dead and the villagers immediately informed the forest department. A team of forest officials arrived and took away the dead peacock. Hours later, 15 more peacocks were found dead in the orchards. According to the divisional forest officer (DFO) Varun Kumar Singh, the post-mortem of the first peacock that was found dead on Wednesday, has been done. The cause of death in his…

03 Jun

PM Modi’s call to Bengal BJP leader Mukul Roy creates political buzz.

editor0 CommentsNorth EastNarendra Modi, The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), TMC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up state BJP leader Mukul Roy and enquired about the health of his wife who is in a critical condition and is undergoing treatment in a private hospital. The two-minute conversation between Modi and Roy has triggered political speculation because it came after TMC leader and MP Abhiskek Banerjee made a surprise visit to the hospital on Wednesday evening. Sources in BJP said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up Roy at around 10.30 a.m. and enquired about the health of his wife. He also assured all possible assistance to the BJP national vice-president. Though…

03 Jun

India launches global initiative for clean energy innovation.

editor0 CommentsNorth Eastclean energy, clean to green

India on Wednesday launched the Mission Innovation CleanTech Exchange, a global initiative, that will create a network of incubators across member countries to accelerate clean energy innovation. The network, launched virtually at the Innovating to Net Zero Summit hosted by Chile, will provide access to the expertise and market insights needed to support new technologies to access new markets globally. India among 23 governments collectively launched bold new plans to catalyze action and spearheaded a decade of innovation to drive global investment in clean energy research, development and demonstrations.

03 Jun

Delhi HC issues summons to Ramdev over Patanjali’s Coronil.

editor0 CommentsBusiness, HealthCORONA KAVACH, Delhi High Court, RAMDEV

The high court also asked Ramdev's counsel orally to tell him not to make any provocative statement till the next date of hearing on July 13 and respond to the suit. The Delhi high court on Thursday issued summons to yoga guru Ramdev on a suit by Delhi Medical Association (DMA). The DMA said in its petition that Ramdev's company Patanjali is propagating false information about its Coronil kit that it is a cure for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The DMA, on behalf of its doctor members advocate Rajiv Dutta, who represented the DMA, said Ramdev's statement in public is…

03 Jun

Serum Institute of India applies to DCGI to manufacture Covid vaccine Sputnik V

editor0 CommentsNorth East

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has applied to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking permission for a test license to manufacture Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V. It is the third vaccine to be approved by India's drugs regulator after AstraZeneca's Covishield - manufactured by SII - and Bharat Biotech's Covaxin. Russia-made Sputnik V vaccine is currently being distributed in India by Dr Reddy's Laboratories. The SII has already told the government that it will be able to manufacture and supply 10 crore Covishield doses in June, while it is also manufacturing the Novavax vaccine, the regulatory clearance for…

03 Jun

Nasa reveals Venus missions for 2030

editor0 CommentsNorth EastNASA, science, space, Venus

With two new missions to Venus, Nasa plans to examine the planet's atmosphere and geological features. These missions are due to launch between 2028 and 2030. The missions have each been awarded $500m (£352m) in funding. Nasa administrator Bill Nelson said the missions would offer the "chance to investigate a planet we haven't been to in more than 30 years". The missions were picked following a peer-review process and were chosen based on their potential scientific value and the feasibility of their development plans. The last probe to visit the planet was the Magellan orbiter in 1990. However other vessels…