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11 Aug

Scientists have tested 14 different types of face-covering and found that one of them actually increases the risk of coronavirus infection.

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Scientists have tested 14 different types of face-covering and found that one of them actually increases the risk of coronavirus infection. Researchers at Duke University in North Carolina tested coverings ranging from the kind worn by healthcare professionals to neck fleeces and knitted masks. The study's authors compared the dispersal of droplets from a participant's breath while they were wearing one of the coverings to the results of a control trial where their mouth was fully exposed.The least effective face-covering in the study was a neck fleece which was found to actually increase the risk of infection by having a…

11 Aug

Former President Remains Critical, on Ventilator Support after Surgery: Hospital.

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Former President Pranab Mukherjee continues to remain critical and is on ventilator support, the Army's Research and Referral (R&R) hospital said on Tuesday, a day after he underwent a brain surgery.The 84-year-old was admitted to the military hospital around noon on Monday, and had also tested positive for Covid-19 prior to the surgery. "Workup at the hospital revealed a large brain clot for which he underwent emergency life saving surgery. Post surgery he continues to remain critical on ventilatory support," a medical bulletin issued by the Hospital said. A multidisciplinary team of doctors is constantly monitoring the health of the…

11 Aug

Russia announces World’s ‘first’ coronavirus vaccine, claims Putin, says his daughter received dose.

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"This morning, for the first time in the world, a vaccine against the new coronavirus was registered" in Russi Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated. Speaking at a government meeting on Tuesday, Putin said that the vaccine has proven efficient during tests, offering a lasting immunity from the coronavirus. Putin emphasised that the vaccine underwent the necessary tests. He added that one of his two daughters has received a shot of the vaccine and is feeling well. Russian authorities…

11 Aug

Russia on Tuesday declared itself the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine with President Vladimir Putin

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Russia on Tuesday declared itself the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine with President Vladimir Putin saying one of his daughters had been inoculated.Dubbing the vaccine "Sputnik V" after the Soviet-era satellite that was the first launched into space, Russian officials said it provided safe, stable immunity and denounced Western attempts to undermine Moscow's research. Scientists in the West have raised concerns about the speed of development of Russian vaccines, suggesting that researchers might be cutting corners and coming under pressure from authorities to deliver.The World Health Organization said any WHO stamp of approval on a COVID-19 vaccine candidate…

11 Aug

Sonowal distributes appointment letters to 65 AEs of Water Resource Dept

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today distributed appointment letters to 65 assistant engineers (civil) of Water Resource Department at a programme held at Assam Water Research and Management Institute at Basistha in the city. Saying that every river in Assam must be studied scientifically to find permanent solution to the perennial problems of flood and erosion; Sonowal called on the new appointees of Water Resource Department to utilize their fresh ideas and innovative thinking to solve the problems caused by flood and erosion in the state. The embankments built long ago have become weak and they must be strengthened to give…

11 Aug

Assam Governor administers oath to APSC member and State Information Commissioner

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Assam Governor Prof.Jagdish Mukhi administered the oath of office to Debeswar Malakar as new member of the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) and Samudra Gupta Kashyap as State Information Commissioner at a ceremony held in the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan today. Chairman of APSC Pollob Bhattacharya, Principal Secretary Administrative Reforms and Training Department Niraj Verma, Members of APSC Sanjib Kumar Gohain Boruah and Dr.Niranjan Kalita, State Chief Information Commissioner A.P. Rout Several government officers, family members of the newly inducted members were present on the occasion.

11 Aug

KFC presents Super 7 Days

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KFC India comes with The Super 7 Days - a week of discounts and irresistible combos of KFC favorites. Offered at all KFC restaurants across the country, one can also place an online order during the week. The Super 7 Days, along with discounts, are available exclusively on the KFC App and Website. The Super 7 Days comes backed by KFC’s 4X Safety Promise of Sanitization, Screening, Social Distancing and Contactless. With savings of upto 42%, these Super 7 Days are everything that a KFC-lover wished for. From August 10 to August 16, one can choose from a Bucket-full of…

10 Aug

Miheeka opted for simple and neutral makeup for all her pre-wedding ceremonies

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Miheeka opted for simple and neutral makeup for all her pre-wedding ceremonies, with natural colours and minimalist looks, letting her outfits and jewellery do all the talking. But for the wedding, the bride went all out. Sporting smokey eyes with bronze-pink undertones and feathery lashes that highlighted her beautiful eyes, a lush coral lip-shade that matched her dupatta, she was the modern Indian bride personified.Tamanna Rooz, celebrity makeup artist who worked on Miheeka's wedding look, says, “Miheeka is a fun-loving and chirpy person, so the makeup is a reflection of her personality. In all her pre-wedding rituals, we didn’t play…

10 Aug

Redmi Note 8 Pro will get a new special edition soon, Xiaomi announced on Saturday

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Redmi Note 8 Pro will get a new special edition soon, Xiaomi announced on Saturday. The company revealed on Twitter that a new edition of the smartphone is ‘about to join' the Redmi Note 8 Pro family. ‘Xiaomi' was the hint given in the tweet regarding the colour of the special edition phone that indicates that it would have orange tones, the company's official colours. It is possible that the Redmi Note 8 Pro special edition will come in Twilight Orange, which was a colour variant released for the Chinese market back in January. Xiaomi gave users a glimpse of…

10 Aug

The Delhi University will begin to release the cut off in the month of September

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The Delhi University will begin to release the cut off in the month of September. You can check the cutoffs from the official website of Delhi University i.e. du.ac.in. Delhi University will release the cut off individually for commerce, science and arts programmes. Be that as it may, definite DU cutoff dates 2020 will be known soon. In this article, we are going to talk about the minimum percentage to get admission to the north campus for all the Hons. courses such as BCom, economic, political science, history, Hindi, English, maths, physics, chemistry etc. The College under north campus are…