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14 May

Delhi govt seeks help from Serum Institute mentioning the non-availability of vaccines

editor0 CommentsBusiness, HealthCovid-19, Delhi, Health, INDIA, Serum Institute, Vaccine

Delhi government has written to Pune-based Serum Institute of India to "come to its rescue", adding it has a week's stock of Covishield for 18-44 years. The letter further mentioned that vaccination centres will have to be shut down due to the non-availability of vaccines. This letter came after Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech stated it cannot supply more vaccine doses to Delhi. The Serum Institute replied to this and said that they are doing their best to meet countrywide vaccine requirements. "We rely on your support for provision of sufficient quantities of vaccine in a time-bound manner. Delhi has a limited…

13 May

On Asaduddin Owaisi’s birthday, take a look at some lesser known facts about him

editor0 CommentsNorth EastAsauddin Owaisi, INDIA, politicians

Asaduddin Owaisi is the President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. He is a three-time Member of Parliament (MP), representing the Hyderabad constituency in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Asaduddin Owaisi completed his initial education from the Hyderabad Public School in Hyderabad. Thereafter, he enrolled at the St. Mary's Junior College in Hyderabad. He obtained his graduate degree in Arts from the famous Nizam College, Osmania University. For further education, he left for London and he studied L.L.B, and Barrister-at-Law (Lincolns Inn), England. He made his foray into politics in the early 1990s after he joined his…

13 May

Here are three simple asanas for all the moms shared by Malaika Arora

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, Health, LifestyleHealth, INDIA, lifestyle, yoga

Mothers selflessly take care of their families and play an essential role in every household. But it is extremely important for them to take out time for themselves on an everyday basis and practise yoga, which helps in keeping one fit and healthy. To motivate you a bit more, we have actor and fitness aficionado Malaika Arora sharing three yoga asanas that are perfect for inducing relaxation while improving bodily strength with regular practice. “Every single day should be celebrated as Mother’s Day for the unconditional feelings they express no matter what day it is, how her day is or what the circumstances are.…

13 May

WHO says “resurgence” of COVID-19 in India caused due to “religious and political mass gathering”

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The World Health Organisation has said a recent risk assessment of the situation in India found that “resurgence and acceleration” of COVID-19 transmission in the country had several potential contributing factors, including “several religious and political mass gathering events which increased social mixing”. The WHO, in its COVID-19 Weekly Epidemiological Update, published Wednesday, said that viruses in the B.1.617 lineage were first reported in India in October 2020. “The resurgence in COVID-19 cases and deaths in India has raised questions on the potential role of B.1.617 and other variants (e.g., B.1.1.7) in circulation,” the update said. “A recent risk assessment of the…

12 May

Almost hundred dead bodies found floating in the Ganga

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid-19, dead bodies, ganga, INDIA

At least 96 unidentified bodies – many of them decomposed and bloated – have been found floating in the Ganga over the past couple of days, triggering fears among local residents in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh that bodies of Covid victims were being dumped in the river. While 71 of the bodies have been fished out in Bihar’s Buxar district, at least 25 bodies were found in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district. While authorities in both districts are yet to confirm if the bodies were of Covid victims, saying samples have been sent for tests, police in Buxar said they suspected the…

12 May

Assam’s JSB Infrastructures wins big at 13th REALTY+ Conclave & Excellence Awards

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JSB Infrastructures, a pioneering real estate group from Dibrugarh with several residential projects under its belt, announced today that they have been honoured with three prestigious awards in the 13th REALTY+ Conclave & Excellence Awards | EAST 2021. JSB Infrastructures has won the Developer of the Year– Residential (Non Metro), Emerging Developer of the Year – Non Metro and Budget Housing Project of the Year - Non Metro for its project JSB Angan, Dibrugarh. Speaking about this achievement, Nikunj Harlalka, Managing Partner, JSB Infrastructures, said, “We are thrilled that our efforts in the JSB Angan project have been recognized by…

11 May

Fall in number of Active Covid cases in India after two months

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid-19, Health, INDIA

India recorded 3,29,942 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours ending 8 am Tuesday. The country’s total infections stand at over 2.29 crore. Out of these, over 37.15 lakh cases are active while 1.90 crore people have recovered after testing positive. Active cases have declined for the first time in 2 months. With 3,876 new deaths, the toll is now at over 2.49 lakh. As Covid-19 continues to spread across India, the number of vaccines administered to the adult population is falling at an alarming rate. The dip in doses is particularly acute in rural areas where the curve is rising…

10 May

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, the country needs breath and not the prime minister’s residence

editor0 CommentsHealthCENTRAL VISTA, INDIA, Narendra Modi, POLITICS, RAHULGANDHI

Hitting out at the Centre for continuing the construction work for the Central Vista redevelopment project amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the country needs breath and not the prime minister’s residence. The redevelopment project of the Central Vista — the power corridor of the country — envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common Central Secretariat, the revamping of the three-km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and new residences for the prime minister and the vice president. The government has brought the construction work for the ambitious project under the ambit of…

10 May

Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, accused of abduction and murder

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Delhi Police has issued a Look-out-Circular (LoC) against the two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar who is absconding after a 23-year-old former junior national champion, Sagar Rana, was beaten to death during a brawl at the Chhatrasal Stadium parking area. After the incident, an FIR of murder, abduction and criminal conspiracy was registered against Kumar. Additional DCP (North-West district) Dr Guriqbal Singh Sidhu has confirmed that they have issued LoC against Sushil Kumar. “We have recorded statements of all the victims and they all made allegations against Sushil Kumar. We are conducting raids to nab Sushil Kumar,” Sidhu said. The victims…

08 May

Rabindranath Jayanti 2021: Here are his top works that are a must read

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The Nobel laureate, Rabindranath Tagore, was not only a great literary scholar but also a polymath, musician and artist. He is best known for writing the national anthem of India and Bangladesh. The poems and quotes written by him are still stands as an inspiration to people across the world. Rabindranath Tagore, also known as Bard of Bengal, reshaped Bengali literature and music. He has written many poems about society and suffering.The birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, also known as 'Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti', is celebrated on May 7. Remembering him on the eve of his birth anniversary, here are some…