India
Delhi University Issues Advisory for Hostel Residents to Stay Safe from COVID-19
The varsity has also prepared a help desk for residents along with a list of doctors who can be consulted for medical need.
No Walks or Jogging for JNU Hostel Residents, Varsity Imposes Strict COVID Restrictions
JNU prohibits walking, running, and jogging in the stadium. It also said that movement from one hostel to another is strictly prohibited.
Covid-19 Vaccine for All Adults: How to Register via CoWin, Aarogya Setu as the Process Begins At 4PM Today
Getting registered on the CoWIN web portal and taking an appointment to get a jab will be mandatory for those between 18 and 45 years.
Delhi Govt Claims Not Enough Oxygen Supply Coming From Centre For Covid-19 Patients
Presently, the allocation is happening keeping in mind the number of ICU beds and non-ICU oxygen beds, the AAP dispensation claimed in a statement.
BRO Appoints First Woman Officer For Road Project Along Border With China
In a first, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed a woman officer to command a Road Construction Company (RCC) tasked to provide connectivity in a high-altitude area along the India-China border, officials said on Wednesday. They said Vaisha...
First Climate Studies School To Be Launched At S African University
South Africa-based Stellenbosch University (SU) has announced the establishment of the country's first School for Climate Studies that would be be officially launched in June 2021. It will be the first school of its kind that has the full status of a facu...
Snippets from UK: Priti Patel's Bullying Case Reopens; Covid Resurgence Concerns in Indian Areas of Britain
From Home Secretary Priti Patel's bullying case reopening to concerns over COVID-19 cases rising again in Indian areas of Britain, a roundup of what's making news today.
News18 Evening Digest: Covishield Prices for States Reduced to Rs 300, Co-WIN Server Crashes and Other Top Stories
These are the top stories we are covering this evening: Serum Institute Cuts Covishield Prices for States by 25%; >Co-WIN Platform Crashes As COVID Vaccine Registrations for All Adults Goes Live; PM Modi Sanctions Procurement of 1 Lakh Portable Oxygen Con...
Small Time Period, Late Orders Likely to Delay Vaccination from May 1 in Some States: State Officials
Most states however waited for the PM meet with the Chief Minister on April 23 to seek clarity from the PM on who will fund the exercise of vaccinating the 18-44 age group.
Indian B.1.617 Covid Variant Found in At Least 17 Countries, Says WHO
The explosion in infections in India -- 350,000 new cases were recorded there on Tuesday alone -- has driven a surge in global cases to 147.7 million.
Covishield, Covaxin Effective Against 'Indian Strain' of Coronavirus, Study Suggests
The two vaccines show "milder" illness in case of infection post vaccination, a senior scientist said on Tuesday citing preliminary results of a study.
Vajpayee's Niece and Congress Leader Karuna Shukla Succumbs to Coronavirus in Raipur
Shukla (70) was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha and represented the Janjgir-Champa Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh.
SC Says it Can't Be Mute Spectator in National Crisis, Doesn't Intend to Supplant HC Cases on Covid-19
We are playing complementary role, if High Courts have any difficulty in dealing with issues due to territorial limitations, we will help, said the SC bench.
Defence Min Approves Hiring of Additional Contractual Staff by ECHS Clinics in View of Covid Crisis
The defence minister's office said the temporary hiring of additional contractual staff over and above the authorised strength in 51 clinics will ensure availability of adequate medical staff during night hours.
Haj Houses in Different States to Be Utilised as Covid-19 Care Centres: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
India is struggling with a second wave of the coronavirus infection and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.
Doctors on Covid-19 Duty Mentally Exhausted, Seek Professional Help
Constant deaths and a crumbling health infrastructure have left the medical fraternity to seek help from mental health professionals.
