Covid 19 crisis

In big relief to passengers, Railways start regular train services at pre-Covid faresIn big relief to passengers, Railways start regular train services at pre-Covid fares

In big relief to passengers, Railways start regular train services at pre-Covid fares

<p> In a big relief to passengers, the Railway Ministry has issued orders to run trains as regular services at…

3 years ago
Children under 5 exempted from Covid tests at airport, Singapore added to virus risk listChildren under 5 exempted from Covid tests at airport, Singapore added to virus risk list

Children under 5 exempted from Covid tests at airport, Singapore added to virus risk list

<p> India’s new guidelines for inter­national arrivals have exempted children below five years from compulsory RT-PCR testing before and after…

3 years ago
Eight lakhs is not enough—India must add at least two lakh Covid beds to counter new waves of pandemic–StudyEight lakhs is not enough—India must add at least two lakh Covid beds to counter new waves of pandemic–Study

Eight lakhs is not enough—India must add at least two lakh Covid beds to counter new waves of pandemic–Study

<p> India must be ready with a localized strategic plan in case of a third Covid wave in the country.</p>…

4 years ago
New AY4.2 Coronavirus Delta Variant | All You Need To Know | New Covid19 Variant Reaches 6 StatesNew AY4.2 Coronavirus Delta Variant | All You Need To Know | New Covid19 Variant Reaches 6 States

New AY4.2 Coronavirus Delta Variant | All You Need To Know | New Covid19 Variant Reaches 6 States

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4 years ago
India needs to step up vigil as FATF flags Turkey as a new launch pad for terrorIndia needs to step up vigil as FATF flags Turkey as a new launch pad for terror

India needs to step up vigil as FATF flags Turkey as a new launch pad for terror

<p> Terror outfits including the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) and Al Qaeda have cashed in on the…

4 years ago
India’s daily count of fresh Covid cases slows to 15,981, three worst-hit states account for 77% casesIndia’s daily count of fresh Covid cases slows to 15,981, three worst-hit states account for 77% cases

India’s daily count of fresh Covid cases slows to 15,981, three worst-hit states account for 77% cases

<p> India reported 15,981 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, which was 5.2 per cent lower than what…

4 years ago
Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin approved for children in 2 to 18 years age groupBharat Biotech’s Covaxin approved for children in 2 to 18 years age group

Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin approved for children in 2 to 18 years age group

<p> The country’s Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on Tuesday approved Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, for emergency use in children…

4 years ago
Bangladesh, Nepal to receive 19 lakh Covishield doses by this month-end as Indian vaccine exports resumeBangladesh, Nepal to receive 19 lakh Covishield doses by this month-end as Indian vaccine exports resume

Bangladesh, Nepal to receive 19 lakh Covishield doses by this month-end as Indian vaccine exports resume

<p> India is set to resume exports of Covid 19 vaccines to its neighbouring countries. According to the Dhaka based…

4 years ago
By 2035, Sri Lanka may be left with no money even to pay pensions, says former PMBy 2035, Sri Lanka may be left with no money even to pay pensions, says former PM

By 2035, Sri Lanka may be left with no money even to pay pensions, says former PM

<p> In a shocking revelation, Sri Lanka’s former Prime Minister and leader of the United National Party Ranil Wickremesinghe has…

4 years ago
World stunned as 3 teenagers turn out to be brains behind Australia’s popular Covid-19 tracking website!World stunned as 3 teenagers turn out to be brains behind Australia’s popular Covid-19 tracking website!

World stunned as 3 teenagers turn out to be brains behind Australia’s popular Covid-19 tracking website!

<p> It has come as a startling revelation to all that one of the most authoritative Covid-19 tracking sites in…

4 years ago
Centre tells states to step up vigil against Covid-19 to avoid festive season surgeCentre tells states to step up vigil against Covid-19 to avoid festive season surge

Centre tells states to step up vigil against Covid-19 to avoid festive season surge

<p> Although the number of coronavirus cases has come down to a 6-month low in the country, the government is…

4 years ago
Top ICMR experts favour reopening of schoolsTop ICMR experts favour reopening of schools

Top ICMR experts favour reopening of schools

<p> Schools need to be reopened in a phased manner with primary school classes starting first which should then be…

4 years ago
Japan okays GSK’s Sotrovimab for treating Covid-19 patientsJapan okays GSK’s Sotrovimab for treating Covid-19 patients

Japan okays GSK’s Sotrovimab for treating Covid-19 patients

<p> Japan has approved GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology's Sotrovimab medicine as an antibody treatment for coronavirus, Health Minister Norihisa Tamura…

4 years ago
In message to AfPak, Bangladesh showcases its progressive woman power at the UNGAIn message to AfPak, Bangladesh showcases its progressive woman power at the UNGA

In message to AfPak, Bangladesh showcases its progressive woman power at the UNGA

<p> As Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina delivered a powerful speech at the 76th session of the United Nations General…

4 years ago
Thailand’s battered tourism sector deals a big blow to its economy, pushes suicide rateThailand’s battered tourism sector deals a big blow to its economy, pushes suicide rate

Thailand’s battered tourism sector deals a big blow to its economy, pushes suicide rate

<p> Thailand, one of the most favoured holiday destinations for Indians, is struggling to its economy back on track. As…

4 years ago

Sri Lanka seeks World Bank loan to fight Covid after financial meltdown

<p> Sri Lanka, which declared an economic emergency after a sharp fall in its currency and surge in food prices,…

4 years ago

South Koreans taking to pets to beat pandemic blues

<p> At a time, many are abandoning their pets due to squeeze in income levels amid the Covid 19 pandemic,…

4 years ago

As India looks set to resume exports of Covid 19 vaccines, Bangladesh to be among the first countries to receive the jabs

<p> Bangladesh will be one of the first countries that will receive Covid 19 vaccines from India as it is…

4 years ago

China’s exports are dipping sharply again–is the world’s second largest economy in trouble?

<p> Growth in the Chinese export sector that bounced back in March-April this year -- is now showing signs of…

4 years ago

India– Sri Lanka’s 2nd largest trading partner– worried as economic crisis hits the island nation

<p> Concerns have risen for Indian exporters, who have engagements with Sri Lanka, as the island country declared an economic…

4 years ago

Kerala accounts for 70% of new single-day Covid-19 cases in India

<p> Kerala accounted for close to 70% of India’s single-day count of 47,092 fresh Covid-19 infections on Thursday, a week…

4 years ago