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Covid19

Rajnath Singh tests positive for Covid

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that he had tested positive for Covid.

Prepare for Omicron surge, WHO warns Asia-Pacific nations

NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday warned that countries in the Asia-Pacific region need to strengthen healthcare services and focus on vaccinating their people, as the Omicron variant spreads globally and enters new regions.

Indian origin girls in Johns Hopkins' world's 'brightest' list

NEW YORK: Indian origin girls -- New Jersy-based Natasha Peri (11) and Dubai-based Priyamvada Deshmukh (12) -- have been named in the worlds "brightest" students list based on results of above-grade-level testing of 19,000 students across 84 countries, according to Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY), a part of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Punjab embarks free treatment & testing of Hepatitis B

CHANDIGARH: Achieving another remarkable feat, Punjab introduced free testing and treatment of Hepatitis B in all Government Health Institutions.

AstraZeneca jab authorised for all age-groups, says EMA

BRUSSELS: AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine remains authorised for all populations, European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said.

HDFC Bank deploys mobile ATMs across 50 cities in India

MUMBAI: In view of restrictions imposed in various parts of the country, HDFC Bank on Tuesday announced the availability of mobile ATMs in 50 cities across India to assist customers during the lockdown.

5 precautions to keep in mind for air travel in the times of Covid-19

NEW DELHI: Almost a year ago, one of the busiest airports in the world- Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi had a deserted look brought about by the coronavirus. A year later, the airport has terminated operations on terminal 2 as a result of the reduced number of flights due to the second wave, which is turning out to be more deadly than the previous one.

Wadhwani Foundation announces $1M grant for Covid-relief

NEW DELHI: Wadhwani Foundation (WF) has announced a support of $1 million in grants to 10 charities and NGOs in a bid to help alleviate the devastating impact of the Covid-19 outbreak in India. These grants provide medical resources and assistance to COVID-19 patients and their families.

FM does quick follow up of IGST exemption on Covid relief material

NEW DELHI:In an attempt to speed up clearances of goods received free of cost for distribution for Covid relief, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday undertook a quick follow up action by briefing the chief secretaries of the states on the order on IGST exemption.

Ashwin takes break from IPL after family hit by Covid

CHENNAI: India off-spinner R Ashwin, who is representing Delhi Capitals (DC), has taken a break from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) since he wants to be with his family during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bikram Rana, SLO, NSS Cell, Chandigasr awarded Order of Merit award

CHANDIGARH: Warriors of Chandigarh who fought against COVID 19 pandemic during its hey days are in high spirits. Spreading cheer all around is the news from the Glory of SKOCH Awards conferred in Online mode for "Order-of-Merit" at ZOOM platform on Monday. Around 500 participants across the country attended the function.

Democracies world over come together to share experiences of conducting elections during Covid 19

NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: On completion of one year of Chairmanship of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB), Election Commission of India today hosted an International Webinar on the Theme ‘‘Issues, Challenges and Protocols for Conducting Elections during COVID-19 : Sharing Country Experiences’. It was an occasion for democracies world over to come together to share experiences of conducting elections during Covid19.