Kerala reports 30 pct increase in Covid cases in 24 hrs, govt flags 'Onam spike'
Aug 26, 2021, at 04:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The number of Covid cases in Kerala jumped nearly 30 per cent over the past 24 hours to reach 31,000 as the state government flagged an 'Onam spike'.
Covid19 vaccine efficacy dropped as Delta variant arose : CDC
Aug 26, 2021, at 02:25 am
The effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines in frontline workers fell to 66 per cent after the Delta variant emerged compared to 91 per cent before it became dominant, according to a report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
IMF policy advice undermines global climate goals, reveals new research
Aug 26, 2021, at 01:39 am
Washington/IBNS: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has undermined global climate action by promoting fossil fuel expansion through its policy advice, locking developing countries into a reliance on dirty coal and gas that is harming their economies and the planet, a new research by ActionAid USA and the Bretton Woods Project stated.
Thai scientists develop robotic arm to draw more AstraZeneca vaccine doses
Aug 26, 2021, at 01:36 am
Bangkok: As Thailand fights its worst-ever Covid-19 outbreak, the scientists in the country have developed a robotic arm that can optimise the use of the coronavirus vaccines, enabling more efficient use of the doses.
Booster shot offers nine-fold increase in COVID-19 antibodies: Johnson & Johnson
Aug 26, 2021, at 12:28 am
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday that a study showed a nine-fold increase in COVID-19 antibodies in participants who took a booster dose of its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Pakistan reports 141 COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours
Aug 25, 2021, at 10:29 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan registered 141 fresh deaths due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number of fatalities recorded in one day since 161 deaths were recorded nearly four months ago on May 4, media resorts said.
High blood pressure now more common in low and middle-income countries, new report finds
Aug 25, 2021, at 10:23 pm
New York: The vast majority of people with high blood pressure, or hypertension, – a serious medical condition that significantly increases the risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases – live in low and middle-incomes countries, a World Health Organization (WHO) report released on Wednesday has revealed.
India touches 60 crore vaccination mark: Ministry of Health
Aug 25, 2021, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi: India touched the 60 crore vaccination mark on Wednesday, as per data released by the Ministry of Health.
India recorded 37,593 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Aug 25, 2021, at 04:02 pm
New Delhi: India, the country which witnessed a deadly second wave of the pandemic, registered 37,593 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
Portuguese researchers now discover potential drug combo against COVID-19
Aug 25, 2021, at 02:34 pm
Lisbon/UNI/Xinhua: A research team in Portugal has found three existing drugs that can help inhibit COVID-19 effects, the Diario de Noticias of Portugal daily reported Tuesday.
'India may be entering stage of endemicity of COVID': WHO Chief Scientist
Aug 25, 2021, at 04:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS: World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan said India could have reached the stage of endemicity in terms of the overall COVID-19 situation.
Bubonic plague putting young lives at risk in DR Congo: UNICEF
Aug 25, 2021, at 04:17 am
New York: A resurgence of Bubonic plague in Ituri province in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is putting young lives at risk, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, warned on Tuesday.
64 percent population between 18-44 years vaccinated in Ganderbal, Kashmir
Aug 25, 2021, at 04:08 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna today said that 64 per cent population of 18-44 years has been given the first dose of Covid vaccine in the district.
J&K Biodiversity Council organizes a meeting on the development of City Biodiversity Index
Aug 25, 2021, at 04:00 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The Jammu & Kashmir Biodiversity Council today organized a stakeholder meeting on the development of the City Biodiversity Index (CBI), Local Biodiversity Strategy (LBS) and 'Action Plan' for Srinagar City at Banquet Hall here.
Bangladesh: Lightning kills 7 in Dinajpur
Aug 25, 2021, at 12:04 am
Dhaka/UNI: Seven people were killed in two separate lightning strikes in the northern district of Dinajpur this afternoon.
Two abandoned leopard cubs rescued from Nagaland’s Tening village
Aug 24, 2021, at 07:37 pm
Kohima/IBNS: The district administration in Nagaland’s Peren, led by EAC Tening, Tumben P Tsanglao and Namsibo, Forest Range Officer, Tening, has facilitated the rescue and transfer of two leopard cubs from Tening village to Nagaland Zoological Park, Dimapur.
India registers 25,467 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Aug 24, 2021, at 03:34 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 25,467 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours amid fears that a third wave of the pandemic may hit the nation soon.
District Administration Srinagar felicitates SMHS Khyber Hospital officials
Aug 24, 2021, at 03:46 am
Srinagar/IBNS: To recognise the selfless service of people amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, the District Administration Srinagar felicitated Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital Dr Kanwal Jeet Singh and Medical Superintendent Khyber Hospital,
Aug 24, 2021, at 02:56 am
Srinagar/IBNS: J&K has sought the assistance of Rs 286 crore from the Centre under the ‘Emergency COVID19 Response Plan’ (ECRP) for improving the pediatric intensive care across the union territory and to strengthen the infrastructure to handle any future patient surge
J&K to enhance oxygen capacity to 90,000 litres per minute
Aug 24, 2021, at 02:41 am
Srinagar/IBNS: With medical experts predicting an upcoming third Covid wave, the Jammu and Kashmir government has set a target to enhance medical oxygen generation capacity to 90,000 litres per minute (LPM) in its hospitals.
Sri Lanka registers 4,282 COVID-19 new cases
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:40 pm
Colombo/UNI/Xinhua: Sri Lanka's Health Ministry on Monday said that the country recorded its highest single day COVID-19 tally of 4,282 cases on Sunday, bringing the total infections to 390,000 since March last year.
Mil intensity earthquake hits Assam
Aug 23, 2021, at 11:35 pm
Guwahati/UNI: Assam was hit by a mild intensity earthquake of magnitude 4 at 1.13 pm Monday.
Pakistan registers 25,000 COVID-19 deaths so far
Aug 23, 2021, at 10:56 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan has registered a grim mark of 25,000 deaths due to COVID-19, as per figures released by the government on Monday.
India reports 25,072 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, lowest in 160 days
Aug 23, 2021, at 04:30 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In the lowest tally of daily infections in 160 days, India reported 25,072 COVID-19 cases Monday, as per the data released by the Union Health Ministry.
Tennessee flooding leaves 21 people dead, US President Joe Biden expresses sadness
Aug 23, 2021, at 03:33 pm
Washington: At least 21 people died as severe flood hit Humphreys County in Middle Tennessee region of the US, media reports said.
India records 30,948 COVID infections in 24 hours, registers lowest active cases in 5 months
Aug 22, 2021, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India recorded 30,948 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours pushing the total tally of cases to 3,24,24,234. The death toll too climbed to 4,34,367 with 403 fresh fatalities, according to Union Health Ministry data on Sunday.
Data on need for Covid vaccine booster dose by 2022 : Dr Randeep Guleria
Aug 22, 2021, at 02:56 am
Delhi: The need for a third dose or booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine to maintain protection level against the pathogen could be ascertained after more information is available, All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) director Dr Randeep Guleria said today.
Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in several Australia cities
Aug 22, 2021, at 12:08 am
Sydney: Police clashed with anti-lockdown supporters as they demonstrated in Australian cities of Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday.
Pakistan: 3.1 earthquake hits Karachi, no casualty
Aug 21, 2021, at 11:38 pm
Karachi: An earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan's Karachi city on Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Army holds vaccination drive for Bakerwals in Machil
Aug 21, 2021, at 11:04 pm
Srinagar : The Army in coordination with the Health Department, Kupwara carried out a vaccination drive for Bakarwals in remote Machil.