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Velvetleaf extract shows to inhibit replication of Sars-CoV-2 virus in lab : CSIR Study

Jun 15, 2021, at 05:06 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The researchers in three laboratories of the government- owned Council for Industrial and Scientific Research (CSIR) have found that the root and plant extract of velvetleaf can stop the replication of Sars-CoV-2 virus, which causes Covid-19, by up to 98 per cent in cell cultures, according to media reports.

Pakistan: Five killed, six injured as windstorm lashes northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Jun 15, 2021, at 12:46 am

Islamabad/UNI: At least five people were killed and six others injured in separate rain and windstorm-triggered accidents in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said.

More transparency needed in investigating coronavirus origins: WHO Director-General Tedros

Jun 15, 2021, at 12:42 am

London/UNI: Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on China to cooperate on the ongoing investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus.

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates 90 percent overall efficacy

Jun 14, 2021, at 11:13 pm

Gaithersburg, Maryland: American biotechnology company Novavax, Inc on Monday announced that NVX-CoV2373, its recombinant nanoparticle protein-based COVID-19 vaccine, demonstrated 100 percent protection against moderate and severe disease, 90.4 percent efficacy overall, and met the primary endpoint in its prevent-19 pivotal Phase 3 trial.

India's recovery rate increases to 95.43 per cent

Jun 14, 2021, at 09:49 pm

New Delhi: India continues to report a sustained slide in the daily new COVID cases. The country has reported 70,421 Daily New Cases in the last 24 hours.

Over 1.40 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Health Ministry

Jun 14, 2021, at 07:08 pm

New Delhi/UNI: More than 1.40 crore (1,40,70,224) COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Monday.

India sees another dip, records 70,421 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Jun 14, 2021, at 03:08 pm

New Delhi: India witnessed another dip in the daily counts as 70,421 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure in 72 days, showed the data released by the Ministry of Health on Monday.

Religious leaders in Jammu and Kashmir can make people aware about the importance of vaccination: DC Srinagar

Jun 14, 2021, at 04:02 am

Srinagar: In order to speed up the Covid-19 vaccination drive in Srinagar district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad today held a consultation session with religious leaders in his office, here.

Sputnik V to be available from Tuesday in Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospital

Jun 14, 2021, at 03:59 am

Delhi/IBNS: Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V will be available in Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospital from Tuesday onwards.

50-bed Covid centre by army comes up in Jammu and Kashmir

Jun 14, 2021, at 02:45 am

 Srinagar: To combat the rapid surge of Covid-19 in Jammu and Kashmir and also to prepare for the anticipated third wave of the pandemic, Army's Chinar Corps on Saturday dedicated a 50 bed facility to the people of Kashmir.

Bharat Biotech to conduct clinical trials for Covaxin in US, Canada

Jun 14, 2021, at 02:31 am

Hyderabad/IBNS: Bharat Biotech will conduct clinical trials for Covaxin in United States and Canada as its US partner Ocugen has said that it will apply for a full licence in the United States for the India-made vaccine.

Bangladesh records 47 COVID-19 deaths  in past 24 hours

Jun 14, 2021, at 02:07 am

Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded 47 deaths due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest count in the past four weeks, media reports said on Sunday.

Jammu and Kashmir: DC Srinagar inaugurates X-Ray Unit at Govt Unani Hospital Shalteng

Jun 14, 2021, at 01:37 am

Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad AijazAsad today visited Government Unani Hospital Shalteng and took stock of its functioning.

Nagaland: Full coverage of vaccination launched at Yali village in Tuensang

Jun 14, 2021, at 01:16 am

Kohima: Yali village, one of the Chang villages under Tuensang district in Nagaland, came forward with a determination to vaccinate all its eligible citizens with the COVID-19 vaccine.

India fights COVID-19: Recovery rate increases to 95.26 percent

Jun 13, 2021, at 11:17 pm

New Delhi: India has reported 80,834 Daily New Cases in the last 24 hours. The country has recorded less than 1 lakh Daily New Cases for 6 continuous days now.

Coronavirus: Delhi reports 255 cases, 23 deaths

Jun 13, 2021, at 10:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The National Capital on Sunday reported 255 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours along with 23 related deaths.

More transparency needed in investigating coronavirus origins: WHO Director-General

Jun 13, 2021, at 05:46 pm

London/UNI: Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on China to cooperate In the ongoing investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus.

Researchers show that climate change, melting glaciers and hazards threaten the Third Pole

Jun 13, 2021, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Experts have been talking about the effects of climate change evident in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges, namely the Third Pole, especially after the recent natural disasters to hit the Himalayan region.

Covid19: Bikaner becomes first city in India to launch door-to-door vaccination

Jun 13, 2021, at 02:45 am

Bikaner/IBNS: Rajasthan's Bikaner is all set to become the first city in the country to launch door-to-door coronavirus vaccination, said media reports.

Covaxin: Bharat Biotech shares full data of all research studies 

Jun 12, 2021, at 11:14 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: Demonstrating its scientific commitment to data generation and data transparency, Bharat Biotech shared full data of all research studies of its Covaxin, India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine.

Chinese researchers say they found new batch of coronavirus in bats

Jun 12, 2021, at 10:52 pm

Beijing: Chinese researchers have claimed that they have found a new batch of coronavirus in bats, media reports said.

Two pythons rescued in Guwahati and Nagaon

Jun 12, 2021, at 05:40 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: Forest department officials had rescued a 10-feet long python at Maligaon area in Guwahati on Saturday.

Guterres: Vaccines should be considered 'global public goods'

Jun 12, 2021, at 04:41 pm

New York: Lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines should be considered “global public goods”, the UN chief told journalists on Friday, covering the G7 Summit of leading industrialized nations taking place in the United Kingdom.  

UNESCO report highlights need for greater investment, diversity in science

Jun 12, 2021, at 03:48 pm

New York: Although spending on science has risen worldwide, greater investment is needed in the face of growing crises, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recommended in a new report published on Friday.

India clocks 84332 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Jun 12, 2021, at 03:16 pm

New Delhi: India recorded 84,332 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the lowest daily count in the last 70 days, data released by the Ministry of Health revealed on Saturday.

US FDA denies India’s Covaxin emergency use approval; seeks additional clinical trial data

Jun 12, 2021, at 05:13 am

Hyderabad/UNI:India’s indigenous Covid vaccine ‘Covaxin’ developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech (BB), will be delayed to launch in the US market as US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked ‘Ocugen Inc ‘ the US partner of the BB, to pursue a biological Applications (BLA) path for ‘Covaxin,’ which is full approval.

Himachal Pradesh: 128 more on Covid ventilator, 2 dead in Kangra

Jun 12, 2021, at 01:36 am

Dharamshala/UNI: Two males including one senior citizen died in Kangra district on Friday due to the lethal novel Coronavirus taking the death toll to 997.

Security forces organize free medical camp and COVID-19 vaccination drive in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang

Jun 12, 2021, at 12:26 am

Itanagar: Jairampur Battalion of HQ IGAR (North) under Spear Corps organised a free medical checkup camp cum COVID-19 Awareness and Vaccination Drive in coordination with CHC, Jairampur for the residents of Kovin and Hankap Villages, Changlang District, Arunachal Pradesh.

Pakistan: Over 3 lakh patients fail to receive second dose of vaccine

Jun 11, 2021, at 11:37 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing a major trouble in the fight against COVID-19 as  around 300,000 recipients of the first dose never returned to receive their second jab of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Kolkata's Acropolis conducts walk-in vaccination with AMRI , Mukundapur

Jun 11, 2021, at 08:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Acropolis Mall in south Kolkata has joined hands with AMRI Mukundapur to organize safe covid vaccination drive on its premises from June 8.