New Delhi, July 29, 2020: Nestle on July 27th launched Yes! snack bars that would be containing 10 grams of plant protein derived from nuts and peas. It also claimed that the snack bars are made of ‘wholesome ingredients, are high in fiber, use no artificial colors or preservatives, are gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians.’ […]
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad has tied up with a Bengaluru-based company, Eyestem Research Private Limited, to take up research activities on coronavirus or COVID-19. Through this research collaboration, an attempt will be made to grow novel coronavirus in human cell lines, which will enable in vitro testing of potential drugs and […]
Amid lockdown many Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras(PMBJK) under the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers are accepting the orders for medicines on WhatsApp and e-mail, where on the basis of uploaded prescriptions medicines are delivered at the doorsteps of the patients. This novel move is ensuring use of technology for facilitating easier procurement of […]
Department of Biotechnology’s Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (DBT-CIAB) at Mohali, has planned a bouquet of research projects aimed at generating products that could be used for prevention, diagnosis or cure of for the deadly COVID 19 infection that is currently sweeping over the entire world. The plan has been designed so as to […]
The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar launched the All India Agri Transport Call Centre at a function in Krishi Bhavan today to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables in the current situation of lockdown due to the COVID-19 threat. The Call Centre numbers are 18001804200 and 14488. These numbers can be […]
In the wake of the Covid 19 outbreak, entire mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays an important role in maintaining optimum health. We all know that prevention is better than cure. While there is no medicine for COVID 19 as of now, it will be good to […]
N Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons, also joined forces with Chairman of Tata Trusts, Ratan Tata, and announced Rs. 1000 crore to battle pandemic COVID 19. In a statement to the press he said: “The current situation in India and other parts of the world owing to the impact of COVID 19 is very […]
The Prime Minister had announced at the Video Conference of SAARC Leaders on 15 March 2020 that health professionals of all SAARC member states could hold a video conference to carry forward collaboration in the common fight against Covid-19 at the practical level. As implementation of that announcement, a video conference of health professionals representing […]
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said today that India has made elaborate arrangements for the evacuation of 366 Indian citizens from Wuhan cityin response to the emergency situation that has arisen due to outbreak of Novel Coronavirus in China. A team of doctors, public health specialists and para medical staff have been sent […]
One positive case of Novel Coronavirus patient, of a student studying in Wuhan University, has been reported in Kerala. The patient has tested positive for Novel Coronavirus and is in isolation in the hospital. The patient is stable and is being closely monitored. Novel Coronavirus spreads: Government issues advice for travellers returning from China The […]
