Bhumi Pednekar has tested positive for COVID-19. In a note, the beautiful actress informed her fans and followers and said: “I have tested positive for COVID-19. As of today, I have mild symptoms, but I am feeling ok and have isolated myself. I am following the protocol given by my doctor and health professionals.” Bhumi […]
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Paresh Rawal tests positive for COVID 19, even after taking vaccine
New Delhi, March 27, 2021: Actor Paresh Rawal has tested positive for coronavirus. The actor himself informed his fans in a social media post late on Friday. He had received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on March 9, 2021. V for vaccines. ! Thanks to All the Doctors and Nurses and the front line […]
Details of Ayurvedic therapies for COVID-19 in India
New Delhi, March 16, 2021: Ministry of AYUSH has formed an Inter-disciplinary AYUSH R&D Task Force chaired by Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan and having representation from scientists including Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Biotechnology(DBT), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and AYUSH Institutions. The Interdisciplinary […]
Hindu temples reopen in Harare after COVID-19 shut-downs
New Delhi, March 6, 2021: Two Hindu temples in Harare (Zimbabwe), run by The Hindoo Society Harare (HSH), which have been closed for few months due to COVID-19, have opened again on March three with various protocols. Temperature of each person entering the premises of the Hindoo Society will be taken and hands will be sanitized […]
Present increase in platform ticket prices at some stations is a “Temporary” measure
New Delhi, March 6, 2021: Hike in price of platform ticket is a temporary measure says the Ministry of Railways that claimed that it is a field activity undertaken by railway administration in the interest of safety of passengers and to prevent overcrowding at stations. Deterring more persons to visit station, the platform ticket charges are […]
Phase 3 Clinical Trial of COVAXIN, developed by ICMR & Bharat Biotech, shows 81% efficacy
New Delhi, March 4, 2021: Phase 3 results of the COVAXIN, developed by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)in partnership with Bharat BiotechInternational Limited (BBIL),has shown an interim vaccine efficacy of 81% in preventing Covid-19. The Phase 3 trial,jointly initiated by ICMR and BBIL in mid-November 2020,was conducted in a total of 25,800 individualsacross 21 […]
Study: Reduction of heavy metal pollution during COVID-19 pandemic in the Ganga water
New Delhi, February 11, 2021: Efforts to minimize industrial wastewater can substantially reduce heavy metal pollution in the Ganga water in a short time span of a few months, a study carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic has shown. The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown provided a team of scientists from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur a rare […]
India launches Mission COVID Suraksha to accelerate Indian COVID-19 vaccine
New Delhi, November 30, 2020: The Government of India (GOI) has announced the third stimulus package of Rs. 900 Crore for the Mission COVID Suraksha- The Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Mission. This grant will be provided to the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) for Research & Development of Indian COVID-19 vaccines. The COVID-19 Vaccine development Mission with […]
PM Modi speaks to the UK PM Boris Johnson on vaccine development
New Delhi, November 28, 2020: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson and discussed vaccine development. The two leaders exchanged thoughts about the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and reviewed the promising cooperation between India and UK in the area of vaccine development […]
Indo-Brazil cooperation in economic recovery efforts discussed
New Delhi, November 12, 2020: External Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar held a virtual meeting with Minister of External Relations of Brazil, Ambassador Ernesto Araujo on 11 November 2020. The Ministers had an extensive exchange of views and agreed to further strengthen their cooperation in global affairs. The Ministers discussed opportunities to strengthen the India-Brazil […]