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Opening of Zojila Pass poses new COVID challenge in Kargil; closure causes scarcity of essentials

Closure of route created a scarcity of essential commodities but the threat of COVID looms large after highway reopens.

Apr 22, 2021

Gurugram hospital's SOS to allow oxygen tanker stuck in Rajasthan

With the second wave of Covid-19 gripping the country, the demand for oxygen has increased drastically due to shortness of breath, which is a major symptom among Covid positive patients.

Apr 22, 2021

Amid COVID, Indonesian submarine Nanggala goes missing; India is helping

The Indian Navy's Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) departed from Visakhapatnam to support the Indonesian Navy in Search and Rescue efforts for KRI Nanggala.

Apr 22, 2021

Amid shortage, 'Oxygen Enrichment' technology to help meet demand; how it works [details]

CSIR-CMERI has developed 'Oxygen Enrichment' technology which has been transferred virtually to Apollo Computing Laboratories, Kushaiguda, Hyderabad to meet the oxygen demand and minimize the supply chain problem.

Apr 22, 2021

Flushing public toilets propels Covid virus 5 feet up in air [details]

Respiratory droplets are the most prominent source of transmission for Covid-19. However, flushing a toilet can generate large quantities of microbe-containing aerosols depending on the design, water pressure or flushing power of the toilet at public restrooms, an Indian-origin researchers-led study has warned.

Apr 22, 2021

Robbers with full PPE kit loot J&K Bank; escape with Rs 6 lakh cash [details]

When locals present there tried to catch the robbers, a gunman fired some shots in the air to create panic before running away from the spot - all while wearing full PPE kits.

Apr 22, 2021

COVID victim woman's dead body robbed of jewellery: Family alleges [details]

In a shocking incident that has come to light, a private hospital in Delhi is accused of robbing gold jewellery off of COVID victim's dead body.

Apr 22, 2021

New Covid shield; this simple technique could double protection against pandemic

On April 21, India witnessed more than 3,14,000 Covid positive cases and 2,104 coronavirus-related deaths

Apr 22, 2021

Grim Situation: Karnataka asks private hospitals to handover 80% facilities for Covid patients

Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Thursday said that the state government now wants private hospitals to allot 80 per cent of beds including their critical care facility as the state is facing severe health crisis.

Apr 22, 2021

Over 300 passengers flee Silchar airport to avoid mandatory Covid test

Over 300 passengers, who had arrived at Assam's Silchar airport, escaped the mandatory testing for Covid-19, officials said on Thursday.

Apr 22, 2021

Hackers hit Apple in $50M ransomware attack via MacBook supplier

Russia-based hackers have hit Apple in a $50 million ransomware attack via a Taiwan-based company that manufactures MacBooks and other products for the Cupertino-based iPhone maker, the media reported.

Apr 22, 2021

India's cumulative vaccination coverage exceeds 13.23 crores

As per the provisional report till 7am, over 22 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the last 24 hours and 13.23 crore vaccine doses have been administered through 19,28,118 sessions according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Apr 22, 2021

Fugitive Nityananda shuts borders of his fictitious "Kailasa"; wants to keep COVID out

It was in 2019 that fugitive Nithyananda fled to Kailasa after getting involved in a sexual assault case

Apr 22, 2021

India plans to import oxygen containers, press IAF into service

India is deliberating on importing oxygen containers and equipment from friendly foreign nations to address the oxygen crisis faced by the country in the middle of the raging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Apr 22, 2021

Amarnath Yatra registration suspended due to COVID; may restart soon [details]

Amarnath Yatra 2021 registrations have been suspended in wake of the rising COVID-19 cases in the country. More details here.

Apr 22, 2021