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Here’s everything you should know about the self-testing Covid RAT Kits:

Here’s everything you should know about the self-testing Covid RAT Kits:

Dr Md Shakeel Ahmed, head emergency medicine, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, says that according to ICMR, individuals who test positive using the home testing kit may be considered as true positives, and no-repeat testing is required. It should be noted the self-use test can be used by symptomatic individuals and immediate contacts of confirmed cases, as per ICMR guidelines. Users of this test will not need sample collection by a healthcare professional. This will also ease pressure on overburdened labs and reduce delays in testing. Here's answering some more of your questions regarding the kits: How does the home-testing kit…
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IAF keeps 36 vehicles on standby for Cyclone ‘Yaas’ in West Bengal and Odisha

IAF keeps 36 vehicles on standby for Cyclone ‘Yaas’ in West Bengal and Odisha

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said cyclone "Yaas' is expected to cross the West Bengal and north Odisha coasts by May 26 evening with a wind speed ranging 155-165 kmph and gusting to 185 kmph. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has kept 11 transport aircraft and 25 helicopters ready to carry out humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations as part of preparations to deal with the situation arising out of Cyclone Yaas, officials said on Sunday. The IAF airlifted 21 tonnes of relief materials and 334 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel to Kolkata and Port Blair from three…
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Shilpa shetty got her home sanitized after her family recovered from Covid.

Shilpa shetty got her home sanitized after her family recovered from Covid.

It was indeed a tough time for Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty when her whole family including her children - 9-year-old Viaan and 1-year-old Samisha tested positive for COVID-19. But, as they have battled the corona fight, Shilpa is getting her residence sanitised! The 'Dhadkan' star took to her Instagram story and shared a glimpse of the post-COVID recovery sanitisation taking place at her residence. This process took place a day after Shilpa celebrated her son Viaan's 9th birthday. On her Instagram handle, she posted a sweet throwback video shot when her son was four years old. Along with the video,…
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Indian Medical Association demands action against Ramdev for calling allopathy ‘stupid science’

Indian Medical Association demands action against Ramdev for calling allopathy ‘stupid science’

On Saturday, the Indian Medical Association(IMA) demanded the central government to take action against yoga guru Ramdev after he allegedly called allopathy a “stupid science” and also for blaming it for the death of Covid patients. IMA HQs Press Release on 22.05.2021 pic.twitter.com/rrc1LXA24n— Indian Medical Association (@IMAIndiaOrg) May 22, 2021 The IMA said Ramdev’s  “unlearned” comments could mislead people. On the other hand, the Haridwar-based Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust, of which Ramdev is the founder, said the remarks were taken out of context.
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Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor said he ‘keeps a respectful boundary’ and does what girlfriend Malaika Arora is ‘comfortable with’.

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor said he ‘keeps a respectful boundary’ and does what girlfriend Malaika Arora is ‘comfortable with’.

Though Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora have often shared glimpses of their bond via photos on Instagram, they never  talked about each other in public. In a recent interview, Arjun opened up about dating Malaika. Talking about Malaika, he told Film Companion, “I don’t try and be overtly talkative about my personal life, because I feel you should respect your partner, and there is a past there… And I’ve been in that situation where I’ve seen things pan out publicly and it’s not always very nice, because there are kids affected.”  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Malaika Arora…
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The landfall of the cyclone, named ‘Yaas’, is expected around May 26

The landfall of the cyclone, named ‘Yaas’, is expected around May 26

The current ‘low pressure area’ over Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify into a “very severe cyclonic storm” on May 25 and will reach north Bay of Bengal near West Bengal and adjoining north Odisha and Bangladesh coasts around May 26 morning, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its update on Saturday. Warm water temperatures and light wind shear over the northern Bay of Bengal can allow this tropical low to continue to strengthen through the rest of the weekend and into the beginning of next week. The landfall of the cyclone, named ‘Yaas’, is expected around…
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Reserve Bank of India transfer Rs 99,122 crore as surplus to the Centre

Reserve Bank of India transfer Rs 99,122 crore as surplus to the Centre

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will transfer Rs 99,122 crore as surplus to the Centre for the nine months ended March 31, 2021. The central bank, which has followed a July-June accounting year, is transitioning to an April-March accounting year from this fiscal. The surplus is 73.5 per cent higher than the Rs 57,128 crore payout last year. But it works out to an increase of 131.34 per cent over a proportionate payout of Rs 42,846 crore in the nine-month period of the previous year. The amount being transferred is the highest since 2018-19 when the…
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Cyclone Yaas threat: CMC takes precautionary measures

Cyclone Yaas threat: CMC takes precautionary measures

The Calcutta Municipal Corporation convened meetings with CESC and disaster management agencies throughout Thursday. The approach was different from last year — 36 hours had passed after Amphan when the CMC convened a coordination meeting to restore normality in the city. Personnel of the National Disaster Response Force will be kept on high alert from May 25, a day before the cyclone is tipped to hit land, officials said.The coastal districts of Gangetic Bengal are set to get rainfall, accompanied by gusts of wind, from May 25 as Cyclone Yaas nears the Bengal coast, the Met office said on Friday.…
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Puja Mandap on Golf Club Road in Kolkata is now a safe home for COVID-19 patients

Puja Mandap on Golf Club Road in Kolkata is now a safe home for COVID-19 patients

Atlanta Club puja committee from Kolkata has converted their puja mandap into a safe home. The puja committee has said that they are possibly the first club in the whole of India to turn into a critical care unit and not just an isolation center. A few days ago, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with the puja committees of Kolkata, urged them to help in the fight against COVID-19. Meanwhile, Atalanta, a typical neighborhood club, which in normal times holds Durga Puja and various other cultural events, and which has now turned into a full-fledged COVID-19…
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Happy Birthday Suhana Khan:Mom Gauri Khan wishes with a beautiful message

Happy Birthday Suhana Khan:Mom Gauri Khan wishes with a beautiful message

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's daughter Suhana Khan, who is one of the most-loved star kids among the fans, has turned 21 today. While we are expecting an adorable post of King Khan for her daughter on social media, mom Gauri Khan has shared a glamorous of pic of Suhana to wish her with a beautiful message, which reads, "Happy birthday.... you are loved today , tomorrow and always ." The birthday girl replied with a message, "I love you View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gauri Khan (@gaurikhan) Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is currently busy with the…
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