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08 May

India registers 4,187 new COVID-19 deaths; TN announces two-week full lockdown from 10 May

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The Tamil Nadu government has announced a two week "total lockdown" from May 10 amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. The order was issued a day after the state recorded its biggest day spike of over 26,000 new Covid infections.Chief Minister MK Stalin, in a statement, said that the lockdown was being enforced due to "unavoidable reasons". The decision, Mr Stalin added, was taken based on inputs received at a review meeting he had with district collectors on Friday, besides consultations with medical experts. "The total lockdown will be enforced from 4 am on May 10 to 4 am on…

07 May

Family and 5 year old kid seperated by the Covid crisis in India

editor0 CommentsHealthAustralia, Coronavirus, India, world

Dilin was unable to hold back his emotions when he talked about his young daughter, who he has not seen since November 2019. "I can certainly see the sorrow in her heart… she truly misses us," he told an Australian Senate committee on Friday. Johannah, 5, is one of at least 173 unaccompanied children who are stuck in India trying to return to Australia. She was staying with her grandparents when the pandemic struck and borders were closed. Johannah's parents tried to get her on government organised flights to Sydney but children younger than 14 are not allowed to travel…

07 May

New research shows how China’s emission tops all other countries

editor0 CommentsBusinessChina, pollution, world

China emits more greenhouse gas than the entire developed world combined, a new report has claimed. The research by Rhodium Group says China emitted 27% of the world's greenhouse gases in 2019. The US was the second-largest emitter at 11% while India was third with 6.6% of emissions, the think tank said. Scientists warn that without an agreement between the US and China it will be hard to avert dangerous climate change. China's emissions more than tripled over the previous three decades, the report from the US-based Rhodium Group added. The Asian giant has the world's largest population, so its…

07 May

Planning to visit Mars in the future? Here are the places you visit there

editor0 CommentsSikkimmars, science, space, world

Mars is a planet of vast contrasts — huge volcanoes, deep canyons, and craters that may or may not host running water. It will be an amazing location for future tourists to explore, once we put the first Red Planet colonies into motion. The landing sites for these future missions will likely need to be flat plains for safety and practical reasons, but perhaps they could land within a few days' drive of some more interesting geology. Here are some locations that future Martians could visit. Olympus Mons NASA/MOLA Science Team/ O. de Goursac, Adrian Lark Olympus Mons is the…

07 May

Delhi cops recover more than 100 oxygen concentrators from raids in more restaurants

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The Delhi Police on Friday raided two popular food joints in the city's iconic Khan Market and recovered over 100 oxygen concentrators, used for treatment of Covid patients, officials said on Friday.According to the police, 96 oxygen concentrators were recovered from Khan Chacha Restaurant, known for its melt-in-the mouth kebabs, and nine were seized from Town Hall restaurant, which specialises in pan Asian cuisine, in the Khan Market area. The government, in April, permitted import of oxygen concentrators for personal use till July 31, through post, courier or e-commerce portals under gift category, amid surge in COVID-19 cases in the…

07 May

A curfew will be imposed in Goa from May 9 to May 23, said CM Pramod Sawant

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On Friday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said Goa would impose a "strict, state-level" curfew from May 9 to May 23 , increased of covid-19 cases. Necessary items and grocery stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Medical stores will also be functional, Sawant said, adding that restaurant kitchens will be allowed to stay open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Goa on Thursday reported its highest daily tally so far with 3,869 COVID-19 cases that took the count of infections to 1,08,267, an official from the health department said. As many as 2,023 patients were discharged from…

07 May

Amazon Prime Video launches trailer of ‘The Last Hour’

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Amazon Prime Video unveiled the official trailer of The Last Hour. The Last Hour is its first-ever Indian supernatural crime series. It is packed with heavy doses of suspense, mystery and unexpected twists and turns. The upcoming show stars Sanjay Kapoor, Karma Takapa, Shahana Goswami, Shaylee Krishen, Raima Sen, Robin Tamang and Mandikini Goswami in prominent roles. The Last Hour will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on May 14. It is created, written and produced by Amit Kumar and Anupama Minz, and executive produced by Amit Kumar and Academy Award and four-time BAFTA award winner, Asif Kapadia.

07 May

Vi GIGAnet – fastest 4G network in Jan-March’21: Ookla

editor0 CommentsBusinessfastest 4G network, GIGAnet, Vi

GIGAnet from Vi has once again been verified as the fastest 4G network across India for the third consecutive quarter, by Ookla - the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile testing applications, data and analysis. Vi delivered the fastest 4G speeds compared to all other operators in Jan-March 2021 quarter, making it the only operator delivering fastest 4G speeds consistently for three consecutive quarters on a pan-India basis. In West Bengal, GIGAnet from Vi has topped the speed charts for average download speeds in key cities like Kolkata, Gangtok, Siliguri, Howrah, New Town, Durgapur, Darjeeling, Asansol, Burdwan, Haldia, Barrackpore,…

07 May

J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. launches new division ‘RENOVA’

editor0 CommentsHealthJBCPL, Nephrology segment

RENOVA - J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited announces its foray into the area of Nephrology with this new dedicated division which will endeavour to serve patients who are under treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The RENOVA division will focus exclusively on comprehensive renal care ranging from the management of hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease to End-stage renal disease. After successfully becoming one of the leading player in Hypertension with brands like Cilacar and Nicardia, JBCPL has now begun to also focus on patients with CKD. With the introduction of this new division and patient-centric initiatives, JBCPL can help address…

07 May

ESL Steel supplies oxygen for Punjab and Bihar

editor0 CommentsSikkimCOVID-19 pandemic, ESL Steel Limited, for Punjab and Bihar, medical oxygen supply

A national steel player in the Vedanta Group, ESL Steel Limited has registered its plant at Siyaljori near Bokaro for liquid medical oxygen supply based on the requirements of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) and Steel Ministry. The Vedanta Group has aligned with the government’s initiatives to supplement its efforts in tackling the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like other group companies, ESL Steel Limited has also stepped in to augment oxygen supplies to COVID-19 patients as part of its Vedanta Cares initiative. ESL is committed to deliver liquid oxygen via a green corridor in the…