Teen shooting star Manu Bhaker has admitted that the Indian shooting contingent were in red hot form before the COVID-19 outbreak wreaked havoc and brought the world to the standstill. The 18-year old pistol shooter, who was one of the medal hopefuls in Tokyo Olympics, said while health comes first she is disappointed at the […]
The rapid testing kits, which were supposed to be here on April 5, and then April 10, will now be here by April 15, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Monday, commenting on what could well be the lynchpin of the next phase of India’s strategy to combat the coronavirus disease — […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): It is possible for a pregnant woman who is positive for COVID-19 to pass on the virus to her child, the ICMR has said, laying down norms both for the care of the mother and the child in such instances. The guidelines also call for the use of personal protective equipment for hospital staff, especially […]
Recent decision of UT administration to halt hundreds of years old practice of Darbar Move in Jammu and Kashmir has raised concerns in various political quarters especially in Kashmir valley. The concerns put forth by Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in series of tweets is not foolish or childish as described by BJP. Omar Abdullah […]
As nearly 30 projects across the globe strive to produce a vaccine for Covid-19 soon, Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at the University of Oxford, believes that it could be available by September, calling for large-scale production facilities to be in place soon. Gilbert, who reiterated the projected availability by September on Monday, said clinical […]
Spain, one of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus, is beginning to ease strict lockdown measures that have brought its economy to a standstill. People in manufacturing, construction and some services are being allowed to return to work, but must stick to strict safety guidelines. The rest of the population must still remain at […]
New Delhi: Several foreign diplomats and embassies have claimed the Narendra Modi government’s strict lockdown guidelines being enforced on them is in violation of the Vienna Convention even as the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory asking them to “strictly follow lockdown guidelines”, ThePrint has learnt. Some of them have urged the government to issue […]
As most parts of India seek a seamless supply of essential goods in the midst of the countrywide lockdown to fight COVID-19, the central question that assumes importance is – what are the conditions under which the labour force is meeting the demand of mass production and delivery at low costs? The national lockdown came […]
SRINAGAR, APRIL 13 (KNS): With the start of tele classes and e-learning initiatives, the students of government schools in Jammu and Kashmir will be able to study at home during the lockdown announced to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). To ensure that students continue their education, the School Education Department had already distributed assignments […]
Srinagar, April 13 (KNS): Besides extending the lock-down, CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has urged the government to go for intensive testing, social distancing and address livelihood issues on priority in its fight against controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement issued to KNS reads, the government must increase testing, equip our health workers and address […]