COVID-19 virus infects human intestinal cells, finds study
The novel coronavirus can infect and replicate in cells that line the inside of the human intestines, according to a study that could explain why some patients with COVID-19 experience gastrointestinal symptoms. The finding, published in the journal Science, shows that the intestines are a target organ for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Studies have shown that the virus enters epithelial […]
From Gujarat to Madhya Pradesh, BJP CMs are letting Modi down in fight against Covid
There are three factors that should keep the supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party cheerful even amid Covid-19 outbreak: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at the peak of his popularity; Union home minister Amit Shah continues to run the party by proxy; and the opposition parties, as usual, are in disarray. And yet the mood in the ruling […]
AIIMS PG 2020 entrance examination schedule released, check details
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday released the revised schedule of the AIIMS PG Entrance examinations for the July 2020 session on its official website. Candidates can check the revised schedule for the AIIMS PG entrance examination online at aiimsexam.org. As per the revised schedule, AIIMS will be conducting the PG entrance examination […]
Lockdown 3.0 begins from today with more relaxations, some curbs: All you need to know
The extended Covid-19 lockdown announced by the Centre comes into force today. The 40-day nationwide lockdown has been extended by two week – until May 17 – but some relaxations are allowed. These relaxations will come into force from Monday. Here is a list of what’s banned and what is allowed from today: Travel by […]
Congress will pay for rail travel of every needy migrant worker: Sonia Gandhi
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday attacked the government for charging train tickets from migrant labourers going back to their homes and announced that her party will bear the cost for the rail travel of all such workers stranded due to the coronavirus lockdown. In a statement, she said it is disturbing that the central […]
After Facebook, Silver Lake invests Rs 5,656 crore in Jio Platforms
Within days of Facebook’s Rs 43,574 crore deal, Silver Lake – one of the world’s largest tech investors – on Monday agreed to invest Rs 5,655.75 crore to buy a 1.15 per cent stake in billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s digital unit that houses India’s youngest but biggest telecom firm. The investment in Jio Platforms is at a […]
Video Of J&K Family Carrying Woman’s Body On Stretcher Triggers Protests
Anantnag: A family in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district was forced to carry the body of pregnant woman on a stretcher on Sunday after hospital authorities allegedly refused to give her an ambulance. The incident has triggered protests in the area, with people shouting slogans, demanding justice and action against doctors. The woman’s family alleges […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
35 new positive cases reported today, 287 cases recovered till date in JK JAMMU, MAY 03: The Government Sunday informed that 35 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 01 from Jammu division and 34 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to […]
Div Com visits Kulgam, reviews COVID-19 containment measures
Inspects Quarantine centers, Takes stock of arrangements in place KULGAM, MAY 03: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, today visited Kulgam district to take stock of the ground situation amid COVID-19 outbreak and to review the measures being taken by District Administration for containment of the deadly Corona virus. He was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner […]
Advisor Baseer Khan calls for institutional coordination to fight COVID-19
SRINAGAR, MAY 03: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, who is overall in-charge of coronavirus control efforts in Kashmir, on Sunday, urged for institutional coordination among various health institutions to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Advisor said this during a meeting held here to review the various measures being put in place […]
