New York Quickly Buries Unclaimed Bodies To Clear Space For More COVID-19 Victims
Authorities in New York, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the US, are burying unclaimed bodies quickly to clear space in the city’s morgues, where mortal remains of COVID-19 patients are piling up, according to a media report. A report in The New York Times said every Thursday was burial day on Hart Island, […]
Coronavirus in New York: A paramedic’s diary
As a senior paramedic in New York City, Anthony Almojera is used to being close to death. But nothing in his 17-year career could have prepared him for the outbreak of coronavirus. The state has now had more diagnosed cases of the virus than any single country. It has the grim distinction of being at […]
Covid-19: Karnataka extends lockdown by 2 weeks, throws in some relaxations
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced on Saturday that the statewide lockdown will be extended for another fortnight after April 14 but with certain relaxations to agricultural and industrial sectors to soften the impact on the economy. “The lockdown for the next two weeks will be different from what is being implemented currently. Agricultural and industrial […]
Covid-19: Researchers develop smart dustbins for contactless garbage disposal in hospitals
Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of the Covid-19 outbreak that has brought the world to a standstill. While people are practicing social distancing and staying indoor in order to keep themselves and others safe, healthcare professionals are aiding the Covid-19 patients as they recover. Now researchers have developed a smart dustbin that is aimed at helping these frontline […]
COVID-19: Maharashtra becomes third state to extend lockdown till April 30
After Odisha and Punjab, Maharashtra on Saturday became the third state to extend the lockdown till April 30 to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. The worst affected state in the country, Maharashtra today reported 92 more cases, taking the state’s tally of infected patients to 1,666. In a video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and […]
Div Com reviews un-interrupted supply of oxygen to district hospitals
1500 cylinders stored, additional supply to reach soon SRINAGAR, APRIL 11: In view of COVID-19 scare, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, today convened a meeting to review un-interrupted supply of Oxygen cylinders to district hospitals. Private suppliers informed the meeting that 1500 cylinders are already in the stores and additional supply will reach […]
Lt Governor briefs the PM about the control efforts of UT Administration to combat COVID-19 in J&K
JAMMU, APRIL 11: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today briefed the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, about the efforts of the UT Administration for management and containment of COVID-19 pandemic in Jammu and Kashmir. The Prime Minister was interacting with Chief Ministers and heads of all States/UTs through video conferencing to review the efforts of […]
Enforce 24×7 strict lock down: Advisor Baseer Khan to DCs
Two lakh N-95 masks, adequate ventilators to be dispatched soon; SKIMS to increase testing facility upto 1000 per-day SRINAGAR, APRIL 11: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor and overall Incharge of Coronavirus Control Efforts (CCE) in Kashmir division, Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed Deputy Commissioners to enforce 24×7 (round the clock) strict lock-down in their respective districts. […]
Rotary Club Rajouri hands over masks, sanitizers to District Administration
RAJOURI, APRIL 11: In a fight against corona virus, the Rotary Club Rajouri have joined hands with District Administration and provided Masks, N95, Triple layer masks, Sanitizers, Examination gloves, Shoe cover and Cap disposables. The Rotary Club Rajouri handed over the material to Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Nazir Sheikh for further distribution among the health workers […]
Security forces seize LMG, material used for making IEDs after encounter in J-K’s Kulgam
Security forces on Saturday seized a light machine gun and material used for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs) after an encounter with militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, police said. A cordon and search operation was launched by the security forces in Nandimarg in the Damhal Hanjipora area of the south Kashmir district during […]
