Yogi Adityanath: ‘No dearth of possibilities in UP, we can give immediate employment to 15 lakh people’
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath speaks to Liz Mathew about the steps taken by the state government to contain the spread of coronavirus, protecting health workers and helping stranded migrant labourers. Excerpts: Uttar Pradesh, despite being the most populous state, has so far been able to contain the spread of the virus to an extent. […]
CDC, top US health body, adds six new symptoms to COVID-19 list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new possible symptoms for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Previously, the US’ top health body had declared fever, cough, and shortness of breath as the symptoms. The new possible symptoms, as updated by the CDC, include chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and […]
Modi focuses on reviving economy in chat with CMs, but warns Covid cases will spike in June
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said the economy needs reviving and hinted at easing restrictions after 3 May when the lockdown is scheduled to end, but also warned chief ministers that there could be a spike in Covid-19 cases in June-July and asked them to be prepared. In a video conference with chief ministers, the fourth […]
Explained: Where does COVID-19 virus first strike? Study pinpoints two cell types in nose
LAST WEEK, scientists reported that they have identified two specific types of cells in the nose as the likely initial infection points for SARS-CoV2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (briefly reported in The Indian Express, April 25). A look at how this adds to the emerging knowledge about the new virus: Was the mechanism of infection not already known? Yes, […]
130 Crore Indians Our Own’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Urges For Helping All Without Discrimination
As the country faces the coronavirus pandemic, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday cautioned against forces inimical to India’s interests taking advantage of the situation, exhorted all to help those affected without any discrimination and stressed on developing a self-reliant economy. “We have to be patient and calm. There should be no fear or anger […]
PM Modi to address Mann Ki Baat shortly, focus likely on Covid-19 situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday as the country continues to be in a lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic. He is expected to inform the people about the progress in the fight against Covid-19 disease and his views on the […]
3 models for online college exams: all with web cam
UNIVERSITIES and colleges across the country are likely to be presented with three models next week for holding their semester-end (or year-end) examinations online. They can administer a subjective-type written assessment, a multiple-choice test or a case study/project-based evaluation — all under the watchful eyes of web cameras. The three models for online assessment are […]
Don’t pin hopes on summer, social distancing still best Covid ‘vaccine’, says Harsh Vardhan
New Delhi: There isn’t strong enough evidence that indicates that the high temperatures in summer could help limit the spread of coronavirus, said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Friday, adding that countries with hot weather have reported Covid-19 cases too. “Some people hope that outbreaks of the new coronavirus will wane as temperature rises, but pandemics often don’t […]
Shashi Tharoor: Modi govt wasted money on faulty Chinese Covid tests ignoring Indian options
The growing storm over the time and money wasted by the Narendra Modi government in procuring rapid antibody testing kits for coronavirus from China, which have now demonstrated a mere 5 per cent accuracy rate, points to serious failures of policy and decision-making on the part of the government and its favoured medical agency, the Indian Council […]
Covid-19 lockdown: Govt allows shops to reopen. Here’s what will open and what won’t
All neighbourhood shops in residential areas, except those inside malls, have now been allowed to open during the lockdown but with certain conditions by the government. In a late-night order on Friday, the Union ministry of home affairs said the new instructions will not apply to hotspots or containment zones in the country. The Delhi government […]
