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Consider imposing Lockdown to Tackle 2nd wave of COVID: Supreme Court to Centre and States
3May By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments
COVID

Consider imposing Lockdown to Tackle 2nd wave of COVID: Supreme Court to Centre and States

Amid the rapid rise in CoronaVirus cases, the Supreme Court has urged the Center and the states to consider imposing a lockdown to break the chain in the interest of public welfare. https://twitter.com/LiveLawIndia/status/1388901405503627269?s=20 It directed the Central Government to re-issue its initiatives and protocols, including the availability of oxygen, availability, and pricing of vaccines, and availability of essential medicines at affordable prices. A three-member SC bench, comprising Justice D Y Chandrachud, Justice L Nageswara Rao, and Justice Ravindra Bhat said, “We are cognizant of the socio-economic impact of a lockdown, specifically, on the marginalized communities… thus, in case the measure of a lockdown is imposed, arrangements must be made beforehand to cater to the...
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Remembering Guru Tegh Bahadur and His Supreme Sacrifice on his 400th Birth Anniversary: Quotes| Status
1May By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments
Culture

Remembering Guru Tegh Bahadur and His Supreme Sacrifice on his 400th Birth Anniversary: Quotes| Status

On May 1 this year, the holy occasion of Guru Tegh Bahadur 400th Prakash Parv is being marked. The day is celebrated prominently by the people of the Sikh community as it is the birth anniversary of the 9th Sikh Guru. He is also considered highly learned and has also made a great contribution to the Sikh holy book Sri Guru Granth Sahib. His other works include15 ragas, 782 compositions, and 116 shabads. Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi. His death anniversary is observed on November 24 as Shaheedi Divas. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1388330604505141252?s=20 Also, read | Despite Covid-19 Vaccine Shortage, India Started Vaccination for 18 and Above Who was Guru Tegh Bahadur? Guru Tegh Bahadur was the youngest son of the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobi...
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India may face COVID-19 Vaccine shortage till July End- ISB
30Apr By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments
Business

India may face COVID-19 Vaccine shortage till July End- ISB

As India prepares to vaccinate every citizen over the age of 18 and under 44 years of age against COVID-19 since May, the Indian School of Business (ISB) has said that the current supply of jabs (vaccine) level is not very good, the inoculation rate was also seen in the first week of April. In its presentation to Niti Aayog recently, ISB also indicated that many states will continue to experience vaccine shortages till July. Also, read | Delhi Doesn’t have Sufficient Doses for Age Group Under 18 - 44 years According to this presentation, in the first week of April, an average of 34.6 lakh vaccinations was done per day. This figure includes both those who received the first dose and those who received the second dose. ISB's presentation on COVID-19 vaccine shortage and related issues ...
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Maharashtra Lockdown extended to 15 May
29Apr By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments
COVID

Maharashtra Lockdown extended to 15 May

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday (April 28) extended the lockdown-like curbs in the state till May 15 to contain the spread of the COVID-19 infection state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said. https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1387361841983016962?s=20https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1387361841983016962?s=20 He said that all the members of the cabinet who attended the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray worked for such expansion. All members of the Maharashtra cabinet are of the view that the current COVID-19 restrictions "Maharashtra Lockdown" should be extended for the next 15 days, Tope told reporters. Today, the number (of daily affairs) is more than 60,000. There is some stability. We had previously estimated that (daily) cases may exceed 70,000. But this ...
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6.4 Magnitude Earthquake strikes near Sonitpur Assam: Photos| Videos
28Apr By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments
news

6.4 Magnitude Earthquake strikes near Sonitpur Assam: Photos| Videos

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Assam and adjoining areas, including Bhutan, on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology said. https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1387252866100862977?s=20 The earthquake hit Sonitpur, Assam, but tremors were also felt in Assam’s capital city, Guwahati, in the morning hours on Wednesday. Vigorous tremors were felt in the North-East as well as parts of North Bengal. While there is no news of anyone being injured, the photos come from broken walls and windows,  walls developing cracks. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Dhekiajuli town, 140 km (86 miles) north of Guwahati. The earthquake struck at 7:51 am at a depth of 17 km from the surface. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he spoke with Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and ...
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PM Modi Speaks with Biden on the Phone and Discussed over COVID-19 situation and supply of COVID-19 vaccine raw materials
27Apr By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments
COVID

PM Modi Speaks with Biden on the Phone and Discussed over COVID-19 situation and supply of COVID-19 vaccine raw materials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to US President Joe Biden on Monday and discussed the importance of a smooth and efficient supply chain of COVID-19 vaccine raw materials in a telephone conversation. Narendra Modi tweeted https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1386723540678807552?s=20 US President Joe Biden tweeted https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1386746809431830536?s=20 Also, read | Covid-19: Why Center Advises to Wear Masks Even at Home Important points from Modi, Biden discussion on COVID-19 situation President Biden conveyed solidarity with India and affirmed that the United States was determined to support India’s India’s efforts by quickly deploying resources such as therapeutics, ventilators, and identifying sources of raw materials to be made available for the man...
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US defends restrictions on Export of COVID-19 Vaccine raw materials says “Americans First”
24Apr By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments
COVID, Politics

US defends restrictions on Export of COVID-19 Vaccine raw materials says “Americans First”

COVID-US defends restrictions on the export of key raw materials for the manufacture of the COVID-19 vaccine, which threatened to slow India's vaccination campaign, a senior State Department official has said that the Biden administration's first obligation is to protect the American people needs. https://twitter.com/RaquelC91238869/status/1384910112188510208?s=20 US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act on February 5 US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act on 5 February to restrict the export of raw materials of the COVID-19 vaccine to boost domestic vaccine production. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar raised the matter with Secretary of State Antony Blinken when he spoke on 19 April, and it was also taken up by Indian envoy Taranjit Singh San...
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In this COVID-19 situation Wastage of Single Dose of Vaccine is Criminal Crime- Delhi High Court
23Apr By Nikita Dhyani1 Comment
COVID

In this COVID-19 situation Wastage of Single Dose of Vaccine is Criminal Crime- Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed its concern over the wastage of the COVID-19 vaccine and said that the wastage of the vaccine is Criminal Waste. https://twitter.com/LiveLawIndia/status/1384686254185320453?s=20 Vaccine wastage, which is life-saving, is a criminal waste. We instruct the government to look into the situation to allow full use of the vaccine, ”the High Court said while hearing a petition related to the COVID-19 status in the national capital. Key Points The court expressed concern over the lack of medical oxygen and lack of some oxygen at various places. Delhi government counsel Rahul Mehra told the court that one company, Inox, has stopped supplying oxygen to Delhi and sent it to another state. The court has asked the owner/managing director of IN...
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PM Modi holds High-Level meeting amid Oxygen crisis to Ensure the fastest Transportation of Oxygen Supply
22Apr By Nikita Dhyani1 Comment
COVID, news

PM Modi holds High-Level meeting amid Oxygen crisis to Ensure the fastest Transportation of Oxygen Supply

According to an official statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review oxygen supply across India and discussed ways to boost its availability. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1347859504931590146?s=20 Key Points The PM was informed about how the supply of oxygen supply to the states is continuously increasing. Against the current demand from 20 states of 6,785 MT of liquid medical oxygen, the Center has allocated 6,822 MT a day to these states since 22 April. In his address to the nation on Tuesday, the PM acknowledged the rapid rise in demand for oxygen and assured the nation that the Center, states, and private companies are working hard to ensure that it is available as soon as possible. Also, read | When a Covid Patient Needs...
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