INDIA
Ashoka Hotel to be used as Covid facility for Delhi HC judges, families
"100 rooms of Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi, will be used for setting up of a Covid health facility for the use of Hon'ble Justices and other judicial officers of Delhi High Court and their families and place at the disposal of Primus Hospital, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, with immediate effect," said a circular issued by the Delhi government.
US supplies of AstraZeneca vaccine to India could take 'weeks'
Approximately 10 million doses "could be released if and when FDA gets gives us concurrence, which could happen in the coming weeks", a senior Biden administration official told reporters at a briefing, where IANS was present.
PM Modi discusses Covid situation with President Biden, thanks him for aid
The PMO said the two leaders discussed the Covid-19 situation in their countries, including India's ongoing efforts to contain the second wave "through expedited vaccination efforts, and ensuring supply of critical medicines, therapeutics and healthcare equipment".
Maharashtra Covid cases, deaths fall, state tally crosses 43 lakh
The state recorded 524 deaths -- down from the highest 832 on Sunday, taking up its toll to 65,284 now, the worst in the country. Dropping below the 50,000 mark in over a fortnight, from the record high of 68,631 (April 18), the daily case tally was 48,700, taking the cumulative total to 43,43,727.
Mizoram forest fire: PM assures CM of all help
After discussing with the Mizoram CM, Modi tweeted: "Spoke to Mizoram CM Mr. Zoramthanga and took stock of the situation arising due to forest fires in parts of the state. Assured all possible support from the Centre in overcoming this crisis. We all pray for the safety and wellbeing of the people of Mizoram."
Incentivise investments in health sector, Supriya Sule to Sitharaman
In her three-page letter listing 15 policy suggestions, Sule drew Sitharaman's attention to the heartbreaking scenes witnessed outside hospitals where patients struggle to find beds or dying gasping for oxygen. Sule cited how the country is witnessing "an unprecedented pandemic," but the country's health infrastructure is being exposed as inadequate to tackle the challenge.
EC responsible for Covid upsurge in country: Mamata
Earlier in the day, the Madras high court had observed that the EC was "singularly responsible" for the second wave of Covid-19 and that the poll body's officials could be "booked for murder" for allowing political rallies amid the pandemic.
After O2, RIL to provide 875 beds for Covid-hit in Mumbai
Strengthening collaboration with the Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital (HNRFH) will manage a 650-bed facility at the National Sports Club of India (NSCI). This will include takeover of the management of the 550-bed ward from May 1 and creation of another 100 ICU beds from May 15, said a RF spokesperson.
CBIC sets up helpdesk to expedite Covid related imports
"Queries and requests are being received by the department from various quarters. These relate to availability of duty exemption benefits, clearance procedures, registration requirements from various ministries etc. In order to streamline this process and cater to all the queries and grievances of the trade, a dedicated cell has been set up by the CBIC," a Finance Ministry release said.
Rs 8,180 cr transferred into Punjab farmers' accounts via DBT: Centre
About Rs 8,180 crore has already been transferred directly into the accounts of Punjab farmers', the statement said. In the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2021-22, the government of India is continuing to procure Rabi crops at MSP from the farmers as per the existing Price Support Scheme.
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