INDIA
Less than day's stock of Covishield left for 18-44 age group: AAP
"This is a matter of great concern for the people of Delhi because a lot of young people in the age group of 18-44 want to get vaccinated. And as we have seen in the second wave, the youth has been affected in large numbers. Not only have they been infected, but also hospitalised, and many deaths too have occurred. That's why it is important that Delhi gets its vaccination stock at the earliest," Aatishi said.
Delhi reports 3,231 new Covid cases, lowest since April 2
The national capital's cumulative case count now stands at 14,09,950, while 233 fatalities in the last 24 hours mounted its overall death toll to 22,579, the bulletin said. About 58,744 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, 7,829 less than Wednesday's figures of 66,573. The positivity rate dropped further to 5.50 per cent on Thursday from 5.78 per cent a day earlier.
LG dismisses Davinder Singh from J&K government service
Together with the suspended Dy.SP, the government also ordered dismissal of two teachers from government service for working against the security of the state.
'From wherever in the world': Delhi HC tells Centre to get adequate black fungus drugs
A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh said: "You have to get the medicine from wherever in the world. You have to take steps right now."
Covaxin production to be ramped up by 200 million doses
The manufacturing capacities for India's first indigenous Covid vaccine have been ramped up at Chiron Behring Vaccines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharat Biotech at Ankleshwar, Gujarat.
Mamata's action regrettable, condemnable: Ravi Shankar Prasad
It is learnt that Banerjee did not allow the district magistrate of North 24 Parganas to speak at the meeting. The BJP claimed that Banerjee said she will speak but Banerjee said she was insulted as a Chief Minister.
'We will chase you': Delhi HC tells govts to set up oxygen buffer stock
Warning that the drop in Covid-19 cases in Delhi should not be taken as a signal to relax vigilance, the Delhi High Court on Thursday said the authorities concerned should take steps to create a buffer stock of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in the city.
Vijayan enters record books for being sworn-in as CM for second straight term
The LDF comfortably retained power, winning a record 99 seats in the 140-member Assembly and leaving the Congress-led united Democratic Front, which was hopeful of returning to power, with only 41
Now, get a Covid test at home in 15 minutes for Rs 250!
Named 'CoviSelf', the country's first Covid-19 home-test kit, priced at Rs 250, has been developed by Mylab Discovery Solutions, Pune, and will hit the markets within a few days. The company had also given India its first RT-PCR Test kit last year which is now commonly used for Covid-19 tests.
Devise Covid strategy in rural, urban specific way: PM to DMs
Noting that coronavirus has made their job more demanding and challenging, the Prime Minister urged everyone to ensure full commitment to fight the pandemic. The Prime Minister expressed his views while interacting with the state and district officials on the Covid-19 situation through a video conference.
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