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https://twitter.com/indiannavy/status/1388131230319742981?s=20 With the country facing a severe scarcity of medical oxygen and as a result of a massive increase in new Covid-19 cases, the Indian Navy has launched operation ‘Samudra Setu-II’ to bring oxygen-filled cryogenic containers from abroad to India. According to an Indian Navy spokesperson, mission-deployed Indian Naval warships will ship liquid oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment. “The Indian Navy has launched Operation Samudra Setu-II, which will supplement the ongoing national mission Oxygen Express. In support of the nation’s fight against Covid-19, mission-deployed warships will ship liquid oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment.” According to the…
The vote counting for Kerala’s Palakkad Vidhan Sabha seat is underway. The final results will be available by evening today. On April 6, Palakkad voters went to the polls. The Palakkad seat is expected to be competitive, with India’s “Metro Man” and BJP candidate E Sreedharan in the race. Experts believe that the entry of technocrat-turned-politician Sreedharan has made Palakkad a hotly contested election. The joining of Sreedharan, the architect of the country’s metro rail system, into the BJP was widely celebrated among BJP supporters in and out of the state. Sreedharan, the BJP’s undeclared Chief Minister face, is hoped…
PM Modi convened a meeting to review the measures put in place in response to the surge in COVID-19 cases that has surged in the country and its healthcare system. According to sources, PM Modi will review the allocation of human resources, as well as the availability of oxygen and medicines, at a meeting attended by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, the Health Secretary, and other officials. The meeting comes amid reports that healthcare workers are feeling overburdened in some parts of the country as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, with testing facilities also being overburdened. A doctor was…
As counting begins in Assam, early trends show Official trends as per Election Commission (EC) show that BJP leading on 43 seats and its ally Asom Gana Parishad on 11. Congress is leading on 16 and its ally AIUDF on 6. Bhartiya Janata Party earlier was leading by 30 seats and Congress by only 8 so far. An average 82.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the three phase election to 126 assembly constituencies in Assam. In Assam, the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party is facing a challenge from ‘Mahajoth’ or ‘Grand Alliance’ including the Congress, AIUDF, Bodoland Peoples’ Front.…
Days after making an appeal to the govt to form education freed from cost till graduation for teenagers who have lost their loved ones to Covid-19, Sonu Sood has once more requested the govt and anxious organisations to return together and make cremation grounds freed from cost, enabling people that cannot afford the fees an opportunity to cremate their loved ones during a proper and respectful manner. On Saturday, Sood shared a video on Instagram and narrated how people, from rich to poor, are struggling in every step of their journey to fight Covid-19. He narrated a story a few…
Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal, who has been a face of the many popular films, TV shows and web series, passed away due to COVID-19 cpmplications. He was 52. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit mourned the loss of the talented actor on Twitter. He tweeted, “Sad to listen to about the demise of actor Major Bikramjeet Kanwarpal this morning thanks to #Covid. A retired military officer , Kanwarpal had played supporting roles in many films and tv serials. Heartfelt condolences to his family & near ones.” Bikramjeet Kanwarpal made his acting debut in 2003 after retiring from the Indian Army. He starred in films…
In a new study, scientists at Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology have found that Covaxin is effective against the Brazil variant (B.1.128.2). This comes close on the heels of their recent study that had also suggested that Covaxin was effective against both the united kingdom variant and Indian (double mutant) variant B.1.617. Presently, India is using two Covid 19 vaccines, Covaxin by Bharat Biotech and Covishield by Serum Institute of India, to vaccinate people across the country. There is evidence suggesting that the country’s indigenous Covid-19 jab Covaxin is proving to be effective against some variants. Dr…
At a time when the country has been fighting against the second wave of the novel coronavirus, four states and one Union Territory is expecting new governments to require charge. because the counting of votes commences on May 2, the BJP is looking to make history in Assam: become the sole non-Congress government to win consecutive terms. However, for the saffron party, this election was very different from the opposite states as Assam was the sole place where it had been fighting to retain power. Leading the alliance with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL)…
https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1388057248027480065?s=20 https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju/status/1388042617959587841?s=20 On Friday, television journalist and senior anchor Rohit Sardana died of Covid. Rohit Sardana worked for Aaj Tak and hosted the popular show ‘Dangal,’ which featured debates on current events. He previously worked for Zee News, where he hosted the debate show ‘Taal Thok Ke.’ In 2018, the government bestowed upon him the Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Puraskar. Tributes from the media and politicians, including ministers, poured in for the popular anchor. Rohit Sardana was taken from us far too soon. Rohit will be missed by many people because he was full of energy, passionate about India’s progress, and…