New Virus Strain In AP 15 Times More Dangerous; Units Making Oxygen Cylinders Shut + More Top News
The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) has discovered N440K variant, that might be responsible for creating havoc in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the state, said experts.
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Even as the country is reeling under the deadly effects of the double mutant of COVID-19, it seems a new N440K spike substitution detected in several parts of south India will continue to threaten efforts to stem the world's worst virus outbreak. The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) has discovered N440K variant, that might be responsible for creating havoc in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the state, said experts. Read more
Units That Can Make Around 2,800 Oxygen Cylinders A Day Shut For The Past 10 Days
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In another case of mismanagement and technical laxity, the Central government¡¯s order on 25 April putting a ban on the use of oxygen for non-medical industries has led to a halt for the manufacturing of oxygen cylinders in the largest units in Gandhidham, Gujarat.
The ban on industrial oxygen has had a significant fallout: over the past 10 days, production has come to a halt in the country¡¯s largest oxygen cylinder manufacturing units in the state of Gujarat. Read more
You Don't Stop Elections In Places Like India, Replies Jaishankar Amid Criticism
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Ignoring the alarm bells raised by health experts the Election Commission went ahead with the polls, and now even the WHO is blaming it among other mass gatherings as the reasons for the alarming spike of COVID-19 in India.
On Wednesday, amid the growing criticism about the elections, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that elections cannot be stopped in a democratic country like India.
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Now, Water Shortage In Delhi? Will Have To Cut Supply To Hospitals, Says Delhi Jal Board
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The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has now told the Supreme Court that a critical shortage is being faced in the water being supplied from Punjab and Haryana. The Delhi Jal Board has told the court that Delhi will struggle for water in the coming days if the water supply does not improve. The DJB said due to the water shortage from Punjab and Haryana, it may have to cut down the water being provided to hospitals in Delhi. Read more
Amid COVID Crisis, Yogi Sets Up Helpline For Cows In All UP Districts
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According to IANS, the government has issued instructions that all the cow shelters must strictly follow the Covid-19 protocols and has made the usage of masks and frequent thermal screening mandatory. The cow shelters will also be equipped with all the medical equipment¡¯s such as oximeters and thermal scanners for cows and other animals as well. According to the government spokesman, destitute cows, in large numbers, are being provided shelter in the gaushalas. Read more
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