Delhi govt reserves 20% doses of Covishield, 40% doses of Covaxin for 1st shot

The Delhi health department on Sunday issued fresh orders asking district authorities to restrict 20 per cent doses of Covishield and 40 per cent doses of Covaxin for the first shot, officials said. The remaining doses will be reserved for the second shot till the supply situation improves, an official said.

The Delhi health department on Sunday issued fresh orders asking district authorities to restrict 20 per cent doses of Covishield and 40 per cent doses of Covaxin for the first shot, officials said. The remaining doses will be reserved for the second shot till the supply situation improves, an official said. August 01, 2021 at 11:37PM https://ift.tt/3lpQFDb

Dr. Anthony Fauci: More 'pain and suffering' ahead as COVID cases rise

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that more “pain and suffering” is on the horizon as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get their shots.

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Sunday that more “pain and suffering” is on the horizon as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get their shots. August 01, 2021 at 09:58PM https://ift.tt/3lj3gry

Goa extends COVID curfew till August 9: What's allowed, what's not

The Goa government has extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew till August 9, prohibiting the functioning of establishments/ facilities including cinema halls, casinos, auditoriums, and weekly markets.

The Goa government has extended the ongoing Covid-induced curfew till August 9, prohibiting the functioning of establishments/ facilities including cinema halls, casinos, auditoriums, and weekly markets. August 01, 2021 at 11:16PM https://ift.tt/3llyKNM

Senior BSP leader Sukhdev Rajbhar announces retirement from active politics

One of the last pillars of the Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh has also crumbled. Former Speaker and senior BSP leader, Sukhdev Rajbhar, has announced his retirement from active politics and formally handed over the baton to his son Kamlakant Rajbhar Pappu.

One of the last pillars of the Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh has also crumbled. Former Speaker and senior BSP leader, Sukhdev Rajbhar, has announced his retirement from active politics and formally handed over the baton to his son Kamlakant Rajbhar Pappu. August 01, 2021 at 08:01AM https://ift.tt/3fkD4sL

Karachi: Truck containing 780 bags of imported sugar falls into sea

A container truck carrying 780 sugar bags fell into the sea at Karachi port after its brakes failed, but the driver was unhurt. The mishap would cause a loss of millions to the state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan, according to ARY News. The price of food items including sugar, wheat flour was increased in Pakistan in early July as the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved an increase in rates of sugar, wheat flour, and ghee (butter) at the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) of Pakistan, as per The News International.

A container truck carrying 780 sugar bags fell into the sea at Karachi port after its brakes failed, but the driver was unhurt. The mishap would cause a loss of millions to the state-run Trading Corporation of Pakistan, according to ARY News. The price of food items including sugar, wheat flour was increased in Pakistan in early July as the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet approved an increase in rates of sugar, wheat flour, and ghee (butter) at the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) of Pakistan, as per The News International. August 01, 2021 at 07:09AM https://ift.tt/2Vo1wlO

Uneasy calm at Assam-Mizoram border, security forces on alert

Five days after a bloody border clash between Assam and Mizoram police, the inter-state borders of the two northeastern states remained quiet but tensed with security personnel remaining on extra alert to prevent any fresh eventuality, officials said on Saturday.

Five days after a bloody border clash between Assam and Mizoram police, the inter-state borders of the two northeastern states remained quiet but tensed with security personnel remaining on extra alert to prevent any fresh eventuality, officials said on Saturday. August 01, 2021 at 07:30AM https://ift.tt/3ff17ti

Sinkhole repair work beneath IIT flyover to affect water supply in parts of Delhi

Water supply in parts of Delhi will be disrupted on Sunday due to repair work of leakage under Hauz Khas IIT flyover in the national capital, said Delhi Jal Board after a massive sinkhole was spotted in the area.

Water supply in parts of Delhi will be disrupted on Sunday due to repair work of leakage under Hauz Khas IIT flyover in the national capital, said Delhi Jal Board after a massive sinkhole was spotted in the area. August 01, 2021 at 06:58AM https://ift.tt/3jck1BY