Covid consumed a jolly vendor
N J Ravi Chander “Tomato, soppu, tarakari”, the shout rang out every morning, attracting the attention of households and stirring late risers out of their beds. It was Murthy, the humble pushcart vendor, heralding his arrival. Attired in a dhoti – pulled up to his knees – and cotton shirt, he was a familiar figure […]
Maintaining a healthy body weight
Dr Sanjay Aggarwala Incidences of Joint replacement surgeries have seen an upsurge in the past five years. India is currently facing an epidemic of knee ailments epidemic. According to a recent study, more than 15 crores Indians suffer from knee related problems like loss of cartilage, ACL tear and various types of age related degenerative […]
Army Chief to attend infantry commanders conference
New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) Army Chief General MM Naravane will attend a conference of the infantry commanders of the Indian Army in Mhow on Wednesday that is expected to review various aspects of India’s military preparedness, officials said. The two-day infantry commanders conference began on Tuesday. The Indian Army’s ambitious infantry modernisation plan as […]
JK report four covid-19 deaths, 132 new cases
Srinagar, Dec 7: Jammu and Kashmir reported 132 new covid-19 cases while as four persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. 29 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 103 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 338047. There were four deaths, two each from the […]
Mixing other vaccines with AstraZeneca, Pfizer jabs generates robust immune response: Lancet study
London, Dec 7 (PTI) Following up first doses of the AstraZeneca or Pfizer vaccines with second doses of the Moderna or Novavax jabs generates robust immune response against COVID-19, according to a study published in The Lancet journal. A team led by researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK found that no safety […]
Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned as Oppn keeps up protest demanding revocation of MPs’ suspension
New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Tuesday after repeated stoppages as opposition members continued to protest demanding the revocation of suspension of 12 MPs. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill 2021 and The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2020 amid the din As […]
India has supplied over 723 lakh doses of Covid vaccine to 94 countries, two UN entities: Govt
New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) India has supplied over 723 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine to 94 countries and two UN entities since the start of the Vaccine Maitri Programme in January this year, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday. India supplied COVID-19-related medical and other assistance to over 150 countries since the beginning […]
Dead body recovered in Singpora, Bla
Pattan, Dec 07: An unknown male body was on Tuesday found near Jeel bridge in Singpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Official sources said that locals spotted a body near Jeel bridge Singpora and accordingly informed the concerned police post about it. Soon after being informed, a police team reached to the spot and […]
COVID-19: Ladakh reports 9 new cases
Leh, Dec 7 (PTI) Ladakh has reported nine fresh cases of COVID-19, taking the infection tally to 21,723, officials said on Tuesday. All the nine fresh cases were reported in Leh, they said. The active cases in the union territory has gone down to 270 — 249 in Leh and 21 in Kargil district — […]
US plans diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
Washington, Dec 7 (AP) The US will stage a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing to protest Chinese human rights abuses, the White House confirmed Monday a move that China has vowed to greet with firm countermeasures. US diplomatic or official representation would treat these games as business as usual in the […]
