Corona Virus
Power-free CPAP device developed
IIT Ropar develops nation’s first power-free CPAP device ‘Jivan Vayu’; Aimed at saving lives in low resource areas and during transit […]
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Vaccination shall be the managed by Center instead of States: Modi
Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation and spoke about the government’s activities towards handling corona virus […]
Corona Virus
Stop the Transmission, Crush the Pandemic advisory launched
Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India releases Advisory on “Stop the Transmission, Crush the Pandemic – Masks, distance, sanitation and ventilation to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus” […]
Corona Virus
India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir
India to import 4,50,000 vials of Remdesivir; First Consignment of 75000 vials to reach today […]
General
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment
IAF airlifting oxygen containers, essential medicines & other medical equipment in fight against fresh surge in COVID-19 cases […]
Health Care
Remdesivir and Remdesivir API Exports banned
Centre Prohibits Exports of Injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) till the COVID situation in the country improves […]
Health Care
Ayush to find Alternative Therapies for Covid-19 in Ayurveda
Ministry of AYUSH has launched interdisciplinary studies involving AYUSH interventions for COVID-19 based on recommendations of Task force. […]
Foreign Relations
Canadian PM Calls on Modi for Vaccine Support
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from H.E. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada about Canada’s requirements of COVID-19 vaccines from India […]
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AYU SAMVAD awareness campaign program on AYURVEDA and COVID 19 PANDEMIC
“AYU SAMVAD”(My Health My Responsibility) is one of the largest public awareness campaign program on AYURVEDA and COVID 19 PANDEMIC, organized by All India Institute of Ayurveda New Delhi, as envisioned & supported by the Ministry of AYUSH. […]
Corona Virus
Modi chairs meeting with CMs on COVID-19 vaccination
PM chairs meeting with CMs on COVID-19 vaccination; State governments will not have to bear any cost towards vaccinating 3 crore Health Workers and Front Line Workers in the first stage; Co-Win digital platform to assist vaccination drive and issue digital vaccination certificates; India aims to achieve vaccination for 30 crore people in the next few months; Plan to tackle Bird Flu put in place; constant vigilance paramount […]
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Centre asks states to gear up for rollout of COVID19 Vaccine
Centre asks States/UTs to gear up for rollout of COVID19 Vaccine; Health Secretary chairs high-level Meeting with all States/UTs; Dry Run for vaccine administration in all States/UTs on 2nd Jan 2021 […]
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Central Government gears up for roll out of COVID19 Vaccine
Central Government gears up for roll out of COVID19 Vaccine; 2,360 Training of Trainers sessions held; more than 7,000 district trainees trained; Dry Run for vaccine administration in 4 States next week […]
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IT minister announces launch of Grand Challenge for strengthening the CoWIN system
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) along with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced the launching of “CoWIN”, a Grand Challenge for strengthening the COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network (CoWIN) system […]
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PM holds All Party Meeting to discuss Covid-19 vaccination strategy
PM holds All Party Meeting to discuss Covid-19 vaccination strategy; Eight potential vaccines including three indigenous ones are in different stages of trial in India; It is expected that the vaccine will be available in the coming few weeks; World is looking towards India for the development of a safe and affordable Vaccine […]
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Government Launches Mission COVID Suraksha to accelerate Vaccine Development
The Government of India (GOI) has announced the third stimulus package of Rs. 900 Crore for the Mission COVID Suraksha- The Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Mission. This grant will be provided to the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) […]
Business
India to produce cost-effective and innovative healthcare solutions for future
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry has commended the hospitals, doctors & corona warriors, saying that they really deserve the highest accolades that we as a nation can offer them. […]
Corona Virus
Sputnik V vaccine goes live on social media
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, and the Gamaleya National Center for Microbiology and Epidemiology, supported by international partners, are launching a campaign across all major social media platforms to provide up-to-date information and raise awareness about the Russian COVID-19 vaccine around the world. The campaign will use #SputnikV hashtag. […]
Corona Virus
Ambassador Kwatra, on behalf of the GoI, handed over 28 ICU ventilators
The Government of Nepal in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra, on behalf of the Government of India, handed over 28 ICU ventilators to H.E. Mr. Bhanubhakta Dhakal, Minister for Health and Population of Nepal. […]
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ICATT- KYATHI launches India’s First “INTEGRATED AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES
The integrated air ambulance service was formally unveiled and launched today by Hon’ble Chief Minister, B.S. Yediyurappa. The event was graced by Sri. B. Sriramulu, Hon’ble Minister of Health &Family Welfare and Dr. Sudhakar Hon’ble Minister of Medical Education […]
Corona Virus
11 teams of Indo-US scientists jointly scout for COVID 19 solutions
Eleven teams of Indian and US scientists will soon start jointly scouting for out of the box solutions ranging from novel early diagnostic tests, antiviral therapy, drug repurposing, ventilator research, disinfection machines, and sensor-based symptom tracking for COVID 19. […]
Corona Virus
NCGG conducts 2-day eITEC program on COVID-19 – Good Governance Practices in a Pandemic
A two-day eITEC programme on “COVID-19 – Good Governance Practices in a Pandemic” at National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) was inaugurated by Shri V. Muraleedharan, Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs and Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions, on 6th August, 2020. […]
Health Care
Indian Red Cross Society to Buy 1.80 lakh Khadi Face Masks from KVIC
As the popularity of the Khadi Face Masks grows across the country due to its fine quality and affordable price, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has received a prestigious purchase order from Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) to supply 1.80 lakh face masks.
Corona Virus
Mobile app for detection & risk assessment of COVID 19 infected individuals
Novel methods to supplement the early detection of disease and risk assessment of infected population to prioritise the conventional testing queue through mass screening is a crucial challenge the COVID 19 pandemic has thrown up. […]
Corona Virus
Eureka Forbes launches CORONAGUARD
Eureka Forbes gives hope to the world against COVID 19 Infection
based on Bengaluru based Scientist Dr. Rajah Vijay Kumar’s invention […]
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Gennova Biopharmaceuticals gets seed funding for COVID19 Vaccine
Department of Biotechnology provides seed funding for Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.’s novel mRNA based COVID 19 Vaccine candidate-HGCO19
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Events
Rotary executes 2 worthwhile projects duirng installation ceremony
The 18th installation ceremony of Rotary Club of Jeevanbhima Nagar held online on Saturday 18th July 2020, was made memorable by two worthwhile projects implemented. […]
Corona Virus
AIIMS New Delhi’s “e-ICU” Video Consultation Program Gains Traction
In order to strengthen the Government of India’s efforts to reduce COVID-19 mortality, AIIMS New Delhi has started a video-consultation program with ICU doctors across the country called e-ICU on 8th July, 2020. […]
Corona Virus
Vice President requests media, not to hype information about COVID-19
Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Shri M.Venkaiah has hailed the media for empowering the people with necessary information, analyses and perspectives about various aspects of the outbreak of coronavirus and the COVID-19 pandemic and partnering with the anxious people in the ongoing fight against the disease. […]
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CIPET gets accreditation by NABL for testing and Certification of PPE kit
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) an apex level premium institute under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Deptt of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, has been accredited by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for Testing & Certification of PPE Kit.
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CSIR-CMERI unveils the COVID Protection System (COPS) for Workplace
CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, unveiled the COVID Protection System (COPS) for Workplace as a game-changer in the current Pandemic Scenario. Prof. (Dr.) Harish Hirani, Director, CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur, while unveiling the COPS for Workplace conglomeration of technology, stated that “Apart from the Healthcare Workers, the frontline Security Guards of any organisation are also very vulnerable to COVID through infected individuals and contaminated objects. […]
Corona Virus
Shri Piyush Goyal reviews the availability and supply of Medical Oxygen
In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, the Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today reviewed the Medical Oxygen supply and enhancement of capacity storage in the country. […]
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Atal Innovation Mission organizes virtual COVID Demo Days
As Covid-19 pandemic and economic shutdowns are dealing a severe blow on world economy, NITI Aayog’s flagship Atal Innovation Mission, (AIM) is on full swing to keep the entrepreneurial spirit high across the country by teaming up with other Ministeries and partners to support Startups with COVID-19 innovative Solutions and to further fight Covid- 19 pandemic. […]
Corona Virus
Biocon’s Itolizumab approved for moderate to severe COVID-19 patients
Itolizumab (rDNA origin), a monoclonal antibody which was already approved for severe chronic plaque psoriasis, has now been granted Restricted Emergency Use authorisation by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) based on clinical trials data. […]
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India has the lowest cases and deaths/million population: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
The 18th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was held under the chairpersonship of Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare by a video-conference, here today. […]
General
GKRA ropes in Jal Jeevan Mission to provide Livelihood of returnee workers
As the whole world is fighting corona virus, Union Government led by Prime Minister Modi is converting this huge challenge to an opportunity, especially for the rural areas by making plan for livelihood provision as well as boosting rural economy. […]
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Indigenous Indian COVID19 vaccines in the global race to end the pandemic
With the announcement of COVAXIN by Bharat Biotech and ZyCov-D Vaccine by Zydus Cadila the proverbial silver line in the dark clouds of COVID19 appears at the horizon. Now the nod given by the Drug Controller General of India CDSCO (The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) for the conduct of the human trial for the vaccines, marks the beginning of the end. […]
Corona Virus
NPPA is monitoring price increase of critical medical equipment for COVID-19
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government is striving to ensure sufficient availability of critical medical equipment for clinical management of COVID-19 in the country. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) has identified a list of critical medical equipment for the same and has requested the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to ensure the availability of the same in the country. […]
Technology
MyGov Corona Helpdesk gets two awards at the Global Leadership Summit
AI enabled MyGov Corona Helpdesk bagged two awards under categories (1) “Best Innovation for Covid-19 – Society” and (2) “People’s Choice Covid-19 Overall Winner”, at the recently held CogX 2020, which is a prestigious Global Leadership Summit and Festival of AI & Emerging Technology held annually in London. […]
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PM reviews the planning and preparations for vaccination against Covid-19
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the planning and preparations for vaccination against Covid-19, as and when the vaccine is available. […]
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50,000 Made in India Ventilators under PM CARES Fund to fight COVID-19
PM CARES Fund Trust has allocated Rs. 2000 crore for supply of 50000 ‘Made-in-India’ ventilators to government run COVID hospitals in all States/UTs. Further, a sum of Rs. 1000 crore has been allocated for the welfare of migrant labourers. […]
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IIT Guwahati develops affordable diagnostic kits for COVID-19
Accurate testing is important to get out of the clutches of novel coronavirus. Stepping up efforts in this regard, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in association with RR Animal Healthcare Ltd and Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), has developed low-cost diagnostic kits. […]
Health Care
Nehru Science Centre explains the Science and Philosophy of Yoga
Yoga embodies unity of mind and body through action, restraint, fulfilment and harmony between man and nature. It is a holistic approach towards health and well-being. […]
Corona Virus
Coders turn COVID-19 fighters at TechGig Code Gladiators 2020
Elaborating on the Code Gladiators 2020 hackathons, Sanjay Goyal, Business Head, TimesJobs and TechGig said, “Every year TechGig Code Gladiators resolves to find solutions to the real-world business problems posed by the participating IT companies. This year, we found an opportunity amid the despair. […]
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Collapse of the respiratory center in the brain may cause breakdown of COVID-19 patients
SERB supported study shows that collapse of respiratory center in the brain may cause breakdown of COVID-19 patients
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CSIR-CDRI’s candidate drug Umifenovir starts Phase III Clinical Trials for COVID19
CSIR constituent lab CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute(CDRI) Lucknow, has received permission for carrying out Phase III randomised, Double blind, Placebo controlled trial of efficacy, safety and tolerability of antiviral drug Umifenovir. […]
Corona Virus
5 MSMEs to manufacture 10Million NavRakshak PPE Suits
National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has licensed the manufacturing know-how of a PPE Suit being named as NavRakshak to five MSME clients […]
Corona Virus
“Awareness not Anxiety” is the mantra to fight the pandemic: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that “Awareness not Anxiety” is key to fight the global pandemic of COVID-19 and international collaboration is the need of the hour. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
India will be a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles within 5yrs: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport& Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari has expressed confidence that in the next five years, India will become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles. […]
Corona Virus
Indian Railways deploys 960 COVID Care Coaches in 5 States
Sustaining the fight against Covid-19, Indian Railways is making an all out effort to supplement the health care efforts of State Governments. Indian Railways has geared up to provide its 5231 Covid Care Coaches to the States. […]
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Prime Minister reviews India’s fight against Covid-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a detailed meeting with senior ministers and officials to review India’s response to Covid-19 pandemic. The meeting reviewed the national level status and preparation in the context of the pandemic. […]