BMO doesn’t allow use of generator at PHC Keller to run diagnostic machines, locals complain

BMO doesn’t allow use of generator at PHC Keller to run diagnostic machines, locals complain

Shopian: People in Keller, a far-flung and mostly tribal area of Shopian district, have accused the authorities at the local Primary Health Centre (PHC) of denying them health care and diagnostic facilities that are available at the hospital. A group of aggrieved local patients and their attendants told Kashmir Reader that the Block Medical Officer […]

Covid positive cases declining, 2nd wave not over yet: Dr Hardeep Singh

Says change in behavior of people with regard to CAB apprehensive SRINAGAR: In view of decrease in number of Covid positive cases, the medical practitioners have warned against resorting to lackadaisical attitude vis-à-vis adherence of Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB), stating that it this can lead to inception of 3rd wave. “Currently on an average SHMS, […]

China’s economic growth slows to still-robust 7.9%

Beijing:  China’s economic growth slowed to a still-strong 7.9 per cent over a year earlier in the three months ending in June as a rebound from the coronavirus levelled off. Growth slowed from the previous quarter’s explosive 18.3 per cent expansion, which was magnified by comparison with early 2020, when the economy shut down to […]

India records 41,806 fresh Covid cases

New Delhi:  India recorded 41,806 new coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally to 3,09,87,880, while the active cases increased to 4,32,041, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. An increase of 2,095 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The active cases comprise 1.39 […]

India records 38,792 fresh Covid cases, 624 deaths

India records 38,792 fresh Covid cases, 624 deaths

New Delhi: India recorded 38,792 new coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally to 3,09,46,074, while the death toll reached 4,11,408 with 624 more fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data updated on Wednesday. The active cases have declined to 4,29,946 and comprise 1.39 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid recovery […]

India records 38,792 fresh Covid cases, 624 deaths

New Delhi:India recorded 38,792 new coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally to 3,09,46,074, while the death toll reached 4,11,408 with 624 more fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data updated on Wednesday. The active cases have declined to 4,29,946 and comprise 1.39 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands […]

PM concerned over big crowds without masks at hill stations, markets

PM concerned over big crowds without masks at hill stations, markets

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed concern over people crowding at hill stations and markets without wearing masks or observing social distancing norms, as he urged all to guard against complacency to prevent a third wave of the coronavirus spread. “If we remain cautious and take precautions we will be able to […]

Gross violations of Covid-appropriate behaviour: Govt

Gross violations of Covid-appropriate behaviour: Govt

New Delhi: People are talking about the third wave of coronavirus as casually as a “weather update”, the government said on Tuesday, noting that “gross violations” of Covid-appropriate behaviour being seen in several parts of the country can nullify the gains made so far in pandemic management. Addressing a press conference on the pandemic situation […]