Reportage
‘Decline in COVID19 cases in all northeastern states except Meghalaya’
Except Meghalaya, there is a progressive decline in the COVID19 cases in all the northeastern states, informed Union Minister Jitendra Singh. Read on to know more.
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Is your Dussehri mango less than perfect this year? Blame it on climate change
The searing heat of May and June lend the special taste to the world famous Dussehri mangoes grown in Malihabad, Uttar Pradesh. But unexpected and unseasonal rains have taken away some of the sweetness.
Shailendra Rajan
Not everything can be provided by the State, homeless and beggars should also work: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has stated that homeless people and beggars should work for the country as the state cannot provide them everything. It also directed the Maharashtra government to consider allowing homeless persons to use public toilets free of charge.
englishteam
COVID19 vaccination for pregnant women: Health ministry guidelines on when to avoid, possible side effects, and more
The health ministry has allowed vaccination of pregnant women. But when should pregnant women avoid vaccination? What are the side effects? If already infected with coronavirus, should pregnant women be vaccinated? Details here.
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Covaxin phase-3 trial data: 77.8% efficacy, no safety concerns, says Bharat Biotech
The phase 3 trials of Covaxin were conducted on 130 symptomatic COVID19 cases that were reported at least two weeks after the second dose at 25 sites across the country. More details here.
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The proposed Dagmara Multipurpose Hydro Power Project on the Kosi river in Bihar creates a buzz
With the Central government giving the go ahead to the 130 megawatt Dagmara Multipurpose Hydropower Project on Kosi river in north Bihar, there are expectations that it will not just generate electricity but also employment opportunities. On the other hand, ecologists are raising concerns about its impact on the region.
Rahul Jha
Health ministry allows vaccination of pregnant women
Pregnant women in India may now register on CoWIN or walk-in to the nearest COVID vaccination centre to get themselves vaccinated.
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In Uttar Pradesh, ‘Health ATMs’ in remote villages will deliver healthcare through telemedicine
To provide access to better health care facilities to people in rural and remote areas, the state government has recommended setting up Health ATMs. It is also ramping up the construction of oxygen plants in anticipation of a possible ‘third wave’.
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Birdsong, insect orchestra, the odd roar and a rare orchid
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve Field Director Sanjay Pathak recalls the exhilaration of sighting a rare orchid after 118 years, and speaks about why it is important to enjoy Nature without any fixed agenda. Watch him speak on The Slow App.
Subha J Rao
Broadband connectivity to reach thousands of villages across 16 states in the country, announces the government
The Indian government has approved extension of BharatNet project in 16 states covering around 360,000 villages. It is expected that the extension of the project to all inhabited villages with high speed broadband will enable better access to e-services.