India
ICMR Designs Kit for Omicron Detection; Invites EOI from Manufacturers for Its Commercialisation
ICMR has invited Expression of Interest from in vitro diagnostics (IVD) kit manufacturers for undertaking transfer of technology for its development and commercialisation.
Odisha CM Launches Air Ambulance Service in 4 Districts for Prompt Healthcare Services
The service in the first phase was launched for four districts– Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada and Kalahandi.
Linking Voter ID Card, Aadhaar Will Weed Out Issue of Duplicate Voters, Former CEC Brahma Says
HS Brahma, who first proposed the idea of linking Aadhaar and Voter ID card in 2012, said precautions can be taken to avoid putting out certain information in public domain to ensure privacy.
Covid-19: Maha Reports Six More Omicron Cases; State Tally Now 54
While two of these patients had a history of travel to Tanzania, two others had returned from England and one from the Middle East
TMC Appoints Ex-JD(U) MP Pawan Varma as National Vice-president
Pawan Varma was an adviser to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, but parted ways with the JD(U) in 2020 and later joined the TMC.
Pakistan Creating Rift Between Sikh Groups After Two Incidents of Sacrilege Reported in Punjab: Sources
According to sources, efforts are being made by ISI agents based in Pakistan and Pakistan High Commission in Delhi to help Kapurthala Granthi Amarjit Singh carry out anti-India activities.
NIOS to Offer Skill Courses for ITI Graduates, School Students via Distance Learning
The programme aims at setting a system for academic equivalence to vocational and Industrial Training Institute (ITI) qualification for opening pathways for candidates.
Mindler Introduces Virtual Internship for Class 12 Students About How a Organisation Works
The registrations for the programme are now open at the official website at mindler.com. The first batch of internships starts on December 26.
CTET to Resume from Tomorrow, Know Important Guidelines
CTET 2021: The exam which began on December 16 was marred by technical glitches and the second shift of the exam was postponed thereafter. The exams which were to be held on December 17 were also deferred.
Telangana Govt to Start Giving Benefits Under Dalit Bandhu Scheme from Dec 28, Says K Chandrasekhar Rao
Chandrasekhar Rao said that the Rythu Bandhu amount be offered to the farmers from Dec 28 and to cover all the farmers in week days to 10 days.
'Fighting Amethi Was A Revolt Against System That Didn't Function': Smriti Irani Attacks Rahul Gandhi
Smriti Irani also shared an incident where she was accosted by four people who tried to threaten her in Amethi's Jagdishpur.
News 18 Evening Digest: MP Minister Cleans School Toilet; Delhi Converts 4 Pvt Hospitals Into Omicron Treatment Facilities and Other Stories
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Delhi Converts These 4 Private Hospitals Into Dedicated Omicron Treatment Facilities as Cases Rise
The move comes after the national capital reported 12 more cases of the new Covid variant, taking their number to 22.
WHO Calls for Measures to Curtail Omicron Spread; Stresses on Urgent Need to Scale-up Public Health
Vaccines are an important tool in our fight against the pandemic, but, as we know, vaccines alone will not get any country out of this pandemic.
28 from Overseas Detected With S-gene Drop Fuel Suspicion of Omicron, Says TN Health Minister
Subramanian said he would write a letter to the Centre in this connection stating passengers should mandatorily undergo RT-PCR testing on completion of home isolation and only then they should be allowed to go out in public.
Bodh Gaya Serial Blasts: 3 Convicts Get Life Imprisonment, 5 Others to Spend 10 Years in Jail
The case pertains to the planting of three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in and around the premises of the Bodh Gaya temple.
