The double mutant Covid variant “B1617”, which was first detected in India, has spread to at least 17 countries, said the World Health Organization (WHO). The B1617 variant was first detected in India on December 1, 2020. It contains mutations from two separate virus variants — E484Q and L452R. The variant is partly held responsible […]
Chitkara University has launched a massive vaccination drive for the staff at the University campus. On behalf of the University & leading from the front, the Vaccination campaign was led by none other than Dr. Ashok Chitkara himself, Chancellor, Chitkara University and Dr Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor Chitkara University. VC, Deans, faculty and staff all […]
The Indian Institute of Remote Sensing Applications (IIRS) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are together organising an online course on Geospatial Technology for Archaeological Studies from May 17 to 28, 2021. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) under Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Department of Space, Government of India, is a premier Training and […]
The CoWin portal and Aarogya Setu app crashed on Wednesday as people above 18 years rush to get themselves registered for vaccination against Covid-19. However, soon after the Aarogya Setu app started working. The registration for the next phase of vaccination, which will begin on May 1, started at 4 pm today. “CoWIN Server is […]
Two Indian companies—Jio Platforms and Byju’s— have made it to Time Magazine’s list of 100 most influential companies in 2021. Reliance Industry Limited’s (RIL) technology wing Jio Platforms and e-learning startup Byju’s have made it to the ‘TIME100 Most Influential Companies’, which is a new list and an expansion of the TIME100 franchise. The TIME100 […]
Covaxin, India’s homegrown Covid vaccine produced by Bharat Biotech, has been found to neutralise the B.1.617 variant or the Indian double mutant strain, White House Chief Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday. “This is something where we’re still gaining data on a daily basis. But the most recent data, was looking at convalescent Sera […]
People entering Himachal Pradesh will have to register themselves at the Covid e-pass portal and those coming from the hotspots will have to quarantine for 14 days, informed Aditya Negi, Deputy Commissioner of Shimla, on Tuesday. According to a state government notification issued by Himachal Pradesh health secretary under the HP Epidemic Disease (COVID-19) Regulations, […]
All citizens of India above the age of 18 years can register themselves for getting Covid-19 vaccine jabs starting 4 pm today (April 28) as the government gears up to launch the third phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive from 1 May. Last Monday, the Centre had announced that it would open inoculation for everyone in […]
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, which has received approval from the Indian drug regulator for restricted emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V, on Tuesday said it expects the first lot of stock from Russian Direct Investment Fund by May end 1. However, it is not specified how many vaccines would be in the first batch or […]
In light of the surging Covid-19 cases, the Punjab government on Tuesday announced stricter restrictions in the state. These restrictions will be applicable from April 27 till further orders. The night curfew shall now be from 6pm to 5am with home delivery allowed up to 9pm. Earlier, the night curfew was enforced from 8pm to […]