The use of convalescent plasma has been dropped from the recommended treatment guidelines for COVID-19, according to late Monday advisory from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The decision comes a day after members of ICMR’s National Task Force suggested that the plasma therapy lacked effectiveness and was used inappropriately in several cases. The […]
In a pro-farmers’ initiative, Punjab launched a digi-locker facility for its farmers — becoming the first state in the country to do so. Now, farmers in Punjab have an option to print or download digital copies of their J-Forms in the state, as the Punjab Mandi Board has made the electronic format of J-Forms available, […]
State Health Minister Anil Vij on Saturday said black fungus has now been declared a notified disease in Haryana. “Black Fungus declared Notified Disease in Haryana. Now Doctors will report to CMOs of the District of any Black Fungus case detected. Post Graduate Institute Rohtak Senior Doctors will conduct a video conference with all Doctors […]
Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday announced the launch of 18-44 age group vaccination for families of healthcare workers in both government and private sectors, as well as those suffering from co-morbidities, from Friday (May 14). Directing judicious use of the limited available stocks of vaccine, the CM directed the Health Department […]
Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, on Tuesday clarified that several misleading messages are being circulated on various social media platforms claiming that the second wave of coronavirus has been caused by the testing of the 5G mobile towers. As per a press statement issued by DoT these messages are false and incorrect. The […]
In view of surging Covid-19 cases, various restrictions have been imposed in Punjab and Haryana High Court for ensuring the safety of judges, advocates, officers and litigants. A special committee constituted for redressal of grievances of the Bar Council and Bar Association in a meeting decided various curbs in the Court. The committee has decided […]
Chitkara University, Punjab, and Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Mohali, on Monday signed an MoU to provide a fillip to research and innovation during the Virtual Commemoration of 33rd Foundation Day of CDAC. Dr VK Saraswat, Member, Niti Aayog presided over the function. Dr P K Khosla, Executive Director, C-DAC, while signing the MoU stated, “The […]
Ravinder Pal Singh, former India hockey player and member of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, died of Covid-19 in Lucknow on Saturday. He was 65. Ravinder Pal Singh had been battling Covid-19 for two weeks. According to family sources, Singh had recovered from the virus and was […]
Amid the surging Covid cases, farmer unions from Punjab have announced that they will hold street protests against the coronavirus lockdown on May 8 in the state and urge people to defy the restrictions. This decision was taken by 32 farmer unions of Punjab, which are part of the Sanyukta Kisan Morcha — the umbrella […]
Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday again ruled out a complete lockdown, noting that the restrictions currently in place were more stringent than the lockdown conditions in many other states. He announced a series of relaxations and relief measures to alleviate the woes of people. Amid spiralling Covid cases, the CM ordered […]