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ICMR Issues Revised Guidance Document on Rapid Antibody Test Kits for Covid-19
According to the guidance document, the rapid tests can be done on blood/serum/plasma samples and the result is available within 30 minutes.
Amit Shah Welcomes FM's Announcement of Special Package For Migrant Labourers, Poor & Farmers
Appreciating the prime minister for giving two months' free ration to the migrant labourers and the urban poor, Shah said the announcement will benefit eight crore people for which the government has earmarked Rs 3,500 crore.
New Covid-19 Guidelines; Test Mandatory for All Entering TN, Travelling Inter-district
People coming into Tamil Nadu from all the states and union territories will be tested for coronavirus.
Heat Wave to Sweep Maharashtra on Friday, Unseasonal Rains Likely
A heat wave will mean an upward departure of 4.5 degree Celsius to 6.4 degree Celsius than normal temperature, the official said.
GAIL Chief Manoj Jain Appointed CMD of Mahanagar Gas As Well
Jain took over as the chairman and managing director of Mahanagar Gas on May 6, said a statement on Thursday.
Woman Says Govt Hospital Advised Home-Quarantine to Covid-19 Positive Mother, Official Blames Chennai Corp
A senior official at the Kilpauk Medical College told CNN-News18 said the issue was related to decisions taken by the Chennai Corporation.
ICMR Issues Guidance on Rapid Antibody Test Kits for Covid-19, Lists Manufacturers
The ICMR on Wednesday issued guidance on rapid antibody test kits for COVID-19 and listed their manufacturers, which include two Chinese firms whose importer licenses were cancelled by the CDSCO after kits supplied by them showed wide-variation under fiel...
20-day-old Boy Among 932 Covid-19 Patients in Bihar as Death Toll Rises to 7
The baby boy is a resident of Belchhi block in rural Patna, which is emerging as yet another COVID-19 hotspot.
Delhi Govt Revises Coronavirus Death Toll to 106 After Controversy; Cases Near 8,000
Notwithstanding the constant surge in cases, a large number of people, who responded to a call by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to give their suggestions on the situation post-May 17.
Jammu and Kashmir Admin Extends Shah Faesal's Detention Under PSA by 3 Months
Faesal, who has been under detention after scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, was booked under the PSA in February this year.
Court Grants Bail to MBA Student Arrested in Delhi Riots Case
Gulfisha Fatima, an MBA student, was arrested for allegedly instigating a crowd of protestors that led to riots in the area.
Economic Package a 'Farce', Propagates Old Policies that Led to Economic Crisis: Left Parties
The government announced an economic package worth about Rs 6 lakh crore comprising Rs 3 lakh crore of collateral-free loans for small businesses and a Rs 30,000 crore lifeline to non-bank and housing finance companies
Delhi HC Seeks Police Reply on Sharjeel's Plea Against Order Giving Time to Complete Probe Under UAPA
Justice V Kameswar Rao, who conducted the hearing through video conferencing, issued notice to the Delhi Police and listed the matter for further hearing on June 10.
Centre to Issue Advisory to States to Extend Deadline For Completion of Real Estate Projects
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said the measure will safeguard the interest of homebuyers, who will get the delivery of their flats although with a delay of a few months, but it will definitely ensure the completion of the projects.
FM Sitharaman Announces up to 6 Months Extension to Contractors for Completing Govt Projects
Reacting to the announcement, Tata Projects Chief Strategy Officer Himanshu Chaturvedi said: The Government's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative has recognised 'Infrastructure' as one of the five pillars.
ICMR Fast-tracks Roll Out of Global Covid-19 'Solidarity' Trial Launched by WHO
'Solidarity' is an international clinical trial to compare four treatment options against standard of care to assess their relative effectiveness against Covid-19.