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20 Critically Ill Patients Die in Delhi's Jaipur Golden Hospital Amid Oxygen Scarcity
"The oxygen pressure has dipped as we are running out of stock," Dr D K Baluja, the medical director of Jaipur Golden Hospital, told PTI.
With the Second Covid-19 Wave Hitting Hard, Are Indian Markets Again Heading for a Massive Low?
A depreciating rupee, which slumped below the 75-mark versus the US dollar, and a negative trend in global equities added to the gloom.
Depressed Over Testing Positive For COVID-19, Man Commits Suicide At Noida Hospital
Depressed over having tested positive for COVID-19, a 51-year-old Delhi resident allegedly jumped to his death from the fifth floor of a private hospital here, police said on Friday. The incident took place around 8.30 pm on Thursday. The hospital is lo...
116 Districts in India Reported Zero Malaria Cases in 2020: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Harsh Vardhan said India's achievement in this regard has been well recognised by World Malaria Reports of 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Delhi: Max Hospital Receives Emergency Oxygen Supply After SOS
Two hours later, in a tweet, the hospital confirmed that it had received emergency supplies, which will "last another two hours".
After Agra Hospitals Report Shortage, City Admin's Intervention Led to 8 Tonne Oxygen Supply
Agra has reported more than 500 fresh Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours. As most of the beds in the hospitals are occupied, the demand for oxygen has also skyrocketed.
Maharashtra Hospital Fire: AC Was Not Working Since Thursday, Says Staffer
There were 90 patients in the hospital, 18 of them in the ICU, when the fire broke out after a blast in the AC unit, an official has said.
Ensure Uniformity in Price of Covid-19 Vaccines: Mayawati to Centre
The Serum Institute of India on Wednesday announced a price of Rs 400 per dose for its Covid-19 vaccine 'Covishield' for state governments and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals.
India Reports 3.3 Lakh New Cases, 2,263 Fatalities; Global Daily Cases Reaches Record High- 10 Points
Maharashtra reports 67,000 new cases, Uttar Pradesh 34,250, Kerala 27,000 and Delhi 26,170. Maharashtra reported 568 new deaths, Delhi 306 and Chhattisgarh 207.
Amid Covid-19 Restrictions in Maharashtra, Only Govt Staff Can Use Local Trains, Media Excluded
The fresh restrictions under the government’s 'Break- the-Chain’ programme came into force at 8 pm on Thursday and will remain effective till 7 am on May 1.
Flight Reschedules, Cancellations Galore As UAE India Travel Ban Nears Implementation
The UAE's decision to ban flights from India due to the worsening COVID-19 situation in the country has upset a lot of travel plans as people are making frantic efforts to reach to their destinations before the restrictions come into effect. The UAE ha...
Snap Adds More Users Than Wall Street Expected As Improved App Takes Hold
Snap Inc on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for user growth and revenue as the improved Android version of its popular messaging app Snapchat attracted more users, but growth slowed within North America.
Delhi Police Arrange Oxygen for Several Hospitals Grappling With Shortage
The chief engineer of Batra hospital, R K Baniwal, informed the police that the oxygen at their facility will only last for two hours and they were not sure when their supply will be restored, police said.
Gauhati University Mulls over Alternative Mode of Exam, Asks Students to Vacate Hostel
The decision has been taken after the students protested against the conduct of offline exams amid the second wave of coronavirus in the state. Students have been asked to vacate hostels after exams.
Hens Stop Laying Eggs after Eating Feed in Maharashtra, Poultry Farmer Seeks Help from Police
The farmer had purchased the poultry feed from a company based in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district and his hens stopped laying eggs soon after consuming them.
Karnataka Asks Centre for 1,500 Tonnes of Oxygen, One Lakh Vials of Remdesivir
On Wednesday alone, the state reported 23,558 fresh Covid cases and 116 deaths while the active cases in the state have gone up to 1.76 lakh.