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India reports 227 fresh Covid cases, 1 death
In the same period, the country has recorded 1 more Covid related deaths, taking the national fatalities tally to 5,30,693, as per the report. Meanwhile, the active caseload of the country stands at 3,424 cases, accounting for 0.01 per cent of the country's total positive cases. The weekly positive rate of the country currently stands at 0.14 per cent, while the daily positive rate stands at 0.18 per cent.
India becoming world's 5th largest economy, one of 2022 achievements: PM Modi
In his monthly radio broadcast, 'Mann Ki Baat', he said that in 2022 the record of India surpassing the incredible figure of 220 crore vaccines was also one of the landmarks. "India crossed the magical exports figure of $400 billion in 2022... In sports, be it the Commonwealth Games or the victory of our women's hockey team, our youth have shown tremendous potential.
Breathless Kolkata all set to beat Delhi's dismal air pollution record
However, on the environment front, the environmentalists have forecast a grim scenario as they see 2023 approaching with a serious threat for West Bengal. As per them, the pollution levels in Kolkata and some other district towns might reach worsening levels with the likelihood of average air quality index (AQI) in the state capital surpassing that of New Delhi.
Pollution levels high in northern India owing to deficit rain: Experts
Even the brightest days in Delhi-NCR during the first half of December have kept air quality in the 'poor' category. As stubble burning subsided across the northwestern states of Punjab and Haryana after the sowing of the Rabi crop, the burden of high air pollution levels rests on emissions from sources like industrial activities, transport, regional pollution corridors and prevailing weather conditions.
Mathura court orders survey of Shahi Idgah from Jan 2
The court passed the order on a lawsuit filed by Vishnu Gupta of the Hindu Sena. The report will be submitted on January 20. The lawsuit is one of the many by Hindu outfits demanding the removal of the 17th century Shahi Idgah Masjid from the Katra Keshav Dev temple, claiming that the mosque has been built on the birthplace of Lord Krishna.
Ensure availability of Liquid Medical Oxygen, uninterrupted supply at health facilities: Centre to states
"The availability of LMO in the health facilities and uninterrupted supply chain for their refilling should be ensured. Adequate inventory of oxygen cylinders along with backup stocks and robust refilling system is maintained", said Dr. Manohar Agnani, Additional Health Secretary, in the letter to the states.
YEAREND INTERVIEW: Chandrayaan-3, Sun Mission & more: Busy 2023 awaits ISRO
The Indian space agency is looking at couple of major space missions, like the Mission to the Moon (Chandrayaan-3); test flights and unmanned flight of rocket for human space mission Gaganyaan; launch of Aditya L1 satellite or the Sun Mission; the Indo-US joint NISAR satellite launch; launch of 36 OneWeb satellites for a fee; flying for the second time its small rocket; development of new rocket architecture and others.
After 2 years, random Covid tests on international fliers start at Mumbai, Nagpur airports
At the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, two per cent of all international arrivals are being tested at random as per the latest Central and state guidelines.
India logs 201 fresh Covid infections, 1 death
With the fresh fatality, the death toll due to the virus reached 5,30,691. Active caseload of the country stands at 3,397 cases, accounting for 0.01 per cent of the total cases.
Carry out dry runs in hospitals, Centre tells states amid growing Covid scare
The ministry also asked them to ensure effective compliance of the detailed operational guidelines for revised surveillance strategy for Covid-19 as shared by it."To take stock of existing hospital capacities in terms of bed availability, logistic requirements as well as need for re-orientation of healthcare workers in clinical management of Covid-19 to remain prepared for any surge in cases. This may be tested by conducting dry runs in hospitals", said Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan in the letter to the states and UTs.
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