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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.
ISRO chief promises a booster riding on an eventful 2022
The space agency transferred its operational assets to NSIL and the latter also selected a consortium to make five PSLV-XL rockets. The private space startups also flew their satellites and rockets during the year under review, S. Somanath, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO told IANS.
Centre approves Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid vaccine for booster
The nassal vaccine has been approved for those aged above 18 years. The vaccine will be available in the private hospitals for booster dose in the initial phase.
India reports 163 fresh Covid cases, 9 deaths
In the same period, the country recorded nine Covid-related deaths, taking the national toll to 5,30,690 as per the report.
India becomes a key player in Central Asia riding on infra projects
India's Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is constructing the 4.44 km eight-lane (two-way) highway, which will decongest the country's capital, under the USD 20 million grant announced during the state visit of the President of India to Tajikistan in October 2018."The project has achieved 90.57 per cent physical progress as on 12th December 2022," Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan told Rajya Sabha in reply to a question on India's development cooperation with Central Asian countries.
2% of passengers in flight to undergo random post-arrival testing at airpot: Health Ministry
In a letter to Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said: "It has been decided that Ministry of Civil Aviation in coordination with airport operators and Airport Health Offices (APHOs) shall ensure a sub-section of 2 per cent of the total passengers in the flight shall undergo random post-arrival testing at the airport on arrival."In a letter to Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said: "It has been decided that Ministry of Civil Aviation
Centre approves proposals worth Rs 84,328cr for Armed Forces
While Indian Army with platforms and equipment such as futuristic infantry combat vehicles, light tanks and mounted gun system providing a quantum jump to Indian Army's operational preparedness.The list also includes procurement of ballistic helmets with enhanced protection level for our soldiers, MoD official said on Thursday.
PM Modi emphasises on increased testing, genome sequencing in Covid preparedness review meet
PM Modi expressed these views in a review meeting which he undertook to oversee the status and preparedness of public health response to Covid-19 in the country, amid reports of a spike in cases in countries like neighbouring China, the U.S., Italy, Japan and South Korea.
No case of BF.7 variant found in Delhi, no need to panic: CM Kejriwal
"Covid cases are rising in China and several other countries. It is the BF.7 variant. We don't have a single case of that variant in Delhi. So there's no need to worry. We are doing genome sequencing. Currently, XBB variant cases are coming in Delhi," he said at a a press briefing after the review meeting.
India, China agree to maintain security, stability on ground along LAC in Western sector
"They had a frank and in-depth discussion, keeping in line with the guidance provided by the State leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest which would help in restoration of peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and enable progress in bilateral relations," the defence ministry added.
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