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AP has 579 Black fungus cases

11:37 pm May 27, 2021

Amaravati: Black Fungus (also known as Mucormycosis) cases are rising steadily in Andhra Pradesh with the state reporting 579 as of Thursday. From 32 on May 21, the number of Black Fungus cases increased to 252 on May 25. But no related fatalities were reported in the state so far, according to Principal Secretary (Health) […]

Five-fold increase of cyclones in Bengal: Study

11:25 pm May 27, 2021

Kolkata: The frequency of cyclones in 15 West Bengal districts, home to nearly 72 million people, has increased five-fold between 1970 and 2019 for which priority should be given to preserving the mangrove forests of Sunderbans which act as a natural coastal defence against flooding, an environmental think tank said on Thursday. The study roots […]

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

‘MRPL employs more than 70 per cent from state’

11:21 pm May 27, 2021

Mangaluru: Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) has initiated an investigation into the concerns raised by people’s representatives on bypassing local people in recruitments and employing people from outside the state in the company. Being a responsible PSU, the chief vigilance officer is holding the investigation and will report to the central vigilance commission, a […]

Pursuing Pfizer, J&J and Moderna since mid-2020 for earliest possible vaccine imports: Govt

5:52 pm May 27, 2021

New Delhi: Facing accusations of delay in placing orders for vaccines, the government on Thursday defended its vaccine procurement policy saying it has been pursuing Pfizer, J&J and Moderna since mid-2020 for the earliest possible imports, and has even waived local trials for well-established foreign vaccine makers. ”Buying vaccines internationally is not similar to buying ‘off-the-shelf items,” the […]

Newly married woman runs away with jewellery in Agra

5:20 pm May 27, 2021

Agra: A newly-wed woman allegedly ran away with some gold and silver jewellery from her marital house after sedating her husband and in-laws here, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Monday night in Bah city of Agra Rural and a missing complaint was lodged in this regard at Khera Rathore police station, Station House Officer Prem Singh said. On Tuesday morning, […]