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Karnataka impose complete lockdown from May 10 to May 24. Intrastate travel prohibited.

Karnataka impose complete lockdown from May 10 to May 24. Intrastate travel prohibited.

In view of rising cases of coronavirus across the state, the Karnataka government led by BS Yediurappa on Friday (May 7) announced a complete 14-day long statewide lockdown. Announcing the decision, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that all hotels, pubs and bars will remain closed across the state.  Eateries, meat shops and vegetable shops can operate from 6am to 10am, said the government order.  The Chief Minister also announced a ban on intra-state travel in view of alarming cases of coronavrius in Karnataka. In addition, a cap…
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Sosyo Hajoori Beverages Pvt. Ltd’s100 year-old flagship product Sosyo partners with Royal Challengers Bangalore

Sosyo Hajoori Beverages Pvt. Ltd’s100 year-old flagship product Sosyo partners with Royal Challengers Bangalore

Sosyo Hajoori Beverages Pvt. Ltd., one of the oldest food and beverage companies of our Nation is thrilled to announce the association of its flagship brand Sosyo with Royal Challengers Bangalore as their official refreshment partner. Originated with the purpose of promoting socializing the brand was established in the pre-independence era and has a legacy of close to 100 years. With its unique taste offering it has carved a special place in the hearts of its consumers. Started with a humble beginning, Sosyo is now an international…
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PharmEasy to vaccinate 3 crore people in coming months

PharmEasy to vaccinate 3 crore people in coming months

Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in the second wave, we wanted to contribute our bit in breaking the chain by setting up vaccination camps and centres to facilitate this," said Dharmil Sheth, Co-founder, PharmEasy E-pharmacies plan COVID-19 vaccination; PharmEasy to vaccinate 3 crore people in coming months As policies help private COVID-19 vaccine market evolve in India, e-pharmacies are trying to tap the opportunity too. PharmEasy, one of India's leading digital healthcare platforms, plans to vaccinate over 3 crore people via camps and vaccine centres through its…
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Ransomware attacks amid Covid emergency can be disastrous for healthcare providers

Ransomware attacks amid Covid emergency can be disastrous for healthcare providers

 Key Steps for Healthcare Providers to Combat Ransomware Globally, ransomware attacks have been one of the biggest threats to cybersecurity, particularly in the healthcare sector. In fact, in November 2020 the United States FBI, Department of Health and Human Services, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued strong warnings of an “increased and imminent” threat of ransomware attacks on hospitals and other healthcare providers. This announcement followed a previous attack on Universal Health Services (UHS), on one of the largest chains of healthcare facilities in the U.S., that knocked its systems offline.…
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COVID BREAKING: Vaccination drive for 18+ age opens from May 1,2021

COVID BREAKING: Vaccination drive for 18+ age opens from May 1,2021

In a significant development, the Government of India on Monday decided to give COVID19 vaccination to every one above the age of 18 years from May 1. The Government of India announced a "Liberalised and Accelerated" Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination from 1st May. In a meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi, an important decision of allowing vaccination to everyone above the age of 18 from 1st May has been taken, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.  Phase-I of…
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Jubilant Pharma develops a novel oral formulation of Remdesivir.

Jubilant Pharma develops a novel oral formulation of Remdesivir.

Jubilant Pharma on Monday announced that it has developed a novel oral formulation of Remdesivir, which, the company said, is likely to ease the capacity constraint that injectable formulation faces and ensure wider and timely availability for covid-19 patients. The development includes successful completion of safety and studies showing absorption of the oral formulation in bodies of animals and healthy human volunteers in India, the company said. Jubilant Pharma has sought authorisation for additional studies for the oral formulation from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)…
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Delhi under complete lockdown from 10pm till next six days.

Delhi under complete lockdown from 10pm till next six days.

New Delhi: Delhi will be under a six-day lockdown from 10 pm tonight to 5 am next Monday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced today, calling it necessary with resources at a breaking point in an escalating Covid crisis. Only essential services will be allowed."If we don't impose a lockdown now, we might face a bigger calamity. The government will take full care of you. We took this tough decision taking the situation into consideration," Arvind Kejriwal said. "The six-day lockdown will help us arrange more beds and…
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Breaking News:Juna Akhada chief announces the end of Kumbh mela

Breaking News:Juna Akhada chief announces the end of Kumbh mela

Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed that the Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar "should only be symbolic" amid an unprecedented increase in coronavirus cases across the country, Swami Avdheshanand Giri - one of the top seers in the country - announced an early end to the month-long mega festival for Juna Akhara. "Our first priority is the protection of the people of India (against Covid). In view of the coronavirus pandemic, we have performed the visarjan of all Gods. This is the end of Kumbh for Juna Akhara,"…
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Prices of Ramdesivir slashed on orders of National Pharma authorities.

Prices of Ramdesivir slashed on orders of National Pharma authorities.

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority under the Department of Pharmaceuticals declared change in prices for seven brands of Remdesivir injections of potency 100mg per vial Pharmaceutical companies manufacturing the anti-COVID medicine Remdesivir in India have voluntarily slashed prices following government intervention, National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority under the Department of Pharmaceuticals announced on Saturday. The authority declared change in prices for seven brands of Remdesivir injections of potency 100mg per vial. After the price cuts, ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,700, Cadila Healthcare's Remdac continues to be…
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Deputy C.M Ajit Pawar warns full lockdown if people don’t follow restrictions.

Deputy C.M Ajit Pawar warns full lockdown if people don’t follow restrictions.

Amid an alarming rise in Coronavirus caseload in Maharashtra, deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday warned that if people don't follow COVID-19 restrictions then the government will be forced to impose a lockdown in the state as stringent as the last year's. "If people don't adhere to the currently imposed COVID restrictions then we may have to impose lockdown like last year," Ajit Pawar said. Also Read - Maharashtra Comes Under Curfew-Like Curbs, Over 2 Lakh Cops Deployed To Enforce Restrictions. Further, Pawar insisted doctors to…
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