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ICMR's new rapid tests set to be cheaper, give results in 30 mins
A soon-to-be-introduced and visually interpreted rapid Covid test - developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology and transferred to Chennai and Delhi-based companies for production - could cut down the cost and the turnaround time by almost 40%, ICMR-NIV officials said.
BRO to collect toll from civilian traffic on 4 key Ladakh routes
For the first time, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) plans to collect toll from civilian traffic plying on the roads it builds, especially in the Himalayan states bordering China and Pakistan. The agency — under the defence ministry — plans to start with four routes covering a distance of 941 kms in Ladakh, including the Leh-Srinagar highway, and Leh’s link to Chalunka in the Nubra valley that is flanked by Chorbat area of Pakistan in the west and Siachen in the north.
BRO to collect toll from civilian traffic on 4 key Ladakh routes
For the first time, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) plans to collect toll from civilian traffic plying on the roads it builds, especially in the Himalayan states bordering China and Pakistan. The agency — under the defence ministry — plans to start with four routes covering a distance of 941 kms in Ladakh, including the Leh-Srinagar highway, and Leh’s link to Chalunka in the Nubra valley that is flanked by Chorbat area of Pakistan in the west and Siachen in the north.
High Court notice to Malik on ‘wilful breach’ of his undertaking
The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed state minister Nawab Malik to file an affidavit, explaining why action not be taken against him for wilful breach of his undertaking not to post or make statements against Dnyandev Wankhede and his son — Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede — and their family.
HC notice to Malik on ‘wilful breach’ of his undertaking
The Bombay high court on Tuesday directed state minister Nawab Malik to file an affidavit, explaining why action not be taken against him for wilful breach of his undertaking not to post or make statements against Dnyandev Wankhede and his son — Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede — and their family.
2k serious cases of AEFI, 0.004% of 123 crore of shots given: Government
Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) were recorded after 0.004% of the total around 123 crore Covid jabs administered till November 30. Of the 49,819 reported adverse events, 47,691 were minor, 163 severe and 1,965 were serious cases, the government told the Parliament on Tuesday.
'2k serious cases of AEFI, 0.004% of 123cr of shots given'
Adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) were recorded after 0.004% of the total around 123 crore Covid jabs administered till November 30. Of the 49,819 reported adverse events, 47,691 were minor, 163 severe and 1,965 were serious cases, the government told the Parliament on Tuesday.
PDP will contest polls, but I won’t till Article 370 is restored: Mehbooba Mufti
Former J&K CM and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said her party shall fight assembly polls in the UT, as and when they are held, so as not to cede any space to BJP. However, she added that she would not contest polls individually unless Article 370 and Article 35A are restored and J&K returns to its pre-August 5, 2019 status.
'PDP will contest polls, but I won’t till Art 370 is restored'
Former J&K CM and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said her party shall fight assembly polls in the UT, as and when they are held, so as not to cede any space to BJP. However, she added that she would not contest polls individually unless Article 370 and Article 35A are restored and J&K returns to its pre-August 5, 2019 status.
Supreme Court upholds bail for Sudha Bharadwaj, junks NIA plea
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Bombay high court’s order granting default bail to lawyer-activist Sudha Bharadwaj in the 2018 Bhima Koregaon case and dismissed the plea of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which had challenged the high court verdict.