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Page 35 - Covid-19

Mango traders face huge losses with few takers in the peak season

In the wholesale market of Malihabad, the mango belt of UP, Dussehri is selling at Rs 15 to 20 per kilogram

Mango traders face huge losses with few takers in the peak season
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 5:33 PM IST

Maharashtra's Covid-19 task force member tests positive for virus

The task force of nine senior doctors was formed on April 13 in view of increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the state

Maharashtra's Covid-19 task force member tests positive for virus
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 5:08 PM IST

UP Covid-19 tally rises to 24,825 with 817 fresh cases; death toll at 735

The rate of recovery in the state is 69.36 per cent while the national recovery rate stands at 59.43 per cent

UP Covid-19 tally rises to 24,825 with 817 fresh cases; death toll at 735
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 5:01 PM IST

Decision on NEET, JEE after panel submits report on Friday: HRD minister

While medical entrance exam NEET is scheduled on July 26, engineering entrance exam JEE is scheduled to be held from July 18-23

Decision on NEET, JEE after panel submits report on Friday: HRD minister
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 4:32 PM IST

Major weaknesses in evidence for accuracy of Covid-19 antibody tests: Study

The study, published in The BMJ, set out to determine the diagnostic accuracy of antibody tests for Covid-19

Major weaknesses in evidence for accuracy of Covid-19 antibody tests: Study
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 4:03 PM IST

UP CM asks officials to be alert, check Covid-19 spread in NCR districts

He also asked officials to ensure intensive screening of people for possible infection during a 10-day surveillance campaign launched in 10 districts of the Meerut region

UP CM asks officials to be alert, check Covid-19 spread in NCR districts
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:51 PM IST

Sonu Sood most popular in IIHB survey on celebrity performance in lockdown

Akshay Kumar got a positive rating of 68.4 per cent amongst corporates and a score of 78.7 per cent amongst consumers.

Sonu Sood most popular in IIHB survey on celebrity performance in lockdown
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:35 PM IST

'Dream Kerala Project' to help expats who lost jobs due to coronavirus

The project also aims to harness their potential for the future of the state, says Kerala CM

'Dream Kerala Project' to help expats who lost jobs due to coronavirus
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:25 PM IST

RJD MLA becomes fourth legislator to test positive for Covid-19 in Bihar

RJD MLA Shahnawaz Alam has tested positive for Covid-19, the fourth legislator in Bihar to have contracted the disease.

RJD MLA becomes fourth legislator to test positive for Covid-19 in Bihar
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:20 PM IST

Multiplex Association urges govt to allow operation of cinema houses

Amid rising Covid-19 cases in the country under the government's Unlock 2.0 guidelines, cinema chains have not been given permission to operate

Multiplex Association urges govt to allow operation of cinema houses
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:11 PM IST

As cases rise, surge in bio-waste raises a fresh challenge in Covid fight

Used protective gear, masks, gloves and syringes add to environmental concerns as well as financial costs of hospitals

As cases rise, surge in bio-waste raises a fresh challenge in Covid fight
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:07 PM IST

Will assess feasibility of conducting CA exams amid Covid-19, ICAI tells SC

The ICAI's counsel told a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar that cases of coronavirus have increased and some of the states have extended the restrictions imposed

Will assess feasibility of conducting CA exams amid Covid-19, ICAI tells SC
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 2:53 PM IST

World Dispatch: China's vulnerability to 'second wave' of Covid infections

Trump's change in tone to Tokyo cases, and other pandemic-related news from across the globe

World Dispatch: China's vulnerability to 'second wave' of Covid infections
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 2:17 PM IST

UNSC's Covid-19 resolution vindicates India's position on terrorists

The UNSC, the 15-member powerful organ of the global body, on Wednesday unanimously adopted the first Covid-19-related resolution

UNSC's Covid-19 resolution vindicates India's position on terrorists
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 2:15 PM IST

ITC, Balmer Lawrie, SKF India: Time to bet on high dividend yield plays?

Historically, public sector enterprises (PSEs) have been high dividend payers and helped the government bridge any tax collection shortfall.

ITC, Balmer Lawrie, SKF India: Time to bet on high dividend yield plays?
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 12:32 PM IST

Digital payments rebound in June after blip in April transactions

Overall transaction values reach pre-Covid levels

Digital payments rebound in June after blip in April transactions
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 12:11 PM IST

Section 144 imposed in Mumbai till July 15 amid spike in Covid-19 cases

With 903 new patients reported on Tuesday, coronavirus case tally in Mumbai increased to 77,197 while death toll rose to 4,554 with 93 more fatalities.

Section 144 imposed in Mumbai till July 15 amid spike in Covid-19 cases
Updated On : 02 Jul 2020 | 3:08 AM IST

Covid-19 treatment: Dr Reddy's partners with Fujifilm, GRA for favipiravir

Dr Reddy's will herewith establish a setup for manufacturing drugs of the same quality as Avigan, and utilize GRA's global sales network to supply the manufactured drugs swiftly and in a stable manner

Covid-19 treatment: Dr Reddy's partners with Fujifilm, GRA for favipiravir
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 10:10 PM IST

British experts slam US for hoarding nearly entire supply of remdesivir

The US government announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump had struck "an amazing deal" to buy the remdesivir drug for Americans

British experts slam US for hoarding nearly entire supply of remdesivir
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 8:53 PM IST

DRL to launch innovator brand of favipiravir, is silent on pricing

Ties up with Fujifilm for exclusive rights over Avigan for Indian market, can sell overseas too

DRL to launch innovator brand of favipiravir, is silent on pricing
Updated On : 01 Jul 2020 | 8:42 PM IST