Siemens announces measures to support employees, relief work amid pandemicFollowing the second wave of COVID-19, which has resulted in stretching the healthcare infrastructure in the country, Siemens has announced...
21 May, 2021, 12.57 PM IST
Decentralise, to tackle Covid in rural IndiaASHA workers, anganwadi workers, teachers at local schools, postal workers and other civil servants present in rural areas must be trained ...
20 May, 2021, 11.58 PM IST
Twitter donates $15 mn to three non-profits tackling Covid-19 in IndiaTwitter has donated $15 million to three non-profits working in India, CEO Jack Dorsey says in a tweet, even as the country continues to ba...
11 May, 2021, 08.13 PM IST
Government offers to share tech for COVID care gearThe government is also contemplating exemption of customs duties on the components used for manufacturing the equipment and help in sourcin...
04 May, 2021, 07.44 AM IST
Sensible suggestion from Dr Devi ShettyDr Devi Shetty, who made this suggestion last year, says India will need 2,00,000 nurses and 1,50,000 doctors to deal with the pandemic ove...
01 May, 2021, 12.34 PM IST
Varun Dhawan recovers from coronavirus, will resume shooting for 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo'The actor will resume the shoot from December 19 in Chandigarh.
16 Dec, 2020, 01.30 PM IST
COVID-19: Have enough infrastructure to vaccinate Delhi's entire population in few weeks, says Satyendar JainHealth Minister Satyendar Jain said Delhi should be given priority during the distribution of the vaccine as it is the national capital. A ...
27 Nov, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
Best post-Covid consumer plays to look at nowThe companies that have strong presence in healthcare categories or have brands oriented towards health, need to make the right investments...
09 Sep, 2020, 08.43 AM IST
Body armour for security personnel on China borderProtective body armour used against stone pelting in the Kashmir Valley will now be used by troops.
11 Jul, 2020, 08.55 AM IST
A visit to the dentist will get expensive. But is it safe to book an appointment during the pandemic?Dentists are taking steps to minimise the chances of spreading the coronavirus.
09 Jul, 2020, 05.52 PM IST
Prepare to tackle non-COVID-19 diseases in monsoon: Maha task force tells governmentTalking to PTI, chairman of the task force, Sanjay Oak, said they have asked the government to gear up for mitigation of malaria and dengue...
16 May, 2020, 12.13 PM IST
Glenmark pharma starts clinical trial on antiviral Favipiravir for Covid-19 treatmentThe drug sold under brand name Avigan by Fujifilm Toyama Chemical has demonstrated activity against influenza viruses and has been approved...
30 Apr, 2020, 03.10 PM IST
5 startups set to join fight against Covid-19The startups are CoSara Diagnostics Pvt Ltd and Ampligene Diagnostics Pvt Ltd for rapid diagnostics, Coeo Labs and Avyantra for assisted re...
04 Apr, 2020, 11.35 AM IST
IIT Roorkee develops low-cost face shields to be used by AIIMS Rishikesh for tackling COVID-19The shield can be used along with the protective gear by healthcare personnel while entering the wards housing COVID-19 patients. The spect...
03 Apr, 2020, 09.42 PM IST
Ajanta Pharma commits Rs 6 crore to fight COVID-19 pandemicA part of this amount is also being used for providing medicines free of cost to various authorities and organisations, Ajanta Pharma said.
03 Apr, 2020, 01.46 PM IST
COVID-19 fight: BHEL, its employees contribute Rs 15.72 cr to PM-CARES fundState-run engineering firm BHEL on Wednesday said the company and its employees have contributed a total of Rs 15.72 crore to the PM-CARES ...
01 Apr, 2020, 03.30 PM IST
C-CAMP accelerator shortlists four innovations to deal with Covid-19 spread“Few key players from industry are in constant touch with C-CAMP to support COVID-19 Innovations. CIDA is a step in that direction to help ...
29 Mar, 2020, 06.09 PM IST