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DGCA orders resumption of pre-flight alcohol test for pilots, cabin crew

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered airlines to resume pre-flight alcohol tests for pilots and cabin crew members. The aviation regulator had on March 29 this year suspended breath analyser (BA) test for "all aviation personnel" like pilots, cabin crew members, ground handling staff and air traffic controllers due to the "extraordinary" circumstances posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and given the directions issued by the high courts in Delhi and Kerala. "In partial modification of the DGCA order... dated 29.03.2020, this is to convey that the employer/organization shall ensure flight crew member and the cabin crew member shall undergo pre-flight BA test," said the regulator in an order dated September 4. This means breath analyser tests will continue to remain suspended for aviation personnel other than pilots and cabin crew members. In domestic flight operations, 10 per cent of pilots and crew members should undergo preflight BA test per day, the DGCA

Kolkata Metro plans special services for NEET candidates on September 13

As per the plan, candidates along with guardians will be allowed to board the trains on showing their admit cards, Metro Railway general manager Manoj Joshi told PTI

Punjab CM tests negative for Covid-19, ends week-long self-isolation

The Chief Minister had earlier come in contact with two MLAs who had later tested positive for the virus

Air India to resume Mumbai-Aurangabad flight services from September 15

The flights between the two cities were suspended in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19: Don't ignore exhaustion, chest pain despite no fever, say experts

The suggestion was put forth during a discussion on 'Heart Wellness during Covid-19' hosted by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) in their Illness to Wellness series on Friday

Fears about Covid-19 spread to rural India grow as cases cross 4-mn mark

An estimated 65 per cent of India's 1.3 billion population lives in rural areas

Odisha total tally reaches 120,221 with 3,453 new Covid-19 cases in a day

The total figure includes 90,331 people who have recovered and 29,299 active cases

Telangana Finance minister Harish Rao tests positive for Covid-19

Two days before the commencement of Telangana state legislature session, Finance Minister T. Harish Rao has tested positive for Covid-19

In a first, govt introduces 'on-demand' Covid testing without prescription

Individuals who wish to get tested and those undertaking travel to countries/Indian states mandating a negative Covid-19 test at the point of entry can get an "on demand" test

On-demand Covid testing turns business as companies return to work

Travellers and corporate sector are turning to labs, which are in turn facilitating quick tests

Study identifies nanobody that may prevent Covid-19 from entering cells

The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, suggests that this nanobody has the potential to be developed as an antiviral treatment against Covid-19

Covid-19 vaccine not a 'prerequisite' for Olympics, says Tokyo 2020 CEO

"As for the spectators, we don't have any conclusions yet. But if possible, we'd like to avoid a 'no spectators' situation," the Tokyo 2020 CEO said

World Coronavirus Dispatch: China court imprisons 2 for skipping quarantine

Wealthy Chinese consumers are seeking comfort in retail therapy but they are not eating out yet, report says.

Covid-19 in Delhi under control, testing has been doubled: Satyender Jain

He also said that the coronavirus case fatality rate (CFR) in Delhi is around 0.5 per cent

Govt took care of health, economy; turned tragedy into opportunity: Nadda

PM Modi made it clear that the lives of 1.3 billion people must be saved. He said Jaan hai to Jahan Hai as public health was at the top of his mind, the BJP chief said

E-education to online practicals: How teachers are coping with new normal

On the occasion of Teachers' Day, Business Standard spoke to teachers to understand how they were coping with the new normal of this Covid time

On-demand coronavirus testing: Things to know about new MoHFW guidelines

Health ministry has now done away with mandatory prescription by a registered medical practitioner for testing

India sending two teams to UN missions for Covid effort to Congo, S Sudan

India is contributing two teams of specialists to fortify medical facilities in UN peacekeeping operations in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to meet the Covid-19 challenge

Odisha coronavirus update: State reports 3,543 cases, seven more deaths

Odisha reported 3,543 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, taking its tally to 120,221, a Health Department official said

No need to panic, Covid-19 situation is under control in Delhi: Kejriwal

Amid a rise in the number of coronavirus cases in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday sought to assure people that there is no need to panic as the situation is completely under control