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Bengaluru bed scam: Karnataka govt implemented 4 major reforms in bed allotment system

Bengaluru, May 10 (ANI): Amid the alleged the bed blocking scam in Bengaluru, Tejasvi Surya on May 10 informed that Karnataka government implemented 4 major reforms in the bed. "We have implemented 4 major reforms in the bed allotment system. We have institutionalized individual IDs for people working in the war room and booking beds. So the doctor who has booked the bed, his name if figure. It will fix accountability. Now, patients will get SMS alert the moment any booking is made in their name. In 3rd reform, time allowed to patients between allotment of bed and admission has been reduced to 4 hours from 10 hours. The feature of manual unblocking of beds has been stopped," said BJP MP Surya.

Work underway to set up 300 oxygen plants in UP: State CM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): Amid acute shortage of oxygen in the country in wake of COVID-19 second wave, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on May 10 said the state government is working to set up 300 Oxygen Plants in UP. "Second wave posed a new challenge before us - the demand for oxygen went up suddenly. We have to supply oxygen to Ayodhya too, from where it is being supplied to nearby districts. We are thankful to Govt of India and PM Modi who is running special trains for this," CM said in Ayodhya. "Oxygen Express is being run, tankers being sent on large aircraft of Air Force. Y'day, we supplied 1000 MT of oxygen in the state. But it shouldn't remain restricted to supply, Oxygen Plants should be established too. Work is underway to set up 300 Oxygen Plants in state," CM added.

COVID 2nd wave is Modi government's incompetency: KC Venugopal

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): After attending party's CWC meeting on May 10, Congress leader KC Venugopal, during a virtual video conferencing, said, "Second wave of COVID-19 is nothing sort of a great calamity and direct consequence of Modi Govt's insensitivity and incompetence. It's direct result of Govt's wilful disregard of scientific advice, its premature declaration of victory over pandemic... and its unwillingness and inability to plan in advance in spite of warnings sounded not only by public health experts but also by the standing committee of parliament concerned."

Will support govt for their positive efforts: Suvendu Adhikari after elected as WB's LoP

Kolkata, May 10 (ANI): After being elected as Leader of Opposition of West Bengal Assembly, BJP Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari assured the people of Bengal that he will help state government for their positive efforts but also raise his voice against the violence in Bengal. "I will work to fulfil the expectations of the people of the state. I will help govt for its positive efforts but also raise my voice against the violence going on in the state," said Adhikari.

India brings 6 oxygen containers from Saudi Arabia to India

Kutch (Gujarat), May 10 (ANI): In order to provide seamless transportation of medical oxygen, The India Navy, carrying six cryogenic oxygen containers from Saudi Arabia arrived at Mundra port on May 10. These oxygen containers were taken to Delhi via rail route.

This Pune-based startup is helping coronavirus patients find beds, plasma

A Pune-based startup is providing real-time information about the availability of hospital beds, plasma and other Covid services in the city. Business Standard's Abhishek Waghmare speaks to Chinmayi Dumbare and her colleague Arif Amirani, the duo who have developed an online platform called covidpune.com to help coronavirus patients. Watch the video for more.

A portable & 'affordable' oxygenerator to help Covid patients breathe

Amid the shortage of medical oxygen in several parts of the country due to the second wave of Covid outbreak, the Hyderabad-based startup 'The Phi Factory' is aiming to save lives through its innovative and affordable portable oxygenerator. Watch the video to know more.

COVID-19 curfew extended till May 17 in Bhopal

Bhopal (MP), May 10 (ANI): Bhopal district administration on May 09 announced that COVID-19 induced curfew in the state capital will be extended till May 17. In wake of COVID-19 infection surge, curfew was imposed on April 12 and was extended subsequently after every 1 week. Essential services and emergency travel are exempted from movement restrictions.

COVID cases dip as India registers 3,66,161 new infections

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): India witnessed a dip in COVID-19 cases after the country reported 3,66,161 new infections in last 24 hours. With 7,45,237 active cases, COVID caseload of the country stood at 2,26,62,575. 3,754 new deaths in last 24 hours took the toll to 2,46,116. So far, 1,86,71,222 people won the battle against COVID-19. According to Indian Council of Medical Research, till date 30,37,50,077 samples have been tested for COVID-19 virus. Vaccination drive is underway and 17,01,76,603 vaccine doses have been inoculated.

Delhi metro services to remain suspended till 5 am on May 17

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Amid crippling COVID-19 situation in national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 09 announced that metro rail services will remain suspended till 5 am on May 17. Delhi entered into an extended period of lockdown with strict restrictions to further curb the COVID surge. Positivity rate of Delhi dipped to 23% from 35% amid lockdown restrictions.

Petrol at Rs 91.53, diesel at Rs 82.06 per litre in Delhi

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Petrol and diesel prices in the national capital stood at Rs 91.53 and Rs 82.06 per litre, respectively on May 10. The petrol prices were increased by 26 paise per litre and diesel by 33 paise in Delhi. Petrol prices witnessed a minor surge across country and differ from state to state depending on the incidence of value-added tax. In Mumbai, the price of petrol and diesel stood at Rs 97.86 and Rs 89.17 per litre respectively. The price of petrol and diesel in Chennai was Rs 93.38 and Rs 86.96 per litre respectively and Rs 91.66 and Rs 84.90 per litre in Kolkata.

Locals defy COVID SOPs at Karnataka market ahead of 'Eid al-Fitr'

Deralakatte (Karnataka), May 10 (ANI): Karnataka is under lockdown due to surge in COVID cases but locals paid no heed to it in the festival season. People neglected COVID SOPs in Deralakatte and were seen crowding at a market ahead of 'Eid al-Fitr'. On an average, Karnataka has been reporting nearly 50,000 fresh COVID cases daily for the past few days.

COVID: Lockdown extends in UP till May 17

Moradabad (UP), May 10 (ANI): The whole country is under the grip of 2nd wave of coronavirus currently and amid it, the COVID cases in Uttar Pradesh continue to rise. As a consequence of it, lockdown has been extended in the state. The streets of Moradabad wore deserted look amid COVID-imposed lockdown on May 10. Only essential services are allowed during this period. The lockdown has been extended till May 17 in the state.

Second consignment of medical aid from Israel arrives in India

Ghaziabad (UP), May 10 (ANI): A flight carrying second consignment of medical aid and equipment from Israel amid the crippling second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has landed in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. Medical aid including 1,300 oxygen concentrators, 400 ventilators and other medical equipment arrived at Hindon Air Base. Israel sent the first consignment of life-saving equipment to India on May 04. Several countries are sending medical supplies and equipments to help India tide over the COVID-19 situation.

Heaviest Oxygen Express carrying 225MT oxygen leaves from Jamnagar to Delhi

Jamnagar (Gujarat), May 10 (ANI): Another Oxygen Express carrying liquid medical oxygen containers to reach Delhi amid oxygen crisis in the national capital. So far it is the heaviest Oxygen Express as it carries 225 MT of liquid oxygen. Oxygen Express in an initiative by Indian Railways to transport liquid oxygen to the states in need in this fight against pandemic.

New oral Covid-19 drug in India: 'Faster recovery, less oxygen dependency'

An anti-COVID oral drug developed by the DRDO has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use as an adjunct therapy in moderate to severe coronavirus patients. Clinical trials of the drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) showed that it helps in faster recovery of hospitalised patients and reduces supplemental oxygen dependence. Watch the video to know more.

BS Views of the Week: The myths and facts of Assembly elections

From how the raging second wave of Covid-19 has had an adverse impact on household sentiments to how India can achieve a new political narrative, here's what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.

Global Task Force against Covid: Corporate America rallies to help India

Three Indian-American CEOs Sunder Pichai from Google, Punit Renjen from Deloitte, and Shantanu Narayen from Adobe have joined the steering committee of the Global Task Force on Pandemic Response, which is overseeing an unprecedented corporate sector initiative to help India successfully fight Covid-19. The task force is a newly formed public-private partnership organised by the US Chamber of Commerce and supported by Business Roundtable. It is working with the Chamber's US-India Business Council and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum to take immediate actions to help address the Covid-19 surge in India. Watch the video to understand how US corporate sector is providing help to help India fight the pandemic.

COVID: IAF airlifts oxygen containers from Singapore, Bangkok to Bengal

Bangkok (Thailand) / Singapore, May 07 (ANI): India continued to battle against 2nd wave of COVID-19 and amid it, Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-76 airlifted 3 cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore to Panagarh Air Base in West Bengal. Similarly, IAF's C-17 aircraft has airlifted 4 cryogenic oxygen containers from Bangkok to Panagarh Air base. The requirement of medical oxygen has soared in the country amid COVID crisis.

Flight carrying medical supplies from Netherlands arrives in Delhi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): A flight carrying medical supplies arrived in the national capital from Netherlands on May 07. It is the first shipment from Netherlands that carried 449 ventilators, 100 oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies. "Over the coming days, remaining medical equipment would be shipped. Value this support from our friend," tweeted MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.