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CM in Assam will be from BJP: Himanta Sarma

Guwahati (Assam), May 02 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government in Assam, said Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 02. "Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government and the CM will also be from BJP, to continue development in the State," said Sarma.

A crisis bigger than oxygen: Dr Devi Shetty on next Covid challenge

One of India's top medical surgeons, Dr Devi Shetty says "he is having sleepless nights over the next headline" as he predicts that India's Covid situation is going to get worse in the coming days. Dr Shetty, the chairman and founder of Narayana Health, in his online address at the Symbiosis Golden Jubilee Lecture Series in Pune, says the next challenge would be bigger than the present oxygen crisis. Watch the video.

31 test COVID positive at Ambala juvenile correction home

Ambala (Haryana), Apr 30 (ANI): 31 out of 85 samples tested positive for COVID-19 at juvenile correction home in Ambala. "85 samples were collected from juvenile correction home in Ambala, it includes samples of both inmates and staff. 31 reports have tested positive for COVID-19", said Dr Sanjeev Singla, District Deputy Civil Surgeon of Ambala.

IAF C-17 aircraft loads oxygen tankers in Bangkok

Bangkok (Thailand), Apr 30 (ANI): Oxygen tankers were loaded in Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft in Bangkok. Indian Air Force C-17s airlifted 3 cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore to Panagarh (West Bengal) and 6 from Dubai to Panagarh today. In addition, a C-17 is presently airlifting 3 containers from Bangkok to Panagarh Airbase, informed Indian Air Force. Several countries have come forward to help India amid increasing COVID cases.

IAF airlifts 2 more tankers from Indore

Indore (MP), Apr 30 (ANI): An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on April 29 carried two more empty oxygen tankers from Indore to Jamnagar in Gujarat. Tankers, loaded with medical oxygen are scheduled to travel from Jamnagar to Indore by road. Tankers cannot be transported by IAF aircraft as the gas is considered flammable and may pose a threat.

Tripura needs 32 lakh vaccine doses for 100% vaccination of people between 18-44 years

Agartala (Tripura), Apr 30 (ANI): Tripura's National Health Mission director Dr. Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal informed that the state requires around 32 lakh vaccine doses for 100% vaccination of citizens in the age group of 18 to 44. Tripura's NHM has placed order with Serum Institute of India for 16 lakh doses of Covishield vaccine. Dr. Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal said, "We have requested them to provide 8 lakh vaccine doses on May 1 and the remaining 8 lakh on May 15. Citing limitation of their production capacity, at least 20 days will be required for them to provide us with Covishield vaccines."

CM Yogi appeals people to join vaccination drive from May 01

Lucknow (UP), Apr 29 (ANI): Ahead of fourth phase of vaccination drive which will start from May 01, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed people to join vaccination programme enthusiastically. "The fourth phase of vaccination is going to start from May 1. For this, we are working in a planned way. I request people to join the vaccination campaign," said CM Yogi.

HP CM Jairam Thakur urges Centre to provide 5000 D-type, 3000 B-type oxygen cylinders

Shimla (HP), Apr 29 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur urged central government to provide 5000 D-type and 3000 B-type oxygen cylinders. "There is no shortage of oxygen in the state but we need empty cylinders. I have spoken to Union Ministers Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Piyush Goyal today and requested them to provide us 5000 D-type and 3000 B-type cylinders," said CM Thakur.

Vaccine manufacturers will supply vaccine by May end: Jharkhand Health Minister

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 29 (ANI): Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta on April 29 alleged that vaccine manufacturers said that they can deliver the vaccines only by May end. "We have ordered 25 lakh vaccines each from the Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech. But both the vaccine manufacturers say that they can deliver the vaccines only by May end. The Central Government should help us," said Health Minister Gupta.

Vaccination drive for above 18 yrs will not start in MP from May 01: CM Shivraj Singh

Bhopal (MP), Apr 29 (ANI): People of Madhya Pradesh will have to wait for few more days as state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan informed that vaccine manufacturers won't be able to deliver vaccine doses on May 01. "We had placed orders for purchase Covishield and Covaxin vaccines. But manufacturers of both vaccines have said that they won't be able to deliver vaccine doses by May 1. Therefore, it won't be possible to start vaccination drive for those above 18 yrs on May 1," said CM Shivraj Singh.

Watch: Special Cargo carrying medical aid of 157 ventilators, 480 BiPAPs from UAE lands in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): A special cargo carrying medical aid of 157 ventilators, 480 BiPAPs and other medical supplies arrived from UAE on April 29. India and UAE continue their strong cooperation in the collective fight against Covid-19.

Companies will supply vaccine in May end or early June: KK Shailaja

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), April 29 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on April 29 alleged that vaccine companies stated that they will supply the vaccine in May end or early June. Speaking to ANI, Shailaja said, "It's the duty of the Centre to supply vaccines. We are placing the order but the vaccine companies are saying that they will supply the vaccine only in May end or early June. This one month delay will be dangerous. We need vaccine urgently to save lives,"

Priority will be given to those taking 2nd dose of COVID vaccine: KK Shailaja

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), April 29 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on April 29 said that preference will be given to those taking the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, when scheduling a session at vaccination centres. Speaking to ANI, Shailaja said, "There is no need to rush to COVID vaccination centres for this. Priority will be given to those taking the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine,"

2nd COVID wave occurred early, didn't get time to act to delay peak: KK Shailaja

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), April 29 (ANI): Speaking on the COVID situation in the state, Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on April 29 said, "In this COVID19 wave, the peak occurred early, we did not get time to act to delay the peak. There are many reasons for this including the Assembly elections. We had anticipated a spike in daily cases and doubled our ICU beds, ventilators etc."

Covid vaccine registration for 18 above on CoWin: Here're steps to follow

As India witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases, it has decided to allow all citizens above 18 years of age to get vaccinated from May 1. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has shared a video detailing all the information regarding registration and appointment for vaccination. Watch it and follow the process to get yourself vaccinated at the earliest.

COVID-19: Russia sends humanitarian assistance to India

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Russia sent humanitarian assistance to India due to second wave of COVID-19 in the country. "The Russian Federation decided to send humanitarian assistance to India in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership between our two countries as well as in the context of our anti COVID-19 cooperation. For this purpose, two urgent flights, operated by Russian EMERCOM arrived here today. These are oxygen concentrators, lung ventilation equipment, bedside monitors, medicines, including Coronavir and other essential pharmaceutical items," said Ambassador of Russia to India, Nikolay Kudashev. He further said, "Joint fight against coronavirus one of the most important areas of our cooperation at present. It also includes forthcoming deliveries of Sputnik V vaccine starting from May 2021 and the subsequent facilitation of its production in India, cooperation in field of medical science."

WB polls: Mithun Chakraborty casts vote for 8th phase

Belgachia (WB), Apr 29 (ANI): Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty cast his vote for the final phase of WB polls on Apr 29 at a polling station in Kashipur-Belgachia in North Kolkata. He said, "I had never voted so peacefully ever before. I must congratulate all the security personnel." The counting of votes is scheduled for May 02.

Assessment of crop damage done, will talk to Centre for compensation: Himachal CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 28 (ANI): Assessment of damage to pea and apple crop due to untimely rain and hailstorm has been done by the Himachal Pradesh administration and it will now talk to the Centre for relief to the farmers, informed Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on April 28. "Assessment of damage to pea and apple crop due to untimely rain/hailstorm in the state has been done. We will talk to the Centre for relief to the farmers," said CM Thakur.

Watch: Tejas fires Python-5 Air-to-Air missile

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, has added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) to its weapons capability on April 27. Trials included firing of the Python-5 Air to Air missile by the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Trials were aimed to validate enhanced capability of already integrated Derby Beyond Visual Range (BVR) AAM. In all the live firings, missile had hit the aerial target.

105-year-old man, his 95-year-old wife defeats COVID

Latur (Maharashtra), Apr 28 (ANI): A 105-year-old man and his 95-year-old wife recovered from COVID-19 in Maharashtra's Latur. After the couple complained of fever, they were admitted to Vilasrao Deshmukh Institute of Medical Sciences. Doctor Sudhir Deshmukh said, "The elderly couple was hospitalised for 10 days in Vilasrao Deshmukh Institute of Medical Sciences in Latur. They were put on oxygen support and also given doses of the antiviral."