Page 25 - Video Gallery

'Vaccine out of stock' at Mumbai's vaccination centre

Mumbai, Apr 25 (ANI): Mumbai's BKC Jumbo vaccination centre said it ran out of COVID vaccine stock, a day after long queues were seen outside the centre. Administration pasted message -'vaccine out of stock' outside the centre.

Chamoli avalanche: Death toll mounts to 11, rescue operation still on

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Apr 25 (ANI): Indian Army personnel are carrying out rescue operation at the site of avalanche in Sumna area of Joshimath Sector in Chamoli district. So far, 384 people have been found safe, 11 bodies have been recovered so far.

Delhi Police arranges oxygen cylinders for NKS Super Speciality Hospital

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Amid shortage of Oxygen in the national capital, 44 Oxygen cylinders were delivered to NKS Super Specialty Hospital on April 25. On learning about the crisis, Gulabi Bagh Police came into action and arranged the Oxygen cylinders from Bawana.

90% COVID patients can recover at home: Medanta's Dr Trehan

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Medanta's Dr Naresh Trehan said that 90% of patients can be recovered at home if given proper medicines on time. He also urged people, who test positive, to get in touch with local doctors as all doctors know COVID protocol. "As soon as your RT-PCR report comes positive, my advice would be to consult your local doctor with whom you're in touch. All doctors know protocol and will begin your treatment accordingly," said Dr. Naresh Tehran.

Remdesivir not a magic bullet: AIIMS Director

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Amid the shortage of anti-viral drug Remdesivir in the country in wake of devastating COVID-19 situation, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Director Randeep Guleria said Remdesivir is not a "magic bullet", and the anti-viral drug is given to only those patients who are hospitalised. "Remdesivir not a magic bullet, it's given to only patients who are hospitalised, have moderate to severe disease and whose oxygen saturation is below 93...Don't misuse Oxygen and Remdesivir. Most patients can recover by isolating at home," Guleria said during conference with three other India's top doctors who addressed issues related to COVID-19 situation.

To isolate at home or get hospitalised? Do's and don'ts if you have Covid

What to do if you are Covid positive? When to seek doctor's help in asymptomatic Covid-19 cases? Is enough oxygen available for all? Get the answers from the leading doctors of India - Dr Randeep Guleria, Dr Naresh Trehan and Dr Devi Shetty. Watch the video.

COVID: With limited people, Thrissur Pooram festival celebrated in Kerala

Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 23 (ANI): Thrissur Pooram festival celebrated at Thiruvambadi and Paramekkavu Temples in Kerala on April 23. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the festival is being celebrated without the participation of common people. The number of participants and elephants has also been reduced.

Several missing after jeep carrying passengers falls in Ganga river in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Apr 23 (ANI): In an unfortunate incident, a jeep, carrying at least 15 passengers, fell into river Ganga at Peepapul in Patna on April 23. At least 10 people are missing. Search operation for the missing people is underway.

Delhi CM Kejriwal raises concern of oxygen supply in meeting with PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual meeting on April 23 where he raised concern of oxygen supply in the national capital. "There's a huge shortage of oxygen in Delhi. Will people of Delhi not get oxygen if there is no oxygen-producing plant here? Please suggest whom should I speak to in Central Government when an oxygen tanker destined for Delhi is stopped in another state?," asked CM Kejriwal to PM Modi.

Palghar COVID hospital fire incident not national news: Rajesh Tope

Mumbai, Apr 23 (ANI): Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that Palghar COVID hospital fire incident is "not national news". "In today's meeting with the PM, we will talk about Oxygen, Remdesivir, an adequate quantity of vaccines for the State...also the Palghar fire incident, it is not national news. State government will provide financial assistance to those affected," Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope. 13 people have lost their lives in a fire incident at Vijay Vallabh COVID care hospital in Maharashtra's Palghar.

COVID: PM Modi chairs meeting with CMs of high burden states

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Amid deteriorating condition of COVID-19 in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on April 23 with Chief Ministers of high burden states, over the prevailing COVID situation. In last 24 hours, the country reported 3.32 lakh cases.

Oxygen tankers arrive at Delhi hospitals after SOS request

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): An Oxygen tanker arrived at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on April 23 after the hospital sends out SOS. The emergency was sent as 25 sickest patients have died in the hospital in last 24 hrs and lives of another 60 sickest patients are in peril. Similarly, an Oxygen carrying vehicle has reached Max Hospital in Saket after they sent an SOS to the government.

Huge crowd seen at Mumbai's Mira Road railway station

Mumbai, Apr 23 (ANI): Despite of surge in COVID cases, a huge crowd was seen at Mumbai's Mira Road Railway Station on Apr 23. With no social distancing, people were seen at the station. Reportedly, the crowd got gathered due to e-pass checking. Currently, Mumbai has 82616 active COVID cases.

13 died after fire breaks out at COVID centre in Palghar

Palghar (Maharashtra), Apr 23 (ANI): In an unfortunate incident, 13 people died after fire broke out at a COVID centre in Vasai of Palghar. The affected patients are being shifted to nearby hospitals. Official of Vijay Vallabh COVID Care Hospital, Dr Dilip Shah said, "3 people have died after a fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) around 3am today. 21 patients including those in critical condition have been shifted to another hospital." More details are awaited.

No lockdown in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji (Goa), Apr 23 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that the state government is not in favour of imposing lockdown. Our financial activity must keep going, this is how we manage COVID. Therefore, we do not want to impose lockdown," said CM Pramod Sawant. He further informed that the state government will provide free COVID vaccine to all from May 01. "Today we have placed 5 lakh orders of Covishield," he added.

Odisha's steel plant dispatches 20 tonnes oxygen to Visakhapatnam

Angul (Odisha), Apr 23 (ANI): 20 tonnes oxygen was dispatched from Odisha's JSPL steel plant, located in Angul, to Visakhapatnam under police escort. Loading was carried out in presence of police staff. Amid surge in COVID cases, several states are facing oxygen shortage.

Jharkhand govt announces free vaccination for all above 18-years

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Government of India had announced that everyone above 18-years will be eligible to get vaccinated from May 01. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren took another step in the same direction and announced free vaccination to all above the age of 18-years. Currently there are 40,942 active cases in the state. On April 22, the state reported 7,595 new COVID infections and 106 deaths. The death toll of Jharkhand mounted to 1,715.

Man hires helicopter to bring back his newborn daughter in Rajasthan's Nagaur

Nagaur (Rajasthan), Apr 23 (ANI): A man in Rajasthan's Nagaur district hired a helicopter to bring home his newborn daughter, Riya from the house of her maternal grandparents on April 21. Riya's grandfather expresses his happiness as after 35-years, a daughter took birth in their family.

COVID: Delhi registers 26,169 new cases, 306 deaths on April 22

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): The national capital is the worst hit city by COVID-19. Delhi registered 26,169 new COVID infections on April 22 which took the total COVID caseload of the city to 9,56,348. 306 new fatalities were reported in Delhi, therefore the death toll mounted to 13,193. Currently there are 91,618 active cases in the city. So far, 8,51,537 people have won the battle against COVID in the national capital. Amid surge in COVID cases, Delhi is facing the shortage of oxygen.

Ro-Ro express train carrying liquid oxygen leaves RINL Vizag steel plant

Visakhapatnam (AP), Apr 23 (ANI): Amid surge in COVID cases, shortage of oxygen was reported by several states. Ro-Ro express train carrying liquid oxygen moved out from the RINL Vizag steel plant and will be taken over by Indian Railways. The train is en route to Maharashtra, which is facing acute shortage of oxygen.